Japan-China flight frequencies fall 49% as Southeast Asia, South Korea and India grow

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Japanese regulators expect flights between mainland China and Japan to decline sharply in the Northern Winter season. Frequencies for the week of Oct. 25-31 are down 49% year on year, while Southeast Asia, South Korea and India are emerging as growth markets for Japanese airports.

Discovered 2026-10-28T02:05:18.254893-07:00 | 2026-10-28T02:05:18.254893-07:00

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  • The 49% year-on-year drop in Japan-China flight frequencies points to a significant shift in capacity on a major regional market as the Northern Winter season begins.
  • Growth in Southeast Asia, South Korea and India indicates where Japanese airport traffic is expanding as China services weaken.

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