Key Notes
- HK Express has announced 10 Taiwan flight cancellations for October 23 and postponed four other services until October 24.
- Singapore Airlines has cancelled SQ876, SQ877, SQ878 and SQ879 between Singapore and Taipei on October 23.
- Cathay is waiving eligible Taipei rebooking charges while fare differences and availability conditions still apply.
Super Typhoon Champi is disrupting flights between Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan, with cancellations extending into Friday, October 23. HK Express has announced cuts to its Taiwan schedule, Singapore Airlines has cancelled four Taipei services, and Japan Airlines is warning of disruption through October 24.
For travelers, the immediate priority is to check the specific flight and travel date before leaving for the airport. A cancellation on one route does not mean every service to Taiwan or Japan has stopped, and airlines are updating their plans separately as the storm approaches.
Flight and weather information checked on October 22, 2026, at 13:36 UTC (21:36 Hong Kong time). Flight schedules may change after publication.
Which Flights Are Cancelled?
HK Express is cancelling 10 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan on October 23: six serving Taipei, two serving Taichung and two serving Kaohsiung. Four additional Taichung and Kaohsiung services have been postponed until Saturday, October 24, according to the latest changes reported by the South China Morning Post. The carrier is notifying affected passengers by email.
Singapore Airlines’ cancellation notice, issued at 18:00 Singapore time on October 22, lists four services cancelled for October 23:
- Singapore to Taipei: SQ876 and SQ878
- Taipei to Singapore: SQ877 and SQ879
The airline says additional flights could be affected. Its confirmed cancellations are separate from the Hong Kong departures, so passengers connecting through Singapore should check both legs of their journey.
Japan Airlines’ operational update, dated 19:00 Japan time on October 22, confirms that some flights serving Taipei Taoyuan and Taipei Songshan have been cancelled. It flags October 22–24 as the affected period and directs passengers to its individual flight-status search for the latest decision on their service.
What Rebooking Options Are Available?
Singapore Airlines is offering affected customers alternative flights or a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket. Travelers who booked directly can use its assistance request form; those who purchased through an agency or partner airline should contact that seller.
Cathay Pacific has introduced flexible tickets for eligible Taipei bookings, waiving rebooking and rerouting charges for travel on October 23–24. The ticket must have been issued by Cathay on or before October 21. Changes should be arranged before departure and by the airline’s October 24 deadline, with replacement travel completed by December 31.
Fare and tax differences can still apply, and seats remain subject to availability. The waiver does not make every replacement itinerary free. Passengers who booked through an agent should ask that agent to arrange the change; Cathay says it will rebook customers onto the first available service if their flight is cancelled.
Where Is Champi Heading?
The Hong Kong Observatory’s storm bulletin, updated at 16:04 Hong Kong time, placed Champi about 1,180 kilometers east of Hong Kong at 14:00 on October 22. Maximum sustained winds near its center were 195 kilometers per hour, and the forecast pointed toward the seas east of Taiwan through October 23.
That forecast explains why destination-specific flight decisions matter even for passengers departing from airports outside the storm’s immediate path. Keep your booking contact details current, check the operating carrier’s notice, and confirm any onward connection before accepting a replacement flight.
As we covered in our look at flight alerts, booking apps can help travelers track airport and schedule changes. During this disruption, use those notifications alongside the airline’s latest confirmed flight status before setting off.
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