Thousands Of Passengers Suffer In Asia As Thailand, Japan, Singapore, China, India, And Saudi Arabia Cancel 144 And Delay 2180 Flights, Disrupting Japan Airlines, Thai Airways, Air India, ANA, Saudia, And Others In Tokyo, Bangkok, Shanghai, Kolkata, And More

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March 23, 2026 3:30 AM

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Thousands of travellers left stranded in Asia Today as widespread aviation disruption across Thailand, Japan, Singapore, China, India, and Saudi Arabia resulted in over 2,300 flight cancellations and delays across Tokyo Haneda (414 delays), Delhi Indira Gandhi (4 cancellations, 268 delays), Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (4 cancellations, 248 delays), Shanghai Pudong (11 cancellations, 215 delays), Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji (11 cancellations, 203 delays), Singapore Changi (2 cancellations, 163 delays), Jeddah King Abdulaziz (9 cancellations, 148 delays), Riyadh King Khalid (19 cancellations, 117 delays), Narita International (2 cancellations, 118 delays), Beijing Capital (8 cancellations, 98 delays), Shenyang Taoxian (71 cancellations, 85 delays), Osaka Itami (2 cancellations, 57 delays), and Kolkata Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (1 cancellation, 46 delays), according to the latest flight data.
The most affected airlines include Air India (5 cancellations, 200 delays), Japan Airlines (185 delays), All Nippon Airways (153 delays), IndiGo (128 delays), Saudia (1 cancellation, 80 delays), Thai Airways ( 74 delays), China Eastern (5 cancellations, 61 delays), and SpiceJet (3 cancellations, 62 delays).
Other prominent carriers such as Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Air France, British Airways, Akasa Air, Flynas, and Scoot also reported operational disruptions.
These disruptions span key cities including Tokyo, Delhi, Bangkok, Shanghai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jeddah, Riyadh, Beijing, Osaka, Kolkata, Shenyang, and Narita, across countries such as Japan, India, Thailand, China, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia.

• Updated today: Asia recorded 2,180 delays and 144 cancellations across major airports
• Tokyo Haneda reported the highest delays (414) with zero cancellations
• Shenyang recorded the highest cancellations (71) among all airports
• Air India (200 delays) emerged as the most impacted airline overall
• Japan Airlines and ANA together contributed over 300 delays
• Delhi, Bangkok, and Shanghai ranked among the most disrupted hubs
• Most disruptions were delay-heavy rather than cancellation-driven
• Low-cost and full-service carriers were both significantly affected

Most Affected Asian Airports

Tokyo Haneda

Tokyo’s busiest hub recorded 414 delays and no cancellations, making it the most delay-impacted airport, largely driven by domestic carriers.

Delhi Indira Gandhi

Delhi saw 268 delays and 4 cancellations, with Air India and IndiGo contributing heavily to operational strain.

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Bangkok reported 248 delays and 4 cancellations, with Thai Airways and regional carriers dominating disruption volume.

Shanghai Pudong

Shanghai logged 215 delays and 11 cancellations, with China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines leading disruptions.

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji

Mumbai recorded 203 delays and 11 cancellations, with Air India and IndiGo responsible for the bulk of delays.

Singapore Changi

Singapore experienced 163 delays and 2 cancellations, with Scoot and Singapore Airlines contributing significantly.

Jeddah King Abdulaziz

Jeddah saw 148 delays and 9 cancellations, with Saudia accounting for a major share of delays.

Riyadh King Khalid

Riyadh recorded 117 delays and 19 cancellations, with both regional and international airlines affected.

Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays

Air India

Air India recorded 5 cancellations and 200 delays, making it the most impacted airline overall, with major disruption concentrated in Delhi and Mumbai.

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines reported 185 delays and no cancellations, driven primarily by congestion at Tokyo Haneda and Osaka.

All Nippon Airways (ANA)

ANA logged 153 delays, reflecting widespread operational pressure across Japanese domestic networks.

IndiGo

IndiGo saw 128 delays, mainly across Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, highlighting strain on India’s busiest routes.

Saudia

Saudia recorded 1 cancellation and 80 delays, with disruptions centered at Jeddah and Riyadh.

Thai Airways

Thai Airways reported 74 delays, contributing significantly to congestion at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.

China Eastern

China Eastern registered 5 cancellations and 61 delays, particularly at Shanghai Pudong.

SpiceJet

SpiceJet logged 3 cancellations and 62 delays, with notable disruption across multiple Indian airports.

What Can Impacted Passengers Do?

• Check flight status regularly through airline or airport websites
• Arrive early at airports to accommodate potential delays
• Stay in contact with airline customer support for updates
• Keep alternative travel plans ready if delays extend
• Monitor baggage and gate changes closely
• Retain boarding passes and receipts for possible claims

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Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations

Flight disruptions across Asia highlight system-wide operational pressure, with major airlines such as Air India, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, IndiGo, China Eastern, and Thai Airways leading delay volumes. Airports in Tokyo, Delhi, Bangkok, Shanghai, and Mumbai appear repeatedly among the most affected, underscoring congestion at key aviation hubs.
Cities including Tokyo, Delhi, Bangkok, Shanghai, Mumbai, Singapore, Riyadh, Jeddah, Beijing, Osaka, Kolkata, Shenyang, and Narita have all experienced notable disruption levels, with Tokyo, Delhi, Bangkok, and Shanghai appearing multiple times as critical pressure points.
Countries impacted include Japan, India, Thailand, China, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia, reflecting a broad regional disturbance affecting both domestic and international air travel networks.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware