Across China: From motorcycles to C919 jets -- China's travel rush evolution

by Xinhua writers Lyu Qiuping and Tian Jianchuan

GUANGZHOU, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- After completing his final delivery, truck driver Zhou Qiang boarded flight CZ8233 back home for Spring Festival celebrations, eager to experience his maiden trip on China's domestically developed C919 aircraft.

Once aboard the plane, he could not resist snapping photos to share with his family later. "The seats are very comfo