Core Viewpoint - Multiple Chinese airlines have extended their free ticket change and refund policy for flights to Japan due to recent geopolitical tensions, allowing passengers to adjust their travel plans without incurring fees [1][6]. Group 1: Policy Adjustments - Airlines including Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines have announced changes to their ticket handling policies for flights to Japan [1]. - The new policy allows free changes and refunds for tickets purchased or exchanged before December 5, 2025, for travel dates between November 15, 2025, and March 28, 2026 [1]. - For example, Air China's policy specifies that tickets must be purchased before December 5, 2025, and must involve flights to or from specific Japanese cities [1]. Group 2: Impact on Flight Operations - Following the diplomatic tensions, as of November 27, 2023, Chinese airlines had canceled 904 flights on 72 routes to Japan, representing 16% of the planned 5,548 flights, equating to approximately 156,000 seats [6]. - The reduction in Chinese tourists traveling to Japan is expected to significantly impact Japan's GDP, with estimates suggesting a decrease of 0.36% and an economic loss of about 2.2 trillion yen (approximately 101.16 billion yuan) [8].