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Summary: Hokkaido's New Chitose Airport braces for fall in Chinese visitors NHK

1. China's advisory against traveling to Japan may lead to cancellation or reduction of flights between the two countries.
2. The operator of Hokkaido's busiest airport, New Chitose Airport, estimates that up to 40,000 people might not be able to visit Japan from now until March 2026.
3. Sichuan Airlines has canceled its planned services connecting New Chitose with Chengdu due to this situation. The airport operator aims to diversify its routes and limit dependence on a single country to minimize losses.
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China's travel advisory may cause flight cancellations/reductions between China and Japan, potentially impacting up to 40,000 visitors until March 2026 at Hokkaido's busiest airport. Sichuan Airlines has already canceled its services connecting New Chitose with Chengdu. The airport aims to
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251127_B2/#summary

Date: Nov. 27, 2025

Created: 2025/11/27 14:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:31

Last Read: 2025/11/27 16:48