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Typhoon Saudel Forces Dozens of Japan Flight Cancellations

8/28/2026

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Japan’s airlines cancelled flights as Typhoon Saudel struck the East China Sea on August 26, 2026.
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines scrapped dozens of Naha sectors, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux and low-cost carriers cancelled over a dozen flights at Taoyuan International Airport.
Airlines offered fee waivers, flexible rebooking and added extra flights to return stranded travelers to hubs.

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Japan’s airlines cancelled flights as Typhoon Saudel struck the East China Sea on August 26, 2026.
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines scrapped dozens of Naha sectors, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux and low-cost carriers cancelled over a dozen flights at Taoyuan International Airport.
Airlines offered fee waivers, flexible rebooking and added extra flights to return stranded travelers to hubs.