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Τετάρτη 19 Νοεμβρίου 2025

Chaos at Asia’s Airports, Including Bhutan, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, China, and more as Drukair, Garuda, Japan Commuter, Tibet , Xiamen Airlines Face 66 Airlines and 278 Delays, Leaving Passengers Stuck in Paro, Bangkok, Jakarta, Yakushima, Lhasa, Chengdu and others

 

In a major disruption to air travel, several airlines including: Drukair-Royal Bhutan, Garuda Indonesia, Japan Air Commuter, Tibet Airlines, Air China, and Xiamen Air have been forced to cancel numerous flights, affecting key destinations across Asia. Travelers heading to and from locations such as Paro (Bhutan), BangkokJakartaSingaporeYakushimaLhasaChengdu, and others are facing significant delays and inconveniences. These cancellations are impacting both regional and international flights, stranding passengers and disrupting travel plans. In this article, we provide details on the specific flight cancellations, the reasons behind the disruptions, the impact on passengers, and advice for affected travelers across these major routes.

Drukair-Royal Bhutan: Himalayan Flights Disrupted

Drukair, the flag carrier of Bhutan, has canceled the following flights, causing disruptions for passengers intending to visit Bhutan or transit through Paro (PBH). The airline has advised passengers to reach out to customer support for rebooking options.

  • DRK610: A319 from Paro (PBH) to Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int’l (BKK) – Thu 11:40 AM +06
  • DRK611: A319 from Kuala Lumpur Int’l (KUL) to Paro (PBH) – Fri 04:50 AM +08

Garuda Indonesia: A Ripple Effect Across Southeast Asia

Garuda Indonesia, one of Southeast Asia’s leading carriers, has seen a spate of cancellations across its network. These cancellations affect both domestic and international routes. Below are the affected flights:

  • GIA175: B738 from Sultan Syarif Qasim II Int’l (PKU) to Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int’l (CGK) – Thu 10:55 AM WIB
  • GIA242: B738 from Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int’l (CGK) to Ahmad Yani International (SRG) – Thu 01:35 PM WIB
  • GIA838: B738 from Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int’l (CGK) to Singapore Changi (SIN) – Thu 05:45 PM WIB
  • GIA157: B738 from Hang Nadim (BTH) to Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int’l (CGK) – Thu 05:50 PM WIB

Japan Air Commuter: Regional Flights Affected in Japan

Japan Air Commuter, a regional carrier, has been hit with cancellations across its short-haul routes in Japan. Passengers in the Kagoshima and Yakushima regions are particularly affected by these disruptions. Below are the cancelled flights:

  • JAC4325: AT72 from Kagoshima (KOJ) to New Tanegashima (TNE) – Wed 03:35 PM JST
  • JAC3769: AT72 from Kagoshima (KOJ) to New Tanegashima (TNE) – Wed 03:35 PM JST
  • JAC4326: AT72 from New Tanegashima (TNE) to Kagoshima (KOJ) – Wed 04:40 PM JST
  • JAC3768: AT72 from New Tanegashima (TNE) to Kagoshima (KOJ) – Wed 04:45 PM JST
  • JAC4337: AT72 from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Yakushima (KUM) – Wed 05:56 PM JST
  • JAC3759: AT72 from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Yakushima (KUM) – Wed 06:00 PM JST
  • JAC4338: AT72 from Yakushima (KUM) to Kagoshima (KOJ) – Wed 07:05 PM JST
  • JAC3756: AT72 from Yakushima (KUM) to Kagoshima (KOJ) – Wed 07:05 PM JST

Tibet Airlines: High Altitude Cancellations Disrupt Tibet Travel

Tibet Airlines, which connects Tibet to major cities in China, has faced cancellations due to various operational factors. Passengers traveling to Tibet and surrounding regions have been severely affected. Below are the cancelled flights:

  • TBA6053: A19N from Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY) to Qamdo Bangda (BPX) – Wed 06:45 AM CST
  • TBA9849: A19N from Lhasa Gonggar (LXA) to Qamdo Bangda (BPX) – Wed 07:30 AM CST
  • TBA9757: A319 from Mianyang Nanjiao (MIG) to Nyingchi Mainling (LZY) – Wed 08:40 AM CST
  • TBA9850: A19N from Qamdo Bangda (BPX) to Lhasa Gonggar (LXA) – Wed 09:20 AM CST
  • TBA6054: A19N from Qamdo Bangda (BPX) to Xi’an Xianyang Int’l (XIY) – Wed 10:00 AM CST
  • TBA9758: A319 from Nyingchi Mainling (LZY) to Mianyang Nanjiao (MIG) – Wed 11:40 AM CST
  • TBA9849: A19N from Lhasa Gonggar (LXA) to Qamdo Bangda (BPX) – Thu 07:30 AM CST
  • TBA9807: A319 from Lhasa Gonggar (LXA) to Ngari Gunsa (NGQ) – Thu 07:45 AM CST
  • TBA9959: A19N from Chengdu Shuangliu Int’l (CTU) to Qamdo Bangda (BPX) – Thu 09:15 AM CST
  • TBA9850: A19N from Qamdo Bangda (BPX) to Lhasa Gonggar (LXA) – Thu 09:20 AM CST
  • TBA9808: A319 from Ngari Gunsa (NGQ) to Lhasa Gonggar (LXA) – Thu 10:30 AM CST
  • TBA9960: A19N from Qamdo Bangda (BPX) to Chengdu Shuangliu Int’l (CTU) – Thu 11:20 AM CST

Air China: Flights Cancelled Across Domestic and International Routes

Air China has been heavily affected by flight cancellations across its domestic network and international routes, with 20 flights grounded due to operational issues. These cancellations are significantly disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers. Here are the detailed cancellations:

  • CCA4598: A319 from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int’l (HGH) to Chengdu Shuangliu Int’l (CTU) – Tue 08:15 PM CST
  • CCA1410: B738 from Chongqing Jiangbei Int’l (CKG) to Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) – Tue 08:25 PM CST
  • CCA1845: B737 from Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) to Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE) – Tue 08:45 PM CST
  • CCA8216: A320 from Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) to Wuhan Tianhe (WUH) – Tue 09:15 PM CST
  • CCA1510: A333 from Shanghai Hongqiao Int’l (SHA) to Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) – Tue 09:40 PM CST
  • CCA8654: B738 from Yinchuan Helanshan (INC) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) – Tue 09:45 PM CST
  • CCA1566: A333 from Shanghai Hongqiao Int’l (SHA) to Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) – Tue 10:40 PM CST
  • CCA1701: A320 from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int’l (HGH) to Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) – Wed 07:10 AM CST
  • CCA2521: A319 from Chengdu Tianfu Int’l (TFU) to Korla (KRL) – Wed 07:15 AM CST
  • CCA2767: A320 from Chengdu Tianfu Int’l (TFU) to Yiwu (YIW) – Wed 07:50 AM CST
  • CCA8201: A320 from Wuhan Tianhe (WUH) to Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) – Wed 08:00 AM CST
  • CCA4131: B738 from Chongqing Jiangbei Int’l (CKG) to Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) – Wed 08:10 AM CST
  • CCA1839: B738 from Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) to Ningbo Lishe Int’l (NGB) – Wed 08:40 AM CST
  • CCA1846: B737 from Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE) to Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) – Wed 08:50 AM CST
  • CCA1367: B789 from Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) to Shenzhen Bao’an Int’l (SZX) – Wed 09:10 AM CST
  • CCA4310: A321 from Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l (CAN) to Chengdu Tianfu Int’l (TFU) – Wed 09:10 AM CST
  • CCA1429: B738 from Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) to Chongqing Jiangbei Int’l (CKG) – Wed 09:25 AM CST
  • CCA1710: A320 from Beijing Capital Int’l (PEK) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int’l (HGH) – Wed 10:40 AM CST
  • CCA2711: A20N from Chengdu Tianfu Int’l (TFU) to Shenyang Taoxian Int’l (SHE) – Wed 10:50 AM CST
  • CCA2768: A320 from Yiwu (YIW) to Chengdu Tianfu Int’l (TFU) – Wed 11:10 AM CST

Xiamen Air: Cancellations Across a Wide Range of Routes

Xiamen Air, a major airline based in China, has also faced significant cancellations across its domestic and regional routes. The following flights have been affected:

  • CXA8109: B738 from Fuzhou Changle Int’l (FOC) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) – Tue 08:10 PM CST
  • CXA8066: B738 from Qingdao Jiaodong Int’l (TAO) to Quanzhou Jinjiang (JJN) – Tue 09:05 PM CST
  • CXA8120: B38M from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Fuzhou Changle Int’l (FOC) – Tue 09:10 PM CST
  • CXA8440: B738 from Guiyang Longdongbao (KWE) to Fuzhou Changle Int’l (FOC) – Tue 09:10 PM CST
  • CXA8137: B738 from Fuzhou Changle Int’l (FOC) to Tianjin Binhai Int’l (TSN) – Tue 09:15 PM CST
  • CXA8504: B738 from Qingdao Jiaodong Int’l (TAO) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int’l (HGH) – Tue 10:15 PM CST
  • CXA8063: B738 from Shenzhen Bao’an Int’l (SZX) to Fuzhou Changle Int’l (FOC) – Wed 06:40 AM CST
  • CXA8229: B738 from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int’l (HGH) to Tianjin Binhai Int’l (TSN) – Wed 07:45 AM CST
  • CXA8138: B738 from Tianjin Binhai Int’l (TSN) to Fuzhou Changle Int’l (FOC) – Wed 08:15 AM CST
  • CXA8067: B738 from Changsha Huanghua Int’l (CSX) to Nantong (NTG) – Wed 08:30 AM CST
  • CXA8786: B738 from Dalian Zhoushuizi Int’l (DLC) to Yuncheng (YCU) – Wed 10:10 AM CST
  • CXA8067: B738 from Nantong (NTG) to Changchun Longjia Int’l (CGQ) – Wed 11:05 AM CST
  • CXA8786: B738 from Yuncheng (YCU) to Chongqing Jiangbei Int’l (CKG) – Wed 01:05 PM CST
  • CXA8519: B738 from Xiamen Gaoqi Int’l (XMN) to Jinan Yaoqiang (TNA) – Wed 02:35 PM CST
  • CXA8068: B738 from Changchun Longjia Int’l (CGQ) to Nantong (NTG) – Wed 02:40 PM CST
  • CXA8785: B738 from Chongqing Jiangbei Int’l (CKG) to Yuncheng (YCU) – Wed 04:25 PM CST
  • CXA8169: A21N from Xiamen Gaoqi Int’l (XMN) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) – Wed 05:10 PM CST
  • CXA8520: B738 from Jinan Yaoqiang (TNA) to Xiamen Gaoqi Int’l (XMN) – Wed 06:00 PM CST
  • CXA8573: B738 from Xiamen Gaoqi Int’l (XMN) to Nanping Wuyishan (WUS) – Wed 06:00 PM CST
  • CXA8068: B738 from Nantong (NTG) to Changsha Huanghua Int’l (CSX) – Wed 06:05 PM CST

Cause of Cancellations: Operational Challenges and Maintenance Issues

The widespread flight cancellations across these airlines have been caused by several operational challenges. These include maintenance issues, crew shortages, and adverse weather conditions that impacted scheduling. In addition, air traffic control problems and regulatory restrictions have played a role in the disruptions. High-altitude airports, especially in regions like Tibet, present unique operational difficulties due to their challenging environments, further complicating flight schedules. With limited options and high demand for rebooking, these factors combined have led to significant travel disruptions for passengers, leaving many stranded and facing long delays. Airlines are working to manage these challenges as best as they can.

Impact on Travel and Passengers

These cancellations have caused major disruptions, leaving thousands of passengers stranded with delayed or rerouted flights. Many are struggling to secure rebooking options, while others face limited availability of alternatives due to high demand. The impact is particularly severe for business travelers and tourists, especially during peak travel periods. With fewer available flights, passengers are facing uncertainty, further complicating their plans and causing significant inconvenience as they try to adjust to the unexpected cancellations.

Advice for Passengers

Affected passengers should contact their airline promptly for rebooking or refund options. It’s important to monitor the airline’s website for the latest flight status updates. Passengers are also advised to consider travel insurance for future protection. Airlines are doing their best to accommodate affected travelers, but flexibility and patience will be crucial during this challenging period. Given the disruptions, staying informed and adaptable will help passengers manage their travel plans more effectively.

Conclusion: Navigating the Disruptions

Ongoing flight cancellations across multiple airlines have caused major disruptions for travelers in Asia. Passengers are advised to stay proactive in managing their travel plans by regularly checking flight statuses and reaching out to airlines for rebooking or refunds. With many routes affected, staying informed and flexible is essential to minimizing the inconvenience. Given the uncertainty, travelers should take necessary steps to adjust their arrangements and ensure they are updated on any changes to their flights.

Source: Different Airports and FlightAware

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