新京报讯 据"北京顺义"微信公众号消息，自7月民航暑运大幕拉开以来，民航运输市场迎来出行高峰。 北京首都航空暑运首月承运旅客量近157万人次，执行国际国内航班共计10224班次。 为应对今年暑运旺季，北京首都航空提前部署运力调配方案，通过合理规划北京、杭州、海口等重点枢 纽的航班时刻与运力投放密度，进一步织密航线网络。暑运期间，首都航空新开34条国内航线，涉及北 京、杭州、西安、西双版纳、大理、成都等旅游热点城市。 北京地区新开北京大兴=攀枝花、北京大兴=银川=奇台航线等北京大兴机场进出港国内航线；云南地区 新开丽江=成都天府、大理=南京等5条国内航线，加密丽江=太原、丽江=长沙等4条航线；内蒙古地区 新开杭州=海拉尔 、西安=呼和浩特=满洲里等7条航线；青海地区新增西宁=南昌=海口、西宁=格尔木 等航线，加密西宁=杭州、西宁=西安等航线。 与此同时，为保障暑运期间旅客境内外留学、旅游、探亲等需求，提升国际中转便利化，北京首都航空 还与厦门航空签署国际联运合作协议，旅客可"一站式"购买联程客票，实现北京首都航空青岛、杭州进 出港国际航线与厦门航空航班的无缝衔接，协同提升青岛、杭州枢纽战略地位。 从7月暑运市场 ...

Core Insights - The 2025 summer transportation period will last from July 1 to August 31, totaling 62 days, with airlines actively preparing by increasing capacity and deploying multiple C919 aircraft to meet demand [1] - The number of available flights during the summer transportation period is expected to increase by approximately 7.3% year-on-year, with a projected total of 1.9597 million flights, although actual passenger flights are expected to grow by about 2.3% due to weather and cancellations [1] Group 1: Airline Operations - China Southern Airlines plans to operate over 3200 flights daily across 970 domestic and 260 international routes, with 5 C919 aircraft deployed on 13 routes [2] - China Eastern Airlines aims to execute over 1150 passenger routes with more than 3200 daily flights, including 11 C919 aircraft in commercial operation [2] - Hainan Airlines expects to operate approximately 53,000 flights, transporting nearly 9.06 million passengers, with a significant increase in international flights [3] Group 2: Route Adjustments - Airlines are strategically adjusting their route offerings, with China Southern Airlines opening new routes to popular tourist destinations and increasing flight frequencies [4] - 吉祥航空 is adding multiple cool destination routes and increasing flights to Japan and South Korea by over 19% [4] - Hainan Airlines is adjusting capacity based on passenger demand, focusing on popular international destinations as travel restrictions ease [5] Group 3: Market Trends - The expansion of China's visa-free travel and improved payment facilitation for foreigners is expected to boost inbound tourism, with cities like Manchester and Tokyo becoming popular destinations [5] - The international route structure is anticipated to continue evolving due to changes in international trade and tourism, with emerging markets becoming focal points for new route development [5]

Core Viewpoint - The summer travel season is approaching, with airlines increasing capacity and launching new routes, particularly to the northwest and northeast regions of China, leading to a decrease in ticket prices for flights from Beijing to Xinjiang [1][3][5]. Group 1: Airline Capacity and Route Expansion - Multiple airlines, including China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines, are enhancing flight capacity to popular destinations in the northwest, such as Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, and Qinghai, with new routes and increased flight frequencies [3][7]. - China Southern Airlines plans to operate over 2,300 flights weekly from Beijing Daxing, with new routes to Changbai Mountain, Xining, and other tourist destinations [3]. - The planned flight volume to Xinjiang during the summer travel period is expected to increase by over 20% year-on-year, with significant growth in smaller airports in the region [3]. Group 2: Ticket Price Trends - Ticket prices for direct flights from Beijing to various destinations in Xinjiang have decreased, with prices for flights dropping by over 1,000 yuan for some routes compared to two weeks prior [1][5]. - As of June 30, the lowest prices for flights from Beijing to Urumqi, Alatai, and Hami were reported at 2,430 yuan, 1,930 yuan, and 2,577 yuan, respectively, reflecting significant price reductions [5][6]. - The average ticket price for summer travel has decreased by 1.3% year-on-year, attributed to high pre-sale prices in 2024 and increased demand [6]. Group 3: Enhanced Passenger Services - Airlines are introducing targeted passenger services for the summer season, including expanded pet transport services and dedicated charter services for students [1][7]. - China Eastern Airlines has upgraded its "pet in cabin" service, adding 16 new routes, while Hainan Airlines is focusing on services for students and unaccompanied minors [7].

Summary of China Eastern Airlines Conference Call Industry Overview - The domestic aviation market shows strong demand with an overall passenger load factor reaching 89.02%, an increase of approximately 3 percentage points year-on-year [2][4] - The international routes, particularly to Europe, have performed exceptionally well, with passenger kilometer revenue increasing by 35% and load factors above 85% [2][5] - The airline industry is expected to see an overall profit growth of about 8% in 2025, with domestic markets contributing 4% and international markets 15% [2][8] Key Points and Arguments - **Ticket Price Trends**: Ticket prices before the summer travel season in 2025 are expected to rise significantly compared to 2019, reflecting optimistic market expectations [2][3] - **Domestic Revenue Recovery**: Domestic passenger kilometer revenue decline has narrowed to 3.4% year-on-year, indicating a recovery trend since March [4][10] - **Capacity Expansion Plans**: China Eastern Airlines plans to introduce 60 new aircraft in 2025 while retiring 26, and expects international capacity to grow by approximately 25% [4][13] - **Operational Strategy**: The airline aims to enhance its operational strategy by focusing on long-haul, emerging markets, and international routes, avoiding price wars and low-cost competition [4][22] Additional Important Insights - **Short-Haul International Routes**: Southeast Asia and South Korea have shown improved load factors, with Southeast Asia reaching 82.53% and South Korea at 86.16% [6][8] - **Market Sensitivity**: The airline acknowledges the sensitivity of pricing to different demographics, particularly the elderly and younger travelers, which may affect pricing strategies [10][22] - **Hub Development**: China Eastern Airlines is enhancing its hub operations in Shanghai, aiming to increase market share in the Yangtze River Delta region [19][20] - **Impact of External Factors**: The airline's performance is influenced by external factors such as oil price fluctuations and the ongoing recovery from the pandemic [15][25] Conclusion China Eastern Airlines is positioned for growth in 2025, with a focus on expanding capacity, improving operational efficiency, and navigating the competitive landscape while maintaining a strategic approach to pricing and market development. The airline's proactive measures in response to market dynamics and consumer behavior will be crucial for its success in the upcoming summer travel season.