All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have canceled 159 flights on June 1, 2026, due to the approach of Typhoon No. 6 [1].
The disruptions target the Okinawa and Amami islands, where the storm is forecast to make direct landfall. Because the typhoon brings heavy rain and strong winds, flight operations at key regional hubs have been deemed unsafe.
All Nippon Airways said it canceled 104 flights [1]. Japan Airlines said it will cancel 55 flights [1]. The cancellations primarily affect travel to and from Naha Airport, Ishigaki Airport, and Miyako Airport [1, 2].
Estimates on the number of affected travelers vary between sources. FNN said that approximately 20,000 passengers will be affected [1], while 47news estimated the impact at approximately 13,100 passengers [2].
Preemptive measures began on May 31, 2026. ANA canceled one flight between Naha and Ishigaki on that day as the weather deteriorated [2].
Regional authorities and airlines are monitoring the storm's path as it moves toward the Ryukyu Islands. The heavy rain and wind associated with Typhoon No. 6 are expected to create hazardous conditions for aviation throughout the day on June 1 [1, 2].
“ANA and JAL have canceled 159 flights on June 1, 2026, due to the approach of Typhoon No. 6.”
The scale of these cancellations highlights the vulnerability of the Ryukyu archipelago's transport infrastructure during the typhoon season. By canceling over 150 flights proactively, airlines are prioritizing safety over operational continuity, which prevents passengers from being stranded at destination airports during the peak of the storm's landfall.
