Dense fog in Kinmen strands over 1,400 passengersStaff writer, with CNADense fog in Kinmen County disrupted flights for a second consecutive day today, leaving more than 1,400 passengers stranded as they waited to return to Taiwan, airport authorities said. Passengers wait at Kinmen Airport today. The disruption followed widespread cancelations yesterday, the final day of the holiday weekend, when thick fog forced the cancelation of 22 flights, affecting 2,175 travelers, the airport said. While ferries destined for Taichung, about 200km away, were deployed to help ease congestion, they were unable to accommodate the high volume of stranded passengers. He hoped that the government could arrange additional ferry services or extra flights to help those stuck on the island return home.

Source: Taipei Times April 07, 2026 05:24 UTC