Major Flight Cancellations and Delays Impact Passengers in Colombia, Peru, and Brazil
Airlines including Avianca, LATAM, and Delta have canceled 38 flights, with over 300 delays reported at São Paulo, Cusco, and Lima airports, affecting passengers in Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. The disruption has caused widespread travel delays across the region.
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In a substantial disruption to air travel across South America, several airlines have canceled a total of 38 flights and caused more than 300 delays at major airports in São Paulo, Cusco, and Lima. Carriers impacted by these operational issues include Avianca, LATAM, Delta, and other airlines, affecting passengers in Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.
The affected airports, among the largest in their respective countries, have seen significant schedule disruptions, creating widespread inconvenience for travelers. While the precise cause for these disruptions was not specified in the available information, the large number of delays and cancellations has resulted in extensive passenger backlog and travel complications throughout the region.
The situation highlights the scale of the challenge that such disruptions present to airlines and air passengers, underlining the importance of staying informed about flight statuses and rights as travelers navigate unpredictable air traffic conditions.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights:
Sometimes it’s not immediately clear whether your flight qualifies for compensation. When the cause of the delay or cancellation is uncertain, the following general rights still apply.
Your right to care, rebooking, or refund is always guaranteed under EC 261, UK 261, ANAC 400, SHY-PASSENGER, GACA, and the Montreal Convention.
Whether you qualify for monetary compensation depends on the reason for the disruption — this can take time for authorities or the airline to confirm.
Causes like technical faults, crew issues, or operational errors usually make your flight eligible.
However, weather conditions, security threats, or air-traffic restrictions often fall under extraordinary circumstances, which may exempt airlines from paying compensation.
Tip: Keep all travel documents and receipts. You may later prove that your case qualifies for compensation.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, you are entitled to a new flight or a refund.
Care and assistance
If your flight is delayed by more than two to four hours, your airline must provide food and drink vouchers.
Accommodation
For overnight delays, airlines must provide hotel stays and transfers, regardless of whether compensation applies.
Communication
You have the right to two phone calls or emails during extended waiting times.
Quick facts
Disruption:
Delays and Cancellations
Cause:
Unknown
Compensation:
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected:
38
Status:
Current disruption
Airlines affected:
Avianca, LATAM, Delta
Airports affected:
São Paulo Airport, Cusco Airport, Lima Airport
Checked by:
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated:
16 October 2025