Travelers Impacted Across China as Air China, XiamenAir, Juneyao Airlines, Mandarin, China Eastern and Others Cancel 603 Flights and Delay 793 More, Disrupting Major Routes Across Chengdu, Wuhan, Dalian, Shenyang, Nanjing and Beyond
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Travelers are being impacted across China as Air China, XiamenAir, Juneyao Airlines, Mandarin, China Eastern and others continue to reshape travel plans after they cancel 603 flights and delay 793 more, disrupting major routes across Chengdu, Wuhan, Dalian, Shenyang, Nanjing and beyond. As a result, thousands of passengers are experiencing schedule changes, longer airport waits and uncertain onward connections. Meanwhile, airlines and airport operators are working to manage operations, rebook affected travelers and reduce congestion where possible. Because cancellations and delays are spread across multiple airports and carriers, the disruption is affecting both domestic and connecting international services. Furthermore, travelers are advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport and remain in close contact with their airline for the latest updates. Overall, this wave of operational disruption highlights how quickly widespread airline schedule changes can impact journeys across China, making flexibility and timely travel information essential for every passenger.
Affected Cities and Airports
The latest flight disruptions span several major aviation hubs across China, affecting airports that serve some of the country’s busiest cities. The impacted locations include Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in Chengdu, Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in Wuhan, Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport in Dalian, Shenyang Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, Nanjing Lukou International Airport in Nanjing, Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport in Guiyang, Sunan Shuofang International Airport in Wuxi, Yiwu Airport in Yiwu, Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport in Qingdao, and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport in Taiyuan. Together, these airports form a significant part of China’s domestic and international aviation network, meaning operational disruptions at these gateways have the potential to affect passenger connectivity across numerous regional and long-haul routes.
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Flight Cancellations
| Airport | Airline | Cancelled (# / %) | Delayed (# / %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdu Tianfu Int’l | Air China | 22 / 8% | 25 / 9% |
| China Eastern | 22 / 15% | 30 / 21% | |
| Spring Airlines | 5 / 20% | 2 / 8% | |
| XiamenAir | 5 / 22% | 1 / 4% | |
| Juneyao Airlines | 5 / 23% | 1 / 4% | |
| Sichuan Airlines | 3 / 1% | 77 / 31% | |
| Colorful Guizhou | 2 / 22% | 2 / 22% | |
| Hainan Airlines | 2 / 5% | 1 / 2% | |
| Shenzhen Airlines | 2 / 5% | 5 / 12% | |
| Zhejiang Loong | 2 / 11% | 0 / 0% | |
| Shanghai Airlines | 1 / 20% | 0 / 0% | |
| China United Airlines | 1 / 5% | 7 / 35% | |
| China Southern Airlines | 1 / 1% | 11 / 11% | |
| Chengdu Shuangliu Int’l | Air China | 31 / 12% | 34 / 13% |
| China Eastern | 18 / 38% | 12 / 25% | |
| Sichuan Airlines | 6 / 2% | 52 / 25% | |
| Spring Airlines | 2 / 50% | 0 / 0% | |
| Zhejiang Loong | 2 / 25% | 0 / 0% | |
| Tibet Airlines | 2 / 2% | 23 / 28% | |
| Chengdu Airlines | 1 / 1% | 4 / 7% | |
| Wuhan Tianhe | China Eastern | 32 / 16% | 40 / 21% |
| China Southern Airlines | 15 / 7% | 34 / 17% | |
| Juneyao Airlines | 2 / 50% | 1 / 25% | |
| XiamenAir | 2 / 10% | 6 / 31% | |
| Hainan Airlines | 1 / 3% | 1 / 3% | |
| Mandarin | 1 / 100% | 0 / 0% | |
| Chengdu Airlines | 1 / 8% | 2 / 16% | |
| Air China | 1 / 1% | 15 / 18% | |
| Dalian Zhoushuizi Int’l | China Eastern | 20 / 28% | 10 / 14% |
| China Southern Airlines | 10 / 8% | 9 / 7% | |
| Hainan Airlines | 9 / 18% | 7 / 14% | |
| Dalian Airlines | 9 / 31% | 4 / 13% | |
| Spring Airlines | 7 / 21% | 6 / 18% | |
| Juneyao Airlines | 2 / 10% | 2 / 10% | |
| XiamenAir | 2 / 12% | 2 / 12% | |
| Shanghai Airlines | 1 / 16% | 0 / 0% | |
| Shandong Airlines | 1 / 3% | 1 / 3% | |
| Tianjin Airlines | 1 / 4% | 1 / 4% | |
| Zhejiang Loong | 1 / 16% | 0 / 0% | |
| Shenzhen Airlines | 1 / 12% | 1 / 12% | |
| Ruili | 1 / 50% | 0 / 0% | |
| China United Airlines | 1 / 50% | 0 / 0% | |
| Shenyang Taoxian Int’l | China Eastern | 15 / 33% | 8 / 17% |
| China Southern Airlines | 13 / 10% | 27 / 20% | |
| Spring Airlines | 10 / 28% | 1 / 2% | |
| XiamenAir | 6 / 40% | 2 / 13% | |
| Shenzhen Airlines | 3 / 7% | 5 / 12% | |
| Juneyao Airlines | 3 / 37% | 3 / 37% | |
| Donghai Airlines | 2 / 50% | 1 / 25% | |
| Air China | 2 / 8% | 12 / 50% | |
| Chengdu Airlines | 1 / 5% | 4 / 21% | |
| Zhejiang Loong | 1 / 12% | 0 / 0% | |
| Jiangxi | 1 / 10% | 2 / 20% | |
| Shanghai Airlines | 1 / 16% | 1 / 16% | |
| 9 Air | 1 / 16% | 4 / 66% | |
| Nanjing Lukou Int’l | China Eastern | 22 / 11% | 38 / 19% |
| Juneyao Airlines | 10 / 13% | 14 / 18% | |
| XiamenAir | 5 / 16% | 3 / 10% | |
| Hainan Airlines | 5 / 15% | 1 / 3% | |
| Shenzhen Airlines | 3 / 3% | 16 / 19% | |
| Cathay Pacific | 2 / 50% | 0 / 0% | |
| Spring Airlines | 2 / 14% | 2 / 14% | |
| Sichuan Airlines | 1 / 3% | 6 / 19% | |
| Guiyang Longdongbao | China Southern Airlines | 21 / 17% | 17 / 14% |
| Air China | 7 / 17% | 8 / 19% | |
| China Eastern | 7 / 31% | 2 / 9% | |
| Colorful Guizhou | 4 / 7% | 7 / 12% | |
| XiamenAir | 4 / 19% | 5 / 23% | |
| Spring Airlines | 2 / 25% | 1 / 12% | |
| Shanghai Airlines | 2 / 25% | 1 / 12% | |
| Suparna | 1 / 16% | 0 / 0% | |
| Zhejiang Loong | 1 / 16% | 0 / 0% | |
| Sichuan Airlines | 1 / 14% | 0 / 0% | |
| Shenzhen Airlines | 1 / 10% | 2 / 20% | |
| Juneyao Airlines | 1 / 4% | 0 / 0% | |
| China Express Airlines | 1 / 5% | 6 / 30% | |
| 9 Air | 1 / 3% | 7 / 24% | |
| Lucky Air | 1 / 7% | 0 / 0% | |
| Ruili | 1 / 25% | 2 / 50% | |
| Wuxi | Shenzhen Airlines | 12 / 15% | 31 / 39% |
| China Eastern | 11 / 17% | 25 / 40% | |
| Juneyao Airlines | 9 / 45% | 6 / 30% | |
| XiamenAir | 2 / 100% | 0 / 0% | |
| China Southern Airlines | 2 / 28% | 0 / 0% | |
| Ruili | 1 / 8% | 6 / 50% | |
| Sichuan Airlines | 1 / 8% | 2 / 16% | |
| Yiwu | China Southern Airlines | 34 / 64% | 8 / 15% |
| Air China | 8 / 100% | 0 / 0% | |
| China Eastern | 6 / 75% | 4 / 50% | |
| Colorful Guizhou | 2 / 28% | 0 / 0% | |
| Hong Kong Express Airways | 1 / 100% | 0 / 0% | |
| Qingdao Jiaodong Int’l | China Eastern | 26 / 20% | 19 / 14% |
| Juneyao Airlines | 6 / 30% | 0 / 0% | |
| XiamenAir | 4 / 15% | 3 / 11% | |
| Shandong Airlines | 4 / 2% | 14 / 7% | |
| Qingdao Airlines | 3 / 7% | 3 / 7% | |
| Hainan Airlines | 3 / 30% | 0 / 0% | |
| Taiyuan Wusu | China Eastern | 30 / 28% | 21 / 20% |
| Hainan Airlines | 4 / 11% | 1 / 2% | |
| XiamenAir | 4 / 30% | 3 / 23% | |
| Shenzhen Airlines | 3 / 17% | 6 / 35% | |
| Spring Airlines | 2 / 22% | 1 / 11% | |
| China United Airlines | 1 / 50% | 0 / 0% | |
| Shanghai Airlines | 1 / 50% | 1 / 50% | |
| Juneyao Airlines | 1 / 12% | 0 / 0% | |
| China Express Airlines | 1 / 100% | 2 / 200% |
Overview of Flight Cancellations
Flight cancellations were concentrated across several of China’s busiest airports, with China Eastern Airlines recording the highest number of suspended services overall. The carrier cancelled 32 flights at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, 30 at Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, 26 at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, 22 each at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and Nanjing Lukou International Airport, 20 at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, 18 at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, 15 at Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, 11 at Wuxi, 7 at Guiyang Longdongbao Airport, and 6 at Yiwu Airport. Air China also reported significant cancellations, including 31 flights at Chengdu Shuangliu, 22 at Chengdu Tianfu, 8 at Yiwu, 7 at Guiyang, and single-flight cancellations at Wuhan, Wuxi, and Qingdao. China Southern Airlines cancelled 34 flights at Yiwu, 21 at Guiyang, 15 at Wuhan, 13 at Shenyang, 10 at Dalian, and 2 at Wuxi, while XiamenAir suspended flights across multiple airports, including 6 at Shenyang, 5 each at Chengdu Tianfu and Nanjing, 4 each at Guiyang, Qingdao and Taiyuan, and 2 each at Wuhan and Dalian. Juneyao Airlines also experienced widespread cancellations, with 10 flights at Nanjing, 9 at Wuxi, 6 at Qingdao, 5 at Chengdu Tianfu, 3 at Shenyang, 2 each at Wuhan and Dalian, and single-flight cancellations at Guiyang and Taiyuan. Other airlines, including Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Tibet Airlines, Dalian Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Colorful Guizhou, Chengdu Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Zhejiang Loong, China United Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Jiangxi Air, Mandarin Airlines, Ruili Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Express Airlines, Lucky Air, Suparna, Shandong Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, and 9 Air, also contributed to the 603 flight cancellations, underscoring the widespread operational disruption across the country’s aviation network.
What to Do if Your Flight Gets Cancelled: A Quick Guide
Flight cancellations can be frustrating, but knowing the right steps to take can help minimize stress. Here’s what you can do if you find yourself in this situation:
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Stay Updated
Monitor your email, phone, and the airline’s app for rebooking confirmation or further announcements.
Stay Calm and Check for Updates
As soon as you learn your flight is canceled, stay calm and check for updates. Many airlines will notify you via text, email, or their app. Visit the airline’s website for real-time updates on the situation.
Contact the Airline
Reach out to the airline’s customer service either in person at the airport or over the phone. If you’re at the airport, head to the service desk. If you’re not, try calling or using the airline’s online chat system to avoid waiting in long queues.
Know Your Rights
Familiarize yourself with the airline’s policies regarding cancellations. Many airlines offer rebooking options or compensation, especially if the cancellation is within their control. In the EU, for example, passengers are entitled to compensation under certain conditions.
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Consider Alternative Flights
Ask the airline about the next available flight. If you can’t find a suitable option, consider booking a new flight through another airline, or check for other forms of transport like trains or buses.
Overall, the widespread flight cancellations and delays across multiple airports in China highlight the scale of operational challenges facing the country’s aviation network. With hundreds of services disrupted across major hubs, travelers are likely to experience itinerary changes, missed connections and extended waiting times. Airlines continue to adjust schedules and assist affected passengers, but disruptions may persist as operations recover. Passengers should monitor real-time flight updates, confirm departure times before heading to the airport and remain flexible with travel plans. Staying informed through airlines and airport authorities will be essential to minimizing inconvenience and ensuring smoother journeys.
Authors Observation: All information is manually obtained from FlightAware’s official website, and all operations are subject to change based on real-time updates. In order to maintain safety, airlines actively modify schedules and itineraries. In order to get to their destinations safely, passengers are asked not to panic in such situations and to look for alternate travel choices. Relying on real-time updates, reviewing airline rebooking restrictions, and maintaining flexibility with travel plans are all highly recommended.
Source: FlightAware
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