Typhoon Dolphin disrupts flights between Hong Kong, Japan, and China

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-08 11:25

Typhoon Dolphin has caused significant travel disruptions, leading to the cancellation of at least 12 flights connecting Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan, and Japan. Travelers in Okinawa experienced some resumption of services, but businesses reported financial losses. Hong Kong International Airport and Hong Kong Airlines confirmed multiple cancellations and reschedulings affecting destinations like Okinawa, Ishigaki, Shanghai, Zhoushan, Ningbo, and Taipei. AI

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SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin · 2026-08-08 11:25

Typhoon Dolphin grounds Hong Kong flights, disrupts trips and business in Japan

At least 12 flights connecting Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan have been cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin gradually moves away from Japan’s Okinawa prefecture and approaches eastern China. Hongkongers in Okinawa whose travel plans were disrupted by Dolphin were able t…