Air Canada flights resume following Typhoon Dolphin in southern China
The brunt of the typhoon hit just north of the main island of Okinawa with maximum winds of 144 kph (89 mph) as of Friday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Air Canada has announced that its flights to China have resumed following Typhoon Dolphin's impact. The typhoon caused numerous flight cancellations from regional carriers over the weekend, including Air Canada's AC25 flight from Vancouver to Shanghai and AC26 flight from Shanghai to Vancouver. The airline's spokesperson, Sean Davidson, stated that the strong winds from the typhoon have now subsided, allowing regular flight operations to resume.
The most severe effects of the storm occurred just north of Okinawa Island, with maximum wind speeds reaching 144 km/h (89 mph). Naha Airport on Okinawa Island closed on Friday, and all domestic and international flights were canceled.
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