Flights Cancelled Gripping Asia As Thailand, UAE, Singapore, Japan, China, And More Cancel 335 And Delay 3,609 Flights, Disrupting Thai Airways, Emirates, Singapore, Air China, And Others In Beijing, Bangkok, Dubai, And More

By: Ryan Rashid

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Thousands of travellers were stranded across Asia today, with 3,609 flight delays and 335 cancellations across Thailand, UAE, Singapore, Japan, China, Indonesia, and Kuwait disrupting China Eastern, Thai Airways, Air China, Emirates, Singapore, Batik Air, FlyDubai, Cathay Pacific, AirAsia, and several others.

Disrupted airports included Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Shenzhen (769 delays, 35 cancellations); Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore (125 delays, 1 cancellation); Dubai International Airport, Dubai (89 delays, 9 cancellations); Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok (175 delays, 3 cancellations); Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming (114 delays, 15 cancellations); Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou (646 delays, 30 cancellations); Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, Wuhan (102 delays, 24 cancellations); Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (239 delays, 22 cancellations); Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Hangzhou (236 delays, 13 cancellations); Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (184 delays, 34 cancellations); Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing (178 delays, 20 cancellations); Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing (159 delays, 38 cancellations); Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, Xi’an (140 delays, 14 cancellations); Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, Zhengzhou (91 delays, 12 cancellations); Ningbo Lishe International Airport, Ningbo (71 delays, 13 cancellations); Changsha Huanghua International Airport, Changsha (63 delays, 10 cancellations); Osaka International Airport, Osaka (45 delays, 2 cancellations); Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City (41 delays, 15 cancellations); and Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta (142 delays, 25 cancellations).
The most affected airlines included China Eastern (428 delays, 76 cancellations), Air China (184 delays, 45 cancellations), China Express Airlines (110 delays, 35 cancellations), Batik Air (22 delays, 22 cancellations), FlyDubai (21 delays, 9 cancellations), and Emirates (30 delays, 4 cancellations). Other prominent carriers impacted by operational disruptions included Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Scoot, Thai Vietjet Air, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Garuda Indonesia, ANA Wings, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, AirAsia, Lion Air, Citilink, and United Airlines.
The disruptions affected operations across China, Indonesia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Japan, and Thailand. Much of the disruption in China was linked to a combination of localized severe weather, airspace constraints, and broader operational pressures affecting airline schedules.

• Update Today: Asian airports recorded 3,609 delays and 335 cancellations.
• Shenzhen Bao’an Airport experienced the highest number of delays with 769 disrupted flights.
• Guangzhou Baiyun Airport followed with 646 delays, making it one of the region’s busiest disruption hotspots.
• Beijing Capital Airport recorded the highest number of cancellations with 38.
• China Eastern was the most affected airline overall, reporting 428 delays and 76 cancellations.
• Air China and China Express Airlines also faced significant operational disruption.
• Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport led cancellation totals outside China with 25 cancellations.
• Singapore Changi Airport recorded 125 delays but only one cancellation.
• FlyDubai and Emirates accounted for most disruption activity at Dubai International Airport.
• Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and Jazeera Airways were among the major non-Chinese carriers affected.

Most Affected Asian Airports

Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing

The airport recorded the highest cancellation count in Asia today, June 7. Air China and China Eastern were among the impacted airlines.

Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok

Bangkok saw elevated delay levels, with Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, and Bangkok Airways reporting disruptions.

Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore

Singapore’s primary gateway experienced widespread delays, primarily involving Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Cathay Pacific, and AirAsia.

Dubai International Airport, Dubai

Dubai’s disruption activity was concentrated among Emirates, FlyDubai, and SpiceJet services.

Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Shenzhen

Shenzhen recorded the highest delay total. Major disruption activity involved China Eastern and Air China.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou

Guangzhou experienced extensive operational delays and cancellations, with China Eastern and Air China among the most affected carriers.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong handled substantial disruption levels as airlines including China Eastern and Air China experienced operational challenges.

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Hangzhou

Hangzhou faced more than two hundred delays, affecting numerous domestic airline operations.

Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta

Indonesia’s busiest airport experienced notable disruption, with Batik Air and Garuda Indonesia recording the largest operational impacts.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, Wuhan

Wuhan recorded more than one hundred delays and over twenty cancellations, affecting multiple domestic carriers.

Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays

China Eastern

China Eastern was the most disrupted airline overall, recording the highest delay and cancellation totals across the airports analyzed.

Air China

Air China experienced extensive disruption activity, particularly at major hubs including Beijing and Shanghai.

China Express Airlines

China Express Airlines ranked among the most affected carriers, with significant cancellation and delay figures.

Batik Air

Batik Air accounted for the majority of disruption activity at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport.

FlyDubai

FlyDubai recorded notable cancellations and delays across Kuwait and Dubai operations.

Emirates

Emirates experienced disruption at Dubai International Airport and also registered cancellations at Kuwait International Airport.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines recorded the highest delay total among carriers operating through Singapore Changi Airport.

Thai Airways

Thai Airways was one of the most disrupted airlines in Thailand, accounting for a large share of Bangkok delays.

Thai Vietjet Air

Thai Vietjet Air also reported considerable operational delays at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Scoot

Scoot experienced a substantial number of delayed flights through Singapore Changi Airport.

Jazeera Airways

Jazeera Airways accounted for the largest share of delays recorded at Kuwait International Airport.

Kuwait Airways

Kuwait Airways faced extensive delays, contributing significantly to disruption levels in Kuwait City.

What Can Impacted Passengers Do?

• Monitor airline notifications and airport announcements regularly.
• Check flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Review rebooking and refund policies offered by airlines.
• Allow extra time for connections and airport procedures.
• Keep travel documents and booking confirmations readily available.
• Contact airline customer service for alternative flight options.
• Consider flexible travel arrangements if conditions continue to change.
• Retain receipts for eligible expenses related to delays or cancellations.

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Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations

Flight disruptions in Asia today, June 7, were concentrated across major aviation hubs in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Kunming, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Ningbo, Changsha, Jakarta, Bangkok, Singapore, Dubai, Kuwait City, and Osaka. The most affected airlines included China Eastern, Air China, China Express Airlines, Batik Air, FlyDubai, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, Scoot, Jazeera Airways, and Kuwait Airways.
China accounted for the largest share of disruption activity, particularly at airports in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Kunming, Zhengzhou, Ningbo, and Changsha. Significant disruption was also recorded in Jakarta, Bangkok, Singapore, Dubai, Kuwait City, and Osaka, affecting both domestic and international services.
Author’s Note: Data is based on FlightAware and may change with live updates. Travelers should monitor flight status, review airline policies, and stay flexible with travel plans.
The operational challenges impacted airlines and passengers across China, Indonesia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Japan, and Thailand, resulting in thousands of delayed flights and hundreds of cancellations throughout the day.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware