Core Points - The new winter-spring flight schedule will be implemented from today until March 28, 2026, with 210 domestic and international airlines planning to operate 119,500 flights weekly, a 1.3% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - Domestic flights will see 59 airlines operating 98,000 flights weekly, remaining stable year-on-year, with 39 airlines launching 586 new domestic routes, totaling 5,198 flights per week [1] - The C919 aircraft will add new destinations including Guangzhou, Xi'an, and Changsha [1] Domestic Flight Developments - New routes are primarily focused on connecting third and fourth-tier tourist destinations like Altay, Kashgar, Xishuangbanna, and Dali with major cities in East China, South China, and Northeast China [3] - The domestic flight capacity is being maintained while enhancing connectivity between various regions [3] International Flight Developments - A total of 191 airlines will operate 21,427 international flights weekly, marking a 10.8% increase from last year [4] - New passenger routes will be established to Oman and Argentina, alongside cargo routes to Panama, Chile, and Switzerland [4] - Eastern Airlines will launch new routes from Taiyuan to Kunming to Kuala Lumpur and from Lanzhou to Kunming to Bangkok, as well as a new route from Shanghai Pudong to Auckland to Buenos Aires, which will be the first southbound route from China to South America and set a record for the longest single-route flight globally [4] Emerging Market Expansion - The new flight schedule will further expand routes to emerging markets, with passenger flight volumes to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative accounting for 73.5% of total flights [6] - There is a significant increase in passenger flights to Latin America and Africa, with growth rates of 32.1% and 26.1% respectively compared to last winter-spring season [6] - New routes will also be opened to capitals of Belt and Road Initiative countries such as Azerbaijan and Georgia [6]

Core Viewpoint - Air China will implement its 2025/26 winter-spring flight schedule starting from October 26, significantly expanding its flight network and capacity to meet passenger demand [1][2]. Flight Network Expansion - Air China plans to operate 452 routes, including 114 international routes, 13 regional routes, and 325 domestic routes, covering 46 countries and regions, and 195 cities [1][3]. - The average daily flights will be approximately 1,725, representing a 16% increase compared to the 2024/25 winter-spring season, with international and regional flights averaging 250 daily, a 13% increase [1][3]. Domestic Route Development - New domestic routes include Beijing to Panzhihua, Beijing to Xishuangbanna, Hangzhou to Zhuhai, and Urumqi to Kashgar, with over 40 routes seeing increased frequency [3]. - The frequency of domestic routes from Beijing to Huizhou, Zhanjiang, Altay, Changsha, and from Chengdu to Beihai, Sanya, Shenyang, and Mangshi will increase by approximately 15% compared to the previous season [3]. International Route Development - Internationally, Air China will increase the frequency of 17 routes, including Beijing to Seoul, Irkutsk, Vladivostok, and Ho Chi Minh City, and will launch a new route from Hangzhou to Hanoi [3]. - The overall frequency of international and regional flights is expected to increase by about 17% compared to the previous winter-spring season [3]. Hub Development - Air China will continue to enhance its hub operations in Beijing and Chengdu, optimizing flight schedules and routes at Beijing Capital Airport [5]. - At Beijing Capital Airport, Air China plans to operate 139 routes with over 672 daily flights at T3 and 29 routes with 85 daily flights at T2, while also optimizing schedules at Beijing Daxing Airport [5]. Product and Service Upgrades - The Air China Express service will expand to 13 routes, including new routes from Beijing to Wuhan and Urumqi, focusing on providing a fast and enjoyable travel experience [7]. - The service will offer dedicated check-in counters, priority security checks, and exclusive baggage claim areas, enhancing convenience for passengers [7]. - A new program, "Zhiyin Baby - Launch Plan," will be introduced for young travelers aged 0-12, promising a commitment to their growth [7].