Passenger-rights platform AirHelp reported widespread cancellations across Asia on 3 November 2025, with more than 40 flights scrubbed by Lufthansa, British Airways, Air China and others. Routes linking Frankfurt with Singapore, Sydney and Manila were among those hit, forcing hundreds of German business travellers to rebook.
![Asia-Pacific disruption: over 40 Lufthansa and partner flights cancelled on 3 November]()
Although neither the airlines nor airports gave a single root cause, Asian slot constraints, typhoon-related knock-on effects and crew rostering issues were cited by handling agents. Under EU261, travellers departing from EU or returning on EU carriers remain entitled to meals, hotels and—in some cases—up to €600 compensation.
Corporate travel managers should alert employees to check itineraries proactively and retain receipts for extra costs. The episode underscores the fragility of long-haul operations as carriers juggle post-pandemic staffing and volatile weather patterns.
Although neither the airlines nor airports gave a single root cause, Asian slot constraints, typhoon-related knock-on effects and crew rostering issues were cited by handling agents. Under EU261, travellers departing from EU or returning on EU carriers remain entitled to meals, hotels and—in some cases—up to €600 compensation.
Corporate travel managers should alert employees to check itineraries proactively and retain receipts for extra costs. The episode underscores the fragility of long-haul operations as carriers juggle post-pandemic staffing and volatile weather patterns.
