Thousands Of Passengers Suffer In Asia As Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, And More Cancel 133 And Delay 2,552 Flights, Disrupting Thai Airways, AirAsia, ANA, Air China, And Others In Tokyo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, And More

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June 11, 2026 06:10 GMT+5:30

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Thousands of passengers suffered across Asia today as Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, China, and Indonesia faced 2,552 delays and 133 cancellations across major airports. Airlines seeing the highest number of disruptions included China Eastern, Air China, All Nippon Airways, Thai Airways, Japan Airlines, AirAsia, Cebu Pacific Air, Cathay Pacific, Malindo Air, and Batik Air according to the latest updates. Popular carriers such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Philippine Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Bangkok Airways also faced delays or cancellations across cities including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and more.

• Guangzhou recorded the highest number of delays with 260 flights affected.
• Jakarta experienced the most cancellations with 25 flights cancelled today.
• Beijing Daxing registered 13 cancellations, the highest among Chinese airports.
• Shanghai Pudong saw 205 delayed flights.
• Kuala Lumpur recorded 206 delays and 15 cancellations.
• Tokyo Haneda experienced 196 delays and five cancellations.
• China Eastern recorded the highest number of airline delays with 344.
• Air China registered the highest number of cancellations among airlines with 54.
• AirAsia accounted for 20 cancellations across Malaysia.

Most Affected Asian Airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou)

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport recorded the highest number of delays among all airports, with 260 delayed flights and six cancellations. China Eastern and Air China were among the major carriers affected.

Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta)

Jakarta recorded 222 delays and 25 cancellations, the highest cancellation count overall. Batik Air experienced the greatest disruption, followed by Garuda Indonesia and Citilink.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur)

Kuala Lumpur saw 206 delays and 15 cancellations. AirAsia, Malindo Air, and Malaysia Airlines accounted for most of the disruptions.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)

Shanghai Pudong registered 205 delays and nine cancellations. China Eastern and Air China were among the carriers experiencing operational difficulties.

Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)

Bangkok’s main airport recorded 204 delays and one cancellation. Thai Airways and Thai Vietjet Air experienced the largest number of delayed flights.

Tokyo Haneda Airport (Tokyo)

Haneda Airport saw 196 delays and five cancellations. All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines were the most affected carriers.

Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)

Beijing Capital International Airport recorded 190 delays and 10 cancellations, with Air China and China Eastern accounting for much of the disruption.

Beijing Daxing International Airport (Beijing)

Beijing Daxing registered 158 delays and 13 cancellations, the highest cancellation total among Chinese airports.

Manila International Airport (Manila)

Manila recorded 142 delays and one cancellation. Cebu Pacific Air and PAL Express experienced the largest operational impact.

Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)

Hong Kong International Airport experienced 122 delays and one cancellation. Cathay Pacific accounted for most of the disruption at the airport.

Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays

China Eastern

China Eastern recorded the highest number of delays among all airlines, with 344 delayed flights, along with 36 cancellations.

Air China

Air China registered 204 delays and 54 cancellations, the highest cancellation total among carriers included in the data.

All Nippon Airways

All Nippon Airways experienced 71 delays and one cancellation, mainly at Tokyo Haneda Airport.

Thai Airways

Thai Airways saw 70 delayed flights, with disruptions concentrated in Bangkok and Hong Kong.

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines recorded 65 delays, largely affecting operations at Tokyo’s airports.

AirAsia

AirAsia experienced 64 delays and 20 cancellations, making it one of the most affected airlines in Southeast Asia.

Cebu Pacific Air

Cebu Pacific Air recorded 59 delayed flights, with disruptions occurring in Manila and Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific experienced 55 delays and one cancellation, primarily affecting Hong Kong and Tokyo routes.

Malindo Air

Malindo Air registered 53 delays, making it one of Malaysia’s most affected carriers.

Batik Air

Batik Air experienced 50 delays and 14 cancellations, accounting for the largest share of disruptions in Jakarta.

What Should Impacted Passengers Do?

• Monitor flight status regularly through airlines and airports.
• Stay informed about rebooking and refund policies.
• Allow extra time for airport procedures and possible schedule changes.
• Keep important travel documents readily available.
• Consider alternative flights if available.
• Remain flexible with travel plans.
• Contact airlines directly for assistance and updated information.

Why Flights Are Being Cancelled And Delayed Across Asia?

The disruptions across Asia appear to be linked to ongoing operational challenges across several major airports, which can affect aircraft availability, crew scheduling, airport traffic flow, and airline operations. Such issues often result in delays and cancellations across multiple airports and carriers, particularly during periods of heavy traffic.

Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations

Air travel disruptions were reported across major cities including Guangzhou, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Beijing, Manila, Hong Kong, Penang, Wuhan, Chongqing, Kunming, and Xi’an. Airports in Guangzhou, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Beijing, and Manila were among the hardest hit, while Tokyo and Beijing each had disruptions spread across multiple airports.
Among airlines, China Eastern, Air China, AirAsia, All Nippon Airways, Thai Airways, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific Air, Malindo Air, and Batik Air recorded the highest levels of operational disruption. Popular carriers such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Philippine Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Bangkok Airways also experienced delays or cancellations.
Author’s Observation: The figures were compiled manually from FlightAware and remain subject to live changes. Travelers are advised to monitor updates and stay flexible with their plans.
The disruptions affected passengers across China, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, with widespread impacts reported in cities including Guangzhou, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Beijing, Manila, Hong Kong, Penang, Wuhan, Chongqing, Kunming, and Xi’an.


Source: Different airports and FlightAware