Flight delays at Shenzhen Airport

Outbound flights from all directions at Shenzhen Airport experienced varying degrees of delays. Shenzhen Airport launched an emergency plan for large-scale flight delays in the morning.

Affected by the southwesterly airflow brought by Typhoon "Dusuri" moving northward, from the morning to the morning of July 29, 2023, heavy rains occurred in central and western Shenzhen, with local heavy rains, accompanied by thunder and lightning and short-term strong winds of around level 8. With the characteristics of "strong suddenness, strong short-term rain, and short-term strong winds", multiple weather warnings in Shenzhen were once in effect at the same time. Outbound flights from all directions at Shenzhen Airport experienced varying degrees of delays, and some incoming flights were diverted to other stations.

Based on the weather and operating situation, Shenzhen Airport launched the yellow response plan for large-area flight delays at 10:00 a.m., and upgraded it to an orange response at 12:00 noon. The airport responded that the resumption time of Shenzhen Airport will be determined based on the dynamics and impact of the typhoon. After the impact of the typhoon weakens, flight operations will be resumed as soon as possible. Shenzhen Airport reminded that passengers should not go to the airport during the suspension of flights. For specific flight information, please contact the airline where you purchased the ticket for confirmation.

What to do if your flight is delayed

1. First, stay calm. Delays are expected and should not be overly alarmed.

2. Communicate with the airline in a timely manner. Ask about the specific situation and find out whether the flight was canceled or delayed, etc.

3. Find a suitable waiting area. At this time, the Longteng Lounge or the airline premium membership lounge provided by your bank card will come in handy. Sit comfortably on the sofa and have something to eat. Things can very well reduce the fatigue of waiting. If there are no such lounges, airlines will also provide free meals to passengers.

4. Prepare all necessary items. Such as power banks, books, snacks, etc. to avoid unnecessary fatigue caused by long waiting.

5. Pay attention to flight information updates. Flight status may change at any time. Always pay attention to flight information to ensure timely response measures.