Major Flight Disruptions Leave Thousands Stranded Across Asia
Thousands of travelers faced major disruptions across Asia this week as airlines reported over 2,500 flight cancellations and delays affecting major hubs throughout the region. According to updated data, the disruptions included 2,428 delayed flights and 135 cancellations across 11 major Asian airports.
Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport experienced the highest impact with 369 delayed flights and 2 cancellations, followed closely by Kuala Lumpur with 359 delays and 3 cancellations. Other severely affected cities included:
- Dubai
- Jakarta
- Singapore
- Tokyo
- Beijing
- Incheon
- Shanghai
- Hangzhou
- Chengdu
This indicates a region-wide operational strain rather than isolated incidents.
Air China was the most affected carrier with 186 total disruptions across multiple Chinese and international hubs. China Eastern Airlines and Thai Airways each reported over 100 disrupted flights. Other major carriers experiencing significant issues included:
- Singapore Airlines
- Japan Airlines
- Emirates
- ANA
- Malaysia Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Qatar Airways
The widespread nature of the disruptions highlights ongoing operational challenges facing Asia’s aviation sector.
Source: Travel and Tour World