Are all flights cancelled on typhoon days?

In typhoon weather, whether the flight will be cancelled depends on the typhoon level.

Generally speaking, when the typhoon reaches level 6, flights will be cancelled, but below level 6, it will be decided according to the actual situation. If the typhoon reaches level 6 or above, the airport will be closed. This is because a strong typhoon may cause the plane to lose its balance and deviate from its course, and may cause damage or casualties to the plane.

The continued flight of aircraft in typhoon weather will be greatly affected, which may cause severe bumps and endanger flight safety. Typhoons are sometimes accompanied by hail, and fast-flying planes are vulnerable to hail. Once the airline cancels the flight, it will notify the passengers by phone or SMS in advance, and assist in handling the formalities of free refund or change.

According to the flight cancellation notice rules, when the flight is cancelled due to typhoon, it will be notified three to four hours in advance to facilitate passengers to adjust the time. A flight refers to any scheduled flight that uses aircraft to transport passengers, mail or goods. It also refers to a certain number of passenger ships or passenger planes, or the number of passenger ships or passenger planes sailing.

The solution of aircraft flight cancellation;

A strong typhoon may lead to the closure of the airport, because the aircraft is prone to imbalance when encountering a strong typhoon, which may deviate from the route, causing aircraft damage or casualties. During the flight, typhoons will also bring bumps, lightning strikes and hail, which will have a direct impact on flight safety. Therefore, the crew needs to be on standby at any time to prepare for rescue and pick up the plane.

If the flight is cancelled due to typhoon, you need to contact the ticket office. Domestic flights will generally arrange follow-up flights. Or the passenger provides proof of flight cancellation or delay, and the ticket office applies for a full refund. If international flights are cancelled due to special factors such as typhoons, some airlines will arrange follow-up flights and corresponding hotels.

Some airlines provide full refund for such tickets, and passengers are required to provide flight cancellation or delay certificates issued by the airport counter. For flight cancellations caused by force majeure, some airlines do not give full refund and follow-up arrangements. If the recovery time is long, change to other means of transportation, such as high-speed rail. If the recovery time is short, wait patiently and weigh which is faster.