Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a significant reduction in flights between China and Japan during the Spring Festival travel period, with a notable shift in travel preferences towards other destinations such as South Korea and Southeast Asia [3][4]. Flight Cancellations - In the first week of the Spring Festival, 58 routes between China and Japan canceled all flights, an increase from late January [3][5]. - Major cancellations were observed for flights to Osaka, with routes from Beijing Daxing and other cities seeing a complete halt in operations [5][6]. - A total of 1,292 flights (round trips counted as two) were canceled compared to the same period last year [6]. Travel Trends - The decline in flights correlates with a significant drop in traveler numbers, with a 45.3% year-on-year decrease in Chinese tourists visiting Japan in December [6]. - Following the introduction of free ticket changes for flights to Japan, traveler volume began to decline sharply [6]. Price Changes - Despite the cancellations, ticket prices for flights to Japan have been rising, with prices for routes like Shanghai to Osaka increasing from 100 yuan to 500 yuan [7]. Shift in Travel Demand - Canceled flight capacity has been redirected to other countries, with South Korea and Southeast Asia becoming the primary beneficiaries [9]. - In the first week of the Spring Festival, flights to South Korea surpassed those to Japan for the first time since 2025 [9]. Popular Destinations - The top international destinations during the Spring Festival included South Korea, Thailand, and Hong Kong, with Seoul seeing an 11.7% increase in traveler numbers [12][13]. - The article notes a shift in travel preferences, with South Korea and Thailand expected to become the most popular destinations, replacing Japan [13].

Group 1 - The core point of the news is that all Chinese flights to 10 Japanese airports have been canceled, significantly impacting travel during the Spring Festival period [4][5] - In the first week of the Spring Festival, 58 routes between China and Japan have canceled all flights, an increase from the end of January [2][4] - The cancellation of flights is primarily concentrated on routes to Osaka, with major cities like Beijing and Ningbo seeing all flights to Kansai Airport canceled [4][5] Group 2 - The decline in passenger volume is a key reason for the large-scale cancellation of flights, with a reported 45.3% year-on-year decrease in Chinese tourists visiting Japan in December [5] - Following the announcement of free ticket changes for flights to Japan, there has been a significant drop in travel demand, leading to rising ticket prices for remaining flights [5][6] - The capacity from canceled routes is being redirected to other countries, with South Korea and Southeast Asia becoming the primary beneficiaries of this shift [6][10] Group 3 - The most popular international routes during the Spring Festival include Shanghai to Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Seoul, with significant increases in flight numbers compared to the previous year [8][10] - The travel patterns indicate a shift away from Japan as a preferred destination, with South Korea and Thailand emerging as the top choices for outbound travel [10]

Core Insights - The latest data from Flight Butler DAST indicates a significant reduction in flights on the China-Japan route during the first week of the 2026 Spring Festival, with a decrease of 1,292 flights compared to the same period in 2025, representing a 49.2% decline [1] Summary by Category Flight Operations - The most substantial reductions in flights are observed on the Shanghai Pudong-Osaka Kansai and Shanghai Pudong-Tokyo Narita routes [1] - Additionally, 58 routes that were operational during the 2025 Spring Festival have canceled all flights, marking an increase from the end of January [1]

Core Insights - The latest data from Flight Butler DAST indicates that during the first week of the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, the number of flights on the China-Japan route decreased by 1,292 flights (round trips counted as two flights), representing a year-on-year decline of 49.2% [1] - The routes with the largest reduction in flights are Shanghai Pudong to Osaka Kansai and Shanghai Pudong to Tokyo Narita [1] - Additionally, 58 routes that operated during the 2025 Spring Festival have canceled all flights, marking an increase from the end of January [1]

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights a significant reduction in flights on the China-Japan routes during the first week of the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, with a total decrease of 1,292 flights compared to the same period in 2025, representing a 49.2% decline [1] - The routes with the largest reductions include Shanghai Pudong to Osaka Kansai and Shanghai Pudong to Tokyo Narita [1] - Additionally, there are 58 routes that operated during the 2025 Spring Festival but have canceled all flights for the current season, indicating a further increase in cancellations since the end of January [1]

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]

Group 1 - The cancellation rate of flights from mainland China to Japan reached 47.2% in January 2026, an increase of 7.8 percentage points compared to December 2025 [1] - All listed routes from various cities in China to Japan have a 100% cancellation rate, indicating a complete halt in operations for these flights [2][3] Group 2 - Major cities affected include Beijing, Chengdu, Dalian, Fuzhou, and Shanghai, with multiple routes canceled [2][3] - Specific routes such as Beijing Daxing to Kansai and Chengdu Tianfu to Kansai have reported the highest number of cancellations, with 113 and 37 flights canceled respectively [2]

Core Insights - The cancellation of all flights on 46 China-Japan routes will occur from December 22 to January 4, with a total of 2,195 flights canceled by December 22, 2025, resulting in a cancellation rate of 40.4% for flights from mainland China to Japan [1][3]. Summary by Category Flight Cancellations - A total of 2,195 flights from mainland China to Japan are canceled, representing a 40.4% cancellation rate [1][3]. - The following routes have a 100% cancellation rate: - Shenyang-Osaka: 24 flights - Chengdu-Osaka: 22 flights - Chongqing-Osaka: 14 flights - Wuhan-Osaka: 14 flights - Nanjing-Fukuoka: 14 flights - Ningbo-Osaka: 14 flights - Xi'an-Osaka: 12 flights - Fuzhou-Nagoya: 12 flights - Hangzhou-Nagoya: 11 flights - Fuzhou-Osaka: 11 flights - Nantong-Osaka: 11 flights - Shanghai-Okayama: 10 flights [2][4]. Additional Routes with Cancellations - Other routes with 100% cancellations include: - Yuncheng-Nagoya: 8 flights - Changsha-Osaka: 8 flights - Shanghai-Shizuoka: 8 flights - Shenzhen-Sapporo: 8 flights - Hefei-Osaka: 8 flights - Shanghai-Komatsu: 8 flights - Xi'an-Nagoya: 8 flights - Shanghai-Saga: 8 flights - Beijing-Nagoya: 7 flights - Shenzhen-Nagoya: 7 flights [2][4][5].

Group 1 - In the 51st week of 2025, the number of flights from mainland China to Japan reached 852 [2] - According to Dongxing Securities, the proportion of Japan-related routes in international flights is limited, thus having a negligible impact on overall industry performance metrics [2] - However, medium-sized airlines like Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, which have a higher proportion of Japan routes, will be more significantly affected compared to the three major airlines [2]

Core Insights - A total of 46 routes between China and Japan have had all flights canceled over the next two weeks [1] - As of December 22, 2025, and January 2026, the total number of canceled flights from mainland China to Japan has reached 2,195, resulting in a cancellation rate of 40.4% [1]