China丨New air routes set to open for winter-spring season

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China's civil aviation industry is preparing for a busy winter-spring season — running from Oct 29 to March 29 — with increased international flights expected. According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, around 118,000 weekly passenger and cargo flights will be operated by 194 Chinese and international airlines during this period, reflecting a 1.2 percent growth from the previous winter-spring season. Internationally, the CAAC has approved 178 airlines' applications to operate 19,327 weekly flights connecting China to 79 countries. Approximately 53.48 percent of these flights will serve 57 countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, with new expansions in Latin America, Africa and North America. ▲ Passengers are seen at the Beijing Daxing International Airport on Oct 24, 2024. Photo provided to China Daily The passenger flight network to Latin America and Africa is set to expand, with more flights also planned for North America. Steady progress is ant ………………………………