Core Viewpoint - Chinese airlines, including China Southern Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines, have announced a special ticket handling policy for flights involving Japan, allowing free cancellations and changes for travel until March 28, 2026 [1][4]. Group 1: Policy Details - The special handling policy applies to tickets with at least one unused segment involving flights to, from, or transiting through Japan, with travel dates from November 15, 2025, to March 28, 2026 [4]. - The policy is applicable for tickets issued or reissued before 12:00 on December 5, 2025 [4]. - Cancellations must occur before the scheduled departure time of the flight, and the policy does not apply to cancellations made after the flight's scheduled departure or before November 14, 2025 [4]. Group 2: Change and Refund Procedures - Passengers can change their flights to dates within three days before or after the original flight date for free, with additional changes subject to ticket conditions [5]. - Refunds for unused segments can be processed without a cancellation fee, but tickets that have already been changed must follow the original ticket conditions for refunds [5]. - For changes in itinerary or carrier, it is recommended to refund the original ticket and purchase a new one [5].

国航、东航、南航陆续发布日本相关航线客票特殊处理的通知，2026年3月28日（含）前出行的涉及日本进港、出港或经停航班可免费退攻。在此之 前，免费退改签政策到2025年12月31日结束。 |关于调整国航涉及日本航线客票特殊处置方案的通知 (2025年12月5日) 尊敬的旅客: 根据外交部发布的出行提醒，为协助受影响旅客更好地安排出行，现调整国航涉及日本航线进出港航班客票特殊处置方案，具体内容如下: 一、适用条件 客票同时满足以下三点: （一）在2025年12月5日12时（含）前购买或换开产生新票号的国航999开头的客票（包括里程奖励客票）； 三、本通知自2025年12月5日起生效。 (二) 客票未使用行程涉及就行目期为2025年11月15日（含）至2026年3月28日〈合〉之间东京、大阪、名古屋、福冈、仙台、广岛、札幌、神绳进出港的国航实际承运航班和控24航 班号的代码共享航班; (三)在2025年11月15日0时（含）以后申请客票变更或退票(以取消客票订座时间为准）。 二、客票变更及退票规则 如您未确定新的旅行时间，请在航班计划起飞时间前联系原购票渠道、国航客服热线96586或营业网点取消客票订座，待确定新 ...

Core Points - Major Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, have announced special handling for tickets related to flights to and from Japan, allowing free cancellations and changes for travel until March 28, 2026 [1] - The previous policy for free cancellations and changes was set to expire on December 31, 2025 [1] Group 1 - Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines are implementing a new policy for ticket handling related to Japan [1] - The new policy allows for free cancellations and changes for flights until March 28, 2026 [1] - The previous free cancellation and change policy was scheduled to end on December 31, 2025 [1]

Group 1 - China Southern Airlines has launched the "One Minute Boarding" service for all domestic flights starting from Guangzhou, expanding its coverage to 23 routes and an average of 185 flights per day [1][3] - The "One Minute Boarding" service allows passengers without checked luggage to complete security checks and boarding up to 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time [3] - For passengers with checked luggage, the check-in deadline is set at 30 minutes before the flight's scheduled departure [3] Group 2 - The expanded service includes all domestic flights of the "Southern Airlines Express" from Guangzhou, with key routes such as Guangzhou to Beijing Daxing, Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao, and Guangzhou to Zhengzhou now operational [3] - Special provisions are in place for passengers with unique needs, including those requiring wheelchair assistance, first-time flyers, unaccompanied minors, pregnant women, and those traveling with infants or children [3] - A dedicated service area has been established for special passenger groups to minimize waiting times [3]

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the direct flight route from Guangzhou to Darwin by China Southern Airlines marks a significant development in enhancing connectivity between the two cities, reducing travel time to approximately 6 hours [1] Flight Details - The Guangzhou-Darwin route is operated by Boeing 737 aircraft, with three flights per week: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays for outbound flights, and Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for return flights [1] - Outbound flight CZ8361 departs Guangzhou at 22:25 Beijing time and arrives in Darwin at 06:20 local time the next day [1] - Return flight CZ8362 departs Darwin at 07:30 local time and arrives back in Guangzhou at 12:25 Beijing time [1]

《中国民航报》、中国民航网记者郭瑛报道：12月3日，中国南方航空与西班牙国家航空（又称"伊比利 亚航空"）在西班牙马德里正式签署代码共享协议。根据协议，双方将聚焦中国与西班牙主干航线及延 伸航空市场开展深度合作，通过代码共享模式扩展航线网络、增加航班选择、优化中转服务，切实提升 旅客跨洲出行体验。 此次合作将围绕南航12月2日开通的广州—马德里洲际航线，充分发挥南航广州枢纽及西班牙国家航空 马德里枢纽的双重优势，实现双方枢纽航空网络的双向互补。南航旅客抵达马德里后，可便捷中转至西 班牙境内、欧洲其他地区及拉丁美洲重点城市。来自西班牙、欧洲及拉丁美洲的旅客抵穗后，可通过南 航广州枢纽，轻松衔接至中国境内各主要城市。 此次代码共享协议的签署，是双方深化合作的重要里程碑。未来，南航与西班牙国家航空将携手持续加 强枢纽联动，共同提升全球旅客出行体验，为促进中国与西班牙及欧洲、拉丁美洲的经贸合作、文化互 鉴与人员往来注入强劲动力。（编辑：陈虹莹校对：许浩存审核：程凌） （南航供图） ...

北京商报讯（记者 关子辰 牛清妍）12月4日，北京商报记者从南航获悉，12月3日晚，随着CZ8361航班从广州白云国际机场顺利起飞，南航广州—达尔文直 飞航线正式启航。该航线将两地行程缩短至约6小时，是广州赴澳大利亚飞行时间最短的航线。 据了解，广州—达尔文航线由波音737客机执飞，每周执行三班，去程周三、五、日，回程周一、四、六。去程CZ8361于北京时间22:25从广州起飞，当地 时间次日6:20抵达达尔文；回程CZ8362于达尔文当地时间7:30起飞，北京时间12:25返回广州。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The excessive "seat locking" behavior by airlines is identified as a practice that limits consumer choice and increases passenger costs, which has been highlighted in a recent consumer survey report by the Jiangsu Provincial Consumer Protection Committee [1][3][12]. Group 1: Seat Locking Practices - A survey of 10 major domestic airlines revealed that the proportion of locked seats in economy class ranges from 19.9% to 62.1%, with an average of 38.7% [1][8]. - Airlines typically restrict access to preferred seats (such as those in the front row, window, and aisle) while only offering less desirable seats for free selection, effectively forcing consumers to pay for better options [1][8][12]. - The practice of locking seats is often justified by airlines as necessary for safety and special service needs, but the extent of seat locking suggests it has become a revenue-generating service [3][10]. Group 2: Consumer Rights and Complaints - Many consumers express frustration over the inability to select preferred seats without incurring additional costs, which they believe undermines their rights as ticket holders [4][5]. - The lack of transparency regarding the criteria for seat locking and the absence of clear communication about free selection options violate consumer rights, including the right to know and the right to fair trading [10][12]. - The Jiangsu Provincial Consumer Protection Committee has initiated discussions with the airlines and expects them to address consumer complaints and ensure equal seat selection opportunities for all passengers [3][12]. Group 3: Regulatory Response - The Jiangsu Provincial Consumer Protection Committee has mandated that the airlines submit written rectification plans within 15 working days to address the issues related to seat locking [12]. - Continuous monitoring of the airlines' compliance with the rectification requirements will be conducted by the consumer protection authority [12].

Group 1 - China Southern Airlines has launched a direct flight route from Guangzhou to Darwin, Australia, with the inaugural flight taking place on December 3 [1][3] - The route will operate three times a week (Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday) using Boeing 737 aircraft, with a flight duration of approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes, making it the shortest flight from Guangzhou to Australia [3] - The Australian tourism market views China as a crucial international market, with significant growth in tourist numbers, supported by a dense network of direct flights between the two countries [3] Group 2 - The Australian Tourism Board plans to deepen cooperation with tourism enterprises in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to develop high-quality travel products that meet Chinese tourists' needs [3] - Despite Australia being a popular tourist destination, the Northern Territory, particularly Darwin, remains a less common choice, offering unique indigenous cultural resources and tropical ecosystems [3] - December is highlighted as an excellent season for birdwatching in Darwin due to its warm and humid climate [3]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a significant decline, with the Hang Seng Index falling by 1.28% to close at 25,760.73 points, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index and the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped by 1.68% and 1.58%, respectively [1][2]. Sector Performance - Major technology stocks and large financial stocks collectively dragged down market sentiment, with notable declines in companies like Bilibili (-3%), NetEase (-2.94%), and Alibaba (-2.17%) [4][5]. - The financial sector also faced losses, particularly in insurance stocks, with China Pacific Insurance down by 4% and China Life Insurance down by over 3% [6]. - The biopharmaceutical sector saw declines, with WuXi AppTec falling by over 3% and other major players like BeiGene and WuXi Biologics also experiencing losses [7]. Commodity and Other Stocks - In contrast, stocks in the non-ferrous metals and precious metals sectors performed well, with China Molybdenum and China Aluminum rising by over 2% [8]. - Airline stocks strengthened, with China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines both gaining over 2%, supported by a new action plan promoting the integration of cultural tourism and civil aviation [9]. Capital Flows - Southbound capital saw a net inflow of 2.279 billion HKD, indicating continued interest in Hong Kong stocks from mainland investors [9]. Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the current market adjustments may create opportunities for recovery in 2026, with expectations of a necessary interest rate cut in December due to rising unemployment and declining real wages [11].