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April 13, 2026
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Thousands of passengers were stuck across Asia today as a wave of flight disruptions resulted in 67 cancellations and 1,470 delays across Thailand, Japan, Singapore, UAE, India, and Indonesia, including Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (5 cancellations, 199 delays), Dubai International Airport (6 cancellations, 82 delays), Singapore Changi Airport (3 cancellations, 159 delays), Narita International Airport (10 cancellations, 90 delays), Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) (3 cancellations, 182 delays), Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (13 cancellations, 216 delays), Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (2 cancellations, 79 delays), Kansai International Airport (3 cancellations, 49 delays), Sharjah International Airport (7 cancellations, 12 delays), Phuket International Airport (1 cancellation, 42 delays), Indira Gandhi International Airport (5 cancellations, 176 delays), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (5 cancellations, 108 delays), and Kempegowda International Airport (4 cancellations, 76 delays).
The most affected airlines included Batik Air (10 cancellations, 51 delays), United Airlines (10 cancellations, 4 delays), IndiGo (93 delays), Air India (4 cancellations, 74 delays), and All Nippon Airways (1 cancellation, 75 delays). Other major carriers such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, and Lion Air also reported notable disruptions.
Cities affected include Jakarta, Makassar, Bangkok, Phuket, Singapore, Tokyo, Osaka, Dubai, Sharjah, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, spanning Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, United Arab Emirates, and India.
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- Updated today: Asia recorded 1,470 delays and 67 cancellations across 13 major airports
- Jakarta and Bangkok emerged as the most delay-heavy hubs
- Batik Air and United Airlines recorded the highest cancellations (10 each)
- Indian carriers (IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet) dominated delay volumes
- Tokyo (Haneda and Narita) saw concentrated disruptions from Japanese and US carriers
- UAE airports (Dubai, Sharjah) showed higher cancellation concentration relative to delays
Most Affected Asian Airports
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Jakarta recorded the highest disruption levels, with 216 delays and 13 cancellations, driven largely by domestic and low-cost carriers.
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bangkok saw 199 delays and 5 cancellations, with regional airlines contributing heavily to congestion.
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)
Haneda handled 182 delays and 3 cancellations, largely tied to major Japanese carriers.
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Indira Gandhi International Airport
Delhi reported 176 delays and 5 cancellations, with domestic airlines dominating disruption figures.
Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore recorded 159 delays and 3 cancellations, with delays concentrated among regional and long-haul carriers.
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Narita International Airport
Narita saw 10 cancellations and 90 delays, including significant cancellations from US carriers.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Mumbai experienced 108 delays and 5 cancellations, reflecting strong domestic traffic impact.
Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays
IndiGo
IndiGo recorded the highest delay volume (93 delays) across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, highlighting its extensive domestic network exposure.
Air India
Air India reported 4 cancellations and 74 delays, with disruptions concentrated in Delhi and Mumbai operations.
All Nippon Airways
ANA saw 1 cancellation and 75 delays, driven primarily by operations at Haneda.
Lion Air
Lion Air recorded 75 delays, mainly across Indonesian airports, reflecting regional operational pressure.
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines handled 66 disruptions, including both delays and cancellations across Tokyo hubs.
Batik Air
Batik Air led cancellation counts with 10 cancellations and 51 delays, making it one of the most impacted carriers overall.
Emirates
Emirates recorded 45 delays, reflecting high operational load at Dubai.
SpiceJet
SpiceJet reported 43 disruptions, including both cancellations and delays across multiple Indian airports.
What Can Impacted Passengers Do?
- Check real-time flight status through airline apps or airport websites
- Contact airline customer support for rebooking or compensation options
- Arrive early at airports to account for operational delays
- Keep digital and printed copies of travel documents accessible
- Monitor announcements for gate or schedule changes
Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations
Flight disruptions across Asia today, April 13, highlight operational challenges across Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, United Arab Emirates, and India. Major airlines including IndiGo, Air India, Batik Air, United Airlines, Emirates, and Japan Airlines were among the most affected. Cities such as Jakarta, Bangkok, Tokyo, Delhi, Mumbai, and Singapore repeatedly appeared as key disruption hotspots, with Jakarta, Tokyo, and Delhi particularly impacted due to high traffic volumes.
Across Jakarta, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dubai, Delhi, and Mumbai, delays dominated overall disruption patterns, while cancellations remained concentrated among a smaller group of airlines. The distribution of disruptions indicates that high-density hub airports and domestic-heavy networks were the most vulnerable, with repeated operational pressure observed across Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, India, and the UAE.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
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