Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the shift of the airline ticketing platform, Hanglv Zongheng, towards a more comprehensive service model, suggesting that it may be more beneficial to operate as a Travel Management Company (TMC) rather than a traditional Online Travel Agency (OTA) [2][5]. Group 1: Industry Context - The airline ticketing industry is experiencing increased competition with Hanglv Zongheng's recent announcement of "source direct sales" for tickets, although it does not fully align with the definition of direct sales [2]. - Hanglv Zongheng, established in 2012, initially focused on providing flight information, a service that has become highly competitive with many players in the market [2][3]. Group 2: Business Model Challenges - Providing only flight information is not a sustainable business model due to high competition and limited utility for travelers [3]. - Hanglv Zongheng's previous attempts to monetize features like paid seat selection have faced consumer backlash, limiting revenue opportunities [4]. Group 3: Shift Towards OTA - The platform has evolved to resemble other OTAs, offering a wide range of services including train tickets, hotel bookings, and insurance, indicating a shift towards a more comprehensive sales model [4]. - This transformation is likened to "carcinization," where different companies in the market gradually adopt similar OTA characteristics despite their varied origins [4]. Group 4: Future Opportunities - The article suggests that Hanglv Zongheng could find greater success by operating as a TMC, leveraging its flight information and customer service capabilities to cater to corporate clients [5]. - This potential shift mirrors the historical example of Ctrip's investment in Feichangzhun, integrating flight information services into its OTA model [5].

Core Points - On May 6, a user reported that the "Feichangzhun" flight tracking app indicated a "7500 alert" for Air China's CA929 flight from Shanghai to Tokyo, which typically signifies unlawful behavior such as hijacking [1][2] - Air China customer service stated that there was no information regarding the alert and that the flight was operating normally [2] - The "Feichangzhun" customer service confirmed that the flight was safe and that they were verifying whether the "7500 alert" was a data anomaly [2] Group 1 - The "Feichangzhun" app displayed a "7500 alert" for CA929 flight, indicating a potential emergency situation [1] - Air China confirmed that the CA929 flight took off at 10:12 AM and arrived safely in Tokyo at 1:41 PM local time [1] - The alert code "7500" is used by pilots to signal illegal activities and is marked in red on radar systems to alert air traffic control [1] Group 2 - Customer service from both Air China and "Feichangzhun" reassured that the flight was safe and that there were no reported anomalies during the flight [2] - The situation is under verification to determine if the alert was a data error [2]