Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the special handling policies for flight tickets related to Japan by major Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, in response to travel advisories issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The policies allow for free cancellations and changes for tickets purchased before December 5, 2025, for travel dates between November 15, 2025, and March 28, 2026 [1][2][4][7]. Group 1: Air China Policy - Air China has announced a special handling policy for tickets purchased before December 5, 2025, for flights to and from Japan between November 15, 2025, and March 28, 2026 [2]. - Passengers can change their tickets once without a fee, but must pay for any fare differences and seasonal price differences [2][3]. - Refunds for unused segments can be processed without a cancellation fee, but previously changed tickets will follow original ticket conditions for refunds [3]. Group 2: China Eastern Airlines Policy - China Eastern Airlines has implemented a similar policy for tickets that include at least one segment to or from Japan, with travel dates from November 15, 2025, to March 28, 2026 [4]. - Passengers can change their tickets for flights within three days before the original flight date without a fee; subsequent changes will follow original ticket conditions [4][5]. - Refunds for unused segments can be processed without a cancellation fee, but previously changed tickets will follow original ticket conditions for refunds [5]. Group 3: China Southern Airlines Policy - China Southern Airlines has also adjusted its ticket handling policy for tickets purchased before December 5, 2025, for travel to Japan between November 15, 2025, and March 28, 2026 [7]. - Passengers can change their tickets without a fee for the same route, but must pay for any fare differences [8]. - Refunds for unused segments can be processed without a cancellation fee, but previously changed tickets will follow original ticket conditions for refunds [9].