Core Insights - The report from Guosen Securities highlights a significant increase in cross-regional travel during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with a total of 2.433 billion trips made, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.3% and a 30.8% increase compared to 2019 [1] Group 1: Travel Volume and Trends - The total cross-regional travel volume during the eight-day holiday reached 2.433 billion trips, with an average daily increase of 6.3% year-on-year and a 30.8% increase compared to 2019 [1] - The breakdown of travel modes shows that railway, road, civil aviation, and water transport accounted for 154 million, 2.248 billion, 19.14 million, and 11.66 million trips respectively, with year-on-year increases of 2.6%, 6.6%, 3.3%, and 4.1% [1] - Self-driving trips remained the dominant mode of travel, with an average of 243 million trips per day, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.2% and accounting for approximately 80% of total travel volume [1] Group 2: Aviation Performance - Despite a high base from the previous year, civil aviation passenger flow still saw a year-on-year increase of 3.3% during the holiday, with an average daily passenger flow of 1.69 million flights, marking a 3.2% increase compared to the previous year and a 15.4% increase compared to 2019 [2] - The average ticket price for domestic economy class during the holiday was 849 yuan, showing a slight year-on-year increase of 0.3% and a minor decrease of 1.4% compared to 2019 [3] Group 3: Travel Behavior and Preferences - There was a notable increase in long-distance travel orders, with domestic long-distance travel orders rising by 3 percentage points year-on-year [4] - International travel saw a significant uptick, with outbound ticket bookings for popular destinations increasing by over 30% year-on-year, particularly in regions like Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia [4] Group 4: Tourism Revenue and Consumer Spending - Domestic tourism during the holiday reached 888 million trips, with total spending amounting to 809 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.0% [5] - The average tourism expenditure per person was 911.1 yuan, showing a slight decrease of 0.5% year-on-year but recovering to 97.4% of the level seen in 2019 [5] Group 5: Investment Outlook - The fourth quarter is expected to enter a travel off-season, but there may be a recovery in business travel demand compared to the previous year [6] - The report suggests that if travel demand continues to grow steadily, it could lead to a recovery in airline revenues, with potential for significant profit growth for airlines like Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and others [6]

2025 年国庆假期出行创新高，机票价格持稳 [Table_Industry] 交通运输 [Table_ReportDate] 2025 年 10 月 09 日 证券研究报告 行业研究 [Table_ReportType] 行业数据点评 | [Table_StockAndRank] 交通运输 | | | --- | --- | | 投资评级 | 看好 | | 上次评级 | 看好 | [Table_Author] 匡培钦 交通运输行业首席分析师 信达证券股份有限公司 CINDA SECURITIES CO.,LTD 北京市西城区宣武门西大街甲127号金隅大厦 B座 邮编：100031 [Table_Title] 2025 年国庆假期出行创新高，机票价格持稳 [Table_ReportDate] 2025 年 10 月 09 日 本期内容提要: 请阅读最后一页免责声明及信息披露 http://www.cindasc.com 2 执业编号：S1500524070004 邮 箱：kuangpeiqin@cindasc.com [Table_Introduction] 研究团队简介 匡培钦，现任信达证券交运首席分析师， ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the aviation industry is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The aviation industry's profitability framework is influenced by capacity supply, travel demand, load factor, ticket price performance, fuel prices, and exchange rate fluctuations, which ultimately affect company profit performance [16][2] - Domestic travel demand is steadily increasing, while international routes have largely recovered to 2019 levels [3][31] - Supply chain disruptions are delaying aircraft deliveries, leading to a contraction in capacity supply [4][6] Summary by Sections Demand - Domestic air passenger traffic increased by 4.2% year-on-year from January to May 2025, with high load factors sustained [3] - International passenger traffic has nearly returned to 2019 levels, with recovery rates of 106.3% for passenger volume and 101.0% for turnover by May 2025 [31][33] - Policies aimed at boosting consumption are expected to enhance public leisure travel demand, thereby increasing aviation travel demand [3][37] Supply - The growth rate of capacity introduction is slowing, and aircraft leasing prices are rising due to ongoing supply chain issues [4] - The average fleet utilization rate is expected to have limited improvement during peak seasons, with a significant gap remaining compared to 2019 levels [5] - The number of grounded aircraft for maintenance has increased, exacerbating capacity constraints [6] Supply and Demand Balance - The industry is experiencing a tight supply-demand balance, with load factors returning to high levels, and ticket prices are expected to rise during peak seasons [6] - In 2023, ticket prices reached historical highs, but are projected to decline in 2024 before rebounding in 2025 [7] - Airlines are likely to benefit from rising ticket prices and declining fuel costs, leading to high earnings elasticity [8] Revenue and Cost Sensitivity - Airlines can maximize revenue through high load factors and unit revenue per route, with domestic capacity growth slowing and international capacity gradually recovering [8] - Fuel cost pressures are expected to ease, with average fuel prices declining year-on-year [8] - Sensitivity analysis indicates that a 1% increase in ticket prices could significantly boost profits for major airlines [8] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends a positive outlook for the aviation industry, emphasizing the potential for improved supply-demand dynamics and ticket price recovery during peak seasons [8]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the aviation transportation industry is "Positive" [2]. Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that the supply in the aviation industry is gradually contracting, with a narrowing decline in ticket prices. An improvement in supply-demand dynamics is expected during the peak travel season [3][4]. - The industry is experiencing a high passenger load factor, with limited room for recovery in utilization rates. The supply contraction is intensifying, leading to a trend of narrowing year-on-year ticket price declines, which may improve the industry’s supply-demand relationship [14][3]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on key airlines such as Air China, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines due to the anticipated recovery in air travel demand during the peak season [3][14]. Industry Supply Contraction and Ticket Price Trends - The industry’s passenger load factor remains high, with an increasing proportion of grounded aircraft. In April 2025, the industry’s Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) and Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) increased by 8.1% and 11.5% year-on-year, respectively, with a passenger load factor of 84.5%, up 2.6 percentage points year-on-year [4][16]. - The average ticket price in June 2025 was down 5.9% year-on-year, with the average domestic ticket price for 2025 year-to-date at 837 RMB, a decline of 9.4% year-on-year [5][26]. Oil Prices and Exchange Rates - The average price of aviation kerosene in Q1 and Q2 2025 was 5,952 RMB/ton and 5,385 RMB/ton, respectively, showing a year-on-year decrease of 10.0% and 17.0%. The Brent crude oil price averaged 67.95 USD/barrel as of June 16, 2025, down 18.1% year-on-year [6][37][38]. Airline Capacity and Load Factors - In May 2025, airlines increased their international capacity, with domestic load factors remaining high. The overall ASK for major airlines showed a year-on-year increase, with international routes recovering faster than domestic routes [45][46]. - The report indicates that the passenger load factors for domestic routes exceeded those of 2019, with significant increases noted for China Eastern and China Southern Airlines on international routes [45][47].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the airline transportation industry is "Positive" [2][4]. Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a significant narrowing of the year-on-year decline in ticket prices, with expectations for continued recovery in ticket prices during the peak travel season due to strong demand [3][5]. - The report suggests focusing on key airlines such as Air China, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines as potential investment opportunities [3][4]. Summary by Sections 1. Investment Recommendations - The report indicates that the passenger load factor remains high, with strong travel demand during the May Day holiday, leading to a noticeable reduction in the year-on-year decline in ticket prices [3][4]. 2. Industry Ticket Price Trends - The year-on-year decline in industry ticket prices has significantly narrowed, with ticket prices in May showing a decline of only 3.0% compared to the previous year [5][27]. - The average domestic ticket price from the beginning of 2025 until May 18 is 847 yuan, reflecting a 10.0% year-on-year decrease [5][27]. 3. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply side is affected by fleet issues, with potential delays in aircraft introductions due to supply chain problems and limited short-term improvements in utilization rates due to engine maintenance [3][4]. - The demand side shows sustained growth in travel demand during peak seasons, with expectations for improved supply-demand dynamics and a potential rise in ticket prices [3][4]. 4. Operational Performance of Airlines - In April 2025, domestic airlines experienced a year-on-year increase in capacity and turnover, with passenger load factors exceeding levels from 2019 [47][49]. - The report notes that China Southern Airlines had the highest net increase in aircraft in April, adding five aircraft to its fleet [47][48]. 5. Fuel Price Trends - The average price of aviation fuel has shown a continuous year-on-year decline, with May's average price at 5,385 yuan per ton, down 19.0% from the previous year [41][41]. - Brent crude oil prices have also decreased, with a year-on-year decline of 23.6% as of May 16, 2025 [41][41]. 6. Exchange Rate Stability - The exchange rate has remained stable, with the USD to RMB exchange rate at 7.1916 as of May 19, 2025, reflecting a slight increase of 0.04% from the end of 2024 [41][41].

信达证券近日发布航空运输月度专题：看好旺季的供需改善，供给端从机队×利用小时 数×客座率带来的供给看，1）供应链问题叠加美国"对等关税"影响，飞机引进或进一步放 缓；2）受发动机维修影响利用率短期提升有限；3）国内线客座率维持高位水平，整体旺季 运载能力或提升空间有限。需求端从春节及清明小长假看，旺季需求持续增长，供需或将改 善，票价低位有望回升。 以下为研究报告摘要： 本期内容提要: 事件：各航司发布2025年3月经营数据。 3）油汇：油价同比下降持续，汇率维稳。油价方面，25Q1航空煤油出厂价均价5952元/ 吨，同比2024年同期均价-10.0%，较2019Q1同期均价+25.1%。4月国内航油含税出厂价降低 至5602元/吨，同比下降15.4%，航油价格同比持续下降。原油价格上，近期油价呈下降趋 势，25Q1布伦特原油期货结算价均价为74.98美元/桶，同比-8.3%。至2025年4月21日，布伦 特原油期货结算价4月均价为66.81美元/桶，同比-24.9%。4月初，航空燃油附加费再次下调 回10/20元。汇率方面，2025年初至今汇率维稳。2024年末，中间价美元兑人民币汇率为 7.1884元。至 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the aviation transportation industry is "Positive" [2][8] Core Viewpoints - The industry has maintained a high passenger load factor since the beginning of 2025, with a slight year-on-year decline in domestic capacity in January and February. The recent decline in ticket prices has narrowed, and if travel demand continues to grow, ticket prices may turn positive year-on-year in the second and third quarters [3][10] - The supply growth rate for capacity in 2025 is expected to slow down, and with ticket prices at low levels following significant declines in 2024, there is potential for airline performance to rebound with economic recovery and increased travel demand. Factors such as declining oil prices and stable exchange rates also suggest upward potential for airline profits [3][10] Summary by Sections Industry Supply and Demand - The monthly passenger load factor remains high, with January 2025 data showing a year-on-year increase in Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) and Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) of 13.7% and 18.1%, respectively. The load factor reached 82.8%, up 3.1 percentage points year-on-year [4][13] - Domestic line turnover increased by 10% year-on-year in January 2025, while international and regional lines recovered to 107.5% of 2019 levels [18] Ticket Pricing - After the Spring Festival, the year-on-year difference in ticket prices has gradually narrowed. As of early March 2025, the average ticket price was 560 yuan, down 12.6% year-on-year. The weekly average ticket prices showed a decreasing trend in year-on-year declines, indicating a potential stabilization in pricing [20][21] Oil and Exchange Rates - The average price of aviation kerosene in Q1 2025 was 5,952 yuan per ton, down 10% year-on-year. Brent crude oil prices were stable, with a settlement price of $71.07 per barrel as of March 17, 2025, a decrease of 4.8% from the end of 2024. The exchange rate remained stable, with the USD to RMB exchange rate at 7.1733 as of March 18, 2025, a slight decrease of 0.21% from the end of 2024 [5][32] Airline Operations - In January and February 2025, domestic airline capacity saw a slight year-on-year decline, while the passenger load factor remained high. Most airlines reported international capacity and turnover exceeding 2019 levels, although there were still discrepancies in load factors [38][40] - In February, China Eastern Airlines had the highest net increase in aircraft, adding 5 aircraft, while other airlines also saw increases. Cumulatively, China Eastern, China Southern, and Air China saw net increases of 8, 6, and 4 aircraft, respectively [52]

1 月油汇向好、国内线运力同比微增，客座率高位维稳 [Table_Industry] 航空运输月度专题 [Table_ReportDate] 2025 年 02 月 19 日 证券研究报告 行业研究 [Table_ReportType] 行业专题研究（普通） | [Table_StockAndRank] 航空运输 | | | --- | --- | | 投资评级 | 看好 | | 上次评级 | 看好 | [Table_Author] 匡培钦 交通运输行业首席分析师 执业编号：S1500524070004 邮 箱：kuangpeiqin@cindasc.com [Table_ReportDate] 2025 年 02 月 19 日 本期内容提要: [Table_S [事件： Table_Summary ummar 各航司发布 y] ] 2025 年 1 月经营数据。 ➢ 行业客座率恢复到 19 年水平，1 月票价同比略增 1）行业供需：2024 年全年客座率恢复到 2019 年水平。根据民航局公布 的 2024 年 12 月行业最新数据，12 月当月行业 ASK、RPK 较 2019 年同 期+8.1%、+9. ...