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Passengers board trains at Chengdu East Railway Station on May 4, 2026. Photo: VCG
Rising Airfares Push Chinese Travelers From Planes to Trains During May Day Holiday
Passenger traffic on flights dropped 5.7% despite government forecasts for growth, while rail travel surged amid heavy demand
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Fuel surcharges spiked 500% and airfares rose 12% to 960 yuan during May Day, cutting air passengers 5.7% YoY while rail journeys jumped 4.6%. Cost pressures combined with consumer price sensitivity reshape enterprise travel budgets and mobility spending decisions.
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