Thousands of Passengers Stuck in Asia as Garuda, Tibet, China Express, Thai Vietjet, SriLankan and more Airlines Face 74 Cancellations and 139 Delays, Causing Travel Chaos Across Jakarta, Tokyo, Bali, Lhasa, Bangkok and others

Published on November 30, 2025

Travel chaos has struck as major airlines across Asia cancel dozens of flights this week. Garuda Indonesia, Tibet Airlines, China Express Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Korean Air, Thai Vietjet Air, and SriLankan Airlines are among the carriers grounding flights due to operational issues. Passengers are now left scrambling to find new routes and alternatives. This article breaks down all the canceled flights, analyzes the impact on major airports like Jakarta, Tokyo, Bali, Lhasa, and Bangkok, and offers essential advice for affected travelers.

Garuda Indonesia: Flights Canceled – A Major Disruption

Garuda Indonesia, the national airline of Indonesia, has been hit hard with flight cancellations affecting key routes across Asia and beyond. With connections to Australia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, travelers are facing significant disruptions.

Canceled Flights:

• GIA719 (A333): Melbourne (MEL / YMML) → Bali (DPS / WADD) — Mon 07:10 AM AEDT
• GIA207 (B738): Yogyakarta (YIA / WAHI) → Jakarta (CGK / WIII) — Mon 06:30 AM WIB
• GIA304 (B738): Jakarta (CGK / WIII) → Juanda (SUB / WARR) — Mon 07:00 AM WIB
• GIA715 (A333): Sydney (SYD / YSSY) → Bali (DPS / WADD) — Mon 11:20 AM AEDT
• GIA204 (B738): Jakarta (CGK / WIII) → Yogyakarta (YIA / WAHI) — Mon 08:05 AM WIB
• GIA990 (A332): Jakarta (CGK / WIII) → Jeddah (JED / OEJN) — Mon 08:20 AM WIB
• GIA863 (A333): Hong Kong (HKG / VHHH) → Jakarta (CGK / WIII) — Mon 09:25 AM HKT
• GIA222 (B738): Jakarta (CGK / WIII) → Adisumarmo (SOC / WAHQ) — Mon 08:55 AM WIB
• GIA895 (A333): Shanghai (PVG / ZSPD) → Jakarta (CGK / WIII) — Mon 10:15 AM CST
• GIA342 (B738): Juanda (SUB / WARR) → Bali (DPS / WADD) — Mon 09:30 AM WIB
• GIA871 (A333): Incheon (ICN / RKSI) → Bali (DPS / WADD) — Mon 11:45 AM KST
• GIA875 (A333): Tokyo (Haneda) (HND / RJTT) → Jakarta (CGK / WIII) — Mon 11:55 AM JST
• GIA205 (B738): Yogyakarta (YIA / WAHI) → Jakarta (CGK / WIII) — Mon 10:10 AM WIB
• GIA104 (B738): Jakarta (CGK / WIII) → Palembang (PLM / WIPP) — Mon 10:35 AM WIB
• GIA225 (B738): Adisumarmo (SOC / WAHQ) → Jakarta (CGK / WIII) — Mon 10:55 AM WIB
• GIA253 (B738): Bali (DPS / WADD) → Yogyakarta (YIA / WAHI) — Mon 12:15 PM WITA
• GIA312 (B738): Jakarta (CGK / WIII) → Juanda (SUB / WARR) — Mon 12:15 PM WIB
• GIA532 (B738): Jakarta (CGK / WIII) → Banjarmasin (BDJ / WAOO) — Mon 01:20 PM WIB
• GIA252 (B738): Yogyakarta (YIA / WAHI) → Bali (DPS / WADD) — Mon 01:50 PM WIB
• GIA228 (B738): Jakarta (CGK / WIII) → Adisumarmo (SOC / WAHQ) — Mon 02:00 PM WIB

Tibet Airlines: Flights Grounded

Tibet Airlines, a key regional carrier, has faced cancellations affecting both domestic and international flights to China’s most important cities. The airline primarily serves destinations to Lhasa and surrounding regions, creating a major headache for passengers traveling from Xi’an, Mianyang, and Nanjing.

Canceled Flights:

• TBA9996 (A19N): Xi’an (XIY / ZLXY) → Lhasa (LXA / ZULS) — Sun 07:05 AM CST
• TBA9917 (A319): Lhasa (LXA / ZULS) → Mianyang (MIG / ZUMY) — Sun 07:20 AM CST
• TBA9849 (A19N): Lhasa (LXA / ZULS) → Qamdo (BPX / ZUBD) — Sun 07:30 AM CST
• TBA9963 (A319): Lhasa (LXA / ZULS) → Xi’an (XIY / ZLXY) — Sun 08:20 AM CST
• TBA9757 (A319): Mianyang (MIG / ZUMY) → Nyingchi (LZY / ZUNZ) — Sun 08:40 AM CST
• TBA9850 (A19N): Qamdo (BPX / ZUBD) → Lhasa (LXA / ZULS) — Sun 09:20 AM CST
• TBA9917 (A319): Mianyang (MIG / ZUMY) → Shenzhen (SZX / ZGSZ) — Sun 10:00 AM CST
• TBA9979 (A319): Nanjing (NKG / ZSNJ) → Lhasa (LXA / ZULS) — Sun 11:05 AM CST
• TBA9758 (A319): Nyingchi (LZY / ZUNZ) → Mianyang (MIG / ZUMY) — Sun 11:40 AM CST
• TBA9963 (A319): Xi’an (XIY / ZLXY) → Nantong (NTG / ZSNT) — Sun 12:05 PM CST
• TBA9995 (A19N): Lhasa (LXA / ZULS) → Xi’an (XIY / ZLXY) — Sun 12:10 PM CST
• TBA9918 (A319): Shenzhen (SZX / ZGSZ) → Mianyang (MIG / ZUMY) — Sun 01:20 PM CST
• TBA9995 (A19N): Xi’an (XIY / ZLXY) → Shenyang (SHE / ZYTX) — Sun 04:40 PM CST
• TBA9964 (A319): Nantong (NTG / ZSNT) → Xi’an (XIY / ZLXY) — Sun 04:45 PM CST
• TBA9918 (A319): Mianyang (MIG / ZUMY) → Lhasa (LXA / ZULS) — Sun 04:45 PM CST
• TBA9980 (A319): Lhasa (LXA / ZULS) → Nanjing (NKG / ZSNJ) — Sun 05:20 PM CST
• TBA9996 (A19N): Shenyang (SHE / ZYTX) → Xi’an (XIY / ZLXY) — Sun 08:15 PM CST
• TBA9964 (A319): Xi’an (XIY / ZLXY) → Lhasa (LXA / ZULS) — Sun 08:30 PM CST

China Express Airlines: Canceled Flights

China Express Airlines has experienced major disruptions, with flight cancellations. These are mostly domestic routes, creating major travel headaches across key airports in China.

Canceled Flights:

• HXA2855 (A321): Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY) → Baotou (BAV / ZBOW) — Sun 06:35 AM CST
• HXA2855 (A321): Baotou (BAV / ZBOW) → Xilinhot (XIL / ZBXH) — Sun 08:45 AM CST
• HXA4551 (A320): Shuozhou Zirun (SZH / ZBSG) → Changsha Huanghua Int’l (CSX / ZGHA) — Sun 09:30 AM CST
• HXA2787 (CRJ9): Shihezi Huayuan (SHF / ZWHZ) → Altay (AAT / ZWAT) — Sun 10:40 AM CST
• HXA2856 (A321): Xilinhot (XIL / ZBXH) → Baotou (BAV / ZBOW) — Sun 11:05 AM CST
• HXA4647 (CRJ9): Alaer Talimu (ACF / ZWAL) → Tumxuk Tangwangcheng (TWC / ZWTS) — Sun 12:20 PM CST
• HXA2788 (CRJ9): Altay (AAT / ZWAT) → Shihezi Huayuan (SHF / ZWHZ) — Sun 12:20 PM CST
• HXA4552 (A320): Changsha Huanghua Int’l (CSX / ZGHA) → Shuozhou Zirun (SZH / ZBSG) — Sun 01:10 PM CST
• HXA2856 (A321): Baotou (BAV / ZBOW) → Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY) — Sun 01:30 PM CST
• HXA4648 (CRJ9): Tumxuk Tangwangcheng (TWC / ZWTS) → Alaer Talimu (ACF / ZWAL) — Sun 01:40 PM CST
• HXA4154 (CRJ9): Hohhot Baita Int’l (HET / ZBHH) → Dongsheng (DSN / ZBDS) — Sun 03:55 PM CST
• HXA4275 (909): Korla (KRL / ZWKL) → Qiemo (IQM / ZWCM) — Sun 04:00 PM CST
• HXA4552 (A320): Shuozhou Zirun (SZH / ZBSG) → Tianjin Binhai Int’l (TSN / ZBTJ) — Sun 04:10 PM CST
• HXA4276 (909): Qiemo (IQM / ZWCM) → Korla (KRL / ZWKL) — Sun 05:28 PM CST
• HXA4154 (CRJ9): Dongsheng (DSN / ZBDS) → Guiyang Longdongbao (KWE / ZUGY) — Sun 05:30 PM CST
• HXA4153 (CRJ9): Guiyang Longdongbao (KWE / ZUGY) → Dongsheng (DSN / ZBDS) — Sun 08:55 PM CST
• HXA4153 (CRJ9): Dongsheng (DSN / ZBDS) → Hohhot Baita Int’l (HET / ZBHH) — Mon 12:02 AM CST

Tianjin Airlines: Canceled Flights

Tianjin Airlines has grounded flights, primarily domestic routes affecting the northern and central parts of China.

Canceled Flights:

• GCR7533 (E190): Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW) → Yining (YIN / ZWYN) — Sun 07:05 AM CST
• GCR7513 (A320): Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW) → Aksu (AKU / ZWAK) — Sun 07:05 AM CST
• GCR7534 (E190): Yining (YIN / ZWYN) → Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW) — Sun 09:45 AM CST
• GCR7514 (A320): Aksu (AKU / ZWAK) → Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW) — Sun 10:10 AM CST
• GCR7491 (E190): Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW) → Tianma (ZFL / ZWZS) — Sun 10:25 AM CST
• GCR7492 (E190): Tianma (ZFL / ZWZS) → Urumqi Diwopu Int’l (URC / ZWWW) — Sun 12:50 PM CST
• GCR7623 (E190): Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY) → Yulin (UYN / ZLYL) — Mon 08:20 AM CST
• GCR7624 (E190): Yulin (UYN / ZLYL) → Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY / ZLXY) — Mon 10:25 AM CST

Korean Air: Canceled Flight

Only 1 flight was canceled by Korean Air, a long‑haul flight from Chicago to Seoul, disrupting travelers on this popular international route.

Canceled Flight:

• KAL38 (B77W): Chicago O’Hare (KORD) → Incheon (ICN / RKSI) — Sun 11:25 AM CST

Thai Vietjet Air: Canceled Flights

Thai Vietjet Air has grounded flights, primarily affecting domestic routes between Bangkok and Hat Yai.

Canceled Flights:

• TVJ328 (A320): Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int’l (BKK / VTBS) → Hat Yai (HDY / VTSS) — Sat 08:00 PM +07
• TVJ329 (A320): Hat Yai (HDY / VTSS) → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int’l (BKK / VTBS) — Sat 10:00 PM +07
• TVJ328 (A320): Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int’l (BKK / VTBS) → Hat Yai (HDY / VTSS) — Sun 08:00 PM +07

SriLankan Airlines: Canceled Flights

SriLankan Airlines has reported cancellations, mostly affecting international flights connecting Sri Lanka with regional destinations.

Canceled Flights:

• ALK402 (A21N): Bandaranaike (CMB / VCBI) → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int’l (BKK / VTBS) — Sun 01:25 AM +0530
• ALK306 (A21N): Bandaranaike (CMB / VCBI) → Singapore Changi (SIN / WSSS) — Sun 01:45 AM +0530
• ALK307 (A21N): Singapore Changi (SIN / WSSS) → Bandaranaike (CMB / VCBI) — Sun 09:50 AM +08
• ALK403 (A21N): Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int’l (BKK / VTBS) → Bandaranaike (CMB / VCBI) — Sun 09:10 AM +07
• ALK404 (A320): Bandaranaike (CMB / VCBI) → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int’l (BKK / VTBS) — Sun 07:40 AM +0530
• ALK405 (A333): Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int’l (BKK / VTBS) → Bandaranaike (CMB / VCBI) — Sun 02:05 PM +07
• ALK232 (A320): Dubai (DXB / OMDB) → Bandaranaike (CMB / VCBI) — Sun 06:30 PM +04

Airport Analysis: Major Hubs Under Pressure

Key airports are feeling the strain as flight cancellations hit major hubs across Asia. The most impacted airports include:

• Xi’an Xianyang International (XIY) — Multiple cancellations from Tibet Airlines, China Express Airlines, and Tianjin Airlines are creating significant ripple effects, especially for domestic flights within China.
• Urumqi Diwopu International (URC) — China Express Airlines has seen cancellations affecting both the western and northern flight networks, disrupting key domestic routes.
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) — Thai Vietjet Air has canceled multiple flights to Hat Yai, potentially affecting travelers’ onward connections across Thailand.
• Dubai International (DXB) — The SriLankan Airlines cancellations, particularly between Dubai and Colombo, are putting pressure on connections between the Middle East and South Asia.
• Colombo Bandaranaike (CMB) — International travelers are particularly impacted by the SriLankan Airlines cancellations, affecting passengers from Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok.

Airports that serve as transit points for international routes, such as Dubai, Bangkok, and Colombo, are expected to see delays and congestion due to the cancellations.

Conclusion: Stay Informed and Be Flexible

With Garuda Indonesia, Tibet Airlines, China Express Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Korean Air, Thai Vietjet Air, and SriLankan Airlines canceling dozens of flights, travelers are advised to remain flexible and stay updated on their flight status. Contact airlines directly for rebooking options and compensation. Being proactive, flexible with dates, and keeping alternative routes in mind will be key for navigating these disruptions efficiently.

Source: different airports and FlightAware