Core Insights - The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from October 1 to 8 saw Shanghai's two major international airports, Pudong and Hongqiao, handle a total of 19,000 flight takeoffs and landings, with a daily average of 2,448 flights, marking a 6.0% year-on-year increase [1] - The airports facilitated the travel of 3.251 million passengers, averaging 406,000 passengers per day, which represents a 9.3% year-on-year growth and set a historical record for passenger volume during the holiday [1] Group 1 - The holiday period boosted outbound and domestic mid-to-long-distance tourism, with Shanghai emerging as the most popular destination for foreign tourists due to the expanded visa-free policy [2] - The airports were decorated with festive themes, including the Chinese national flag and lanterns, creating a celebratory atmosphere for travelers [2] - Cultural events such as flash performances and traditional Hanfu parades were organized at the airports to showcase Chinese culture [2] Group 2 - A volunteer team of 156 young individuals provided multilingual services to foreign travelers, assisting over 2,000 passengers with translation, inquiries, and guidance [4] - The airports enhanced coordination with public transport services during the peak return travel period starting October 7, deploying additional staff and resources to ensure efficient passenger flow [4] - More than 90 ride-hailing pickup points were established in parking areas, equipped with real-time vehicle tracking screens to improve passenger convenience [4]