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- Tropical Storm Jangmi disrupts 5,657 flights across Asia
Tropical Storm Jangmi disrupts 5,657 flights across Asia
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Checked by Josh Arnfield
Last updated on 3 June 2026
5,657
Affected flights
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Affected airports
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Affected airlines
Disruption overview
Tropical Storm Jangmi disrupted 5,657 flights across Asia on 3 June 2026, after heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding hit airports in Japan, China, South Korea, Thailand, India, and the Philippines. If your trip was affected, it's understandable to feel frustrated: terminals faced power cuts, access roads were blocked by fallen trees, and rail links were suspended in some areas. Japan was hit hardest, with Tokyo Haneda Airport alone recording 693 cancellations and 227 delays, while major disruption was also reported at Narita International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Incheon International Airport, and Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport. Because the disruption was caused by severe weather outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still offer rebooking or refunds, and provide care during long delays.
Disruption details
Tropical Storm Jangmi disrupted air travel across Asia on 3 June 2026, with 2,076 cancellations and 3,581 delays recorded during the first day of the storm at airports including Tokyo Haneda Airport, Narita International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Incheon International Airport, and Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport. That brought the total to 5,657 disrupted flights across Japan, China, South Korea, Thailand, India, and the Philippines.
For passengers, this meant sudden schedule changes, long waits, and difficult journeys to and from the airport. Terminal power cuts, fallen trees on access roads, and suspended rail links added to the pressure, leaving many travelers stuck in crowded departure halls while airlines tried to rework schedules.
Japan was hit hardest, with the biggest problems centered on Tokyo. But the disruption quickly spread across the region as aircraft rotations, airport ground operations, and air traffic flow were all affected.
The biggest impacts included:
At Tokyo Haneda Airport, 693 flights were canceled and 227 delayed, while Narita International Airport recorded 106 cancellations and 121 delays. Naha Airport, Fukuoka Airport, and Kagoshima Airport also suspended dozens of services after flooding affected runways.
In Japan, Japan Airlines canceled 321 flights and All Nippon Airways canceled 231, with more than 200 combined delays. ANA Wings, Skymark, and Japan Air Commuter also reduced operations.
In China, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport reported 25 cancellations and 326 delays, and Shanghai Pudong International Airport logged 36 cancellations and 168 delays. Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport together saw more than 200 delays, with further congestion at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
China Eastern canceled 74 flights and delayed 274, while Air China dropped 49 flights and delayed 117. In South Korea, Incheon International Airport reported 20 cancellations and 120 delays, Gimpo International Airport logged 12 cancellations and 48 delays, and Korean Air and Jeju Air struggled to maintain schedules.
In Thailand, Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport recorded 4 cancellations and 93 delays. The knock-on effects also reached Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, with 13 cancellations and 182 delays, and Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, with 5 cancellations and 40 delays.
Airlines told travelers to rebook online if they could and to avoid heading to the airport unless their flight was confirmed. With no official end time announced, the disruption is still ongoing, and meteorological agencies have warned that heavy rain and strong gusts are likely to continue for at least another 24 hours.
Because this disruption was caused by severe weather outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under rules such as EC 261 and similar passenger rights laws. That doesn't mean you're without support. If you're left waiting, airlines should still provide care such as food, drinks, accommodation when needed, and help with communication. If your flight is canceled, you should also be offered rerouting or a refund. If you want to understand what applies to your trip, AirHelp's free flight checker is a simple place to start.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights
When your flight's disrupted, you may be entitled to various forms of care and compensation under EC 261 and other applicable laws.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. You may also get a full refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Care and assistance
Your airline must provide food and refreshments if your journey is delayed more than a few hours.
Accommodation
If you are away from home and your journey is delayed overnight, the airline must offer you accommodation and transportation to it.
Communication
Under EC 261 you are entitled to 2 phone calls or emails if your journey is delayed over 1 hour. No compensation when a disruption is caused by extraordinary circumstances, as this appears to be.
This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight. Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to check-in and boarding times.
Quick facts
Summary
Disruption
Delays and Cancellations
Cause
Weather issue
Status
Current disruption
Compensation
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected
5657
Airlines affected
Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Ana Wings Co. Ltd, Skymark Airlines, Japan Air Commuter, Korean Air, Jeju Airlines, Air India, SpiceJet
Airports affected
Tokyo Haneda Airport, Tokyo Narita Airport, Okinawa Naha Apt, Fukuoka Airport, Kagoshima Airport, Baiyun, Pudong International Airport, Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Incheon International Airport, Gimpo International Airport, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Cities affected
Tokyo, Okinawa, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Xiamen, Incheon, Seoul, Bangkok, Delhi, Manila, New Delhi
Countries affected
Japan, China, South Korea, Thailand, India, Philippines
Start date
2026-06-03
Checked by
Josh Arnfield
Date updated
3 June 2026
What to do if your flight is delayed, canceled, or overbooked
If you're traveling to, from, or within the European Union, here's what you should do when you experience a disruption.
Gather evidence that your flight was delayed, cancelled, or overbooked.
Get the airline to provide written confirmation of the disruption and the reason behind it.
Request an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Make a note of the arrival time at your final destination.
Ask the airline to provide vouchers for meals and refreshments.
Avoid signing documents or accepting offers that may waive your passenger rights.
If an overnight stay is required, ask the airline to provide accommodation.
Save receipts for any additional expenses caused by the disruption.
