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February 23, 2026
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Thousands of passengers trapped in Asia today as 3,024 flight cancellations and delays disrupted operations in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Delhi, Mumbai, Hanoi, Shanghai, Beijing, Jakarta, Jeju, and Kashgar.
Airports affected were: Incheon International Airport, Seoul (217 delays, 3 cancellations); Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, Jakarta (196 delays, 6 cancellations); Beijing Daxing International Airport (173 delays, 3 cancellations); Tokyo Haneda Airport (164 delays, 8 cancellations); Noi Bai Intl, Hanoi (354 delays); Delhi IGI (351 delays, 11 cancellations); Mumbai Airport (346 delays, 3 cancellations); Shanghai Pudong Intl Airport (339 delays, 2 cancellations); Beijing Capital International Airport (255 delays, 6 cancellations); Hong Kong International Airport (238 delays, 6 cancellations); Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (130 delays, 1 cancellation); Narita International Airport (122 delays, 1 cancellation); Jeju International Airport (76 delays, 0 cancellations); and Kashgar Airport (12 delays, 1 cancellation).
The most affected airlines by volume included Vietnam Airlines (133 delays), VietJet Air (111 delays), Air India (129 delays, 3 cancellations), IndiGo (122 delays, 1 cancellation), China Eastern (115 delays, 2 cancellations at Shanghai Pudong; 77 delays, 1 cancellation at Shanghai Hongqiao), Air China (174 delays, 6 cancellations at Beijing Capital; 39 delays at Shanghai Pudong; 6 delays at Hongqiao; 4 delays and 1 cancellation at Daxing; 2 delays at Kashgar), Cathay Pacific (91 delays, 6 cancellations), and Batik Air (40 delays, 6 cancellations).
Other major carriers facing disruptions included Japan Airlines (15 delays, 1 cancellation at Narita; 51 delays, 3 cancellations at Haneda), All Nippon Airways (56 delays, 3 cancellations at Haneda; 9 delays at Narita), Korean Air (48 delays, 3 cancellations), Asiana (33 delays), Lion Air (34 delays), Garuda Indonesia (19 delays), and Hong Kong Express Airways (30 delays).
The disruptions spanned airports in India, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia.
- Updated today: 2,973 total delays and 51 total cancellations recorded across 14 Asian airports.
- Hanoi recorded a high delay volume with 354 delays.
- Delhi registered the highest cancellations at 11.
- Shanghai Pudong and Mumbai each exceeded 330 delays.
- Beijing Capital and Hong Kong each logged 6 cancellations.
- Tokyo’s Narita recorded the highest US-linked delays (19).
- Jakarta cancellations were concentrated entirely in Batik Air (6).
- No US-linked delays were reported at Mumbai, Jeju, Kashgar, Jakarta, Beijing Daxing, or Shanghai Hongqiao.
Most Affected Asian Airports
Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi
Hanoi recorded 354 delays. Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air accounted for the majority of disruptions.
Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Delhi logged 351 delays and 11 cancellations, the highest cancellation count. Air India and IndiGo were the largest contributors.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
Mumbai saw 346 delays and 3 cancellations, driven mainly by IndiGo and Air India operations.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Pudong recorded 339 delays and 2 cancellations, largely concentrated among China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, and Air China.
Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing Capital logged 255 delays and 6 cancellations, with Air China responsible for all cancellations.
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Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong reported 238 delays and 6 cancellations, all cancellations attributed to Cathay Pacific.
Incheon International Airport, Seoul
Incheon saw 217 delays and 3 cancellations, primarily affecting Korean Air.
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, Jakarta
Jakarta registered 196 delays and 6 cancellations, all cancellations linked to Batik Air.
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Haneda recorded 164 delays and 8 cancellations, affecting Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways.
Narita International Airport
Narita saw 122 delays and 1 cancellation, with notable US-linked delay exposure.
Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines recorded 133 delays at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, representing one of the highest single-airline delay totals in this dataset.
VietJet Air
VietJet Air logged 111 delays at Hanoi, contributing significantly to the airport’s overall 354-delay total.
Air India
Air India reported 129 delays and 3 cancellations at Delhi, along with 82 delays and 2 cancellations at Mumbai, making it one of the most operationally impacted carriers across Indian hubs.
IndiGo
IndiGo experienced 122 delays and 1 cancellation at Delhi, plus 149 delays at Mumbai, accounting for a substantial share of India’s total disruption volume.
China Eastern
China Eastern recorded 115 delays and 2 cancellations at Shanghai Pudong, in addition to 77 delays and 1 cancellation at Shanghai Hongqiao, placing it among the most affected Chinese carriers.
Air China
Air China reported 174 delays and 6 cancellations at Beijing Capital, along with 39 delays at Shanghai Pudong, 6 delays at Shanghai Hongqiao, 4 delays and 1 cancellation at Beijing Daxing, and 2 delays at Kashgar, reflecting widespread operational impact across multiple Chinese airports.
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific logged 91 delays and 6 cancellations at Hong Kong International Airport. All cancellations at the airport are attributed to Cathay Pacific.
Batik Air
Batik Air recorded 40 delays and 6 cancellations at Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, with all cancellations at the airport linked to its operations.
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines experienced 51 delays and 3 cancellations at Tokyo Haneda, along with 15 delays and 1 cancellation at Narita, affecting its domestic and international network.
Korean Air
Korean Air reported 48 delays and 3 cancellations at Seoul Incheon. Korean Air accounted for all cancellations recorded at the airport during the period.
What Can Affected Passengers Do?
- Check real-time flight status through official airline channels.
- Contact airline customer service for rebooking options.
- Review eligibility for compensation under local aviation rules.
- Retain boarding passes and delay notifications for claims.
- Arrive early at airports experiencing high congestion.
- Monitor connecting flight status if transiting through major hubs.
Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations
The largest operational strain was observed in Hanoi, Delhi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, and Jakarta. Hanoi, Delhi, Mumbai, and Shanghai emerged repeatedly as the highest delay-volume cities, while Delhi recorded the most cancellations.
Major airlines experiencing the most significant impact included Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Air India, IndiGo, China Eastern, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Batik Air, Japan Airlines, and Korean Air. These disruptions spanned major aviation markets across India, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia, affecting domestic, regional, and international operations.
Across Asia’s busiest aviation corridors, nearly three thousand delays and over fifty cancellations were recorded within a single day, impacting operations in Delhi, Mumbai, Hanoi, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta, Jeju, and Kashgar across India, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
