Super Typhoon Yagi is messing with travel plans in southern China, canceling 600 flights and messing up travel for thousands of people.
Super Typhoon Yagi has really messed up travel plans across southern China, hitting the airline industry hard.
For the past few days, about 600 flights have been called off, affecting big airports like Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, and Zhuhai Jinwan Airport.
As the typhoon moved through the area, airports in Guangdong, Fujian, and Hainan saw the most flight cancellations, with keeping passengers safe being the main concern.
In the midst of all this, thousands of travelers found themselves stuck, dealing with a big surprise as airlines tried to sort out the mess.
At Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, for example, 250 flights were cancelled quickly, messing up travel plans for nearly 20,000 people.
To help out, airlines brought in extra staff to help travelers, offering places to stay, meal vouchers, and the chance to book new flights for free.
In Shenzhen, where 180 flights were called off, the airport stepped up its emergency response, making sure stranded passengers got the help and updates they needed.
⛈️ Southern regions of China are bracing for the arrival of Super Typhoon Yagi, closing schools and delaying flights as it approaches the subtropical coast of Hainan
— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) September 5, 2024
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The bad weather has also made it tough for buses and trains. Bus routes in Guangdong province have been stopped temporarily and high-speed trains have had to delay or cancel some trips, making travel even more complicated for thousands more people.
But travel agencies have stepped in to help, working with local officials to find other ways for people to get around and places to stay.
Keeping passengers safe has been the main goal. To avoid accidents, strict safety steps have been taken.
Both the aviation and local government authorities have warned people not to travel unless it’s really necessary.
Airlines have also been very careful, grounding flights when it looked like flying conditions were too dangerous.