Core Insights - The article discusses the expansion of China Eastern Airlines' (CEA) operations in Harbin to support the growth of the ice and snow tourism economy in Northeast China by increasing flight capacity and enhancing service quality [1][4]. Group 1: Flight Operations - CEA has increased its domestic flight points in Harbin to 30, with an average of 36 flights departing daily, connecting Harbin to major economic regions such as the Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta, and Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei [4]. - New direct flights have been added from Harbin to Guangzhou, Shantou, and Kunming, while flights to Chengdu Tianfu have been restored, expanding Harbin's air connectivity [4]. - The Harbin-Shanghai "Air Express" service has been intensified to 10 daily departures, resulting in an average of 20 round-trip flights per day, providing travelers with flexible scheduling options [4]. Group 2: Customer Services - CEA has introduced a special service for free check-in of skiing equipment for passengers traveling to and from Harbin and several other airports during the winter season from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026 [4]. - This service allows travelers to check in one piece of skiing equipment without it counting against their free luggage allowance, thus saving costs for skiing enthusiasts [4].