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China-Japan flights plummet 57% for summer travel amid geopolitical tensions

Flights between China and Japan are set to decrease by 57% during the upcoming summer travel season, according to data from aviation intelligence firm OAG. This significant reduction, with fewer than 3,000 flights scheduled for July and August compared to over 6,000 in the previous year, is attributed to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Beijing's issuance of a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid Japan, coupled with some Chinese airlines offering refunds, has contributed to the diminished demand and capacity. AI

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China-Japan flights plummet 57% for summer travel amid geopolitical tensions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ralph Jennings ·

    China-Japan flights drop 57% for summer travel peak amid geopolitical tensions

    The number of China-Japan flights scheduled by airlines for the upcoming summer travel period – the peak months of July and August – has dropped by 57 per cent versus a year ago following a political flap and a price hike in Japanese visas, according to industry data. A total of …