Key Takeaways
- Multiple airlines have cancelled flights in and out of Taiwan.
- Over 8,000 people were evacuated from southern Taiwan.
- Flights operating from Kaohsiung International Airport were severely impacted.
Airlines Cancel Flights as Storm Forces Mass Evacuations in Taiwan
Multiple Airlines Ground Operations Amid Tropical Storm Fung-wong's Approach
Airlines have cancelled flights in and out of Taiwan due to tropical storm Fung-wong’s approach. Multiple carriers, including Eva Air, China Airlines, Thai Airways, and UNI Air, have grounded operations at Kaohsiung International Airport. The evacuation efforts are focused on southern Taiwan, where the storm has already caused widespread flooding and damage. According to local reports, 51 people have been injured so far. pic.twitter.com/tv7RBQkdnC - Met Office Storms (@metofficestorms) November 12, 2025 While the strength of the storm has weakened, domestic and international operators still opted for mass cancellations.
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