Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-11-15 08:09Core Points - Three major airlines in China, Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines, have announced special handling measures for tickets related to Japan routes, allowing free changes and refunds for eligible tickets purchased before November 15, 2023 [1][5]. Group 1: Air China - Air China allows free changes for tickets purchased before November 15, 2023, for travel dates between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025, for flights to and from various Japanese cities [3]. - The first change is free of charge, but fare differences and seasonal price differences will apply; subsequent changes will follow ticket usage conditions [3]. - Refunds for unused segments can be processed without a cancellation fee within the ticket's validity [3]. Group 2: China Southern Airlines - China Southern Airlines offers similar provisions for tickets purchased before November 15, 2023, for travel dates between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025, for flights to and from Japan [4]. - Passengers can cancel their seats before the flight without incurring a refund fee, and the first change to the same itinerary is also free, with fare differences applicable [4]. Group 3: China Eastern Airlines - China Eastern Airlines has outlined that tickets purchased before November 15, 2023, for travel dates between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025, involving Japan routes are eligible for free changes within three days of the original flight [4]. - Additional changes or changes outside the three-day window will be subject to ticket usage conditions [4]. - Refunds for unused segments can be processed without a cancellation fee within the ticket's validity [4]. Group 4: Safety Advisory - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning for citizens to avoid traveling to Japan due to rising safety concerns and incidents involving Chinese nationals [5][6]. - Citizens currently in Japan are advised to stay vigilant and contact local authorities or the Chinese consulate in case of emergencies [6].