China's three major airlines extend refunds and Japan flight changes to March 2026, Yicai reports
Three major Chinese airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and China Southern Airlines, have extended their policy of offering refunds and charge-free changes for Japan-related flights until March 28, 2026. This extension, reported by Yicai, applies to inbound, outbound, or stopover flights involving Japan. The policy was initially set to expire at the end of 2025 and is part of China's response to remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan.
