UBS opined in its research report that the current prices of Chinese airline stocks reflect overly optimistic market expectations for a rebound in yields.The broker mentioned that the Chinese aviation sector will face downside risks in ticket prices in 2H25, with expectations of weak travel demand in the Southeast Asian market leading to a continued decline in Thai routes and a cumulative 34% drop in Chinese visitors to Thailand this year. It is also likely that the profitability of international routes for airlines may deteriorate.Related NewsAIR CHINA Estimates 1H25 Loss to Be RMB1.7-2.2BUBS reiterated a Sell rating on AIR CHINA (00753.HK) 0.000 (0.000%) Short selling $1.47M; Ratio 3.447% and CHINA EAST AIR (00670.HK) -0.060 (-2.041%) Short selling $2.60M; Ratio 12.387% , with target prices of HKD3.2 and HKD1.8 respectively. In light of higher visibility in TRAVELSKY TECH (00696.HK) -0.020 (-0.167%) Short selling $2.68M; Ratio 9.406% 's earnings growth, the broker gave the company a Buy rating instead with a target price of HKD12.9.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-07-18 12:25.)