As of September 22nd， according to media reports， Typhoon “Hagibis，” this year’s 18th super typhoon， continues to strengthen， with maximum sustained winds near its center exceeding Category 5 (62 meters per second). As of 8:00 AM today， its center was located in the Northwest Pacific Ocean， approximately 670 kilometers east-southeast of Dongsha Island.
Meteorological analysts from the China Meteorological Administration have pointed out that “Hagibis” has a wide circulation and extremely high intensity， making it highly likely to become the most severe typhoon impacting China this year. This designation stems from its rapid intensification and projected westward track， which will bring it into close proximity with heavily populated coastal areas.
In response to its approach， several airlines have announced special ticketing arrangements for flights covering regions such as Hong Kong， Macau， Guangdong， and Hainan:
China Eastern Airlines: Applicable to flights departing between September 23rd and 25th， involving airports in Hong Kong， Macau， Guangdong， and Hainan. Passengers with eligible tickets starting with 781 are permitted to change their bookings or request refunds free of charge prior to the flight’s departure. This measure is a precautionary step to mitigate potential disruptions and ensure passenger safety and convenience.
Sichuan Airlines: Covers travel between September 23rd and 25th， with itineraries involving Hong Kong， Guangdong， and Hainan. Tickets issued with the document number 876 and purchased before 3:00 PM on September 22nd can be changed or refunded for free starting from 0:00 AM on September 22nd. The early implementation of this policy reflects the airline’s commitment to proactive risk management.
China Southern Airlines: Applicable to China Southern tickets starting with the number 784， with itineraries involving Hong Kong， Macau， Guangdong， Taiwan， Fujian， and Hainan between September 23rd and 25th. Passengers can process free refunds or changes before departure. The inclusion of Taiwan and Fujian in the affected regions highlights the broad potential impact of the typhoon.
