KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia Airlines has cancelled additional flights between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai on July 11 and 12 as Typhoon Bavi continues to disrupt weather conditions across parts of China.
The national carrier said the latest cancellations were made due to adverse weather caused by the typhoon, which has affected more areas in China.
“Due to adverse weather conditions caused by Typhoon Bavi, which is now affecting additional parts of China, Malaysia Airlines will be cancelling flights between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Shanghai (PVG) on 11-12 July 2026,” the airline said in a notice shared on its Facebook page today.
The latest cancellations come after Malaysia Airlines previously announced the suspension of flights between Kuala Lumpur and Taipei on July 11.
The affected Shanghai flights on July 11 are MH386 (Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai), MH388 (Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai), and MH389 (Shanghai-Kuala Lumpur). Flight MH387 (Shanghai-Kuala Lumpur), scheduled for July 12, has also been cancelled.
Malaysia Airlines confirmed that the earlier Taipei cancellations remain in place, involving flights MH366 (Kuala Lumpur-Taipei) and MH367 (Taipei-Kuala Lumpur).
Passengers affected by the cancellations can rebook their flights at no additional cost within 30 days from the original travel date or request refunds through My Booking, AskMH Live Chat, or the airline’s Global Contact Centre.
“Affected passengers may rebook their flight at no additional cost within 30 days of the original travel date or request a refund via My Booking, AskMH Live Chat, or our Global Contact Centre,” the airline said.
The carrier also advised passengers to update their contact information through My Booking on its website or mobile application to receive the latest flight notifications.
“The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority,” it said.
Earlier, Typhoon Bavi continued its path towards China on July 11 after striking Japan’s remote southwestern islands and prompting evacuations in Taiwan, where more than 14,000 residents were forced to leave their homes.
The storm disrupted parts of Okinawa, cutting electricity supplies to thousands of residents, before moving across northern Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rainfall.
In Keelung, a port city expected to experience the storm’s strongest effects, streets were unusually quiet as businesses closed and residents prepared for Bavi’s arrival.
The typhoon is forecast to make landfall in storm-hit China early Sunday. – July 11, 2026