In 2024, it is predicted that air travel in China will reach a new record.

• In 2023, Beijing's air passenger trips exceeded the projected 619.6 million.
• The number of passenger trips in China increased by nine percent in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2019, according to the State Council.

In 2024, air passenger travel in China is predicted to reach a new record, surpassing the pre-pandemic levels.

According to China's State Council, Song Zhiyong, head of the Civil Aviation Administration, stated at the Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety that passenger flights may reach 700 million this year.

The air travel sector in China has rebounded from the pandemic, as indicated by the nine percent increase in total passenger trips in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2019, according to the State Council.

According to data released in June by Chinese officials, the country's projection for 2024 exceeds the 619.6 million air passenger trips seen in 2023.

In the eight-day Lunar New Year holidays this year, China's tourism revenues increased by 47.4% compared to the previous year, due to a surge in domestic travel, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

The Paris Olympic Games have boosted international travel across the country, with demand for flights to and from Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Europe being particularly strong, a CAAC official stated in Chinese state media.

The travel industry in the Asia-Pacific region has experienced growth this year due to the influx of Chinese tourists.