Home » Latest Travel News » Thousands Of Travellers Stranded In Asia As Singapore, Thailand, Japan, India, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, And Türkiye Delay 4,418 And Cancel 79 Flights, Disrupting Vietnam, Singapore, Korean, Thai Airways, Air India, And Other Airlines In Bangkok, Hanoi, Tokyo, Mumbai, Shanghai, And More
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February 14, 2026
Thousands of passengers grounded in Asia today as 4,418 delays and 79 cancellations were recorded across Thailand, Singapore, Japan, India, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, And Türkiye, severely disrupting regional and international operations. The most affected airports by delay volume were Jakarta (476 delays, 6 cancellations), Mumbai (391 delays, 2 cancellations), Shanghai Pudong (377 delays, 11 cancellations), Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (355 delays, 1 cancellation), Delhi (337 delays, 3 cancellations), Hanoi (323 delays), and Incheon (309 delays).
The highest cancellation volume was reported at Dalian (233 delays, 26 cancellations), followed by Shanghai (11) and Beijing Daxing (11).
Among airlines, the most impacted by delay volume were IndiGo (293 delays, 4 cancellations across Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai), Air India (199 delays), China Eastern (152 delays, 8 cancellations), Vietnam Airlines (145 delays), Korean Air (100 delays), Thai Airways (105 delays), Scoot (65 delays), and Pegasus Airlines (175 delays, 8 cancellations). Popular carriers also affected include Singapore Airlines (52 delays), Japan Airlines (82 delays), Asiana (54 delays), SpiceJet (97 delays), VietJet Air (117 delays), and Batik Air (112 delays, 6 cancellations).
Other regions which recorded significant disruption include, Singapore (257 delays, 1 cancellation), Urumqi (256 delays, 3 cancellations), Istanbul (240 delays, 8 cancellations), Tokyo Haneda (187 delays), Phuket (151 delays), Beijing Daxing (143 delays, 11 cancellations), Jeju (102 delays), Chiang Mai (83 delays), Kolkata (77 delays, 1 cancellation), Fukuoka (62 delays, 2 cancellations), and Chennai (59 delays, 4 cancellations).
Updated today: 4,418 delays and 79 cancellations recorded across 19 major Asian airports.Jakarta recorded the highest delay volume with 476 disruptions.Dalian reported the highest cancellation total at 26.Mumbai and Shanghai ranked second and third in delay volume with 391 and 377 respectively.IndiGo recorded the highest cumulative delays across multiple Indian hubs.China Eastern accounted for the highest airline cancellation count (8) outside Dalian-based disruptions.Several major hubs including Hanoi and Incheon recorded zero cancellations despite heavy delay activity.Most Affected Asian AirportsSoekarno-Hatta International Airport
Jakarta recorded 476 delays and 6 cancellations, the highest delay total in the dataset, heavily affecting Batik Air, Super Air Jet, and Lion Air.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Mumbai saw 391 delays and 2 cancellations, primarily impacting IndiGo (168 delays) and Air India (87 delays).
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai logged 377 delays and 11 cancellations, with China Eastern alone accounting for 123 delays and 8 cancellations.
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bangkok reported 355 delays and 1 cancellation, with Thai Airways recording 90 delays.
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Delhi recorded 337 delays and 3 cancellations, largely driven by IndiGo (125 delays) and Air India (105 delays).
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Noi Bai International Airport
Hanoi registered 323 delays, with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air jointly exceeding 225 delays.
Incheon International Airport
Incheon reported 309 delays, including 9 U.S.-linked delays.
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Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore logged 257 delays and 1 cancellation, with Scoot (60 delays) and Singapore Airlines (52 delays) most affected.
Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and DelaysIndiGo
293 total delays and 4 cancellations across four Indian airports.
Air India
199 cumulative delays across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
China Eastern Airlines
152 delays and 8 cancellations, primarily at Shanghai.
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines recorded 145 delays across Hanoi and Bangkok.
Korean Air
Korean Air logged around 100 delays across Incheon and Jeju.
Thai Airways
Thai Airways saw around 105 delays across Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
VietJet Air
117 delays across Hanoi, Bangkok and Incheon.
China Southern Airlines
Over 150 delays across multiple Chinese airports.
Pegasus Airlines
175 delays and 8 cancellations at Istanbul.
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines recorded 52 delays at Singapore Changi Airport, contributing significantly to the airport’s total of 257 delays
What Can Affected Passengers Do?Check real-time flight status via airline apps and airport websites.Rebook immediately through official airline platforms.Request meal or accommodation support where applicable.Monitor compensation eligibility under local aviation regulations.Allow additional transit time for connecting flights.Keep boarding passes and receipts for reimbursement claims.
Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations
Flight disruptions spanned Indonesia, India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and Türkiye. Major hubs including Jakarta, Mumbai, Shanghai, Bangkok, Delhi, Hanoi, Incheon, Singapore, Tokyo, and Istanbul experienced significant operational strain.
The most affected airlines included IndiGo, Air India, China Eastern, Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air, Thai Airways, VietJet Air, China Southern Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines, while widely recognized global carriers such as Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, Asiana, and Cathay Pacific also recorded delays.
Cities including Jakarta, Mumbai, Shanghai, Bangkok, Delhi, Hanoi, and Incheon recorded more than 300 delays each, underscoring concentrated disruption across major Asian aviation corridors.
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Source: Different airports and FlightAware
