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Severe Snowstorm Grounds Flights, Disrupts Travel in Japan
1/13/2026
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Story summary
- Heavy snow and strong winds in Japan on January 11 caused widespread flight cancellations.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency forecast continued inclement weather on January 12.
- All Nippon Airways (ANA) cancelled at least four flights, disrupting travel plans.
- Japan Airlines (JAL) cancelled 58 domestic flights, affecting nearly 1,945 passengers.
- ANA's cancellations included 43 domestic flights, impacting around 2,800 passengers.
