Core Viewpoint - China International Airlines (Air China) will officially implement its 2026 summer and autumn flight schedule starting from March 29, 2026, with a total of 461 routes planned, including 110 international routes, 12 regional routes, and 339 domestic routes, reflecting a 12% increase in capacity compared to the 2025 summer and autumn season [1][2]. Domestic Routes - Air China plans to add 6 new domestic routes, including Beijing Capital to Yulin, Jiaxing, and Hanzhong, as well as Shanghai Pudong to Lijiang, Wenzhou to Zhanjiang, and Hohhot to Yichang [1]. - The airline will increase flight frequencies on over 80 routes, particularly enhancing services on popular routes such as Beijing to Guangzhou, Urumqi, Xi'an, and Kuerle, with a 9% increase in domestic flight frequency compared to the 2025 summer and autumn season [1]. International and Regional Routes - The airline will optimize its international and regional route layout, increasing flight frequencies on over 10 routes, including Beijing to Warsaw, Milan, and Budapest, while launching two new international routes from Chongqing to Manila and Wenzhou to Jeju, and resuming the Beijing to Delhi route [2]. - Daily average planned flights for international and regional routes will be 249, with a 15% increase in capacity compared to the 2025 summer and autumn season [1][2]. Hub Development - Air China will enhance its hub operations in Beijing and Chengdu, improving the radiation capacity of these hubs [2]. - In Beijing, the airline plans to operate 154 routes with over 712 daily flights at Terminal 3 and 22 routes with 75 daily flights at Terminal 2, optimizing flight schedules and connections to enhance passenger convenience [2]. - At Beijing Daxing Airport, Air China will execute an average of 109 daily flights to 57 cities, adding new international routes to Frankfurt and Milan, thereby strengthening the airport's international hub capabilities [2]. Chengdu Operations - In Chengdu, Air China will enhance its route network at Shuangliu and Tianfu airports, with Shuangliu planning 33 domestic routes and 202 daily flights, while Tianfu will have 86 routes and over 272 daily flights [3]. - The airline's express service will expand to 14 routes, including a new express route from Beijing to Xi'an, improving transportation efficiency and service quality [3].

Core Points - The first regional route for the domestic aircraft C909 has officially opened, with Eastern Airlines operating the inaugural flight from Nanchang to Macau [1] - The new route operates three round trips weekly, enhancing connectivity between Jiangxi and Macau [1] - The C909 fleet of Eastern Airlines has reached 28 aircraft, with over 50,000 flights and more than 3.6 million passengers carried since commercial operation began [1] Summary by Category Route Details - The Nanchang-Macau route operates three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with a flight duration of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes [1] - The inaugural flight was celebrated with a water salute, a traditional aviation honor [1] Aircraft and Operations - The C909 aircraft has been recognized for its role in establishing regional air routes, marking a significant milestone for domestic aviation [1] - Eastern Airlines has integrated local cultural elements into the flight experience, offering specialty meals that received positive feedback from passengers [1]