Chinese air passengers can request refunds for Jan 28 to Mar 8 flights
China's government has discouraged travel during the peak Lunar New Year season to prevent the spread of Covid-19
FILE PHOTO - Flights of Air China are parked on the tarmac of Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, China, March 28, 2016.REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
Chinese airline passengers who bought tickets for flights between Jan. 28 and March 8 can request a full refund, the Civil Aviation Administration said on Tuesday, as rising Covid-19 cases curtail travel during the upcoming holiday season.
China's government has discouraged travel during the peak Lunar New Year season to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
People leaving from larger metropolitan areas are also reluctant to travel for fear of nervous reactions from the residents of outlying cities and towns.
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Increased testing requirements are also a factor for skipping the traditional trips back to home towns during the holiday period, which will occur starting on Feb. 12 this year.
