On February 2nd, the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush officially commenced, with Changbai Mountain Airport, located in the heart of a winter wonderland, raising the curtain on the seasonal migration. Through an optimized and upgraded route network alongside thoughtful and meticulous support services, the airport is facilitating the reunion hopes and snowy aspirations of thousands of travelers, composing a prelude to the Lunar New Year travel period that intertwines journeys home with dreams of winter adventures.
On the first day of the travel rush, the terminal building of Changbai Mountain Airport was bustling with passenger flow, where the strong festive atmosphere blended seamlessly with a warm and welcoming vibe. Beside the check-in counters, calligraphy enthusiasts wielded their brushes to create couplets and character 'Fu' scrolls brimming with auspicious meanings, which were then presented to departing passengers as a gesture of New Year's blessings. Near the terminal exits, a miniature market blending festive elements with local Changbai Mountain characteristics was neatly arranged, awaiting the arrival of travelers to stop and experience. Airport staff were stationed at key areas such as check-in, security, and boarding gates, patiently answering inquiries, assisting with speedy check-in and boarding procedures, and managing passenger flow to ensure smooth and orderly transit, allowing every traveler to feel the joy of returning home for reunions or embarking on snowy getaways.
A comprehensive upgrade of the flight route network stood out as the most prominent feature of the travel rush's inaugural day at Changbai Mountain Airport. Serving as the aerial gateway connecting the snowy paradise to the rest of the country, the airport actively coordinated with airlines to optimize route layouts, introducing three new routes to Wuhan, Changsha, and Chongqing, while increasing flight frequency to nine popular cities including Nanjing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Qingdao, and Hangzhou. During the travel period, the airport will serve 14 cities, effectively meeting the diverse travel needs of passengers. Data from the Changbai Mountain Airport dispatch center showed that on the first day, the airport handled 50 flights, facilitating the transit of over 6,200 inbound and outbound passengers, and connecting 11 cities. The continuous optimization of the route network is enabling a mutual convergence of journeys home for reunion and travels seeking snow.
At 13:27 in the afternoon, Shanghai Airlines flight FM7293 landed smoothly at Changbai Mountain Airport, completing its maiden voyage and marking the official entry of the Shanghai-based carrier into the airport on the first day of the travel rush. Consequently, the route between Changbai Mountain Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport now operates with a high frequency of 10 flights per day, further enhancing the aerial link between the Yangtze River Delta region and Changbai Mountain.
As the navigation lights of the last departing flight faded into the distance, the first day of the Spring Festival travel rush at Changbai Mountain Airport concluded amidst a blend of busy activity and orderly operation. The day was filled with the eager steps of those rushing home for family reunions, the high expectations of travelers anticipating encounters with snow, and the warm presence of airport staff steadfastly at their posts. With the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush now fully underway, this aerial gateway amidst the snowy landscape will continue to safeguard every New Year's journey with unimpeded routes and attentive service, ensuring that the warmth of reunion and the beauty of the snowy scenery blossom as expected in the winter of Changbai Mountain.
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