Core Viewpoint - Airline stocks have seen a significant increase, with major airlines reporting positive operational data for September, indicating a recovery in passenger demand and operational efficiency [1][2]. Group 1: Airline Stock Performance - As of October 16, airline stocks rose over 6%, with China Eastern Airlines up 6.14%, China Southern Airlines up 3.70%, and Air China up 2.75% [1][2]. - The market capitalization for China Eastern Airlines is 809.17 billion, China Southern Airlines is 813.63 billion, and Air China is 1,043.42 billion [2]. Group 2: Operational Data - In September, China Southern Airlines reported a 4.43% increase in passenger capacity and a 5.25% increase in passenger turnover year-on-year [2]. - China Eastern Airlines saw a 3.63% increase in passenger capacity and an 8.67% increase in passenger turnover, with a seat occupancy rate of 87.57%, up 4.06 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - Air China reported a 5.6% increase in passenger turnover and an average seat occupancy rate of 83.2%, up 3.5 percentage points year-on-year [2]. Group 3: Market Outlook - Huatai Securities noted a slight slowdown in capacity growth post-summer, but high seat occupancy rates and a recovery in business travel demand have led to a positive shift in ticket prices, which increased by 3.0% year-on-year [3]. - The outlook for the new flight season indicates a continued tightening of flight schedules, with signs of improvement in market conditions, suggesting that positive ticket price trends may continue into Q4 [3]. - A decrease in oil prices is expected to alleviate cost pressures for airlines, potentially enhancing profitability and increasing interest in the sector [3].