Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-26 13:51Core Viewpoint - Multiple airlines have announced an extension of the special ticket handling policy for Japan routes until October 24, 2026, allowing eligible tickets to be changed or refunded without fees [1][6]. Group 1: Airline Policies - Air China (国航) allows ticket changes or refunds for tickets purchased or exchanged before January 26, 2026, that involve travel dates from March 29, 2026, to October 24, 2026, for flights to and from Japan [1]. - China Eastern Airlines (东航) has similar conditions, requiring tickets to be purchased or exchanged before January 26, 2026, with travel dates between March 29, 2026, and October 24, 2026, for flights to Japan [1][3]. - China Southern Airlines (南航) specifies that eligible tickets must be purchased or exchanged before January 26, 2026, and involve travel dates from March 29, 2026, to October 24, 2026, for flights to Japan [1][3]. Group 2: Additional Airlines - Shandong Airlines (山航) has set conditions for tickets purchased or exchanged before January 26, 2026, with travel dates from March 29, 2026, to October 24, 2026, for flights to Japan [2][4]. - Xiamen Airlines (厦航) requires tickets to be purchased or exchanged before January 26, 2026, with travel dates from March 29, 2026, to October 24, 2026, for flights to Japan [2]. - Shanghai Airlines (上航) also follows similar guidelines, allowing changes or refunds for tickets purchased or exchanged before January 26, 2026, with travel dates from March 29, 2026, to October 24, 2026, for flights to Japan [5]. Group 3: Previous Announcements - Prior to this announcement, several airlines had issued a notice on November 15, 2025, allowing free changes or refunds for Japan route tickets until December 31, 2025 [6]. - On December 5, 2025, airlines further adjusted the special handling policy, allowing free changes or refunds for flights to Japan until March 28, 2026 [6].