A Record-Breaking Migration
The Spring Festival travel rush, the world's largest annual human migration, kicked off on Tuesday with projections of over 90 million air passenger trips, setting a new record. Airlines and airports have been diligently preparing to better serve international passengers and outbound Chinese travelers during this busy period.
This 40-day travel rush, concluding on February 22nd, is expected to break passenger volume records in China's aviation sector. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) estimates daily passenger trips will exceed 2.25 million, supported by an average of 18,500 flights per day, an 8.4% increase from last year.
On Tuesday alone, 18,354 flights were scheduled, accommodating an anticipated 2.04 million passenger trips. Routes between major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu remain in high demand, according to the CAAC.
Beijing's airports are crucial in managing the surge in traffic. The CAAC North China Regional Administration expects Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport to handle 92,000 flights during the travel rush, a 21% increase from last year. Peak travel days at both airports are projected to begin on January 24th, with daily inbound and outbound flights surpassing 2,300.
6 Comments
Raphael
I love the energy during the Spring Festival! Nothing beats the excitement of travel during this time!
Leonardo
This is amazing! Love seeing people travel and reunite with loved ones during the Spring Festival!
Michelangelo
With so many people traveling, how will we ensure everyone's safety? This seems reckless.
Donatello
Breaking records isn't always a good thing. What have we sacrificed for this?
Leonardo
The preparations airlines are making shows they care about customer experience. Good luck to all travelers!
Donatello
Hope everyone has safe travels! The hustle and bustle of airports is part of the adventure!