2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2026-02-25 07:15Core Insights - The civil aviation industry in China experienced a busy holiday period during the Spring Festival, with a total of 22.05 million passengers transported and 171,000 flights operated from February 15 to 23, marking a year-on-year increase of 7.7% and 4.4% respectively compared to the same period in 2025 [1] Group 1: Passenger and Flight Statistics - During the Spring Festival, the peak day on February 23 saw 2.668 million passengers, a 7.6% increase from the same day in 2025, setting a new historical record [1] - The average daily passenger count was 2.45 million, with an average of 18,956 flights operated daily during the holiday [1] Group 2: Southern Airlines Performance - Southern Airlines executed over 27,000 passenger flights during the Spring Festival, transporting nearly 4.65 million passengers, reflecting a year-on-year growth of nearly 7% [1] - In the Guangzhou hub, Southern Airlines operated over 7,100 flights and served nearly 1.15 million passengers, with increases of 8.2% and 8.7% respectively [2] - The airline also addressed post-holiday travel challenges by adding temporary flights and larger aircraft on key routes, increasing capacity by nearly 2,500 seats [2] Group 3: Aircraft and Route Developments - Southern Airlines fully utilized 9 domestically produced C919 aircraft during the holiday, operating on 8 routes and completing over 290 flights, carrying more than 40,000 passengers [2] - Internationally, Southern Airlines saw a significant demand for routes to the UK and Singapore, achieving an average load factor exceeding 93% [3] - The airline executed over 2,700 flights on 56 international and regional routes, transporting over 490,000 passengers, which is an 18.3% increase year-on-year [3]