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

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:

• Yogyakarta International Airport (WAHI):
  • BTK6367 to Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) at 6:10 PM WIB on Thursday was canceled.
• Sultan Hasanuddin Int’l Airport, Makassar (WAAA):
  • BTK6231 to Jakarta (CGK) on Friday and Monday at 9:05 PM WITA was canceled.
  • BTK6269 to Jakarta (CGK) on Saturday at 8:25 PM WITA was canceled.
• Ngurah Rai/Bali Intl Airport (WADD):
  • GIA417 to Jakarta (CGK) at 6:30 PM WITA on Saturday was canceled.
• Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Intl Airport (WIII):
  • BTK6142 to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG), BTK6360 to Yogyakarta (YIA), AWQ262 to Singapore Changi (SIN), and BTK6240 to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) were all canceled between Thursday and Friday.

Taiwan: International Connections Affected

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

• UAE387 to Dubai (DXB) at 12:20 AM CST on Saturday
• UAL852 to San Francisco (SFO) at 3:50 PM CST on Sunday

Vietnam: Local and International Flights Disrupted

Vietnam’s airports also faced significant operational interruptions:

• Cam Ranh Airport (VVCR): AFL831 to Novosibirsk (OVB) at 11:00 PM +07 on Saturday was canceled.
• Noi Bai Intl Airport (VVNB): LAO314 to Luang Prabang (LPQ) at 7:15 PM +07 on Monday was canceled.

Malaysia: Multiple Airports Experience Interruptions

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

• Miri Airport (WBGR):
  • MWG3516 to Lawas, MWG3434 to Bario, and MWG3568 to Marudi were all canceled on Thursday.
• Langkawi Intl Airport (WMKL):
  • FDB1604 to Penang (PEN) at 8:10 PM +08 on Sunday was canceled.
• Penang Intl Airport (WMKP):
  • FDB1603 to Langkawi (LGK) at 4:20 PM +08 on Sunday was canceled.
• Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (WMKK):
  • MAS251 to Sydney, MAS158 to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz, MAS129 to Melbourne, MAS118 to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl, MAS605 and MAS619 to Singapore Changi were canceled between Friday and Saturday.

Philippines: Domestic and International Flights Affected

• Mactan-Cebu Intl Airport (RPVM):
  • GAP2279 to New Bacolod-Silay (BCD) at 12:20 PM PST on Friday was canceled.
• Manila Intl Airport (RPLL):
  • PAL116 to Vancouver (CYVR) at 8:20 PM PST on Friday and PAL126 to JFK at 8:10 PM PST on Thursday were canceled.

Summary of All Cancellations

Total cancellations: 33

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:

• Indonesia’s domestic travel between Jakarta, Bali, Makassar, and Yogyakarta is heavily impacted.
• International routes from Taiwan, Malaysia, and the Philippines are seeing delayed or canceled flights.
• Passengers traveling in Southeast Asia should expect ripple effects, including Jakarta flight delays and broader Southeast Asia travel disruption.
• Airlines recommend checking flight status in advance and arranging alternative routes when necessary.

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.