China Plans for Air Travel Surge Over Lunar New Year Holidays

Passenger flights in China may rebound over the Lunar New Year holidays and hit 88% of the pre-pandemic level by the end of January, based on a timetable rolled out by the national civil aviation regulator.

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued the plan following China’s shift last week away from its zero-tolerance approach to Covid-19. Demand for flights climbed quickly as the country abandoned most restrictions.