Qingming cross-strait flights take off

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The Qingming Festival has also seen a surge in the number of passengers travelling across the Taiwan Strait, as many return to their hometowns to remember their ancestors. But this year, travellers are finding their trips much shorter and more convenient than they used to be, thanks to the opening of direct transport links across the Strait.

Passenger numbers for chartered flights this holiday have risen dramatically, compared with the same period last year. And tickets for some popular routes have already sold out. To meet the strong demand, many airlines are adding new flights, and switching to larger jets.

The Chinese mainland and Taiwan are expected to launch more flight routes in July. Some Taiwan-based carriers are also planning to work with mainland airlines to meet the surging demand.

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