As the 2026 summer travel season passes its midpoint, Chengdu's aviation hub continues to maintain robust growth in transport operations. As of Aug. 12, data showed that by Aug. 10, the hub had handled 76,900 flights and transported 11.8398 million passengers, representing year-on-year increases of 4.2% and 8.2%, respectively. Notably, daily passenger throughput reached 313,200 on Aug. 1, marking the highest single-day volume since the start of the summer travel season.

Furthermore, since the beginning of the summer travel season, the average daily load factor at Chengdu's aviation hub has generally remained above 87%. The top five source cities for inbound travelers are Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Hangzhou, cementing Chengdu's position as one of the most popular domestic destinations.

The 2026 civil aviation summer travel season runs for 62 days from July 1 to Aug. 31, representing the peak passenger flow period of the year. The impressive performance of Chengdu's aviation hub during the "first half" of this year's summer season is attributed to meticulous planning in airport operational support and capacity allocation. Shuangliu Airport has increased its summer flight capacity, coordinating with 11 airlines to implement concentrated schedule additions. Key trunk routes to cities such as Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou have been prioritized for increased frequency, alongside popular summer tourist destinations including Sanya and Lijiang.

Tianfu Airport has continued to expand its route network, collaborating with airlines to launch a new route to Taichung. Regular frequencies have been increased on international routes to Almaty, London, Phu Quoc, and Ho Chi Minh City, adding 15 flights per week, while temporary services to Addis Ababa have been boosted to six flights weekly. On the domestic front, 21 airlines have collectively increased summer schedules, focusing on trunk routes to Beijing, Shenzhen, and Urumqi, as well as popular summer tourist destinations such as Xining, Sanya, Lijiang, and Yinchuan.

To enhance passenger convenience, both airports in Chengdu have ramped up their free luggage transfer services. Officially launched in December 2025, the service allows passengers to complete luggage storage, shipping, and retrieval via a mini-program to enjoy free transfers. As of Aug. 10, a cumulative total of 7,803 luggage items had been transferred, averaging approximately 33 items per day. Additionally, since its inception, the free luggage delivery service at Shuangliu Airport has surpassed 50,000 orders. Currently available to passengers on routes to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Urumqi, Lhasa, Hangzhou, and Nanjing, the service covers eight core urban districts of Chengdu and operates on a bidirectional "airport-to-door" and "door-to-airport" delivery model.

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