外交部提醒：中国公民春节避免前往日本！49条中日航线取消全部航班，国航、东航、南航等航司集体公告

Core Insights - The cancellation rate of flights from mainland China to Japan has significantly increased, with a reported 47.2% cancellation rate in January 2026, up by 7.8 percentage points from December 2025 [2] - As of January 26, 2026, a total of 49 flight routes have canceled all flights, indicating a worsening trend in flight operations [1] Flight Cancellations - The cancellation rates for specific routes from mainland China to Japan in February 2026 show that several routes have a 100% cancellation rate, including major cities such as Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai [3] - Notable routes with 100% cancellations include Beijing Daxing to Kansai (113 flights), Shanghai Pudong to Osaka Kobe (28 flights), and Shenzhen Baoan to New Chitose (13 flights [3] Airline Policies - Multiple airlines, including Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern, have announced extended free ticket change and cancellation policies for flights to Japan until October 24, 2026 [4][10] - Air China allows for free changes for tickets purchased before January 26, 2026, for flights scheduled between March 29 and October 24, 2026, with specific conditions for changes and refunds [4] - China Eastern's policy includes free changes for flights within three days of the original flight date and allows for non-voluntary refunds without fees for unused segments [5][7] Impact on Tourism and Retail - The number of visitors from mainland China to Japan dropped significantly, with December 2025 seeing a 45.3% decrease compared to the previous year, attributed to various factors including safety concerns and negative public sentiment [12][14] - Japan's retail sector is experiencing a downturn, with department store sales declining by 1.5% in 2025, marking the first negative growth in five years, largely due to weak inbound consumption [12][14] Safety Concerns - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued warnings to citizens regarding travel to Japan, citing safety threats and recent seismic activity, urging travelers to reconsider their plans [15]