✈️ Big travel news! On Saturday, six top airlines from the Chinese mainland—Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Airlines—announced free ticket changes and full refunds for all Japan routes. This means if your plans to visit Japan change, you can adjust or cancel your flight without extra fees! 🎉
⚠️ Why the sudden flexibility? On Friday night, the Chinese Foreign Ministry posted on its consular affairs WeChat account advising Chinese citizens to reconsider travels to Japan in the near future. The post pointed to provocative comments by the Japanese leader, saying they “severely worsened the atmosphere of people-to-people exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Japan and posed a significant risk to the personal safety and lives of Chinese citizens in Japan.”
Here’s what you need to know:
- Eligible Routes: All flights between China and major Japanese cities, including Tokyo, Osaka and more.
- Change Policy: Free date, route or passenger name changes.
- Refund Policy: Full refunds available with no cancellation fees.
- How to Apply: Contact your airline’s official website or customer service.
This move shows how airlines can adapt quickly when international tensions rise. If you had Japan on your travel wishlist, keep an eye on the situation and airline updates before booking. Safe travels, explorers! 🌏✨
(With input from Xinhua)
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