China's civil aviation sector is expected to accommodate 90 million passenger trips during the country’s upcoming spring festival travel season, according to an official from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
During the 40-day travel period, which runs from January 14 to February 22, 2025, China’s aviation sector will handle an average of 18,500 flights per day, an 8.4% increase from the same period of the year prior.
Xu Qing, head of the transport department of CAAC, noted that to meet the growing demand, the CAAC will take targeted measures in safety management, flight capacity, and service support.
Industry-wide safety inspections will soon be launched, with the focus being on winter safety protocols, hazard mitigation, and emergency response preparedness to ensure safe, stable, and smooth operations.
In 2024, the civil aviation sector handled a record 730 million passenger trips, which according to the administration, was driven by the country's economic recovery and pro-consumption policies.