Thousands Of Passengers Grounded In Asia As UAE, Japan, Thailand, China, India, Hong Kong, Indonesia And South Korea Cancel 81 And Delay 2,757 Flights, Grounding Emirates, Air China, Japan Airlines, ANA, IndiGo, Cathay Pacific And Others In Dubai, Tokyo, Delhi, Bangkok, Beijing, And More

Published on February 24, 2026

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Thousands of travellers stranded in Asia today as 2,838 flight cancellations and delays struck major Asian and Middle Eastern hubs: Dubai International (443 delays, 7 cancellations), Tokyo Haneda (414 delays, 13 cancellations), Delhi IGI (321 delays, 10 cancellations), Suvarnabhumi Bangkok (298 delays), Beijing Capital (253 delays, 6 cancellations), Hong Kong International (211 delays, 8 cancellations), Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (177 delays, 20 cancellations), Incheon International (175 delays, 4 cancellations), Bengaluru International (140 delays, 1 cancellation), Phuket International (139 delays), Sultan Hasanuddin International (94 delays, 10 cancellations), and New Chitose (92 delays, 2 cancellations).
The most operationally impacted airlines include Emirates (170 delays, 5 cancellations), FlyDubai (152 delays), Air China (180 delays, 4 cancellations), Japan Airlines (156 delays, 4 cancellations), All Nippon Airways (129 delays, 3 cancellations), IndiGo (121 delays, 2 cancellations), Air India (106 delays, 3 cancellations), Cathay Pacific (97 delays, 7 cancellations), and Batik Air (31 delays, 20 cancellations). Other widely recognized carriers such as United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Air France, Vietnam Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, and SpiceJet also reported delays and/or cancellations.
The impacted regions include Dubai (UAE), Tokyo (Japan), Delhi (India), Bangkok (Thailand), Beijing (China), Hong Kong, Jakarta (Indonesia), Seoul (South Korea), Bengaluru (India), Phuket (Thailand), Makassar (Indonesia), and Sapporo (Japan).

• Today’s Update: 2,757 delays and 81 cancellations recorded across 12 major airports.
• Dubai International reported the highest number of delays (443).
• Jakarta recorded the highest cancellation count (20).
• Haneda recorded 414 delays and 13 cancellations.
• Delhi logged 321 delays and 10 cancellations.
• Bangkok saw 298 delays with no cancellations.
• Air China recorded 180 delays, the highest airline delay total.
• Emirates and FlyDubai combined for 322 delays at Dubai.
• Cathay Pacific accounted for 7 of Hong Kong’s 8 cancellations.

Most Affected Asian Airports

Dubai International (UAE)

Dubai recorded 443 delays and 7 cancellations, the highest delay volume among all airports listed. Emirates and FlyDubai accounted for the majority of disruptions.

Tokyo Haneda (Japan)

Haneda logged 414 delays and 13 cancellations, with Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways contributing significant delay volume.

Indira Gandhi International – Delhi (India)

Delhi reported 321 delays and 10 cancellations, largely driven by IndiGo and Air India operations.

Suvarnabhumi – Bangkok (Thailand)

Bangkok saw 298 delays, making it one of the most delay-heavy but cancellation-free hubs today.

Beijing Capital (China)

Beijing Capital recorded 253 delays and 6 cancellations, with Air China responsible for the majority of affected flights.

Hong Kong International (China)

Hong Kong reported 211 delays and 8 cancellations, most cancellations linked to Cathay Pacific.

Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (Indonesia)

Jakarta logged 177 delays and 20 cancellations, the highest cancellation count among all airports.

Incheon International (South Korea)

Incheon recorded 175 delays and 4 cancellations, with Korean Air contributing the majority of cancellations.

Bengaluru International (India)

Bengaluru saw 140 delays and 1 cancellation, primarily among domestic carriers.

Phuket International (Thailand)

Phuket recorded 139 delays, largely affecting regional and low-cost carriers.

Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays

Emirates

Emirates recorded 170 delays and 5 cancellations at Dubai International, contributing significantly to the airport’s overall 443 delayed flights.

FlyDubai

FlyDubai reported 152 delays at Dubai, making it one of the largest contributors to today’s delay volume across all hubs.

Air China

Air China logged 180 delays and 4 cancellations at Beijing Capital, the highest individual airline delay total recorded today.

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines registered 156 delays and 4 cancellations at Tokyo Haneda, forming a major share of the airport’s 414 delayed flights.

All Nippon Airways

All Nippon Airways reported 129 delays and 3 cancellations at Haneda, reflecting sustained operational disruption.

IndiGo

IndiGo recorded 121 delays and 2 cancellations at Delhi, along with additional delays at Bengaluru and Dubai.

Air India

Air India logged 106 delays and 3 cancellations at Delhi, in addition to delays at other regional hubs.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific reported 97 delays and 7 cancellations at Hong Kong International, accounting for most of the airport’s cancellation total.

Batik Air

Batik Air registered 31 delays and 20 cancellations across Jakarta and Makassar, the highest cancellation count among airlines today.

Korean Air

Korean Air reported 51 delays and 3 cancellations at Incheon International, contributing to South Korea’s operational impact.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

• Check airline apps and official websites for real-time status updates.
• Contact airline customer service regarding rebooking or compensation policies.
• Monitor airport announcements for gate changes.
• Retain boarding passes and receipts for potential claims.
• Review travel insurance coverage where applicable.
• Arrive early at airports experiencing high delay volumes.
• Consider alternative routes if cancellations persist.

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Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations

Today’s disruption pattern shows heavy delay concentration at major hubs including Dubai (UAE), Tokyo (Japan), Delhi (India), Bangkok (Thailand), Beijing (China), Hong Kong, Jakarta (Indonesia), and Seoul (South Korea). Cancellation intensity was highest in Jakarta (Indonesia) and notable in Tokyo (Japan), Delhi (India), Hong Kong (China), and Dubai (UAE).
Among major global carriers, Emirates, Air China, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, IndiGo, Air India, and Cathay Pacific recorded the largest operational impacts. U.S.-based carriers including United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines also experienced cancellations or delays at select hubs.
The disruption spans multiple countries: United Arab Emirates, Japan, India, Thailand, China, Indonesia, and South Korea, affecting some of the busiest aviation corridors in Asia and the Middle East.
With 2,757 delays and 81 cancellations recorded today, operational strain remains concentrated at high-traffic international gateways and major national carriers.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware