The Changsha Huanghua International Airport announced on July 9 that it handled 637,700 passenger trips during the first week of this year's summer travel rush that kicked off on July 1, with the daily average volume reaching 91,100. In particular, the airport registered a daily passenger throughput of 103,396 on July 6, hitting a record high and getting off to a good start for the travel rush.

Passengers queue to go through security checks at the Changsha Huanghua International Airport. (Photo/Li Shan, Changsha Evening News)

An Airlines staff member instructs passengers at the Changsha Huanghua International Airport. (Photo/Cao Yiyuan, Changsha Evening News)