Bei Jing Shang Bao·2026-01-26 09:47Group 1 - Major airlines including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines announced a special policy for ticket refunds and changes for flights to and from Japan, applicable for tickets purchased or changed before January 26, 2026, 12:00 PM, for travel dates from March 29, 2026, to October 24, 2026 [1][2] - The policy aims to assist travelers in light of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' warnings regarding travel to Japan, allowing for free changes and cancellations for affected flights [2][3] - As of January 26, 2026, the cancellation rate for flights from mainland China to Japan reached 47.2%, an increase of 7.8 percentage points compared to December 2025, with 49 routes already canceling all flights in February 2026 [3]