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Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, and flydubai adjust Bahrain and Kuwait flights from the UAE

On 18 August 2026, UAE carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and flydubai were still changing some schedules between Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Bahrain, and Kuwait as regional conflict and security risks continued to affect Gulf airspace. Emirates restored 1 Dubai–Bahrain service but kept 2 others canceled, Etihad cut 3 Bahrain return services through at least 21 August 2026, and Air Arabia listed fresh Kuwait and Bahrain cancellations, while flydubai told passengers to reconfirm departures. For routes covered by EC 261, compensation is usually unlikely because the disruption is tied to a wider security crisis outside the airline's control, but airlines should still offer rebooking or refunds and care during longer delays.

Josh ArnfieldAug 19, 2026

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Emirates, Etihad, and Air Arabia cancel and delay UAE flights to Bahrain and Kuwait

Flights from the UAE to Bahrain and Kuwait remain disrupted on 17 August 2026 as Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and other carriers adjust schedules because of regional security restrictions. Emirates has canceled some Dubai-Bahrain services, Etihad has suspended several Abu Dhabi-Bahrain rotations through 21 August, and Air Arabia has posted multiple changes on Bahrain and Kuwait routes, while passengers traveling onward to India are also being told to allow more time at the airport until 20 August. If your trip is affected, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely because the disruption appears to be outside the airlines' control, but you should still be offered rebooking or a refund, plus care such as meals or accommodation when needed.

Josh ArnfieldAug 19, 2026

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All Milan-bound flights diverted to Rome and Turin as thunderstorms hit Lombardy

Severe thunderstorms over northern Italy forced all flights inbound to Milan to divert on 16 August 2026 after visibility over Lombardy dropped sharply. Aircraft approaching Malpensa, Linate, and Bergamo were rerouted to Rome Fiumicino Airport and Turin Airport, creating major arrival delays for passengers who were already close to their destination. Among the confirmed diversions were Emirates flight EK91 from Dubai and Air Cairo flight SM803 from Cairo to Rome, while Turin took several flights from Krakow, Palermo, Lisbon, and Catania. Because the disruption was caused by weather, compensation is unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, and rerouting support.

Josh ArnfieldAug 19, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Groundforce strike at Barcelona airport causes over 150 flight cancellations and baggage delays

A Groundforce strike at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) is still disrupting travel in Barcelona nearly two weeks after it began, with more than 150 flights canceled and serious baggage delays across the airport. More than 3,000 checked bags have been left unclaimed in Terminals 1 and 2, and some passengers have waited up to 5 hours to retrieve their luggage. The airport remains open, but operations are running with reduced capacity under Spain's minimum-service rules. Because the disruption is linked to an external ground-handling company rather than airline staff, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays and cancellations.

Josh ArnfieldAug 19, 2026

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Mount Etna ash suspends more flights at Catania Airport and disrupts travel in Malta

Volcanic ash from Mount Etna continues to disrupt flights for a sixth day. All arrivals and departures were suspended at Catania Airport on 12 August 2026 until at least 6:00 pm local time, leaving only about 10% of scheduled movements operating. Palermo Airport handled 190 flights that had originally been due at Catania and Comiso briefly paused operations because of ash fall. The disruptions also reached Malta, where flights were forced to alter their routes to avoid the ash cloud. Flights to Amsterdam, Paris, Edinburgh, and New York JFK were among those affected. Because this was caused by a natural event outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance such as rebooking, refreshments, and accommodation when needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 13, 2026

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Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh flights still face delays and cancellations after Gulf airspace crisis

Commercial flights across the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are running again, but passengers using Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, and King Khalid International Airport still face short-notice delays, reroutings, and cancellations more than five months after missile strikes and air-defense interceptions triggered widespread airspace closures. Major hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam are operational, yet congestion, tighter safe corridors, and longer Europe-to-Asia routings continue to make schedules less reliable. Because the disruption is linked to a wider security conflict rather than an airline-controlled issue, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, and care if your journey is disrupted.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 12, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Barcelona El Prat strike and storms disrupt over 2,400 flights across Europe

Air travel across Europe was disrupted on 11 August 2026 after the ongoing ground-handling strike at Barcelona El Prat Airport and stormy weather affected 2,400 flights. Barcelona saw the biggest concentration of delays and cancellations, but disruption also reached Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Frankfurt Airport, London Heathrow Airport, and Madrid Barajas Airport. With summer schedules already tight, many travelers faced long waits, missed connections, and limited same-day rebooking options. Because the disruption was linked bad weather, compensation is usually unlikely, but you should still check your flight with AirHelp. Airlines are also required to provide care, including meals, accommodation, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 12, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

JetBlue cancels 2 Boston-Barcelona flights after pilots arrive too late to fly

JetBlue Airways canceled 2 flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport on 6 August 2026 and 8 August 2026 after delayed pilot positioning flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport left the crews outside their allowed working hours. The airline had no reserve pilots in Boston qualified for Atlantic services, so the overnight departures were pulled even though the aircraft were serviceable. A separate Boston to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport service then left more than 4 hours late on 10 August, underlining wider summer pressure from thunderstorms, air traffic control restrictions, and stretched staffing. If you were affected, you may have rights to rerouting, refunds, and care, but EC 261 doesn't automatically apply because JetBlue is a U.S. carrier.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 12, 2026

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Cancellations

Mount Etna ash halts arrivals at Catania–Fontanarossa Airport on 10 August

Ash from a new eruption of Mount Etna forced the suspension of all arriving flights at Catania–Fontanarossa Airport on 10 August 2026. Dozens of flights operated by Ryanair, EasyJet, ITA Airways, and Wizz Air were diverted or placed on hold, while Palermo continued to operate normally. Because the disruption was caused by volcanic ash outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 11, 2026

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Birmingham Airport baggage glitch leaves TUI and other passengers without bags

A technical failure in Birmingham Airport's outbound baggage system began early on 7 August 2026 and was still being cleared four days later after dozens of flights departed without most of their checked luggage. The disruption mainly affected TUI Airways and other leisure carriers flying to Rhodes, Dalaman, Paphos, Ibiza, Italian and Spanish resorts, and Scottish domestic destinations. No flights were canceled or significantly delayed, but hundreds of travelers were left buying replacement clothes, medicine, and other essentials while their bags were sent on separately. If your luggage was delayed, keep receipts for essential purchases.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 11, 2026

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Gatwick Airport issued fuel shortage alert over weekend

Over the weekend, Gatwick Airport (LGW) warned airlines that a jet fuel shortage could disrupt flights during a busy summer travel period. An alert issued on 2 August 2026 said the supply problem may last for the next 2 days. However a spokesperson for Gatwick has confirmed that the issue has now been fixed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 4, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Air Zimbabwe reschedules Harare-London Gatwick flights after 31 July disruption

Air Zimbabwe's long-haul service between Harare and London remains disrupted after an operational issue on 31 July 2026 forced more schedule changes. Flight UM724 from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport left almost a full 24 hours later, at 8:30 pm on 3 August 2026 and landed at London Gatwick Airport after 6:00 am on 4 August 2026, while the return UM725 departed at 8:30 am and arrived in Harare at 8:00 pm the same day. Air Zimbabwe says the earlier problem disrupted planned aircraft and crew use, and its customer service team is contacting affected travelers directly. Because the issue appears to be within the airline's control, affected passengers may have rights to care and passengers on the London departure could claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under UK 261, depending on the final cause.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 4, 2026

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Cancellations

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WestJet flight attendants strike cancels 615 flights and disrupts 250,000 passengers

A strike by WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants began on 2 August 2026, canceling 615 flights and affecting around 250,000 passengers during Canada's busy Civic Holiday weekend. The stoppage followed the collapse of wage talks and spread across WestJet's network, with Toronto Pearson International Airport among the key airports caught up in the disruption. The strike ended with a tentative deal agreed Monday, and flights will begin to return to normal schedule. Because this is an airline staff strike, passengers on WestJet flights departing from or arriving at EU airports may be entitled to compensation if their flight was canceled at short notice or arrived more than 3 hours late. Air passenger rights apply to flights in Canada and AirHelp can help you if you were affected on a flight departing from the UK or EU.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattAug 4, 2026

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Cancellations

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Lufthansa cancels Munich to Beijing flight after pressurization fault

Lufthansa canceled flight LH722 between Munich Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport on 31st July 2026 after a pressurization system fault forced the Airbus A350 to turn back soon after departure. The crew spent around 2 hours and 15 minutes managing the issue at 17,000 ft before landing safely back in Munich, where passengers were taken to Terminal 2 for rebooking. As this appears to have been a technical issue within the airline’s normal operations, affected passengers may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, along with rerouting and care while they wait.

Alice Mariscott-WyattAug 4, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Barcelona and Palma ground-handling strikes from 4 August could affect 2 million passengers

Ground-handling strikes at Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) are due to begin on 4 August 2026, putting Spain's summer travel peak under pressure. At Barcelona, all 1,179 Groundforce staff are set to walk out indefinitely, while around 600 Swissport workers in Palma plan parallel action. Spanish officials say 11,600 flight movements and about 2 million passengers could be affected at Barcelona alone through the end of September. Because the strikes involve independent ground handlers rather than airline staff, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines still have to provide care, rebooking, or refunds when your trip is disrupted.

Matteo FlorisJul 31, 2026

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Cancellations

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Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines extend Kuwait flight disruptions until 8 August

Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines have extended disruption to flights linked to Kuwait until at least 8 August 2026, warning that normal schedules still aren't expected to resume before then. For passengers, that means more canceled or reshuffled journeys and another round of last-minute flight checks. Qatar Airways has delayed the return of its full Kuwait operation, while Turkish Airlines says cancellations on the Kuwait–Istanbul route are also likely to continue. If you're affected, check your flight before leaving for the airport and review your rebooking or refund options. Compensation will depend on the route and the reason for the disruption, so it's worth checking your rights.

Matteo FlorisJul 30, 2026

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