
155
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6
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ICAO
9C
IATA
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Affordable air travel connecting China's cities.
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Shanghai, China
China SSS, operating under the IATA code 9C, is commonly associated with Spring Airlines, one of China's first and largest low-cost carriers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shanghai, the airline has grown rapidly to become a major budget aviation player in the Chinese domestic market and across select international routes in Asia.
Spring Airlines operates a streamlined, no-frills model focused on keeping costs low and fares competitive. The carrier primarily serves destinations across mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and other regional markets.
The airline is known for its high aircraft utilization rates and single aircraft-type fleet strategy, which helps maintain operational efficiency. It has become a publicly listed company on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, reflecting its significant growth within the Chinese aviation sector.
Hubs & network
Spring Airlines operates primarily out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Fleet
The airline operates an all-Airbus A320 family fleet, including A320 and A321 variants.
Notable facts
- ›Spring Airlines is widely regarded as China's first true low-cost carrier.
- ›The airline was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2015.
- ›Spring Airlines has established subsidiary operations in Japan (Spring Japan) and other markets.
- ›The carrier maintains one of the highest seat load factors among Chinese airlines.
- ›Its ultra-high-density cabin configurations maximize passenger capacity on flights.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Shanghai Pudong International AirportPVG · 26 rtsShanghai Hongqiao International AirportSHA · 20 rtsShijiazhuang Zhengding International AirportSJW · 13 rtsShenyang Taoxian International AirportSHE · 8 rtsKunming Changshui International AirportKMG · 7 rtsHangzhou Xiaoshan International AirportHGH · 6 rts
Route network map (153 legs)












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Route network
BKI → PVG320
BKK → PVG320
CAN → SHA320
CAN → SJW320
CGD → KMG320
CGD → SHA320
CGQ → PVG320
CJU → PVG320
CKG → LYA320
CKG → PVG320
CKG → SHA320
CKG → SJW320
CNX → PVG320
CSX → SHA320
CTU → SHA320
CTU → SJW320
DLC → HGH320
DLC → PVG320
DLC → SJW320
DYG → PVG320
HET → SJW320
HGH → DLC320
HGH → KWL320
HGH → SHE320
HGH → SJW320
HGH → SYX320
HGH → SZX320
HIA → HRB320
HIA → SZX320
HKG → PVG320
HKT → PVG320
HRB → HIA320
HRB → PVG320
HSG → PVG320
IBR → PVG320
JIQ → KMG320
JIQ → SHA320
JJN → SHA320
KHH → PVG320
KIX → PVG320
KMG → CGD320
KMG → JIQ320
KMG → MIG320
KMG → PVG320
KMG → SHA320
KMG → SJW320
KMG → ZYI320
KWE → SHA320
KWL → HGH320
KWL → PVG320
KWL → SJW320
LHW → PVG320
LYA → CKG320
LYA → SHE320
MFM → PVG320
MIG → KMG320
MIG → SHA320
MIG → SHE320
NKG → SHE320
NNG → SHA320
PVG → BKI320
PVG → BKK320
PVG → CGQ320
PVG → CJU320
PVG → CKG320
PVG → CNX320
PVG → DLC320
PVG → DYG320
PVG → HKG320
PVG → HKT320
PVG → HRB320
PVG → IBR320
PVG → KHH320
PVG → KIX320
PVG → KWL320
PVG → MFM320
PVG → NNG320
PVG → REP320
PVG → SHE320
PVG → SIN320
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
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