Flight cancellations and high fuel prices help keep Chinese close to home for May holidays

Travel demand in China is expected to remain strong during the five-day Labour Day holiday with travellers opting for domestic road trips and independent tours. Higher fuel costs have curbed demand for overseas holidays, with most holidaymakers expected to stay within China. Soaring jet fuel prices have triggered flight cancellations on routes between China and Southeast Asia, with multiple carriers reducing or suspending services to popular destinations