Typhoon "White Dolphin" is causing widespread travel disruptions, with numerous train services and flights being adjusted over the next two days. The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a red typhoon warning at 10:00 AM on August 9, forecasting that the typhoon will make landfall along the coast from Zhoushan, Zhejiang, to Fuding, Fujian, between the evening of August 9 and the early hours of August 10, with the highest probability near Sanmen, Zhejiang, to Fuding, Fujian. Chief forecaster Fang Chong indicated that from August 9 to 12, heavy to torrential rain is expected across northern Fujian, Zhejiang, Shanghai, northern Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, northern and central Hubei, central and eastern Henan, central and western Shandong, as well as most of Hebei, Beijing, and Tianjin.
On August 8, the Shanghai Railway Group announced that, to ensure rail transport and passenger safety, it is closely monitoring the typhoon's path and impacts. Building on a previous suspension plan from August 7, it has further adjusted train operations. Temporary suspensions are planned for August 9-10 on sections of routes including the Shanghai-Kunming High-Speed Railway, Hangzhou-Wenzhou High-Speed Railway, Hangzhou-Taizhou High-Speed Railway (including the Wenzhou-Yuhuan section), Hangzhou-Quzhou High-Speed Railway, Jinhua-Jiande High-Speed Railway (Lanxi-Jiande section), Hangzhou-Changsha High-Speed Railway, Hangzhou-Shenzhen Railway, Jinhua-Wenzhou Railway, and Jinhua-Taizhou Railway, as well as on August 10-11 for parts of the Hefei-Jiujiang, Tongling-Jiujiang, and Lujiang-Tongling railways. The group stated it will continue to dynamically adjust plans based on wind speed, rainfall, and disaster impact to ensure passenger safety. Travelers are advised to check station announcements or call the railway 12306 hotline for the latest information. Passengers who have purchased tickets for suspended trains can request a refund without a fee within 30 days of the train's departure date via the 12306 website or app, or with the original valid ID at any station.
In civil aviation, as of 12:00 PM on August 9, third-party travel platform "VariFlight" shows that 44 airports may be affected by the typhoon from August 9 to 12. All flights at Ningbo Lishe, Taizhou Luqiao, Lishui, Wenzhou Longwan, and Zhoushan Putuoshan airports have been canceled on August 9. Specifically, the Shanghai Airport Authority announced on August 8 that due to Typhoon "White Dolphin," the capacity of Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao airports will be reduced on August 9, with nearly 60% of inbound and outbound flights cut or canceled. A total of 1,384 flights are scheduled for cancellation at the two airports, including 871 at Pudong and 513 at Hongqiao. Passengers are urged to check with their airlines for the latest flight updates. Ningbo Airport also announced that it will cease operations from 11:30 PM on August 8 and will remain closed all day on August 9, with resumption subject to further notice based on the typhoon's impact.
On the airline side, as of 11:00 AM on August 9, China Eastern Airlines has canceled over 1,200 inbound and outbound flights, with service support efforts underway. Based on the latest Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts and real-time typhoon tracking, the airline is continuously updating operational decisions, focusing on adjustments for flights at airports in Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai Hongqiao, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Taizhou, Wenzhou, Zhoushan, Jiaxing, Yiwu, Fuzhou, and Taipei on August 9-10. For example, at Shanghai Pudong, 585 flights have been canceled, and at Shanghai Hongqiao, 369 flights have been canceled as of 11:00 AM. The airline is also dynamically assessing the situation for cities like Nanjing, Hefei, and Nanchang that may be affected. After the typhoon passes, China Eastern plans to arrange supplementary and additional flights, restoring normal operations in phases to minimize the impact on travelers. The airline's website on August 9 listed affected flights, including routes to various destinations, with updates available via the "Flight Status" system.
China Southern Airlines' Shanghai branch reported on August 9 that, to ensure flight safety, it has canceled 192 flights on August 9 between Shanghai and cities including Taipei, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Jieyang, Changsha, Shenyang, Changchun, Beijing Daxing, Guiyang, Urumqi, Chengdu Tianfu, Hohhot, Harbin, Haikou, Dalian, Zhengzhou, and Kunming, with 131 flights at Pudong and 61 at Hongqiao airports. All flights after 2:00 PM at Pudong and after 3:00 PM at Hongqiao have been canceled. Additionally, 8 flights have been preemptively canceled for August 10, mainly involving routes from Shanghai to Beijing Daxing, Kunming, Wuhan, and Guangzhou. The airline is closely monitoring the typhoon's path to adjust plans dynamically. Juneyao Airlines also stated it will adjust flight plans based on real-time weather conditions. Spring Airlines published a long list of canceled flights for August 9 and 10, covering routes to destinations such as Tianfu, Chongqing, Jieyang, Weihai, Zunyi, Guangyuan, Xishuangbanna, Lanzhou, Urumqi, Kuala Lumpur, Lijiang, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Xining, Manzhouli, Qingzhou, Shijiazhuang, Dalian, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Enshi, Singapore, Jeju, Sabah, Phuket, Wudangshan, Taiyuan, Dongying, Sanya, Xiamen, Changchun, Changde, Macau, Mianyang, Xi'an, and Taipei, among others.
Multiple airlines remind passengers that flights are subject to change during the typhoon. Travelers are advised to check real-time flight status via airline websites, apps, or WeChat mini-programs, or call customer service hotlines to plan their trips accordingly and ensure safety. In case of flight delays or cancellations, passengers can also use these channels to process refunds or rebookings. Given the expected high volume of calls, online channels are recommended for handling ticket changes and refunds.