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Moderate typhoon Qiangbi approaches Taiwan and coincides with the consecutive Liberation Day holidays, which has a significant impact on transportation.
As moderate typhoon Qiangbi gradually approaches Taiwan, Taoyuan Airport Company reminded tonight (22nd) that 52% of flights departing from Taoyuan Airport tomorrow (23rd) have been cancelled, and the airport MRT and buses have been affected.
Typhoon Qiangbi is expected to have the most significant impact on Taoyuan Airport from tomorrow (23rd) to the day after tomorrow (24th). Of the 793 scheduled flights at Taoyuan Airport tomorrow, as of 19:00 tonight, 414 have been canceled, including 353 passenger flights and 61 cargo flights. Since the National Liberation Day is a consecutive holiday, passengers who have traveled abroad or returned home recently, please pay close attention to flight status.
The Taoyuan Airport Company said that as the impact of the typhoon increases, Taoyuan Airport flight departure and landing times may be advanced or delayed, and subsequent flights may also be postponed. The Airport Company reminds passengers to confirm flight information with the airline before departure, or check the latest flight status through the Taoyuan Airport official website and APP.
In terms of external transportation, tomorrow (23rd) airport MRT, bus and other transportation services will be affected by the typhoon. Taoyuan Airport MRT A1 Taipei Station and A3 New Taipei Industrial Park Station pre-boarding services will also be suspended. Passengers are advised to plan transportation in advance and allow sufficient time.
The Taoyuan Airport Company said it will continue to closely monitor the dynamics of the typhoon, contact airlines and other units at any time, adjust various contingency measures on a rolling basis depending on the wind and rain conditions, and provide the latest information to the public in a timely manner.

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