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Thousands of traveller were left stranded in Asia today as widespread aviation disruptions across Thailand, Singapore, India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia resulted in 2,603 flight delays and 194 cancellations, across Tokyo Haneda Airport, Tokyo (282 delays, 1 cancellation), Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (201 delays, 8 cancellations), Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur (190 delays, 9 cancellations), Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok (172 delays, 2 cancellations), Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (153 delays, 21 cancellations), Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore (148 delays), Incheon International Airport, Seoul (116 delays, 2 cancellations), Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou (105 delays, 8 cancellations), Narita International Airport, Tokyo (103 delays, 1 cancellation), Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi (365 delays, 5 cancellations), Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing (102 delays, 7 cancellations), Jeju International Airport, Jeju (90 delays, 6 cancellations), Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu (84 delays, 10 cancellations), Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming (80 delays, 24 cancellations), and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (79 delays, 3 cancellations).
The most affected airlines included IndiGo (330 delays, 3 cancellations), China Eastern (190 delays, 44 cancellations), Shanghai Airlines (58 cancellations, 55 delays), Air India (118 delays), China Southern Airlines (109 delays), Japan Airlines (107 delays), All Nippon Airways (103 delays), Korean Air (72 delays), and SpiceJet (62 delays, 7 cancellations). Other major carriers impacted included Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Thai Airways, AirAsia, Asiana, Jeju Air, Air China, Sichuan Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines.
The disruptions spanned airports in India, China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia.

• Updated today: Major Asian airports collectively recorded 2,603 delays and 194 cancellations.
• Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi reported the highest delays with 365 disrupted flights.
• Tokyo Haneda Airport experienced 282 delays, making it one of the busiest disrupted hubs in Asia.
• Shanghai Airlines recorded the highest cancellation count among airlines with 58 cancellations.
• China Eastern Airlines registered 190 delays and 44 cancellations across multiple Chinese airports.
• IndiGo reported the largest overall delay figure with 330 delayed flights.
• Singapore Changi Airport logged 148 delays despite avoiding cancellations.
• Kunming Changshui International Airport faced one of the region’s largest cancellation totals with 24 cancelled flights.
• Mumbai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, and Singapore all saw notable operational disruption.
• Airlines including Air India, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Thai Airways, Scoot, AirAsia, and SpiceJet also faced extensive delays.

Most Affected Asian Airports

Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi

New Delhi’s primary airport recorded the highest number of delays in the region. Airlines most disrupted included IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air.

Tokyo Haneda Airport, Tokyo

Tokyo Haneda experienced heavy operational congestion with hundreds of delayed departures and arrivals. All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark, and ANA Wings were among the carriers most affected.

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

Mumbai reported major disruption levels impacting both domestic and international services. The most affected airlines included IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, and Air India Express.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s largest aviation hub saw extensive delays and cancellations. Airlines heavily impacted included AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Scoot, and AirAsia X.

Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok

Bangkok’s busiest airport experienced substantial delays involving Thai Airways, Thai VietJet Air, Bangkok Airways, IndiGo, and Scoot.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong faced major disruption across domestic and international operations. China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Juneyao Airlines, and China Southern Airlines were most affected.

Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore

Singapore Changi recorded high delay figures despite avoiding cancellations. Key impacted carriers included Singapore Airlines, Scoot, IndiGo, Cathay Pacific, and Thai Airways.

Incheon International Airport, Seoul

South Korea’s largest airport experienced disruption affecting major regional carriers. Airlines most impacted included Korean Air, Asiana, Jeju Air, and China Eastern.

Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming

Kunming recorded one of the largest cancellation totals among Chinese airports. The disruption primarily affected China Eastern, Air China, Kunming Airlines, and Spring Airlines.

Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays

IndiGo

IndiGo recorded the highest delay total among all airlines included in the data. The carrier faced disruption across airports in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangkok, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur.

Air India

Air India experienced widespread operational delays across India’s busiest airports, particularly in New Delhi and Mumbai, impacting both domestic and international schedules.

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines saw extensive delays at Tokyo Haneda and Narita airports as operational congestion intensified across Japan’s aviation network.

Korean Air

Korean Air faced substantial disruption at Jeju, Gimpo, and Incheon airports, contributing to elevated delay figures throughout South Korea.

SpiceJet

SpiceJet reported both delays and cancellations across several Indian airports, with Mumbai and Kolkata among the most affected locations.

AirAsia

AirAsia experienced disruption centered around Kuala Lumpur International Airport, where cancellations and delays significantly impacted operations.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines recorded dozens of delays at Changi Airport amid broader regional aviation congestion affecting Southeast Asia.

Thai Airways

Thai Airways experienced operational disruption across Bangkok, Phuket, and Singapore routes, contributing to increased delay totals throughout Thailand.

What Can Impacted Passengers Do?

• Monitor airline apps and airport departure boards regularly for schedule updates.
• Contact airlines immediately regarding rebooking or alternate routing options.
• Arrive at airports earlier than usual due to possible operational congestion.
• Keep digital and printed travel documents accessible at all times.
• Check baggage transfer details carefully during connecting flights.
• Maintain flexibility with onward travel or hotel arrangements.
• Review airline compensation and refund policies where applicable.
• Stay informed through official airport and airline communication channels.

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Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations

Major aviation disruption in Asia today, May 7, affected airports across New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Kunming, Chengdu, Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur as thousands of flights faced delays and cancellations throughout Asia. Airlines including IndiGo, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Air India, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, AirAsia, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, and SpiceJet recorded significant operational impact. Author’s observation: data has been manually compiled from FlightAware and may change based on live operational updates. Passengers are advised to monitor real-time flight status, and stay flexible with travel plans.
Chinese airports including Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai Hongqiao, Kunming, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Beijing Daxing experienced widespread cancellations and delays, while Indian airports in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata also reported major disruption. Similar operational challenges extended across Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia, contributing to one of the region’s busiest days for flight irregularities.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware