2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-11-24 12:27Core Viewpoint - The impact of recent comments from the Japanese Prime Minister has led to significant reductions and cancellations of flights between China and Japan, affecting travel plans during the peak winter and spring festival seasons. Group 1: Flight Reductions and Cancellations - Starting from December 1, Chinese airlines will face substantial reductions and cancellations of flights to Japan, with adjustments expected to last until the end of March 2026 [1] - A total of 16 Chinese airlines will reduce weekly flights to Japan by 156, with the largest reduction from Juneyao Airlines, cutting 35 flights per week, which is 31% of its total Japan routes [1] - China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, and China Eastern will also reduce flights by 23, 22, and 18 per week, respectively [1] Group 2: Cancellation Rates and Specific Routes - The cancellation rate for planned flights to Japan is projected to reach 21.6% by November 27, with 12 routes already canceling all flights [2] - Among the top 20 routes, the highest cancellation rates include Tianjin Binhai to Kansai International at 65.0%, Nanjing Lukou to Kansai International at 59.4%, and Guangzhou Baiyun to Kansai International at 31.3% [2] - Smaller airlines, such as Beijing Capital Airlines, have also announced significant cancellations, including all flights on certain routes from December 9 to March 3 [2] Group 3: Aircraft Type Adjustments - Airlines are not only reducing flight frequencies but also changing aircraft types to smaller models, such as switching from the Airbus A330-300 to the A321, which has a lower passenger capacity [3] - Some airlines, like Shandong Airlines and Xiamen Airlines, have not made any changes to their Japan flight plans [3] - The overall trend indicates a reduction in capacity on China-Japan routes, leading to increased travel costs for consumers during the New Year and Spring Festival [3] Group 4: Price Increases - Spring Airlines has raised the minimum ticket prices on several routes, with one route's lowest fare increasing to 42,900 yen, indicating a trend of rising travel costs [3]