Nationwide, the sector is projected to handle approximately 10.75 million passenger trips during the holiday, averaging 2.15 million trips per day — an 8 percent year-on-year increase and a new record for the period.

International travel is also experiencing a strong recovery. Passenger volume and flight activity on international routes during the May Day holiday are expected to reach their highest levels since the beginning of the second quarter.

"Travel demand will mainly focus on popular destinations such as Japan, South Korea, and countries and regions across Southeast Asia," Shang noted.

Additionally, improvements in visa facilitation and the expanded implementation of services such as instant tax refunds for overseas visitors are expected to further stimulate inbound travel, contributing to a continued rise in foreign airlines increasing their operations in China.