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Chinese Airlines Extend Japan Flight Refunds Amid Rising Tensions

12/5/2025

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China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and China Southern Airlines extended refunds and fee-free changes for Japan-related flights to March 28, 2026, covering inbound, outbound, and stopover flights.
The extension follows remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting a Japanese military response to a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
Previously, more than 10 Chinese airlines offered refunds on Japan-bound routes through December 31, 2025, amid rising tensions between China and Japan.

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China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and China Southern Airlines extended refunds and fee-free changes for Japan-related flights to March 28, 2026, covering inbound, outbound, and stopover flights.
The extension follows remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting a Japanese military response to a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
Previously, more than 10 Chinese airlines offered refunds on Japan-bound routes through December 31, 2025, amid rising tensions between China and Japan.