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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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Delays and Cancellations

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Dublin Airport sees 211 delays and 3 cancellations on 7 Feb

Dublin Airport experienced widespread disruption on 7 February 2026, with 211 delayed flights and three cancellations. Ryanair saw the largest impact, followed by Emerald Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Buzz. Short‑haul routes to Manchester, Edinburgh, London Heathrow, and Amsterdam were most affected, while all cancellations were linked to Berlin Brandenburg services. Weather systems and congested European air‑traffic‑control flows were cited as contributing factors. Passengers were advised to monitor airline apps and departure boards, allow extra time for connections, and keep documentation for potential rebooking or claims.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Cancellations

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Air Canada suspends Cuba flights as jet fuel runs out at nine airports

Cuban authorities have issued a NOTAM stating Jet A‑1 fuel will be unavailable at nine international airports from Feb 10 to Mar 11 (05:00 UTC). Air Canada has suspended flights and will repatriate about 3,000 customers using ferry flights. Seasonal services to Holguín and Santa Clara are canceled for the rest of winter; year‑round routes to Varadero and Cayo Coco are suspended with a tentative May 1 restart. Air Transat, WestJet, Sunwing, Iberia, and Air Europa plan operational adjustments, including technical refueling stops.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Over 15,000 U.S. flights disrupted amid widespread winter storm

A major winter storm has disrupted more than 15,000 U.S. flights. By early Saturday, FlightAware data indicated nearly 10,000 cancellations through Monday and about 5,000 delays. American, Southwest, Delta, and United all reported cancellations and delays. The FAA noted temporary closures affecting Harry Reid International (Las Vegas), John Wayne (Orange County), and San Diego International, while crews focused on snow removal and de-icing. The National Weather Service advised against travel as the system stretched across much of the country. Travelers should check official channels for operational updates.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Winter Storm Fern causes widespread U.S. flight cancellations and delays

Winter Storm Fern triggered severe U.S. air travel disruption over a late-January weekend, with more than 19,400 cancellations across the country and thousands more into Monday. Major hubs including Dallas–Fort Worth, Charlotte, JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Boston Logan, and Reagan National faced the heaviest impact. Airlines reported high cancellation rates and issued flexible rebooking policies, while some added capacity to help passengers reroute. Delays also mounted as ground holds were implemented at multiple airports during snow and ice operations.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Nearly 400 flights disrupted across major Italian airports on 7 February

Italy’s air network saw 396 flight disruptions on 7 February across Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Bergamo Orio al Serio, and Catania Fontanarossa. This included 383 delays and 13 cancellations. Ryanair was most affected, with about 114 delays and seven cancellations. Other impacted airlines included ITA Airways, Wizz Air Malta, and easyJet. Unions cited staffing shortages, Carnival-season demand, and heavy morning rainfall as contributing factors. Average departure delays from 07:00 to 13:00 exceeded 55 minutes. Airlines also used preventive cancellations to stabilize schedules.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Cancellations

Jeju Airport suspends runway ops; 163 flights canceled, 5 diverted amid snow

Jeju International Airport suspended runway operations until around 11:00 a.m. on 8 February 2026 due to heavy snow and strong winds. Of 461 scheduled services, 163 were canceled and five were diverted, leaving about 11,000 passengers stranded. Snow-clearing teams worked to reopen the runways, but authorities warned schedules could remain unstable. Emergency supplies were distributed, with thousands of blankets, mattresses, and bottled water made available. Meteorological data showed 21.5 cm of snowfall near Mount Halla and an ongoing heavy snow warning for mountainous areas.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Cuba’s nine international airports to run out of Jet A‑1 fuel from 10 Feb 2026

From 10 February 2026 at 05:00 UTC to 11 March 2026 at 05:00 UTC, Cuba’s nine international airports will have no Jet A‑1 fuel. Airlines will need to uplift extra fuel, add technical stops, or cancel services. Operations at Jardines del Rey (Cayo Coco) face additional constraints due to limited services and faulty DME. More than 400 scheduled weekly flights, including those by American Airlines, WestJet, and Copa, are expected to face diversions or cancellations.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Snow forces FAA ground stop at Boston Logan; 522 flights hit

A winter storm in Massachusetts prompted an FAA ground stop at Boston Logan on Feb 7. After lifting, delays remained extensive: 226 departures and 204 arrivals were delayed. Cancellations totaled 92 flights that day. Additional departure cancellations were announced on Feb 8. Delta reported 478 delayed flights and seven cancellations, while JetBlue canceled 15 flights and logged delays on 296 services. Boston led U.S. airports for delays and cancellations on Feb 7, with further disruption expected into Sunday.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Winter weather triggers 339 delays and 4 cancellations across Poland’s top airports

Winter weather on 7 February 2026 disrupted operations at Poland’s five busiest airports, causing 339 flight delays and 4 cancellations. Warsaw had 193 delays and three cancellations; Kraków logged 53 delays and one cancellation. Gdańsk reported 54 delays, Katowice 18, and Poznań 21, all without cancellations. LOT Polish Airlines saw the most delays (140), followed by Wizz Air (69), Buzz (31), and Ryanair (28). Cancellations involved SAS Link (3) and CityJet (1). Travelers were advised to check flight status, allow extra time, and keep documents for potential claims.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Chicago snowstorm triggers 600+ O’Hare cancellations and widespread delays

A winter storm disrupted air travel in Chicago on Saturday morning. By 9:45 a.m., O’Hare recorded 627 cancellations and 331 delays with an average delay of about 37 minutes. The FAA implemented a ground delay at O’Hare of roughly five hours after lifting a short ground stop. Midway reported 76 cancellations by 9:50 a.m., with most delays under 15 minutes. Weather authorities warned of heavy snow and strong winds, and city crews deployed over 220 salt spreaders. A winter storm warning remained in effect through early Sunday.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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France reports 433 flight delays and 33 cancellations on 7 Feb 2026

France recorded widespread flight disruption on 7 February 2026: 433 delays and 33 cancellations across six airports. Paris Charles de Gaulle saw 219 delays and 18 cancellations; Orly had 101 delays and 7 cancellations. Air France, easyJet, SAS, Transavia France, Vueling, and others were affected. Causes cited included persistent fog, crew rostering gaps, and residual effects from a recent European air traffic management system glitch. Travelers were advised to monitor airline apps, verify flight status, allow extra time, keep records for possible claims, and rebook early if needed.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Italy logs nearly 400 flight delays and cancellations across Rome, Milan and Catania

Italy experienced widespread air travel disruption on 7 February, with 383 delays and 13 cancellations across Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Bergamo Orio al Serio and Catania Fontanarossa. Ryanair saw 114 delays and seven cancellations, with ITA Airways, Wizz Air Malta and easyJet also affected. Ground-handling unions cited post-pandemic staffing gaps, slot congestion tied to Carnival travel and heavy rain along the Tyrrhenian coast. Average departure delays between 07:00 and 13:00 exceeded 55 minutes, and airlines began loading precautionary cancellations to reset crew rosters.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Charlotte Douglas flights stabilizing after heavy snow disruption

Flight operations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport are recovering after a winter storm dropped roughly 11 inches of snow on Saturday, January 31. The airport saw 939 cancellations and 149 delays on Saturday, followed by more than 800 cancellations on Sunday. A 300-person team cleared runways and taxiways, with all runways back open by Sunday afternoon. By Monday afternoon, disruptions had eased to 99 cancellations and 329 delays, and American Airlines said over 96% of about 580 scheduled Charlotte flights were set to operate.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Cancellations

American Airlines sees record cancellations amid Winter Storm Fern; projects up to $200M hit

Winter Storm Fern caused large-scale disruptions for American Airlines across its network, with more than 9,000 flights canceled nationwide by Tuesday and a further 488 cancellations reported by Wednesday night. Operations were particularly affected at the airline’s Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) hub. American introduced temporary incentive pay to staff unassigned trips and worked through crew logistics issues to recover its schedule. The airline estimates a $150–$200 million revenue impact from the storm and reduced first‑quarter capacity by about 1.5 percentage points.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Winds trigger Newark Airport delays and cancellations

Flight operations at Newark Liberty International Airport were disrupted on Saturday, February 7 due to strong winds and extreme cold. A wind advisory lasted until midnight with gusts up to 55 mph. By 10 a.m., Newark ranked second in the U.S. for disruptions, with 33 flights delayed or canceled in the morning. By midday, Newark was 10th, with average delays around 25 minutes. FlightAware reported 87 delays and eight cancellations by that time. Conditions were expected to improve by Sunday, though strong winds and subzero wind chills would continue.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Delays

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FAA lifts LAX–Oakland ground stop after staffing shortage

A staffing shortage at an Oakland air traffic control facility triggered a short FAA ground stop on flights from Oakland to Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday morning. The restriction began around 8:30–8:45 a.m. PT and was lifted by 10:30 a.m. PT. Average delays were about 49 minutes, with some up to 87 minutes. Only the Oakland–LAX corridor was affected. Knock-on delays continued as airlines and crews repositioned. Some carriers waived same-day change fees. Passengers were advised to monitor airline alerts and the FAA status page.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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