航空机场行业2月数据点评：春运催化需求释放，民航运营量价齐升

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Buy" [4] Core Views - The Spring Festival has catalyzed demand release in civil aviation, with both supply and demand showing strong growth. The passenger load factor has increased to a high level, with domestic routes seeing a larger increase compared to international routes. In February, the total supply and demand of six listed airlines increased by 12.9% and 15.2% year-on-year, respectively, reaching approximately 125.2% and 127.3% of the levels in the same period of 2019 [9] - The performance of airlines varies, with Spring Airlines and Eastern Airlines leading in passenger load factors. The three major airlines reported a year-on-year increase in supply and demand of 13.7% and 15.8%, respectively, continuing the recovery trend. Domestic supply and demand have recovered to 134.5% and 137.4% of the levels in 2019 [9] - Ticket prices have increased year-on-year, and the overall supply-demand pattern in the industry remains positive. The average ticket price for domestic economy class in February reached 987.1 CNY (including tax), a year-on-year increase of 21.9% and an increase of 8.3% compared to 2019 [9] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The civil aviation industry is experiencing a robust recovery, driven by the Spring Festival and increasing passenger demand. The load factors for domestic and international routes have shown significant improvement compared to pre-pandemic levels [9] Airline Performance - The three major airlines have shown a strong recovery in both supply and demand, with Eastern Airlines leading in passenger load factors. The performance of private airlines like Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines has also been notable, with their supply and demand recovering significantly compared to 2019 [9] Pricing Trends - The average ticket prices have risen significantly, indicating a positive trend in the industry. Despite rising oil prices due to geopolitical conflicts, the demand for flights, especially on international routes, has increased, helping to offset some of the cost pressures [9]