Philippines Grants 14-Day Visa-Free Entry to Chinese Nationals Starting 16 January
EU Regulator Test-Flies COMAC C919, Paving Path for Chinese Jet’s Entry Into European Skies
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China’s Civil Aviation Logs Record 5.37 Million Flights in 2025, Signals New Phase of Normalised Growth
VariFlight data published 15 January show Chinese airlines operated a record 5.37 million flights in 2025, signalling that the sector has moved beyond pandemic volatility into stable growth. Higher frequencies enhance corporate travel flexibility and may temper fare inflation, but firms should review carrier agreements to capture new discounts.
Inbound Bookings to China Jump 38 % in First Week of 2026 as Visa-Free List Expands
Bookings for travel to China rose 38 percent in the first week of 2026 after Beijing broadened its unilateral visa-free list and extended transit waivers. The spike underscores China’s renewed openness, but also tightens hotel capacity and underscores the need for early planning by mobility teams.