Record Air Travel Expected for China’s Labor Day Holiday
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China’s air travel is poised to hit a record high during the upcoming Labor Day holiday, fueled by robust domestic and regional demand, even as airlines continue to grapple with falling ticket prices.
Travelers in China are expected to make about 10.75 million plane trips during the five-day holiday starting May 1, according to Shang Kejia, director of the transport department at the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) at a press briefing Sunday. That averages 2.15 million trips per day, up 8% from a year ago and marking a new record for the period, she said.
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- China expects a record 10.75 million air trips during the five-day Labor Day holiday, an 8% rise from last year, with 88,000 scheduled flights.
- Airfare averages 864 yuan ($119), down 7% year-on-year, as airlines face falling ticket prices and strong competition, especially from high-speed rail.
- International travel mainly targets nearby markets; flight volumes to Japan exceed 2019 levels, while routes to the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia remain below pre-pandemic figures.
- Juneyao Airlines Co. Ltd.
- Juneyao Airlines Co. Ltd. (603885.SH) is experiencing strong travel demand, especially on routes between Shanghai and Osaka, which have increased to as many as eight flights per day. The increased frequency is attributed to robust demand from Shanghai residents and the boost from Osaka’s ongoing World Expo events, as highlighted by an executive from the company.
- Qunar
- According to the article, Qunar is a travel platform that provides data on travel trends. It reported that top outbound destinations for Chinese travelers as of mid-April include cities like Osaka, Tokyo, Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, and Bali.
- Flight Master
- Flight Master is a travel data provider mentioned in the article. It supplies information such as flight volumes between China and other destinations, as well as average ticket prices and year-on-year changes in airfare. Flight Master’s data is referenced to highlight trends in both international travel demand and pricing dynamics before and during China’s Labor Day holiday.
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