JAL and ANA warn of possible November 7 flight disruptions across northern Japan
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What changed
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways have warned that snow and strong winds could cause flight delays, cancellations, diversions or returns to departure airports on November 7, 2026, at multiple airports across Hokkaido and Tohoku. JAL identifies weather-related risks at Rishiri, Asahikawa, Sapporo Okadama, Hakodate, Okushiri, Aomori, Akita and Hanamaki. ANA identifies strong-wind risks at Wakkanai, Okhotsk Monbetsu, Kushiro, Nemuro Nakashibetsu, Hakodate, Aomori, Odate Noshiro, Akita and Shonai. These are operational forecasts, not confirmation that every listed airport or flight is disrupted.
Does this affect me?
Passengers traveling on November 7 domestic flights operated by JAL or ANA to or from the airports identified in their respective advisories. Travelers using affected northern Japan airports, including Hakodate, Aomori and Akita, should be aware that conditions and operating decisions may differ between individual flights.
What should I do?
Check your operating airline's flight-specific departure and arrival status before traveling to the airport. Monitor JAL or ANA notifications for changes to your booked service. If your flight becomes affected, review the airline's applicable rebooking or refund options. Do not assume that an airport-wide weather advisory means your individual flight has been canceled.
Affected places
JP, Sapporo, Hakodate, Asahikawa, Wakkanai, Monbetsu, Kushiro, Aomori, Akita, Hanamaki, RIS, OKD, HKD, OIR, AKJ, WKJ, MBE, KUH, SHB, AOJ, ONJ, AXT, SYO, HNA