Thousands Of Passengers Trapped Around Asia As Thailand, Japan, Singapore, UAE, India, Indonesia, And Malaysia Delay 2,120 And Cancel 58 Flights, Grounding AirAsia, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines, And Others In Dubai, Toky
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February 28, 2026
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Thousands of passengers stranded across Asia today as sweeping wave of operational disruption hit Singapore, India, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, the UAE, and Malaysia with 2,120 delays and 58 flight cancellations.
Airports affected include Singapore Changi Airport in Singapore (Singapore), which recorded 2 cancellations and 317 delays; Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata (India), with 3 cancellations and 69 delays; Kumamoto Airport in Kumamoto (Japan), reporting 4 cancellations and 14 delays; Takamatsu Airport in Takamatsu (Japan), with 2 cancellations and 4 delays; and Haneda Airport in Tokyo (Japan), where 7 cancellations and 243 delays were logged.
Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok (Thailand) recorded 1 cancellation and 358 delays, while Phuket International Airport in Phuket (Thailand) reported 1 cancellation and 136 delays.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (Indonesia) posted 18 cancellations and 247 delays, and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar (Indonesia), with 7 cancellations and 122 delays.
In the UAE, Dubai International Airport in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) recorded 4 cancellations and 174 delays, while Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) registered 9 cancellations and 436 delays.
According to the latest flight data, the most affected airlines by volume were AirAsia (5 cancellations, 213 delays), Batik Air (23 cancellations across two airports, 75 delays), Japan Airlines (1 cancellation, 105 delays), All Nippon Airways (3 cancellations, 66 delays), Lion Air (113 delays), and Thai Airways (98 delays). Other widely recognized carriers including Emirates (54 delays), Singapore Airlines (100+ cumulative delays), Malaysia Airlines (4 cancellations, 109 delays), and Garuda Indonesia (11 delays) also reported operational impact.
- Updated today: 2,120 delays and 58 cancellations recorded across 11 Asian airports.
- Kuala Lumpur recorded the highest delay count (436).
- Jakarta recorded the highest cancellation count (18).
- AirAsia reported the single largest airline delay volume (213).
- Batik Air accounted for the highest airline-level cancellation total across airports (23 combined).
- Japan Airlines and ANA together recorded more than 170 delays in Japan.
- Thailand’s Bangkok and Phuket combined for 494 delays.
- Indonesian airports (Jakarta and Makassar) combined for 369 delays and 25 cancellations.
Most Affected Asian Airports
Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore recorded 317 delays, impacting regional and long-haul services across Southeast Asia.
Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
Kolkata logged 69 delays and 3 cancellations, primarily affecting domestic carriers.
Kumamoto Airport
Kumamoto saw 4 cancellations and 14 delays, with cancellations concentrated in a single carrier.
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Takamatsu Airport
Takamatsu experienced lighter traffic impact with 2 cancellations and 4 delays.
Haneda Airport
Tokyo Haneda recorded 243 delays and 7 cancellations, heavily impacting Japan Airlines and ANA operations.
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Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bangkok registered 358 delays, one of the highest single-airport totals.
Phuket International Airport
Phuket reported 136 delays and 1 cancellation, affecting regional Southeast Asian routes.
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Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Jakarta faced the most severe cancellation volume (18), alongside 247 delays.
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport
Makassar recorded 7 cancellations and 122 delays, driven largely by Lion Air operations.
Dubai International Airport
Dubai registered 174 delays and 4 cancellations across Middle Eastern and international carriers.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuala Lumpur recorded the highest overall disruption — 436 delays and 9 cancellations.
Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays
AirAsia
AirAsia recorded 5 cancellations and 213 delays at Kuala Lumpur alone, plus additional delays at other airports.
Batik Air
23 total cancellations across Jakarta and Makassar, alongside 75 delays.
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines saw 1 cancellation and 105 delays at Tokyo Haneda.
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
3 cancellations and 66 delays centered in Tokyo.
Lion Air
113 cumulative delays across Indonesian airports.
Thai Airways
Thai Airways recorded 98 cumulative delays across Bangkok and Phuket.
Malaysia Airlines
4 cancellations and 109 delays across Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Phuket.
Emirates
Emirates faced 54 delays at Dubai International.
Singapore Airlines
With multiple airports impacted, Singapore Airlines totaled more than 100 combined delays.
What Can Impacted Travelers Do?
- Check airline apps and official airport websites frequently.
- Confirm flight status before leaving for the airport.
- Keep boarding passes and booking confirmations accessible.
- Contact airlines directly for rebooking or refund options.
- Allow additional connection time where possible.
- Monitor baggage transfer updates if on connecting itineraries.
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Financial Impact On Airlines
Widespread delays and cancellations across multiple aviation hubs can place operational strain on carriers through aircraft rotation disruptions, crew scheduling complications, passenger reaccommodation costs, and potential compensation liabilities. While the long-term financial impact depends on duration and recovery efficiency, concentrated same-day operational disruption across several countries can increase short-term operating costs and affect route profitability.
Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations
Today’s disruption affected airports in Singapore, India, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia. The most impacted cities included Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Tokyo, Singapore, Makassar, Phuket, Kolkata, Kumamoto, Takamatsu, and Dubai.
Among the most affected airlines were AirAsia, Batik Air, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Lion Air, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines.
Indonesia recorded the highest cancellation concentration, while Malaysia recorded the highest delay concentration. Japan’s Tokyo hub saw sustained large-scale delay activity, and Thailand’s Bangkok airport recorded one of the largest single-airport delay totals of the day.
Across Asia and key regional hubs, 2,120 delays and 58 cancellations collectively defined one of the region’s more significant single-day operational disruption snapshots.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
