Multiple Airlines Cancel Over Twenty Flights at Major Chinese Airports
Several Chinese airlines including Sichuan, Shanghai, and Beijing have canceled more than twenty flights at key airports such as Mianyang, Changsha, and Chengdu. The disruption has stranded numerous passengers, causing significant travel delays. The exact reason for the cancellations and the total number of affected travelers remain undisclosed.
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Chinese air travelers are confronting widespread flight disruptions, as more than twenty scheduled flights have been canceled by notable airlines such as Sichuan, Shanghai, and Beijing Airlines. The affected flights span several major airports, including Mianyang, Changsha, and Chengdu, among others. The cancellations have led to considerable passenger inconvenience, with limited information on the underlying reasons provided by the authorities or the airlines.
The large-scale cancellations were announced in a recent update, impacting travel plans across multiple Chinese cities and major airport hubs. Although the exact cause of these disruptions has not been clearly stated, the sudden nature of the event has left many travelers facing uncertainty and forced itinerary changes. Authorities have yet to confirm the precise number of passengers who may be affected, nor have they issued a detailed statement regarding potential compensation or rescheduling procedures.
This development highlights the vulnerability of air transportation networks to unexpected changes, with cascading effects on passengers relying on timely departures and arrivals. Travellers are advised to closely monitor updates from their airlines and the airports in question as further information becomes available.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights:
Sometimes it’s not immediately clear whether your flight qualifies for compensation. When the cause of the delay or cancellation is uncertain, the following general rights still apply.
Your right to care, rebooking, or refund is always guaranteed under EC 261, UK 261, ANAC 400, SHY-PASSENGER, GACA, and the Montreal Convention.
Whether you qualify for monetary compensation depends on the reason for the disruption — this can take time for authorities or the airline to confirm.
Causes like technical faults, crew issues, or operational errors usually make your flight eligible.
However, weather conditions, security threats, or air-traffic restrictions often fall under extraordinary circumstances, which may exempt airlines from paying compensation.
Tip: Keep all travel documents and receipts. You may later prove that your case qualifies for compensation.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, you are entitled to a new flight or a refund.
Care and assistance
If your flight is delayed by more than two to four hours, your airline must provide food and drink vouchers.
Accommodation
For overnight delays, airlines must provide hotel stays and transfers, regardless of whether compensation applies.
Communication
You have the right to two phone calls or emails during extended waiting times.
Quick facts
Disruption:
Cancellation
Cause:
Other
Compensation:
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected:
20
Status:
Current disruption
Airlines affected:
Sichuan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Beijing Airlines
Airports affected:
Mianyang, Changsha, Chengdu
Checked by:
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated:
October 13, 2025