Core Insights - The 2026 Spring Festival travel season has officially begun, with expectations of record-high passenger flow across various transportation modes due to an extended 9-day holiday [2] - The travel demand is expected to show five new highs, including total cross-regional personnel flow, daily average flow during the holiday, peak daily flow, self-driving travel, and electric vehicle usage [2] Group 1: Travel Trends - The Spring Festival travel has evolved from solely returning home to include "visiting family + tourism" and "first visiting family, then traveling" [3] - A report indicates a significant increase in "reverse Spring Festival" travel, where parents visit their children, with ticket bookings for this trend rising by 84% year-on-year [3] Group 2: Transportation Services - New services introduced for elderly travelers include phone booking and internet refund options, enhancing convenience for high-speed rail passengers [4] - The Ministry of Transport anticipates an increase in electric vehicle usage during the travel period and has implemented measures to improve charging services, including mobile charging stations and real-time charging station status updates [4] Group 3: Airline Services - Airlines are encouraged to offer specialized services for vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and children, with China Southern Airlines providing comprehensive support for these passengers [5]