China's Airlines Expand International Reach: New Skift Travel Health Index
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Skift Take
While Chinese airlines are making significant strides in expanding their international operations, the recovery of outbound travel demand remains key for their long-term success.
The Skift Travel Health Index has continued to trend upward: The latest reading of 104 indicates 4% growth over July 2023. Countries in the Asia Pacific dominate and China showed the biggest jump – 21% above a year ago.
China's delayed reopening after the pandemic explains the growth,