Published on December 9, 2025
Thousands of travelers were grounded across Japan today as widespread flight issues led to 119 flight cancellations and 755 delays, impacting major airlines like ANA Wings, ANA, Japan Airlines, Air Do, and Peach Aviation. The operational strain affected key airports including Tokyo Haneda, New Chitose, Fukuoka, Osaka Itami, and Sendai, leaving passengers facing extended waits, missed connections, and significant schedule disruptions. The highest disruptions were concentrated at Tokyo Haneda (301 delays, 29 cancellations), New Chitose (205 delays, 42 cancellations), Fukuoka (86 delays, 15 cancellations), Osaka Itami (68 delays, 13 cancellations) and several regional hubs including Sendai, Kagoshima, Memanbetsu, and Nagasaki. Japan Airlines (250 delays), All Nippon Airways/ANA (151 delays, 27 cancellations), and ANA Wings (66 delays, 44 cancellations) saw the greatest operational strain. Additional impacts extended to Air Do, Ibex, Peach Aviation, and other regional operators. New Chitose, Tokyo Haneda, Fukuoka, Osaka Itami, and Sendai were among the most affected airports, reflecting a nationwide disruption spread across Hokkaido, Honshu, and Kyushu.

• Updated today: Japan reported 755 delays and 119 cancellations across major airports, impacting ANA, JAL, ANA Wings, and more.
• Tokyo Haneda, New Chitose, Fukuoka, Osaka Itami, and Sendai ranked as the most disrupted airports.
• ANA Wings recorded the highest cancellations (44), followed by ANA (27) and JAL (11).
• JAL registered the highest number of delays (250), followed by ANA (151).
• Regional airports such as Kagoshima, Memanbetsu, and Nagasaki also faced concentrated cancellations.
• Foreign carriers including Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Korean Air, and Starlux experienced 100% delay rates on limited schedules.
• Disruptions spread consistently across northern, central, and southern Japan.

Most Affected Japan Airports by Cancellations and Delays

Tokyo Haneda (HND)

Tokyo Haneda recorded 301 delays and 29 cancellations, making it the single most impacted airport today. Major domestic carriers such as JAL and ANA contributed significantly to the delay volume, while ANA Wings and Air Do also recorded service disruptions.

New Chitose (CTS)

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New Chitose reported 205 delays and 42 cancellations, one of the highest cancellation totals across Japan. The worst-hit airlines included ANA Wings, Air Do, and ANA, with multiple carriers showing extreme delay rates. Several foreign airlines posted 100% delay percentages, amplifying operational pressure.

Fukuoka (FUK)

Fukuoka experienced 86 delays and 15 cancellations, driven largely by ANA, ANA Wings, and Jetstar Japan. Many international carriers, including Air China, China Eastern, and China Airlines, reported high delay percentages.

Osaka Itami (ITM)

Osaka Itami saw 68 delays and 13 cancellations, mostly linked to ANA Wings, ANA, and connecting flights from regional airports. Significant delays were associated with JAL and Ibex, adding to overall congestion.

Sendai (SDJ)

Sendai recorded 42 delays and 3 cancellations, with the heaviest impact on JAL, ANA Wings, Ibex, and Air Do. Routes connecting Sendai to New Chitose, Fukuoka, and Tokyo Haneda showed consistent delays.

Airlines Most Affected by Cancellations

ANA Wings

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ANA Wings recorded 44 cancellations across New Chitose, Haneda, Itami, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Sendai, Memanbetsu, and Nagasaki, making it the most heavily disrupted airline today.

All Nippon Airways (ANA)

ANA saw 27 cancellations and 151 delays, reflecting significant operational strain across major hubs, particularly Tokyo Haneda and New Chitose.

Japan Airlines (JAL)

JAL faced 11 cancellations and the highest total delays (250). The airline experienced substantial hold-ups at Haneda, New Chitose, Itami, and Fukuoka.

Air Do

Air Do recorded 10 cancellations at New Chitose and high delay percentages at Sendai and Memanbetsu, showing strong regional disruption in northern Japan.

Jetstar Japan

Jetstar Japan reported 5 cancellations, concentrated mainly at Fukuoka and New Chitose, alongside delay spikes on certain routes.

How Travellers Were Impacted at Major Airports

• Expect slower boarding and extended ground times across major hubs like Tokyo Haneda, New Chitose, and Fukuoka.
• Travellers faced longer queues at rebooking counters due to disruptions at ANA, JAL, and ANA Wings.
• Passengers connecting through New Chitose and Sendai encountered missed onward connections.
• Airport staff advised arriving well ahead of departure during peak hours.
• Travellers were encouraged to monitor alerts from ANA, JAL, Air Do, and Peach Aviation for rolling delay updates.
• Flight status checks were essential, as cancellation clusters affected routes between Haneda, New Chitose, Fukuoka, and Itami.

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Overview of Japan Flight Cancellations

Japan Airlines delays today highlighted severe operational pressure on ANA Wings, All Nippon Airways (ANA), and Japan Airlines, which together accounted for the majority of 119 cancellations. Airports such as Tokyo Haneda, New Chitose, Fukuoka, Osaka Itami, and Sendai repeatedly emerged as the most affected, with cumulative delays exceeding 755. The cancellation clusters at New Chitose and Tokyo Haneda, combined with widespread delays from ANA, JAL, Ibex, Peach Aviation, and Air Do, indicate broad-based congestion across Japan. Continued operational stress at Fukuoka, Sendai, Osaka Itami, and Kagoshima reinforced the nationwide impact. As delays and cancellations kept rising, major airlines including ANA, JAL, ANA Wings, and regional operators struggled to stabilise schedules throughout Japan’s busiest domestic corridors.
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