{"id":554229,"date":"2026-03-30T13:23:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/554229\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:23:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:23:26","slug":"thousands-of-passengers-stranded-across-asia-today-as-thailand-japan-hong-kong-china-malaysia-and-turkiye-cancel-307-and-delay-2797-flights-disrupting-cathay-pacific-airasia-malaysia-airlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/554229\/","title":{"rendered":"Thousands Of Passengers Stranded Across Asia Today As Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, And T\u00fcrkiye Cancel 307 And Delay 2797 Flights, Disrupting Cathay Pacific, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, And Others In Bangkok, Tokyo, Istanbul, And More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Home<\/a> \u00bb Latest Travel News<\/a> \u00bb Thousands Of Passengers Stranded Across Asia Today As Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, And T\u00fcrkiye Cancel 307 And Delay 2797 Flights, Disrupting Cathay Pacific, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, And Others In Bangkok, Tokyo, Istanbul, And More <\/p>\n

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Thousands of passengers grounded across Asia today as a wave of flight disruptions swept across Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, and T\u00fcrkiye, with 2797 delays and 307 cancellations across Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (261 delays, 3 cancellations), Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) (244 delays, 1 cancellation), Narita International Airport (141 delays, 1 cancellation), Kansai International Airport (92 delays, 2 cancellations), Kuala Lumpur International Airport (450 delays, 3 cancellations), Don Mueang International Airport (155 delays), Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (763 delays, 15 cancellations), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (307 delays, 13 cancellations), Hong Kong International Airport (257 delays, 3 cancellations), Istanbul Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en International Airport (60 delays, 250 cancellations), and Antalya Airport (67 delays, 16 cancellations).
The most affected airlines include Pegasus Airlines (262 cancellations, 54 delays), China Southern Airlines (421 delays), AirAsia (191 delays), China Eastern (183 delays, 9 cancellations), Cathay Pacific (123 delays), and Malaysia Airlines (96 delays, 1 cancellation). Other widely recognized carriers such as Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Thai Airways also reported operational disruptions.
Cities impacted include Bangkok, Tokyo, Osaka, Kuala Lumpur, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Istanbul, and Antalya. Countries affected include Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong (China), and T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n

Updated today: A total of 2797 delays and 307 cancellations were recorded across 11 major airportsGuangzhou recorded the highest delays (763) among all airportsIstanbul Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en saw the highest cancellations (250)Pegasus Airlines accounted for over 85% of total cancellations globallyChina Southern Airlines recorded the highest delays (421) among all airlinesSoutheast Asian and Japanese airports remained delay-heavy with minimal cancellationsChinese hubs showed mixed disruption with both delays and cancellationsTurkish airports experienced airline-specific disruption concentrated in Pegasus AirlinesMost Affected Asian AirportsGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport<\/p>\n

Guangzhou emerged as the most disrupted airport with 763 delays and 15 cancellations, reflecting widespread operational strain across multiple airlines.<\/p>\n

Shanghai Pudong International Airport<\/p>\n

Shanghai Pudong recorded 307 delays and 13 cancellations, indicating significant multi-airline disruption.<\/p>\n

Hong Kong International Airport<\/p>\n

Hong Kong saw 257 delays and 3 cancellations, with disruptions largely concentrated in delays rather than cancellations.<\/p>\n

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Kuala Lumpur International Airport<\/p>\n

Kuala Lumpur handled 450 delays and 3 cancellations, driven heavily by AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines operations.<\/p>\n

Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)<\/p>\n

Haneda recorded 244 delays and 1 cancellation, maintaining a delay-heavy but stable disruption profile.<\/p>\n

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport<\/p>\n

Bangkok\u2019s main airport saw 261 delays and 3 cancellations, largely affecting regional carriers.<\/p>\n

Don Mueang International Airport<\/p>\n

Don Mueang reported 155 delays, making it a purely delay-driven disruption hub.<\/p>\n

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Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and DelaysPegasus Airlines<\/p>\n

Pegasus Airlines experienced the most severe disruption globally, with 262 cancellations and 54 delays, primarily concentrated in Turkish airports.<\/p>\n

China Southern Airlines<\/p>\n

China Southern recorded 421 delays, the highest among all airlines, driven mainly by operations in Guangzhou and other Chinese hubs.<\/p>\n

AirAsia<\/p>\n

AirAsia saw 191 delays, largely concentrated at Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok airports, highlighting its high operational exposure.<\/p>\n

China Eastern<\/p>\n

China Eastern faced 183 delays and 9 cancellations, making it one of the most consistently disrupted airlines across multiple Chinese airports.<\/p>\n

Cathay Pacific<\/p>\n

Cathay Pacific recorded 123 delays, with the majority occurring at Hong Kong International Airport.<\/p>\n

Malaysia Airlines<\/p>\n

Malaysia Airlines experienced 96 delays and 1 cancellation, reflecting moderate disruption centered in Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n

All Nippon Airways<\/p>\n

All Nippon Airways reported 91 delays, mainly across Tokyo airports, with minimal cancellations.<\/p>\n

Japan Airlines<\/p>\n

Japan Airlines recorded 82 delays and 1 cancellation, maintaining a delay-heavy operational profile across Japan.<\/p>\n

What Can Impacted Passengers Do?Check real-time flight status before heading to the airportStay in contact with airline customer support channelsArrive early to account for potential delaysKeep essential items in carry-on baggageMonitor airport announcements closelyRebook flights promptly if cancellations occur<\/p>\n

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Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s disruption landscape highlights a complex operational environment across Asia and nearby regions. Major airlines including Pegasus Airlines, China Southern Airlines, AirAsia, China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways were among the most affected.<\/p>\n

Airports in Bangkok, Tokyo, Osaka, Kuala Lumpur, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Istanbul, and Antalya experienced varying levels of disruption. Bangkok and Tokyo hubs showed strong delay absorption, while Guangzhou and Shanghai faced broader system strain with both delays and cancellations. Istanbul and Antalya reflected airline-specific disruption, particularly involving Pegasus Airlines.
Across Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, and T\u00fcrkiye, the data shows a clear divide between delay-heavy systems and cancellation-heavy disruptions. Cities such as Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Istanbul appeared repeatedly among the most impacted locations, underlining the scale and geographic spread of today\u2019s aviation disruption.<\/p>\n

Source: Different airports and\u00a0FlightAware<\/a><\/p>\n

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