A total of 28 million passengers will be transported by Chinese airlines from July 1 to the end of August, up 15 percent compared with the previous year, predicted the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC).

In the peak summer season, the demand and supply of market will be high, in terms of passenger and cargo. China plans to develop "red tourism" products, so passengers who go to visit the revolutionary scenic spots will increase in next two months as many students have their summer vocation. Quite a few airports are already full, especially in famous tourism cities.

CAAC will spend more efforts in ensuring aviation safety by controlling pilots' overwork, strengthening aircraft maintenance methods, quarantine of airports. All airline companies will also arrange charter flights in popular destinations.

(Xinhua News Agency July 2, 2005)