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Disruptions Weekly Overview

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Dublin

~ 4,236 Flights affected

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London

~ 4,235 Flights affected

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Paris

~ 4,235 Flights affected

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Frankfurt

~ 4,235 Flights affected

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Milan

~ 4,235 Flights affected

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Düsseldorf

~ 4,235 Flights affected

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Berlin

~ 4,235 Flights affected

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Manchester

~ 4,235 Flights affected

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Hamburg

~ 4,235 Flights affected

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Dusseldorf

~ 4,235 Flights affected

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Boston

~ 1,310 Flights affected

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Madrid

~ 415 Flights affected

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Barcelona

~ 414 Flights affected

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Figueres

~ 414 Flights affected

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Fort Lauderdale

~ 250 Flights affected

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Jacksonville

~ 250 Flights affected

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Key West

~ 250 Flights affected

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Miami

~ 250 Flights affected

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Orlando

~ 250 Flights affected

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Sanford

~ 250 Flights affected

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Pensacola

~ 250 Flights affected

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West Palm Beach

~ 250 Flights affected

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Sarasota

~ 250 Flights affected

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Fort Myers

~ 250 Flights affected

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Tampa

~ 250 Flights affected

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Sarasota/Bradenton

~ 250 Flights affected

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Brussels

~ 140 Flights affected

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Santiago De Compostela

~ 8 Flights affected

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Tenerife

~ 4 Flights affected

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Gran Canaria

~ 4 Flights affected

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La Palma

~ 4 Flights affected

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Málaga

~ 4 Flights affected

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Lanzarote

~ 4 Flights affected

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El Hierro

~ 4 Flights affected

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Santa Cruz De Tenerife

~ 4 Flights affected

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Las Palmas

~ 4 Flights affected

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Granadilla De Abone

~ 4 Flights affected

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Santa Cruz De La Palma

~ 4 Flights affected

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Malaga

~ 4 Flights affected

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Valverde

~ 4 Flights affected

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New York

~ 1 Flights affected

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Dallas

~ 1 Flights affected

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Newark

~ 1 Flights affected

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Cancellations

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SAS and KLM cancel Athens flights from Copenhagen and Amsterdam

Passengers traveling between Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Athens are facing ongoing disruption after SAS and KLM canceled multiple services to Athens International Airport and pulled some upcoming flights from sale. The cuts affect routes from Copenhagen Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and are leaving some travelers to rebuild trips that include onward flights or ferries within Greece, while hotel rooms and alternative seats are getting harder to find in the busy summer period. Because the disruption appears linked to airline operational pressures rather than events outside the airlines' control, many passengers may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, as well as rerouting, refunds, meals, and overnight accommodation where needed.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

US thunderstorms disrupt 8,628 flights across Southwest, American, Delta, and United

A widespread band of thunderstorms pushed the US aviation network into major disruption on 15 June 2026, with 855 cancellations and 7,773 delays recorded across the country. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines were all heavily affected, while airports including LaGuardia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare, and Denver saw hundreds of disrupted flights. For passengers, that meant long waits, missed connections, and fewer rebooking options as air traffic control restrictions were introduced to keep flights safe. Because the disruption was driven by severe weather and related traffic controls outside airline control, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Cancellations

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IndiGo cancels Bali flights twice, leaving Mumbai passenger short by ₹40,000

A Mumbai passenger says IndiGo canceled her Bali booking twice ahead of 3 July 2026 and refunded only ₹67,334 from a booking worth about ₹1,02,928. The trip involved travel between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai and Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, with a reissued route via Singapore Changi Airport also later canceled. IndiGo has since said it initiated a full refund, but the shortfall remained unresolved by 11 June 2026. If your airline cancels a flight and the reason isn't clear, it's worth checking whether you're entitled to a refund, rebooking, or further support.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Italy airport strikes on 13 and 26 June 2026 threaten easyJet and Verona, Cagliari, and Milan Linate flights

Italy is set for two major rounds of airport strike action in June 2026. On 13 June 2026, overlapping walkouts involving easyJet staff, ENAV workers at Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN), ground teams at Cagliari Airport (CAG), and Sky Service staff at Milan Linate Airport (LIN) are expected to disrupt flights across the country. A second nationwide 24-hour ground-handling strike is planned for 26 June 2026, making it another high-risk day for cancellations. Protected flight windows still apply between 7:00 am and 10:00 am and 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm, while passenger rights under EC 261 will depend on whether the disruption is linked to airline staff or third-party airport services.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Delays

Paris airport strike on 18 June 2026 to cause delays at CDG, Orly, and Le Bourget

A one-day strike by airport service staff in Paris on 18 June 2026 is expected to disrupt operations at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Orly Airport (ORY), and Le Bourget Airport (LBG). Widespread cancellations aren't currently expected, but passengers should prepare for longer queues, baggage delays, slower aircraft turnaround times, and a greater risk of missed onward connections, especially at CDG during the morning and evening peaks. Because the walkout involves third-party airport workers rather than airline staff, cash compensation is unlikely in most cases, although airlines must still provide care, rebooking, or refunds when your flight is seriously disrupted.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Italian easyJet pilots and cabin crew strike set for 13 June

Many passengers flying with easyJet in Italy could face delays and cancellations on 13 June 2026, when the airline's Italian-based pilots and cabin crew are due to strike for 18 hours. The disruption may be worse because the same day also brings walkouts by air-traffic-control staff at Verona Villafranca Airport, ground-handling and security staff at Cagliari Elmas Airport, and ground-handling staff at Milan Linate Airport. If your journey is affected you should know that you can claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation for delays over 3 hours and cancellations announced less than 2 weeks before departure. Delays linked to air traffic control or third-party airport staff are less likely to qualify, though care, rerouting, or a refund may still apply.

Alice Mariscotti11 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Paris ground staff strike threatens delays at Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Le Bourget on 18 June

A confirmed 24-hour ground staff strike will affect Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY), and Paris Le Bourget Airport (LBG) on 18 June 2026, with delays and possible same-day cancellations expected across Paris. The walkout covers baggage handlers, ramp agents, check-in staff, cleaning crews, and other badged airport workers, and airlines including Air France, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines could feel the impact. Because this is an airport-staff strike rather than airline industrial action, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide rerouting or refunds if flights are cancelled, and care during longer delays.

Alice Mariscotti11 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Geneva and Zurich airports saw 291 delays and cancellations

Travel through Geneva Airport (GVA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) was heavily disrupted on 10 June 2026, with 283 delayed flights and 8 cancellations affecting services within Switzerland and busy European links to London, Paris, and Frankfurt. The disruption was driven by a mix of operational pressures, including late-arriving aircraft, congested airspace, tight summer schedules, and localized weather, which made it harder for airlines such as SWISS, easyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Air France to recover once delays started building. If your flight was affected, your rights may depend on the exact cause, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply.

Alice Mariscotti11 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Weather and congestion disrupt 2,194 flights at major European hubs

On Wednesday 10 June 2026, passengers across Europe faced another difficult day as weather, congestion, and infrastructure bottlenecks disrupted about 2,194 flights. Around 2,120 services were delayed and at least 74 were canceled, with the heaviest pressure at Paris Charles de Gaulle, Madrid Barajas, Rome Fiumicino, Munich, Vienna, Dublin, Barcelona, and Milan Malpensa. Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Iberia, Ryanair, and SWISS were among the airlines affected as delays spread through an already busy summer network. Because the disruption was linked largely to weather and wider air-traffic restrictions rather than airline-controlled issues, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Matteo Floris11 Jun 2026

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Delays

Paris airport strike on 18 June could delay flights at Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Le Bourget

A 24-hour strike on 18 June 2026 by ground-handling, security, cleaning, and retail staff is set to affect Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly Airport, and Paris Le Bourget Airport. Flights aren't expected to stop completely, but reduced staffing could slow baggage handling, security, aircraft turnaround, and terminal services, leading to longer queues and knock-on delays, especially at CDG. Passengers on Air France, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, and other carriers serving Paris may want to check flight status early, arrive with extra time, and consider traveling on 17 or 19 June if they can. Because the strike involves airport workers rather than airline employees, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still offer refunds or rerouting for canceled flights and support during long delays.

Matteo Floris11 Jun 2026

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Cancellations

Strong winds cancel 22 flights at Madeira Airport

Powerful winds disrupted flights at Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal on 9 June 2026, leading to 22 cancellations by 11:30 pm and forcing other services to divert. Gusts reached 94 km/h in the afternoon and were still strong late in the evening, making it unsafe for some aircraft to land or depart. The disruption was still affecting operations late on Tuesday. Because the problem was weather-related, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rebooking or refunds, meals, and hotel accommodation where needed.

Matteo Floris10 Jun 2026

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Delays

Wind delays flights at Palma de Mallorca Airport on 9 June

Delays spread across Palma de Mallorca Airport on 9 June 2026 after wind shear forced air traffic control to increase the spacing between arriving aircraft and hold some flights before landing. "Wind shear" is a sudden and dramatic change in wind speed, wind direction, or both. It particularly problematic for airplanes during take off and landing, hence why Palma Airport took precautionary measures. The airport remained open, but the knock-on effect hit both arrivals and departures through the afternoon and early evening. Because the disruptions were caused by weather, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during longer delays.

Alice Mariscotti10 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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KLM cancels 22 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol as delays hit Europe and US routes

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines canceled 22 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the 24 hours leading up to 9 June 2026, while dozens more services were delayed across European and US routes. The disruption hit busy connections to Zurich, Geneva, Berlin, Paris, and Lisbon, and also affected some trans-Atlantic flights, leaving passengers to deal with crowded terminals and long rebooking waits. With no strike, major IT failure, or severe weather event linked to the problem, the disruption points to operational pressure within the airline's control. That means passengers whose flights were canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, and can check their flight with AirHelp's free checker.

Alice Mariscotti9 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Tornado-related storms disrupt over 1,000 flights at Denver International Airport

Severe weather linked to a tornado outbreak disrupted operations at Denver International Airport on 8 June 2026, affecting over 1,000 flights in total. Airport data showed 1,002 delays and 9 cancellations across arrivals and departures, with Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines among the carriers responding to the disruption. For travelers, that meant longer waits, changed plans, and some canceled trips. Passengers were told to monitor their booking channels for updates and rebooking options. For trips covered by EC 261, compensation is usually unlikely because severe weather is outside the airline's control, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rebooking or refunds where appropriate.

Alice Mariscotti9 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Rome Fiumicino disruption causes over 300 delays and 5 cancellations at Leonardo da Vinci Airport

Rome's Leonardo da Vinci International Airport was hit by heavy disruption on 8 June 2026, with over 300 delayed flights and 5 cancellations affecting thousands of passengers and airlines including ITA Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, KLM, and British Airways. The problems appear to have been driven by wider airport and network pressure which could mean staffing shortages, tight runway capacity, and air traffic congestion across Europe. Whether passengers can claim compensation depends on the exact reason the flight was disrupted, but passengers should still check their rights and ask for rerouting, refunds, food, and other care where needed.

Alice Mariscotti9 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Vienna International Airport delays 106 flights and cancels 6 on 8 June

Travelers at Vienna International Airport (VIE) on 8 June 2026 faced major disruption, with 106 flights delayed and 6 flights canceled, leaving passengers facing long waits across terminals and departure gates. Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, and Turkish Airlines were among the carriers most affected, with services to Frankfurt, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, and Dubai hit. Because no single cause had been confirmed, passenger rights will depend on what ultimately triggered the disruption, although airlines should still provide care and assistance during long waits.

Alice Mariscotti9 Jun 2026

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