Typhoon Dolphin causes flight chaos in China, with Shanghai set to enter danger zone
Flights serving eastern China were disrupted on Saturday as Typhoon Dolphin approached the coast, with some services cancelled and airlines offering flexible rebooking and refund options for affected passengers. Most of the typhoon-related flight disruptions have been reported at airports in the cities of Ningbo, Wenzhou, Taizhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai, according to Chinese media. Some travellers…
Typhoon Dolphin is causing significant flight disruptions in eastern China, with Shanghai set to enter the storm's dangerous semicircle. The storm has already led to cancellations and delays at airports in Ningbo, Wenzhou, Taizhou, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport reporting 130 delayed and 66 cancelled flights as of noon on Saturday.
Airlines have waived fees for ticket changes or cancellations for eligible passengers. The National Meteorological Centre has issued a second-highest typhoon alert, and the storm is expected to make landfall between Sunday night and early Monday morning, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the East China Sea and coastal areas.
Emergency response measures have been activated to guard against potential flooding and other risks.
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