Core Insights - Hainan's civil aviation passenger traffic reached a historical peak during the 2026 Spring Festival holiday, with significant increases in both passenger volume and flight operations [1][2] Group 1: Passenger Traffic and Flight Operations - During the Spring Festival period from February 15 to February 23, Hainan's three major airports completed 10,623 flight operations, with a total passenger throughput of 1.9256 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.0% [1] - On February 23, the peak day of passenger flow, the three airports handled 1,193 flight operations and 226,000 passengers, setting a new historical record [1] - The three major airports in Hainan, namely Haikou Meilan, Sanya Phoenix, and Qionghai Boao, saw significant passenger numbers, with Haikou Meilan handling approximately 999,600 passengers, Sanya Phoenix approximately 845,500 passengers, and Qionghai Boao approximately 80,500 passengers [1] Group 2: International Flights and Capacity Management - International flight operations at Hainan's three major airports totaled 519, with a year-on-year increase of 6.79%, and passenger throughput reached 78,100, marking a 43.86% increase year-on-year [1] - To manage the high passenger flow during the return peak, Hainan's airports coordinated with 18 airlines to monitor the aviation market and flexibly adjust capacity, including adding flights and deploying larger aircraft [2] - The Civil Aviation Administration approved additional flights specifically for popular routes to Shanghai and Beijing, with over 100 flights daily between Hainan and these cities from the fifth to the seventh day of the holiday [2]
春节假期海南民航客流量大 大年初七创单日历史新高