What will you do if a typhoon strikes when you are about to go on a "trip to Okinawa"? What will you do if a typhoon occurs during your "Okinawa trip"? We have prepared a manual for those who will be traveling to Okinawa during the summer typhoon season. I will talk about the timing of cancellations and substitutions when a typhoon is approaching.
Be knowledgeable about what to do when a typhoon occurs. You will be able to respond calmly when a typhoon approaches.
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Typhoon season in Okinawa
Number of typhoons in the past 5 years (number approaching Okinawa)
For a number, the number in parentheses is the number of approaching Okinawa.
| Months backslash year | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | mean value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 (0) | 0.3 (0) | |||||
| February | 1 (0) | 1 (0) | 0.3 (0) | ||||
| March | 0.3 (0) | ||||||
| April | 1 (0) | 2 (0) | 1 (1) | 0.6 (0) | |||
| May | 2 (1) | 1 (1)* | 1 (0) | 1 (0) | 1.0 (0.4) | ||
| June | 1 (2)※ | 1 (0) | 2 (1) | 1 (0) | 1 (0) | 1.6 (0.6) | |
| July | 2 (1) | 3 (1)* | 3 (2) ** (2) ** (2) ** (2) ** (2) ** (2) | 3 (1) | 4 (1) | 3.7 (1.5) | |
| August | 6 (1) | 6 (1)* | 5 (2)* | 4 (3) | 8 (4)* | 5 (1) | 5.7 (2.2) |
| September | long vowel mark (usually only used in katakana) | 2 (2) | 7 (4)* | 4 (1) | 3 (2) ** (2) ** (2) ** (2) ** (2) ** (2) | 6 (3)* | 5.0 (1.9) |
| October | long vowel mark (usually only used in katakana) | 2 (1) | 5 (0) | 4 (0) | 6 (1) | 4 (2)* | 3.5 (1.1) |
| November | long vowel mark (usually only used in katakana) | 1 (0) | 1 (0) | 3 (0) | 6 (1) | 2.2 (0.3) | |
| December | long vowel mark (usually only used in katakana) | 1 (0) | 1 (0) | 1 (0) | 1 (0) | 1 (0) | 1.0 (0) |
| total amount | 10 (3) | 17 (6) | 25 (6) | 22 (7) | 23 (6) | 29 (7) | 25.1 (7.7) |
1. Approaching Okinawa Prefecture : The center of the typhoon is Naha, Nago, Kumejima, Miyakojima, Ishigakijima, and Iriomotejima,
It is defined as being within 300 km of any of the meteorological offices, etc. on Yonaguni Island or Minami-Daito Island. The number in parentheses is the number of approaching Okinawa Prefecture.
2. "*" If a typhoon approaches in two different months, it is added to both months. The number of approaching typhoons may differ between the monthly total and the annual total.
3. The right-most column "Average value" is the average value from 1991 to 2020.
In the event of a typhoon approaching Okinawa
What is important,Whether each airline has announced "special handling measures due to inclement weather" or "flight cancellationsThe following is a list of the most common problems with the
In other words, head to the airport unless the airline announces that the flight is canceled or can be substituted.
If you do not go to the airport for your own reasons or cancel on your own before the airline company announces that you are not going to be able to enjoy your trip to Okinawa because of the typhoon, it is extremely likely that you will be charged a cancellation fee.
In the event of a typhoon approaching Okinawa
If a typhoon is likely to approach during your stay in Okinawa, you should also respond based on the airline's announcement. If you can catch a substitute flight earlier than your scheduled return flight, "it is better to go home earlier". It will always be crowded later.
Please also check the type of ticket you purchased, as the response will vary depending on the type of ticket you purchased.
ANA All Nippon Airways
A customer participating in the trip who falls under any of the following conditions, such as inclement weather,
You can transfer (change your reservation) from an ANA flight to another ANA flight on the same segment via the Internet.
ANA official website
JAL Japan Airlines
Even if you purchased a fare that does not allow you to change your reservation, if the flight is cancelled due to force majeure such as typhoons or snowfall, you may change your reservation to any of our flights that have available seats.
If you wish to cancel your trip, we will refund the unused portion of your ticket.
JAL official site
skymark
If a flight is delayed or cancelled by 60 minutes or more due to inclement weather, or if the flight is expected to be affected (weather investigation and possible turnaround or destination change), we will take the following actions at the request of the passenger.
Skymark Official Website
Peach Peach
Reservations for flights that are cancelled or severely delayed will be transferred or refunded regardless of fare type.
If there are multiple segments with the same reservation number, all segments that are not yet scheduled to depart when the flight is cancelled or significantly delayed will be eligible for transfer/refund.
Peach official website
Jetstar
For customers who have booked flights that have been delayed or cancelled
Customers with reservations for flights that have been severely delayed or cancelled will receive the following (1) Transfer to a subsequent Jetstar flight (2) Refund
Jetstar official website
Cancellation Policy for Typhoons, etc.
| (data) item | Contents |
|---|---|
| airline ticket | Once at the airport, unless there is an announcement that the flight is cancelled. In the event of a flight cancellation, no cancellation fee will be charged and a refund or transfer will be provided (however, the response will vary depending on the ticket type). Package tours are refundable or negotiable if the flight is cancelled. |
| accommodations | Regardless of flight cancellations, there will likely be no cancellation fees (depending on the plan). Please check with your hotel to confirm the response as it may vary from hotel to hotel. |
| rent-a-car | Regardless of flight cancellations, there will likely be no cancellation fees. Confirmation is required as the response may vary from company to company. |
| Activities | In the event of a typhoon, there will likely be no cancellation fee. Confirmation is required as the response may vary from company to company. |
In principle, no cancellation fee will be charged for flight cancellations due to typhoons.
For hotels and activities, there will likely be no cancellation fees, regardless of whether or not the airline has announced a cancellation or a flight cancellation (always check).
If you booked through a travel agency, go to the travel agency. If you booked through an airline, contact the airline.
You can also cancel on the web if you applied through Rakuten, Jaran, etc. If you are concerned, please check with the airline, hotel, or activity company.
It is often the case that phone and website lines are busy and cannot be connected.
Take note of each company's phone number in advance or follow the airline's social networking service.
How to enjoy Okinawa during typhoons and bad weather
If you are in the storm zone, it is wise to stay at your lodgings.
Many places will be closed once they are in the direct hit/storm area. It is dangerous to go outside unnecessarily due to strong winds or heavy rain.
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