01/04/2020
A growing number of flights is usually a good indicator of a recovering economy as it signals that people are willing to travel again, whether for business or leisure. Looking at the number of aircraft over Chinese territory on Wednesday vs. the same time a month ago, we can see the increased density.
This renewed demand goes hand in hand with airlines opening their flight schedules again. Air China – in contrast to its global peers – has resumed its daily flights from Beijing to London’s Heathrow Airport. Meanwhile, the two biggest airports in the country, Beijing and Shanghai, are preparing to get back to full domestic capacity as we speak.
While many international flights are still canceled due to the continuous outbreak of the virus outside of China, we’re also seeing some positive signs for long-haul flights. China Southern Airlines, for instance, has re-introduced the A380 into operation last week (for three daily flights from Guangzhou to Los Angeles), after having grounded the aircraft for more than a month.
