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Thousands of travellers were grounded in Asia today as widespread flight disruptions affected China, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, and Indonesia, with 3251 delays and 134 cancellations across Suvarnabhumi Bangkok (228 delays, 2 cancellations), Beijing Daxing (169 delays, 8 cancellations), Singapore Changi (141 delays, 4 cancellations), Kolkata Netaji Subhash Bose (85 delays, 6 cancellations), Osaka Itami (46 delays, 7 cancellations), Guangzhou Baiyun (554 delays, 32 cancellations), Shanghai Pudong (397 delays, 17 cancellations), Indira Gandhi Delhi (338 delays, 7 cancellations), Jakarta Soekarno–Hatta (332 delays, 6 cancellations), Hangzhou Xiaoshan (299 delays, 11 cancellations), Hong Kong International (261 delays), Changsha Huanghua (138 delays, 8 cancellations), Chengdu Shuangliu (121 delays, 9 cancellations), Fukuoka (100 delays, 4 cancellations), Shijiazhuang Zhengding (36 delays, 11 cancellations), and Sendai (6 delays, 2 cancellations), reflecting a delay-heavy disruption pattern across the region amid operational challenges.
The most affected airlines include China Eastern (32 cancellations, 291 delays), China Southern (383 delays), Air China (16 cancellations, 152 delays), Hainan Airlines (9 cancellations), Ibex Airlines (13 cancellations), IndiGo (6 cancellations, 173 delays), Cathay Pacific (133 delays), and Air India (5 cancellations, 92 delays). Other major carriers such as Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Japan Airlines, and AirAsia also reported delays across these key hubs.
Cities affected include Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Changsha, Chengdu, Shijiazhuang, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, Delhi, Kolkata, Fukuoka, Osaka, and Sendai, spanning China, Hong Kong (SAR), Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, India, and Japan.

• Updated today: Asia recorded 3251 delays and 134 cancellations across 16 airports
• China Southern (383 delays) and China Eastern (32 cancellations, 291 delays) led disruptions
• IndiGo (173 delays) was the largest non-Chinese delay contributor
• Ibex Airlines (13 cancellations) led cancellations outside China
• Hong Kong International reported 0 cancellations, making it unique among major hubs
• Guangzhou Baiyun (554 delays) was the most disrupted airport overall
• Shanghai Pudong (397 delays, 17 cancellations) showed high-volume disruption
• Most airports exhibited delay-heavy patterns with limited cancellations

Most Affected Asian Airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

With 554 delays and 32 cancellations, Guangzhou recorded the highest disruption volume, driven largely by China Southern and China Eastern operations.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai saw 397 delays and 17 cancellations, making it one of the most operationally strained hubs with strong airline concentration.

Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)

Delhi reported 338 delays and 7 cancellations, heavily influenced by IndiGo and Air India activity.

Jakarta Soekarno–Hatta International Airport

Jakarta recorded 332 delays and 6 cancellations, with disruptions spread across multiple low-cost and full-service carriers.

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Hangzhou saw 299 delays and 11 cancellations, reflecting consistent congestion across major Chinese airlines.

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong reported 261 delays and no cancellations, standing out for its pure delay-based disruption profile.

Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport

Bangkok experienced 228 delays and 2 cancellations, largely driven by Thai carriers.

Beijing Daxing International Airport

Beijing Daxing recorded 169 delays and 8 cancellations, with balanced contributions across multiple airlines.

Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern recorded the highest cancellations (32) and 291 delays, impacting operations across Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Changsha, and Chengdu, making it the most disrupted airline overall.

China Southern Airlines

China Southern led all carriers in delays with 383 delays, primarily affecting Guangzhou, Beijing, and Hangzhou operations.

Air China

Air China registered 16 cancellations and 152 delays, with disruptions spread across Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, and Chengdu.

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines saw 9 cancellations, with disruptions concentrated across multiple Chinese airports including Guangzhou and Changsha.

IndiGo

IndiGo recorded 173 delays and 6 cancellations, dominating disruption patterns in Delhi and Kolkata.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific reported 133 delays, with the majority concentrated at Hong Kong, alongside minor disruptions in other Asian hubs.

Air India

Air India experienced 5 cancellations and 92 delays, primarily affecting Delhi operations.

Ibex Airlines

Ibex Airlines recorded 13 cancellations, concentrated across Japanese regional airports including Fukuoka, Osaka, and Sendai.

What Can Impacted Passengers Do?

• Check flight status frequently through airline apps or airport websites
• Arrive early at the airport to accommodate delays
• Stay in contact with airlines for rebooking or compensation options
• Keep essential items and travel documents easily accessible
• Monitor announcements for gate changes or schedule updates
• Consider flexible travel plans when possible

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Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations

Asia’s aviation disruption landscape today shows a clear dominance of delays over cancellations, with major carriers like China Southern, China Eastern, Air China, IndiGo, Cathay Pacific, and Air India leading operational impact. High-traffic cities such as Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, and Delhi experienced the most significant disruptions, while Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Jakarta also saw substantial delay volumes.
Across China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong, disruptions remained largely operational rather than structural, with airlines continuing to run most flights despite delays. Cities like Guangzhou, Shanghai, Delhi, Jakarta, and Hong Kong repeatedly emerged as key disruption centers, reflecting their role as major aviation hubs.
Overall, Asia’s air travel network today remained heavily congested but functional, with delays driving the disruption narrative across Guangzhou, Shanghai, Delhi, Jakarta, and Hong Kong, while cancellations stayed comparatively limited across all affected countries including China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware