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Travel Disruptions in Asia as Over 30 New Flights Are Cancelled Including Batik Air, PAL, MAS, UAE, and UAL, Affecting Routes to Jakarta, Bali, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Manila, Sydney, Melbourne, Vancouver, San Francisco, and More

Published on December 20, 2025

Travel disruptions in asia as over 30 new flights are cancelled including batik air, pal, mas, uae, and ual, affecting routes to jakarta, bali, taipei, kuala lumpur, hanoi, manila, sydney, melbourne, vancouver, san francisco, and more

Travelers across Asia are experiencing a wave of disruptions as airlines announce multiple cancellations affecting key domestic and international routes. Over 30 flights have been canceled across major airports in Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines, disrupting connections to destinations including Jakarta, Bali, Makassar, Yogyakarta, Dubai, San Francisco, Novosibirsk, Luang Prabang, Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Vancouver, and New York. These Asia flight cancellations are creating challenges for both domestic and international travelers.

Indonesia: Domestic Routes Hit Hard

Indonesia has seen the most significant impact, with cancellations affecting flights between major hubs:

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Taiwan: International Connections Affected

Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport (RCTP) reported several high-profile international flight cancellations:

Vietnam: Local and International Flights Disrupted

Vietnam’s airports also faced significant operational interruptions:

Malaysia: Multiple Airports Experience Interruptions

Several Malaysian airports reported disruptions affecting both regional and international travel:

Philippines: Domestic and International Flights Affected

Summary of All Cancellations

CountryAirportFlightDestinationDeparture
IndonesiaYogyakarta Intl (WAHI)BTK6367Jakarta (CGK)Thu 06:10PM WIB
IndonesiaSultan Hasanuddin (WAAA)BTK6231Jakarta (CGK)Fri 09:05PM WITA
IndonesiaSultan Hasanuddin (WAAA)BTK6231Jakarta (CGK)Mon 09:05PM WITA
IndonesiaSultan Hasanuddin (WAAA)BTK6269Jakarta (CGK)Sat 08:25PM WITA
IndonesiaNgurah Rai/Bali Intl (WADD)GIA417Jakarta (CGK)Sat 06:30PM WITA
IndonesiaJakarta (WIII)BTK6142Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG)Fri 06:45PM WIB
IndonesiaJakarta (WIII)BTK6360Yogyakarta (YIA)Thu 04:20PM WIB
IndonesiaJakarta (WIII)AWQ262Singapore Changi (SIN)Thu 07:05AM WIB
IndonesiaJakarta (WIII)BTK6240Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG)Thu 05:00AM WIB
TaiwanTaiwan Taoyuan (RCTP)UAE387Dubai (DXB)Sat 12:20AM CST
TaiwanTaiwan Taoyuan (RCTP)UAL852San Francisco (SFO)Sun 03:50PM CST
VietnamCam Ranh (VVCR)AFL831Novosibirsk (OVB)Sat 11:00PM +07
VietnamNoi Bai (VVNB)LAO314Luang Prabang (LPQ)Mon 07:15PM +07
MalaysiaMiri (WBGR)MWG3516Lawas (LWY)Thu 03:10PM +08
MalaysiaMiri (WBGR)MWG3434Bario (BBN)Thu 09:20AM +08
MalaysiaMiri (WBGR)MWG3568Marudi (MUR)Thu 03:00PM +08
MalaysiaLangkawi (WMKL)FDB1604Penang (PEN)Sun 08:10PM +08
MalaysiaPenang (WMKP)FDB1603Langkawi (LGK)Sun 04:20PM +08
MalaysiaKuala Lumpur (WMKK)MAS251Sydney (SYD)Sat 08:30PM +08
MalaysiaKuala Lumpur (WMKK)MAS158Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz (MED)Sat 03:40PM +08
MalaysiaKuala Lumpur (WMKK)MAS129Melbourne (MEL)Sat 09:50AM +08
MalaysiaKuala Lumpur (WMKK)MAS118Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl (ATQ)Fri 05:05PM +08
MalaysiaKuala Lumpur (WMKK)MAS605Singapore Changi (SIN)Fri 03:25PM +08
MalaysiaKuala Lumpur (WMKK)MAS619Singapore Changi (SIN)Fri 02:20PM +08
PhilippinesMactan-Cebu (RPVM)GAP2279New Bacolod-Silay (BCD)Fri 12:20PM PST
PhilippinesManila (RPLL)PAL116Vancouver (CYVR)Fri 08:20PM PST
PhilippinesManila (RPLL)PAL126JFK (KJFK)Thu 08:10PM PST

Total cancellations: 33

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Impact on Passengers

The recent Asia flight cancellations underscore the operational pressures airlines face, from scheduling conflicts to air traffic congestion. While Indonesia bears the brunt of domestic disruptions, international hubs like Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila experience cancellations that have wider implications for connecting flights across the region.

Key points for travelers include:

The situation emphasizes the importance of staying informed, planning ahead, and preparing for changes as airlines work to manage operational challenges across Asia’s busiest airports.

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