China: Flight disruptions ongoing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) April 28 due to COVID-19 concerns

Event

Authorities have canceled multiple flights at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) as of April 28 after an airport employee returned an abnormal COVID-19 test result. While the airport stated that it intends to operate some domestic flights from 12:00 April 28, reports indicate that around 90 percent of flights are canceled.

Extensions to the measures are possible depending on COVID-19 activity in Guangzhou and neighboring cities.

Advice

Confirm flight schedules. Make alternate travel arrangements if scheduled to travel to and from Guangzhou. Contact airlines to change flights or seek refunds. Do not check out of accommodations until verifying onward travel.