Core Insights - Hainan Airlines has received approval for four additional flights between Haikou and Fuzhou, Ningbo starting February 26, 2026, marking the full participation of four major airlines in increasing flights to Hainan [1] - The peak return passenger flow is expected as the Spring Festival holiday concludes, prompting the Civil Aviation Administration of China to approve additional flights at Haikou Meilan Airport and Sanya Phoenix Airport [3] Group 1 - Since the start of the Spring Festival travel rush on February 2, 2026, Hainan's three major airports have seen record-breaking flight volumes and passenger throughput, with over 200,000 passengers on 15 days [5] - On February 23, 2026, nearly 1,200 flights are expected to operate, with an estimated passenger throughput of approximately 232,000 [5] - Airlines have added over 2,000 flights during the Spring Festival travel period, increasing seat capacity by 600,000, with a total of over 10 million seats available, a 10% increase compared to 2025 [5] Group 2 - The use of larger aircraft has increased seat supply, with wide-body aircraft capacity up by 13% during the Spring Festival travel period compared to the previous year [7] - The proportion of wide-body aircraft operating at Sanya Airport has risen from an average of 8.5% to over 30% during the holiday period, ranking among the highest in the country [7] - Hainan airports have implemented seven key service initiatives to enhance passenger experience, focusing on various travel touchpoints [7] Group 3 - The introduction of nine temporary air routes on February 2, 2026, has improved airspace capacity by 15%, alleviating congestion during peak flight times [9] - Post-February 24, 2026, return flight tickets are expected to have ample availability and lower prices, with recommendations for travelers to consider off-peak travel options [9] - Hainan airports encourage flexible airport choices and utilization of the integrated transportation network to optimize travel costs [9]