国内赴日旅游出现“退团退票潮” 多家航司宣布免费退改

Group 1 - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Japan have issued warnings for citizens to exercise caution when traveling to Japan, leading to a surge in ticket cancellations and refunds for trips to Japan [1] - Major Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, have announced special ticket handling policies for flights to Japan, allowing for fee-free changes or full refunds for tickets purchased for travel between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025 [2] - Several airlines, including Sichuan Airlines and Spring Airlines, have canceled flights to Japan for early 2026, indicating a significant reduction in flight operations to the region [4] Group 2 - Many travel agencies have frozen tours to Japan and are no longer accepting new bookings, reflecting a sharp decline in demand for travel to Japan [7] - There has been a noticeable increase in hotel cancellations, with travelers successfully obtaining refunds through direct communication with hotels or online travel platforms [7] - The online travel agency (OTA) sector is rapidly adjusting its business strategies, as popular travel routes to Japan, such as those for autumn foliage viewing, are no longer being booked [7]