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- Cancellations and delays across Stockholm, Paris and Venice as SAS, Pegasus and Air France flights disrupted
Cancellations and delays across Stockholm, Paris and Venice as SAS, Pegasus and Air France flights disrupted
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Checked by Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Last updated on 18 February 2026
180
Affected flights
6
Affected airports
3
Affected airlines
What Happened
Air travel across several European cities faced disruption, with SAS, Pegasus Airlines and Air France canceling six flights and delaying more than 180 between then.
SAS scrapped two Stockholm‑Arlanda–Lulea services: SZS1004 (08:35 CET) and SZS5 (10:35 CET). Delays and cancellations were reported across hubs including Istanbul, Helsinki, Prague, Venice and Paris, affecting hundreds of passengers and causing connection issues and rebooking challenges.
Passengers affected by this flight disruption may be eligible for compensation of up to £520 under passenger rights regulations.
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Flight Disruption Details
Air traffic across multiple European locations experienced notable disruption, with cancellations and delays impacting passengers in Stockholm, Paris and Venice, and extending to Istanbul, Helsinki and Prague. Three airlines—Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Pegasus Airlines and Air France—were affected.
SAS confirmed cancellations on its Stockholm‑Arlanda–Lulea rotation. Flight SZS1004 from Stockholm‑Arlanda to Lulea, scheduled at 08:35 CET, was canceled, as was the return service SZS5 from Lulea to Stockholm‑Arlanda scheduled at 10:35 CET. These cancellations disrupted travel on the corridor between Stockholm and the Lapland city of Lulea and led to rebooking activity for impacted travelers.
Beyond these specific services, Air France, Pegasus Airlines and SAS collectively canceled six flights and delayed more than 180 others across several airports, including those serving Istanbul, Helsinki, Prague, Venice and Paris. The widespread delays contributed to connection challenges and longer waiting times for passengers moving through these transit points.
The disruptions are affecting both business and leisure travelers using key European hubs. Passengers scheduled to travel on the affected routes should be aware of potential schedule changes and ongoing knock‑on effects from the cancellations and delays reported across the network.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights
When your flight's disrupted, you may be entitled to various forms of care and compensation under EC 261 and other applicable laws.
Up to €600 compensation
Passengers whose flights were canceled or delayed over 3 hours may be entitled to financial compensation ranging from €250 to €600 per person. Check your flight.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. You may also get a full refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Care and assistance
Your airline must provide food and refreshments if your journey is delayed more than a few hours.
Accommodation
If you are away from home and your journey is delayed overnight, the airline must offer you accommodation and transportation to it.
Communication
Under EC 261 you are entitled to 2 phone calls or emails if your journey is delayed over 1 hour.
This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight. Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to times you must present yourself for check-in and boarding.
Quick facts
Summary
Disruption
Delays and Cancellations
Cause
Other
Status
Current disruption
Compensation
Could be eligible for up to £520 compensation
Flights affected
180
Airlines affected
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Pegasus Airlines, Air France
Airports affected
Stockholm-Arlanda, Lulea, Istanbul, Helsinki, Prague, Venice
Cities affected
Stockholm, Lulea, Istanbul, Helsinki, Prague, Venice, Paris
Checked by
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated
18 February 2026
What To Do If Your Flight Is Cancelled
If you're traveling to or from the European Union, here's what to do when your flight is unexpectedly scrubbed:
Gather evidence that your flight was delayed, cancelled, or overbooked.
Get the airline to provide written confirmation of the disruption and the reason behind it.
Request an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Make a note of the arrival time at your final destination.
Ask the airline to provide vouchers for meals and refreshments.
Avoid signing documents or accepting offers that may waive your passenger rights.
If an overnight stay is required, ask the airline to provide accommodation.
Save receipts for any additional expenses caused by the disruption.
