Core Insights - The annual passenger throughput at Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport has surpassed 10 million for the first time, marking its entry into the "ten million level" airport category [1][3] - China Southern Airlines (CSA) has significantly increased its capacity in the Chaoshan region, with a 10.5% year-on-year increase in flight frequency and a 9% rise in passenger transport volume [3] Group 1: Airport Performance - Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport achieved a milestone of 10 million passengers, with the 10 millionth passenger being a traveler on CSA flight CZ5172 from Chaoshan to Wuhan [1] - As of December, CSA has operated over 27,500 flights in and out of the Chaoshan region, carrying more than 3.09 million passengers [1] Group 2: Capacity and Route Expansion - CSA plans to further enhance its capacity by launching new routes from Chaoshan to cities such as Yancheng, Yangzhou, and Qingdao, while increasing flight frequencies to major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou [3] - The number of transfer passengers at Chaoshan Airport reached 152,000, reflecting a substantial year-on-year growth of 52.6% [3] Group 3: Aircraft and Operational Efficiency - CSA has established the Shantou company as the second operational base for C909 aircraft, with 18 C909 planes currently deployed at the airport [3] - The airline aims to execute over 17,300 C909 flights in the region in 2025, representing a 52% increase compared to the previous year [3]