Core Points - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassies in Japan have advised Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan due to deteriorating security conditions and rising incidents of crime against Chinese nationals [5][6] - Several Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines, have announced special policies for ticket changes and refunds for flights to Japan scheduled before December 31, 2025 [1][2][3][4][5] Airline Policies - Air China allows free ticket changes or refunds for tickets purchased or changed before November 15, 2025, for flights to and from Japan between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025 [3] - China Southern Airlines has similar provisions for tickets purchased before November 15, 2025, for flights to Japan during the specified period [1] - China Eastern Airlines has set guidelines for ticket changes or refunds for flights involving Japan, applicable to tickets issued before November 15, 2025 [4] - Hainan Airlines has announced special handling for tickets issued before November 15, 2025, for flights to Japan within the same travel window [2] - Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Airlines have also established similar policies for tickets related to Japan, ensuring flexibility for travelers [5][6]