日本航空（JAL）と全日空（ANA）は、ゴールデンウィークの8日間にわたる国内線と国際線の予約が前年比で増加したと報告した。旅行需要の回復を示す兆候だ。
日本航空（JAL）と全日空（ANA）は、2026年のゴールデンウィーク期間の航空予約が堅調であることを明らかにした。この8日間にわたる祝日期間の国内線と国際線ともに、前年同期比で予約が増加した。
ゴールデンウィークは、日本で春の連休として知られ、旅行のピークシーズンだ。JALとANAの報告によると、予約の伸びは観光や国内移動の需要回復を反映している。
日本タイムズが報じたところによると、航空会社はこれをポジティブな兆候と位置づけている。旅行業界全体の活性化が期待される。
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China recorded an estimated 845.38 million passenger trips during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, up 6 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Transport. Memorial services saw nearly 19.29 million visits, while tourism revenue surged in multiple provinces. The overlap with school spring breaks fueled long-distance family travel.
Roads, train stations and airports in Japan congested on Saturday as the five-day Golden Week stretch began. Travelers headed to hometowns or domestic and overseas vacations. JR East reported disruptions on the Yamagata Shinkansen due to strong winds and a fallen tree.
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Water shortages are affecting tourist spots in Japan during Golden Week, forcing sightseeing boats, hot spring operators and other businesses to reduce service hours. The Japan Times reports that these measures are necessary due to the shortages.
Airline ticket prices have risen sharply on routes between Asia and Europe following the closure of major Gulf airports amid the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. Key hubs like Dubai have been shut for a fourth day, leading to widespread cancellations and rebookings. Passengers face limited availability and higher costs as airlines reroute flights.
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Cathay Pacific and its low-cost arm HK Express reported higher passenger numbers in March despite the ongoing Middle East situation. The group attributed the growth to a series of mega-events in Hong Kong, such as Art Basel and the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show.
Despite a large exodus of local residents, Hong Kong's hotels and tourist-area restaurants reported robust business during the Lunar New Year holiday from February 13 to 18. Immigration Department figures show 2.5 million outbound journeys by locals, compared to 1 million tourist arrivals. Visitor numbers rose, but the net outflow increased year on year.
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The US-Israel-Iran war starting February 28, 2026, has caused over 37,000 flight cancellations in the Middle East through March 8, alongside airspace closures, nearly $1 billion in aviation losses, and oil prices up over 15%. Airlines including Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad are resuming limited schedules, while Air India adds extra flights amid surging airfares and battered stocks.