Core Viewpoint - Multiple airlines have announced special handling measures for tickets related to flights to and from Japan, allowing free changes and cancellations for affected travelers due to recent travel advisories from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs [2][18]. Group 1: Applicable Tickets - The special handling applies to tickets purchased or reissued before 12:00 on November 15, 2025, specifically for flights scheduled between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025, involving Japan [4][8][12][15]. Group 2: Change and Refund Rules - For ticket changes, passengers can change to the same route on the airline's actual operating flights without incurring a change fee, although fare differences may apply [5][9][15]. - Refund requests can be made within the ticket's validity period without incurring a refund fee, but previously changed tickets will follow the original ticket conditions for refunds [6][10][12]. Group 3: Other Airlines' Policies - Following China Southern Airlines, China International Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines, other airlines such as Sichuan Airlines and Hainan Airlines have also issued similar notifications regarding ticket handling for flights to Japan [10][12][15].

Core Viewpoint - Several Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines, have announced special handling policies for tickets related to Japan routes, allowing free changes and refunds for eligible tickets due to safety concerns following recent provocative remarks by Japanese leaders [1][2][3][4]. Group 1: Airline Policies - Air China has implemented a policy for tickets purchased or reissued before November 15, 12:00 PM, allowing free changes and refunds for flights to and from Japan scheduled between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025 [1]. - China Southern Airlines has a similar policy for tickets purchased or reissued before November 15, 12:00 PM, permitting free cancellations and changes for flights to and from Japan within the same date range [2]. - China Eastern Airlines allows free changes for tickets purchased or reissued before November 15, 12:00 PM, for flights involving Japan scheduled between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025, with specific conditions on change timing [3]. - Other airlines, including Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and Hainan Airlines, have also announced similar policies for Japan route tickets, allowing free changes and refunds for eligible tickets [3]. Group 2: Safety Concerns - The Chinese Embassy in Japan has issued a warning regarding the deteriorating safety environment for Chinese citizens in Japan, citing an increase in criminal incidents targeting Chinese nationals [4]. - The embassy emphasized the need for Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan and to remain vigilant about local security conditions if already in Japan [4].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government has issued a warning for its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan due to rising safety concerns and incidents involving Chinese nationals [1][5]. Airline Responses - Seven airlines, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines, have announced free ticket changes and refunds for flights to Japan booked before December 31, 2025 [2][3][4]. - Air China allows free changes for tickets purchased before November 15, 2023, for flights to various Japanese cities, with specific conditions on changes and refunds [2]. - China Southern Airlines has similar policies, allowing free cancellations and changes for tickets purchased before the same date, with conditions on fare differences [3]. - China Eastern Airlines permits one free change for tickets involving Japan, with additional conditions for further changes [4]. - Other airlines such as Shenzhen Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Spring Airlines have also issued similar policies regarding free changes and refunds for flights to Japan [5]. Impact on Tourism - The warning and subsequent drop in travel to Japan are expected to significantly affect Japan's tourism industry, as Chinese tourists account for about 25% of all foreign visitors to Japan [5]. - In the first nine months of this year, nearly 7.5 million tourists from mainland China visited Japan, indicating a substantial market for the Japanese tourism sector [5].

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese embassies in Japan have issued a warning for Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan due to deteriorating security conditions and rising incidents of crime against Chinese nationals [4]. Airline Responses - Five airlines, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines, have announced special policies for ticket changes and refunds for flights to Japan scheduled before December 31, 2025 [1][2][3]. Specific Airline Policies - **Air China**: Tickets purchased or reissued before November 15, 2025, for flights to/from specific Japanese cities are eligible for free changes or refunds if the travel date is between November 15 and December 31, 2025 [1]. - **China Southern Airlines**: Similar conditions apply for tickets purchased before November 15, 2025, for flights to/from Japan during the specified travel dates [1]. - **China Eastern Airlines**: Applicable to tickets with at least one unused segment involving Japan, with the same purchase date and travel date conditions [2]. - **Hainan Airlines**: Tickets issued before November 15, 2025, for flights to/from Japan are eligible for changes or refunds if the travel date falls within the specified range [3]. - **Sichuan Airlines**: Conditions mirror those of the other airlines, focusing on tickets issued before November 15, 2025, for travel to/from Japan [3]. Security Concerns - The warning comes in light of increased crime against Chinese citizens in Japan, including several unresolved assault cases, and provocative statements from Japanese leaders regarding Taiwan, which have further strained Sino-Japanese relations [4].

Core Viewpoint - China Southern Airlines has launched its Xiong'an branch to enhance travel services and support the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region [1] Group 1: Service Enhancements - The airline aims to provide a high-quality travel experience with features such as "check-in at your doorstep, direct access to Daxing Airport, and seamless global connections" for passengers in Xiong'an [1] - Future efforts will focus on three main areas: optimizing the route network, strengthening the hub position of Daxing Airport, and collaborating with government and business partners [1] Group 2: Route Network and Hub Development - The airline plans to enhance key routes based on the industrial needs of the Xiong'an New Area [1] - There will be a coordinated operation involving Daxing Airport, Tianjin Binhai Airport, Shijiazhuang Zhengding Airport, and the Xiong'an urban terminal to create a service pattern that emphasizes "Daxing as the core, Tianjin and Hebei as multiple poles, and Xiong'an as an empowering hub" [1] Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - China Southern Airlines intends to work closely with government departments, business partners, and construction units to establish a multimodal transport community and a customer management community [1] - The goal is to accurately meet customer needs, optimize the entire service chain, and expand immersive interactive scenarios [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the special handling measures for flight tickets related to Japan issued by several Chinese airlines in response to a travel advisory from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Japan, allowing for free changes and cancellations for tickets purchased before a specified date [1][6]. Group 1: Airline Policies - Air China has announced that tickets purchased or exchanged before November 15, 2025, can be changed once without a fee if the travel date is between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025, for flights to and from Japan [3]. - China Southern Airlines has similar policies, allowing for free changes and cancellations for tickets purchased before November 15, 2025, for travel dates between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025 [4]. - China Eastern Airlines allows free changes for tickets purchased before November 15, 2025, for flights to Japan, with specific conditions on the timing of changes and cancellations [6]. - Hainan Airlines permits free changes for tickets issued before November 15, 2025, for flights to Japan, with conditions on the timing of changes and cancellations [9]. - Sichuan Airlines has outlined that tickets purchased before November 15, 2025, can be changed without a fee for flights to Japan, with specific conditions on the timing of changes and cancellations [10].

Core Points - Chinese airlines, including China Southern Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines, have announced special handling procedures for tickets related to flights to Japan due to recent travel advisories from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs [1][10][16] Group 1: China Southern Airlines (CSN) - Applicable tickets are those purchased or exchanged before November 15, 2025, for flights to and from Japan between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025 [2] - Ticket change policy allows for one free change to the same route on CSN flights, with fare differences applicable; subsequent changes must follow ticket conditions [3] - Refunds can be requested without a fee within the ticket validity period, but previously changed tickets will follow original ticket conditions for refunds [4] Group 2: Air China (CA) - Applicable tickets must be purchased or exchanged before November 15, 2025, and involve travel to specific Japanese cities between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025 [11] - First changes to tickets are free of charge, but fare differences apply; further changes must adhere to ticket conditions [13] - Refunds are allowed without a fee for unused segments within the ticket validity period, with conditions applying for previously changed tickets [13] Group 3: China Eastern Airlines (CES) - Applicable tickets include those for international, regional, or domestic flights with at least one segment to Japan, purchased before November 15, 2025, for travel between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025 [16] - One free change is allowed for flights within three days before or after the original flight; further changes must follow ticket conditions [19] - Refunds for unused segments can be processed without a fee, with conditions for previously changed tickets [20] Group 4: Travel Advisory - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning for Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan due to rising safety concerns and incidents involving Chinese nationals [30] - The advisory highlights the deteriorating security environment in Japan and urges citizens to remain vigilant and seek assistance from consulates if necessary [30]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the special handling of tickets for flights to and from Japan by three major Chinese airlines: China Southern Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines, in response to recent travel advisories issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. Group 1: China Southern Airlines (南航) - Applicable tickets include those purchased or exchanged before November 15, 2025, for flights to and from Japan between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025 [2] - Ticket change rules allow for the first change to the same itinerary without a fee, while subsequent changes are subject to ticket conditions [2] - Refunds can be requested without a fee within the ticket validity period, but previously changed tickets will follow original ticket conditions for refunds [2] Group 2: Air China (国航) - Applicable conditions for tickets include those purchased before November 15, 2025, for flights to specific Japanese cities during the same travel window [4] - Ticket change rules allow for the first change without a fee, but fare differences may apply, and subsequent changes must adhere to ticket conditions [5][6] - Refunds can be processed without a fee for unused segments within the ticket validity period, with conditions applying for previously changed tickets [7] Group 3: China Eastern Airlines (东航) - Applicable tickets include those issued before November 15, 2025, for flights involving Japan between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025 [10][11] - Change policies allow for one free change within three days before or after the original flight, with further changes subject to ticket conditions [13] - Refunds for unused segments can be processed without a fee, with conditions for previously changed tickets [13]

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Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised citizens to avoid traveling to Japan, prompting several Chinese airlines to implement special ticket handling policies for flights to Japan until December 31, 2025 [1][2][3]. Group 1: Airline Responses - China Southern Airlines (CZ) has announced that tickets purchased or exchanged before November 15, 2025, for flights to Japan between November 15 and December 31, 2025, can be changed or refunded without fees [4][5][6]. - Hainan Airlines has established similar policies for tickets issued before November 15, 2025, allowing changes and refunds for flights to Japan during the same period [9][10][12]. - Xiamen Airlines has also implemented a no-fee policy for ticket changes and refunds for flights to Japan, applicable to tickets purchased before November 15, 2025 [14][15]. - Shenzhen Airlines has set forth rules allowing for fee-free changes and refunds for tickets purchased before November 15, 2025, for flights to Japan [16][17]. Group 2: Special Ticket Handling Rules - For all airlines, the special handling rules apply to tickets that have not been used and involve travel dates from November 15 to December 31, 2025 [4][9][14]. - Changes to tickets can be made without a fee for the first change, but any subsequent changes will follow the original ticket conditions [5][10][17]. - Refunds can be requested without incurring a fee, provided the ticket is still valid and has not been partially used [6][10][17].