Spring Airlines Co., Ltd. (China)

Spring Airlines Co., Ltd. is a Chinese private airline company based in Shanghai. It operates in the low-cost aviation business model, primarily engaged in domestic, international, and Hong Kong-Macau air passenger and cargo transportation services, as well as related aviation transportation services. Unlike full-service airlines, the company attracts a large number of price-sensitive self-paying passengers and cost-conscious business travelers due to its competitive pricing advantage. The company does not sell through the Chinese civil aviation GDS booking system but instead sells through its own developed seat control sales system, with a focus on online B2C direct sales of e-tickets. Customers can choose their seats and print their e-ticket itineraries on regular paper. The company does not provide complimentary beverages and meals, and passengers can purchase them if needed, with squatting and basket-style services available. The company has a strong focus on safety and smooth operations, with an average seat occupancy rate of 95%. It is the only airline among the nineteen new airlines to be recognized and commended by the Civil Aviation Administration as an "advanced unit in safety." In the future, the company aims to consolidate its low-cost aviation business model and competitive advantages, expand its operations, and strive to become a competitive, international, and mass-market low-cost airline.