Hundreds of flights to and from eastern China were canceled or delayed Monday and state media warned that more disruptions should be expected in the next few weeks, SIA reports with reference to CNN.
Around 200 flights were canceled at Shanghai's two airports -- Pudong and Hongqiao -- which are among the country's busiest airline hubs. Another 120 flights were delayed for more than two hours.
Flights departing from other eastern Chinese cities' airports, including Nanjing and Hangzhou, were also affected.
Officials and airlines have shed little light on the reasons for the disruptions.
Local officials cited "air traffic restrictions" while Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines said "the airspace was occupied" .
Neither source has elaborated on their comments.
Among situations for air traffic restrictions being imposed are when military maneuvers are taking place,the newspaper added.
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