More air passengers in 2007
7 June 2007
China's airlines may carry 185 million passengers in 2007 up from 160 million in 2006, according to a statement by the Civil Aviation Administration of China said. China Southern Airlines, the country's largest carrier, may fly 16% more passengers this year, state media reported, and other airlines look to experience similar growth, due to the country's rapid economic growth and rising inbound tourism. The number of airline passengers rose by 16% last year, and it is predicted that cheaper airfare will encourage travelers to fill the capacity of 1.5 billion domestic flights projected for 2007.