Core Points - The winter flight season for China's civil aviation officially begins on October 26, 2025, with Inner Mongolia Airport Group enhancing its route network to facilitate communication among various ethnic groups [1] - A total of 39 airlines will operate under the Inner Mongolia Airport Group, with a combined weekly flight schedule of 5,176 flights, averaging 739 flights per day, representing a 15% increase in flight volume compared to the 2024 winter season [1] - The planned routes will cover 238 routes, reaching 85 cities [1] Group 1: Hohhot Airport Network Enhancement - Hohhot Airport has improved its slot utilization, operational capacity, and route structure, further enhancing its regional hub function [2] - The airport has resolved a total of 268 weekly slot demands through collaborative operations with multiple airlines, effectively increasing the efficiency of unused slots [2] - The maximum stationed capacity at Hohhot Airport can reach 43 aircraft, including 14 medium-sized aircraft and 29 smaller aircraft [2] Group 2: Route Structure Improvements - The connectivity to external routes has been strengthened, with an average of 19 daily flights to the Yangtze River Delta region, including 7 flights to Shanghai and 4-5 flights to Hangzhou and Nanjing [3] - Daily flights to the Chengdu-Chongqing region average 10-11, with a slight increase of 1 flight compared to last year [3] - The route to Mongolia has been intensified, increasing from 6 flights per week to 11, achieving a historical high of 1-2 flights per day [3] Group 3: Regional Airport Connectivity - The group’s regional airports have opened multiple new routes to key domestic cities, enhancing air connectivity for various regions [4] - Hohhot Airport has added new routes to Chongqing, Haikou, Jinan, and Fuzhou, while also increasing flights to Harbin and Qingdao [4] - Other regional airports, such as Chifeng and Xilin Gol, have also expanded their route offerings to improve accessibility [4] Group 4: "Supportive Connectivity" Network Upgrade - The "Supportive Connectivity" network plans to open 45 new routes, a 12.5% increase, achieving full coverage of all cities in the region [5] - The Inner Mongolia Airport Group will collaborate with several airlines to deploy 31 aircraft, including 5 A320 models, to enhance route quality [5] - New direct flights have been introduced between various cities to ensure quick access across the region [5] Group 5: Product and Pricing Initiatives - The Inner Mongolia Airport Group will introduce a series of promotional policies for the "Supportive Connectivity" routes, with ticket prices starting as low as 200 yuan [6] - A "cloud bus" pass product will be available for frequent travelers, providing discounts and convenience for air travel [6] - The group aims to optimize the overall route network and contribute to the high-quality development of the regional economy [6]