Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-02-03 06:01Core Viewpoint - The aviation sector is experiencing a rebound, with significant increases in stock prices for major airlines amid rising ticket bookings for the upcoming Spring Festival travel period [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Eastern Airlines (00670) increased by 4.81%, reaching HKD 5.66 [1] - Southern Airlines (600029) (01055) rose by 4.15%, reaching HKD 6.03 [1] - Air China (601111) (00753) saw a rise of 2.79%, reaching HKD 6.99 [1] - Cathay Pacific (00293) increased by 1.48%, reaching HKD 12.37 [1] Group 2: Ticket Booking Data - As of January 29, 2026, domestic flight ticket bookings exceeded 12.46 million, representing an approximate 8% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - Outbound flight ticket bookings surpassed 1.37 million, while inbound flight ticket bookings exceeded 1.47 million, both showing around a 5% increase compared to last year's Spring Festival [1] Group 3: Industry Analysis - According to a report by China Merchants Securities, since Q4 2025, the industry has benefited from improved ticket prices year-on-year and strengthened expectations for future profit recovery, leading to a significant overall increase in industry valuations [1] - The sector experienced a slight decline in late January due to a rapid increase in international oil prices, prompting a recommendation to monitor the performance of ticket volume and pricing during the Spring Festival, as well as the impact of supply-demand policies and Middle Eastern developments on oil prices [1]