Jingchu Network (Hubei ** Network) News (Reporter Lin Lin, Fan Tianru Correspondent Li Jiajing, Huang Danni, Ma Wei) The 40-day 2024 Spring Festival has ended on March 5, and the reporter learned from the Hubei Branch of China Southern Airlines that during the Spring Festival, China Southern Airlines will carry out 6,686 inbound and outbound flights in Han, transporting nearly 850,000 passengers, an increase of 29% year-on-year in 2023, and 185 international and regional flights, an increase of 219% year-on-year in 2023.
In this year's Spring Festival, the demand for travel is showing a "hot and hot" trend. China Southern Airlines has added a number of popular domestic routes from Wuhan to Shenzhen, Shanghai Hongqiao, Guangzhou, Haikou, Beihai, Zhuhai, Harbin and Changbaishan, adding a total of 1,194 round-trip flights. With demand in popular cities such as Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Haikou soaring, China Southern Airlines switched to wide-body aircraft with more seats to effectively meet the travel needs of passengers.
In terms of international routes, China Southern Airlines maintained a strong growth momentum. A total of 185 round-trip flights from Wuhan to London, San Francisco, Dubai and other international and regional destinations were carried out, an increase of 219% year-on-year in 2023, and 27,278 international passengers were transported, an increase of 227% year-on-year in 2023.
Kapok New Year" themed flights. Photo courtesy of the correspondent.
Create a festive atmosphere. Photo courtesy of the correspondent.
During the Spring Festival holiday, China Southern Airlines Hubei Branch launched a "Kapok New Year" themed flight, writing the word "Fu" with passengers at an altitude of 10,000 meters, completing the Year of the Dragon blessing solitaire game to welcome the Spring Festival together. At the same time, additional youth volunteers were dispatched to carry out guidance services, carefully decorate the lounge, and hold the "Shake and Sign" activity to create a strong festive atmosphere and make the Spring Festival travel more warm for passengers.