Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-26 08:39Group 1 - Multiple airlines, including Air China, Eastern Airlines, and Southern Airlines, announced special handling policies for tickets related to flights to Japan, effective until January 26, 2026 [1][2] - Air China allows for one free change of tickets purchased before January 26, 2026, for travel dates between March 29, 2026, and October 24, 2026, with no change fee for the first change [1] - Eastern Airlines permits free changes for flights within three days before or after the original flight, with conditions for subsequent changes [2] Group 2 - The collective announcement extends the free cancellation and change policy for Japan routes through the summer and autumn seasons of 2026 [2] - Reports indicate that over 40% of planned flights from China to Japan in December 2025 were canceled, reflecting a significant reduction in travel demand [4] - The number of Chinese tourists visiting Japan in December 2025 dropped by 45.3% year-on-year, with a notable decline in shopping and consumption in Japanese department stores [3][4]