Thousands Of Passengers Stranded In Japan, South Korea, and China As ANA, Korean Air, JAL, Air China, And Other Airlines Delay 1,043 and Cancel 152 Flights Across Tokyo, Chitose, Jeju, Aksu, Fukuoka and Others

Published on December 25, 2025

Thousands Of Travelers Grounded in Japan, South Korea, China and More as All Nippon, Korean Air, JAL, Air China, and others Cancel and Delay 1,195 Flights, including Tokyo Haneda with 340 delays and 23 cancellations, New Chitose with 161 delays and 18 cancellations, and Fukuoka with 152 delays and 13 cancellations. Significant disruption was also reported today at Osaka Itami (108 delays), Jeju International (100 delays), and Gimpo International (80 delays). From an airline perspective, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, ANA Wings, Japan Air Commuter, and Korean Air emerged as the most affected carriers overall, collectively accounting for a large share of delays and cancellations across multiple airports. Regional and island-focused airlines experienced disproportionately high cancellation rates at smaller airports such as Izumo, Kagoshima, Yakushima, Tsushima, and Aksu, where limited schedules amplified percentage impacts.

• Updated today: A total of 1,195 flights were disrupted across 13 airports, including 1,043 delays and 152 cancellations.
• Tokyo Haneda recorded the highest disruption volume with 363 total impacted flights.
• Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways led overall delay counts across multiple major airports.
• Regional airports such as Izumo, Kagoshima, Yakushima, and Tsushima saw cancellation-heavy disruption despite lower traffic.

Most Affected Airports by Cancellations and Delays

Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)

Haneda was the single most disrupted airport, reporting 340 delays and 23 cancellations. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways accounted for the majority of affected flights, reflecting the airport’s role as a primary domestic hub.

New Chitose Airport

New Chitose recorded 161 delays and 18 cancellations, with Japan Airlines leading both categories. Delays were widespread across multiple carriers, indicating network-wide knock-on effects.

Fukuoka Airport

Fukuoka saw 152 delays and 13 cancellations, with disruption spread across both full-service and regional carriers. The airport also reflected spillover effects toward smaller regional destinations.

Osaka International Airport (Itami)

At Itami, 108 delays and 11 cancellations were logged. Japan Airlines dominated disruption volume, while several smaller routes experienced full or near-full cancellation rates.

Jeju International Airport

Jeju reported 100 delays and 16 cancellations, largely driven by Korean Air and regional low-cost carriers. Disruption extended primarily across domestic South Korean routes.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines recorded the highest overall number of delayed flights across Haneda, New Chitose, Fukuoka, Itami, Sendai, and Izumo, along with significant cancellations at regional airports.

All Nippon Airways (ANA)

ANA and its subsidiary ANA Wings were major contributors to delays at Haneda, New Chitose, Fukuoka, and Itami, reflecting broad operational impact rather than isolated route issues.

Japan Air Commuter

Japan Air Commuter experienced heavy cancellations at Kagoshima, Izumo, Yakushima, and Tsushima, underscoring the vulnerability of island and regional services.

Korean Air

Korean Air was the most affected airline at Jeju and Gimpo, leading cancellation counts and contributing substantially to overall delays.

Oriental Air Bridge

Oriental Air Bridge accounted for the majority of cancellations at Nagasaki and Tsushima, with disruption concentrated on short-haul island routes.

How travellers were impacted at major airports

• Allowing extra connection time at large hubs with high delay volumes
• Monitoring airline notifications closely for schedule adjustments
• Expecting longer ground times at airports with cascading regional effects
• Remaining flexible with onward domestic connections
• Prioritising early check-in and real-time flight status tracking

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Overview of Flight Cancellations

Flight cancellations today were heavily concentrated at smaller regional and island airports, despite larger hubs reporting higher overall disruption volumes. Haneda, New Chitose, and Fukuoka led cancellation totals in absolute numbers, while Izumo, Kagoshima, Yakushima, Tsushima, and Aksu recorded some of the highest cancellation percentages due to limited daily operations.

From an airline standpoint, Japan Airlines, Japan Air Commuter, Korean Air, Oriental Air Bridge, and China Express Airlines were the most cancellation-affected carriers. These cancellations were primarily concentrated on short-haul domestic routes, particularly those linking mainland cities with island airports. Across the broader network, the pattern of disruption reflected a mix of hub congestion at major airports and operational sensitivity on low-frequency regional services.

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Source: Different airports and FlightAware