0333 GMT - China Southern Airlines looks set to enjoy solid demand for domestic travel this year, but some headwinds persist, Citi analysts say in a note. Domestic travel in China will likely keep growing above prepandemic levels this year, with the upcoming Lunar New Year and the rebound of winter tourism among the drivers, they say. Citi thinks the carrier's domestic flight sales will keep improving but that pricing could come under pressure. The airline faces competition from high-speed railways and the challenge of rising demand for one-way trips. The international travel outlook is less bright, with sales possibly staying below prepandemic levels this year, Citi says. It keeps a buy call on the stock with a HK$4.60 target. Shares up 2.5% at HK$3.25. (jiahui.huang@wsj.com; @ivy_jiahuihuang)
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January 15, 2024 22:34 ET (03:34 GMT)
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