Jing Ji Ri Bao·2026-02-24 06:54Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the significant demand for flights from Sanya to major cities like Beijing and Shanghai during the Spring Festival, with nearly all economy class tickets sold out and business class prices nearing 10,000 yuan [1][3] - On February 23, direct flights from Sanya to Guangzhou were fully booked, forcing travelers to opt for longer and more expensive connecting flights, with prices also approaching 10,000 yuan [3] - The airline industry has responded to the high ticket prices, stating that price fluctuations during the Spring Festival are normal due to market supply and demand, and that all domestic flight prices are strictly regulated [4] Group 2 - All four major airlines have increased flights to Hainan, with Hainan Airlines adding four new flights from Haikou to Fuzhou and Ningbo, approved by the Civil Aviation Administration [5] - Since the start of the Spring Festival on February 2, the three major airports in Hainan have seen record-high flight volumes and passenger throughput, with over 20,000 passengers daily for 15 consecutive days [8] - The airlines have added over 2,000 extra flights during the Spring Festival, increasing seat capacity by 600,000, and are expected to exceed 10 million seats over the 40-day period, a 10% increase compared to 2025 [8]