HONG KONG -- China's airlines are restoring flights and regaining passengers for domestic service, defying the industry's toughest period globally since the 9/11 terror attacks, but the rebound is being led by private carriers Spring Airlines and China Express Airlines rather than the country's big three state airlines.
Spring kicked off a promotion Monday, selling air ticket coupons starting at 2,999 yuan ($429) that can be redeemed anytime this year. Buyers receive a round trip to any domestic destination, extended to cover Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
