Hey travel fam! ✈️ This December, Umetrip reports that nearly 40% of scheduled flights from the Chinese mainland to Japan have been canceled, totaling over 1,900 flights.
The drop comes amid a chill in China-Japan relations after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s statements on the Taiwan region in November stirred sharp criticism at home and abroad.
For students, entrepreneurs, and adventurers planning end-of-year trips, this means double-checking your flight apps and staying flexible. Airlines are reworking routes, and seats are filling up fast.
Whether you’re a digital nomad chasing market insights, part of the Asian diaspora heading home, or simply craving a holiday escape, keep an eye on schedule updates and be ready to pivot your plans. Safe travels! 🌍
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'Takaichi Fallout:' 40 percent of flights from China cut in December
cgtn.com
