GUANGZHOU -- Chinese airlines will cut Japan-bound flights starting later this month, in what appears to be an effort by carriers to conform with the government's call to avoid travel to the country.
Service from Shanghai, Chengdu and elsewhere hit by diplomatic turbulence

China Eastern Airlines and other state-owned carriers have been offering refunds for Japan-bound tickets. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
GUANGZHOU -- Chinese airlines will cut Japan-bound flights starting later this month, in what appears to be an effort by carriers to conform with the government's call to avoid travel to the country.