On May 26, Air China rose 3.37% in regular trading, trading at 4.91 HKD/share, with trading volume of 22.8 million HKD.

On the news front, easing US-Iran tensions triggered a sharp drop in crude oil prices, with Brent crude touching 100 USD/barrel, down approximately 4.72% intraday. Fuel costs typically account for 30%-40% of airline operating expenses, making the oil price retreat a significant positive for carrier profitability.

On the demand side, the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival and summer travel season expectations are providing further support. Domestic air ticket bookings have exceeded 680,000, while Air China reported April revenue passenger kilometers up 5.8% year-over-year with an average load factor of 85.5%. Analysts note that if oil prices sustain a downward trend, industry earnings elasticity will be further unlocked, making the current seasonal catalyst an opportune window for positioning.

Within the Airlines sector, the broader group rallied in tandem. Among peers, China Eastern Airlines rose 4.66%, China Southern Airlines gained 3.65%, and Cathay Pacific Airways advanced 1.59%.

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