Typhoon Champi Disrupts Air and Ferry Travel Across Taiwan

Taipei:Flights to and from Taiwan have been canceled or postponed as Typhoon Champi approaches, affecting both domestic and international travel. Airlines and ferry authorities have announced the suspension of services in response to the adverse weather conditions.

According to Focus Taiwan, Starlux Airlines has canceled several flights, including flight JX761 from Taoyuan to Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, JX890 to Shimojishima Airport, and JX870 to Naha, Okinawa. Additionally, flights JX789 to the Philippines, JX834 to Japan, and JX711 to Vietnam will be delayed. All flights to and from Taichung are canceled, and the airline will operate two additional flights from Tokyo to Taiwan on Saturday to accommodate affected passengers.

Tigerair Taiwan announced the cancellation of Saturday's flights between Taiwan and Japan, including routes to Okinawa, Tokyo Narita, Osaka, Ishigaki, Okayama, Haneda, Sapporo, and Fukuoka. Flights between Taiwan and Jeju, South Korea, are also canceled. Several flights to Japan and other Asian destinations will be delayed, such as routes to Nagoya, Sendai, Kochi, Oita, and Narita, as well as flights to Seoul, Busan, Phuket, and Da Nang.

EVA Air has stated that some flights to and from Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei Songshan Airport will be canceled through noon Saturday. Passengers are advised to check the latest flight information before departure. China Airlines has also warned that flights to and from all airports in Taiwan through noon Saturday may be rescheduled, canceled, or delayed, urging passengers to verify real-time flight details on its website or mobile app.