Hainan Airlines Holding Co Ltd Reports Strong November 2025 Performance and Announces Board Restructuring

Operational Highlights for November 2025

  • Passenger Revenue Kilometers (RPK):

  • Domestic: 7,959.39 million, up 4.49 % YoY.

  • Regional: 18.54 million, up 2.03 % YoY.

  • International: 2,136.45 million, up 24.36 % YoY.

  • Total: 10,114.39 million, up 8.14 % YoY.

  • Freight Revenue Kilometers (RTK):

  • Domestic: 768.30 million, up 4.57 % YoY.

  • Regional: 1.77 million, up 2.54 % YoY.

  • International: 299.01 million, up 24.21 % YoY.

  • Total: 1,069.07 million, up 9.41 % YoY.

  • Freight & Mail Volume (ton‑kilometers):

  • Domestic: 62.28 million, up 8.70 % YoY.

  • Regional: 0.12 million, up 6.21 % YoY.

  • International: 108.72 million, up 23.75 % YoY.

  • Total: 171.11 million, up 17.80 % YoY.

  • Passenger Count (thousand):

  • Domestic: 4,977.95 k, up 4.39 % YoY.

  • Regional: 21.76 k, up 13.51 % YoY.

  • International: 330.10 k, up 16.09 % YoY.

  • Total: 5,329.81 k, up 5.08 % YoY.

  • Cargo and Mail Volume (thousand tonnes):

  • Domestic: 36.81 k, up 12.11 % YoY.

The data indicate a solid increase in both passenger and freight operations, with the most pronounced growth occurring in international segments.

Corporate Governance Update

On 17 December 2025, the board convened a meeting that resulted in several key appointments:

  • Chairman & Legal Representative: Zhu Tao was elected.
  • Vice Chairman: Wu Feng was appointed.
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Yu Chaojie was named.
  • Vice Presidents: An Zihui, Ding Guoqing, Zhang Guoping, Guo Shuo, Liu Weibin, and Li Mingshuai were appointed to oversee distinct functional areas.
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Li Dudu assumed responsibility for financial reporting and controls.
  • Board Secretary: Ge Xingfeng was designated to manage board communications and regulatory compliance.

These appointments align with the company’s strategic objective of strengthening executive leadership and enhancing operational efficiency.

A legal opinion was issued by the Shanghai-based firm Jin Tian Cheng (Shenzhen) Law Firm concerning the fifth temporary shareholders’ meeting held in 2025. The opinion, made available on 18 December 2025, confirmed that all procedural requirements were satisfied and that the meeting’s resolutions complied with statutory and regulatory obligations.

Market Context

As of 16 December 2025, the share price of Hainan Airlines Holding Co Ltd (ticker 600221) closed at 1.75 CNY, within a 52‑week range of 1.27 CNY to 1.93 CNY. The company’s market capitalization stood at 75.63 billion CNY, and its price‑earnings ratio was negative at –301.72, reflecting ongoing investment in growth and recovery.

These developments collectively underscore Hainan Airlines Holding Co Ltd’s progress in expanding its operational footprint while reinforcing governance structures to support future growth.