Cirium: International Travel Resumes This Spring Festival to China’s Top International Markets of Thailand, Japan and South Korea
While overall seat capacity on China’s international routes (non-mainland) are still 27% behind pre-pandemic levels, there are three bright spots where capacity has surpassed 2019 levels.
- While overall seat capacity on China’s international routes (non-mainland) are still 27% behind pre-pandemic levels, there are three bright spots where capacity has surpassed 2019 levels.
- Recent changes in visa requirements, particularly in Southeast Asia will potentially bolster international travel from China.
- In recent months, Thailand has waived visa requirements while Malaysia will offer 30-day visa-free travel for Chinese citizens.
- Singapore has also announced plans for the same, which comes as a timely boost for Spring Festival travel.