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Air Canada and WestJet disruptions affect 274 flights across Canada
Canada's air network saw a new wave of disruption on 22 May 2026, with 59 cancellations and at least 215 delays affecting services at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, and Calgary International Airport. Air Canada, WestJet, and regional carriers including Jazz Aviation, PAL Airlines, and Air Inuit were all caught in the disruption, with remote routes to CFB Goose Bay and northern Québec among the hardest hit. Because the problems appear linked to airline staffing and maintenance pressure rather than weather, some passengers on trips covered by EC 261 may be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation if their flight was canceled or arrived more than 3 hours late.
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Delays and Cancellations
Weather and ATC constraints disrupt 1,453 flights in Europe
Europe's air travel network was hit by 62 cancellations and 1,391 delays on 21 May 2026, affecting 1,453 flights in total and putting pressure on hubs including Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Barcelona El Prat Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport, Copenhagen Airport, Oslo Gardermoen Airport, and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. As delays built up, airlines such as British Airways, SAS, Norwegian, Austrian Airlines, and Icelandair faced knock-on disruption as aircraft and crews fell out of position. If your journey was affected, it's understandable to be frustrated. Because this disruption appears to be linked to weather and air traffic control restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but your airline should still provide care, support, and rerouting or a refund where needed.
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Delays and Cancellations
JFK weather delays and cancellations disrupt 250 flights across the US and Europe
Low cloud and poor visibility at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on 22 May 2026 led to around 190 delays and more than 60 cancellations, affecting roughly 250 flights in total. The disruption spread beyond New York, hitting domestic services linked with Boston and Los Angeles as well as transatlantic routes to London Heathrow and Frankfurt, with JetBlue, Endeavor Air, and British Airways among the airlines affected. Because the problem was weather-related and tied to mandatory air traffic restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking, refunds, and care during long waits.
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Cancellations
British Airways delays Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv flights until 1 August
British Airways has pushed back the restart of nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv until 1 August 2026. That leaves the routes suspended for roughly 6 more weeks and means customers booked in July face more cancellations while the airline responds to the ongoing regional conflict. When services return, British Airways plans to run just one daily flight on each route, far below normal summer capacity. Compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely because the disruption is outside the airline's control, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or a refund, plus care and assistance during longer delays.
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Delays and Cancellations
Newark Liberty Airport delays and cancellations disrupt 306 flights on 20 May
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) saw major disruption on 20 May 2026, with 284 delayed flights and 22 cancellations affecting 306 flights in total. United Airlines was the most exposed carrier at Newark, while American Airlines, Republic Airways, and Jazz Aviation operating Air Canada Express services were also caught up as delays spread through peak connection periods and hit routes including St. Louis, Kansas City, and Toronto. Because the disruption was linked to weather and air-traffic flow restrictions, cash compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but passengers may still be entitled to rebooking, refunds, and care during long delays or overnight disruption.
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Delay
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American Airlines flight AA 2772 diverts to Dallas Fort Worth instead of Austin
American Airlines flight AA 2772 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport diverted to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on 21 May 2026 after the crew said operational constraints made an Austin landing impossible at the scheduled time. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 landed safely at 10:04 pm, around 40 minutes after its planned arrival, but the trip ended in Dallas, leaving passengers to deal with late-night onward travel, missed plans, and possible overnight accommodation. Because the flight stayed within the United States and American has only described the issue as operational constraints, any compensation will depend on what triggered the diversion, though passengers should still expect timely information, rebooking, and practical care during a longer delay.
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Delays and Cancellations
Over 3,000 US flights disrupted as delays spread across major hubs
By early afternoon on 21 May 2026, 3,046 flights within, into, or out of the United States had been disrupted, including 659 cancellations and 2,387 delays. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Miami, Nashville, and Phoenix were among the worst-hit areas, with delays at LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport helping push disruption deeper into the network. Because the main trigger appears to be weather-related, compensation is usually unlikely. Airlines should still help affected passengers with rebooking or refunds and practical care during long waits, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply to your journey.
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Delays and Cancellations
LaGuardia sinkhole closes runway and disrupts around 400 flights
A sinkhole beside Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia Airport forced the closure of one of the airport's two runways on 20 May 2026, and by early evening on 21 May the disruption had grown to around 400 flights across cancellations and delays. With thunderstorms also reducing capacity across the New York area, airlines were left working through a single runway, and delays spread to JFK and Newark. Compensation is unlikely for most domestic US trips because the problem was caused by airport infrastructure, not the airline. Even so, carriers should still offer rebooking or refunds and care during long waits, and you can use AirHelp's free flight checker if your trip included an EU-operated segment that may fall under EC 261.
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Delays and Cancellations
Storms force DFW ground stop and disrupt 850 flights, hitting American Airlines
Severe thunderstorms forced departing flights to stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field on 20 May 2026, disrupting around 850 flights over two days and hitting American Airlines especially hard at its biggest hub. Passengers faced long lines, missed connections, and baggage delays as lightning, low clouds, and flash-flood conditions made departures unsafe. Because the disruption was weather-related, cash compensation under EC 261 is unlikely on affected EU-origin or EU-destined flights, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking or refunds, meals, and hotel stays during overnight delays.
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Delays and Cancellations
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London Heathrow records 111 delays and 5 cancellations across British Airways, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, and TAP Air Portugal
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) recorded 111 delays and 5 cancellations on 19 May 2026, disrupting flights operated by British Airways, Kuwait Airways, Emirates, and TAP Air Portugal across several terminals and on both departures and arrivals. Routes linked to New York, Lisbon, Dubai, and Kuwait City were among those affected as late inbound aircraft, crew limits, and tight runway and gate capacity fed into wider schedule problems through the day. For passengers, that meant long waits, missed onward connections, and rebooking queues at the airport. Because the disruption appears tied to operational factors rather than one obvious extraordinary event, some travelers on routes covered by EC 261 may have rights to care and, in certain cases, compensation, but each case will depend on the reason recorded for the individual flight.
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Delays and Cancellations
Dallas-Fort Worth storms trigger 666 cancellations and 4,601 delays across the US
A wave of severe thunderstorms over North Texas on 20 May 2026 triggered ground stops at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and spread disruption across the US flight network. By publication time, 666 flights had been canceled and 4,601 delayed, with Dallas-Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field, Chicago O'Hare, Orlando, and Miami among the hardest-hit airports. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines were all affected, and some delays were expected to continue into early 21 May 2026 while crews and aircraft were repositioned. Because the disruption was weather-related, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still help with rebooking or refunds and provide care if you're left waiting.
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Delays and Cancellations
Bad weather disrupts 1,437 flights at Heathrow, Gatwick, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Schiphol, Oslo Airport, and Madrid-Barajas
Bad weather caused widespread disruption across Western and Northern Europe on 20 May 2026, with serious problems at London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Oslo Airport, and Madrid-Barajas Airport. A total of 58 flights were canceled and 1,379 were delayed, with Scandinavian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, British Airways, and Lufthansa among the airlines hit hardest. For passengers, that meant long waits, changing departure times, missed connections, and fewer rebooking options as aircraft and crews fell out of position across the region. Because the disruption was driven by weather and air traffic control restrictions, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but that doesn't remove the airline's duty to provide care such as meals, accommodation, and rebooking support.
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Delays and Cancellations
Major United States hubs see 6,862 flight delays and cancellations
A nationwide wave of weather-related disruption hit major United States airports on 18 May 2026, affecting 6,862 flights in total. Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Denver International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and New York’s main airports were among the worst affected, with knock-on problems reaching Nashville, Detroit, Boston, and Miami. Many passengers faced long lines, missed connections, and overnight stays as delays built through the day. Because weather and air traffic restrictions were the main cause, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds where relevant, and care during long waits.
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Delays and Cancellations
Storms and air traffic control restrictions disrupt 1,464 flights at 8 major airports in China
Severe storms and air traffic control flow restrictions disrupted 1,464 flights across 8 major airports in China on 17 May 2026, including Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Beijing, Kunming, Zhengzhou, and Zhuhai. The breakdown included 108 cancellations and 1,356 delays, with carriers such as Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air, and China Express Airlines among the hardest hit, and disruption continued into 18 May. Because the problems were driven by weather and airspace restrictions outside the airlines’ control, compensation under EC 261 is generally unlikely for flights covered by that law, but airlines should still provide care and assistance such as rebooking, refreshments, and accommodation where needed.
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Delays and Cancellations
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Edinburgh Airport delays and cancellations affect 13 flights on 17 December
Morning operations at Edinburgh Airport were disrupted on 17 December 2025, with 13 affected flights across arrivals and departures involving British Airways, Loganair, easyJet, United Airlines, and Air France. British Airways was hit hardest, including canceled Heathrow services in both directions, while other delays affected routes linking Edinburgh with London, Southampton, Paris, and Washington during the morning and early afternoon. No single cause was confirmed, so whether compensation applies will depend on what led to the disruption. If the problem was within the airline's control, some passengers may have a claim under EC 261, and if not, airlines should still provide care and assistance.
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Delays and Cancellations
LATAM, GOL, and Azul see 168 flights disrupted across Brazil
Brazil's busiest airports were disrupted on 18 May 2026 after severe weather, congestion, and operational pressure forced airlines to trim schedules. A total of 25 flights were canceled and 143 were delayed at São Paulo-Guarulhos, Rio de Janeiro/Galeão, Viracopos, and Tancredo Neves, with LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Azul Conecta, American Airlines, and United Airlines all affected. Because weather appears to have been the main driver, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking or refunds, meals, communication, and accommodation when needed.
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Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Air Canada and WestJet disruptions affect 274 flights across Canada
Canada's air network saw a new wave of disruption on 22 May 2026, with 59 cancellations and at least 215 delays affecting services at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, and Calgary International Airport. Air Canada, WestJet, and regional carriers including Jazz Aviation, PAL Airlines, and Air Inuit were all caught in the disruption, with remote routes to CFB Goose Bay and northern Québec among the hardest hit. Because the problems appear linked to airline staffing and maintenance pressure rather than weather, some passengers on trips covered by EC 261 may be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation if their flight was canceled or arrived more than 3 hours late.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Weather and ATC constraints disrupt 1,453 flights in Europe
Europe's air travel network was hit by 62 cancellations and 1,391 delays on 21 May 2026, affecting 1,453 flights in total and putting pressure on hubs including Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Barcelona El Prat Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport, Copenhagen Airport, Oslo Gardermoen Airport, and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. As delays built up, airlines such as British Airways, SAS, Norwegian, Austrian Airlines, and Icelandair faced knock-on disruption as aircraft and crews fell out of position. If your journey was affected, it's understandable to be frustrated. Because this disruption appears to be linked to weather and air traffic control restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but your airline should still provide care, support, and rerouting or a refund where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
JFK weather delays and cancellations disrupt 250 flights across the US and Europe
Low cloud and poor visibility at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on 22 May 2026 led to around 190 delays and more than 60 cancellations, affecting roughly 250 flights in total. The disruption spread beyond New York, hitting domestic services linked with Boston and Los Angeles as well as transatlantic routes to London Heathrow and Frankfurt, with JetBlue, Endeavor Air, and British Airways among the airlines affected. Because the problem was weather-related and tied to mandatory air traffic restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking, refunds, and care during long waits.
Read more
Cancellations
British Airways delays Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv flights until 1 August
British Airways has pushed back the restart of nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv until 1 August 2026. That leaves the routes suspended for roughly 6 more weeks and means customers booked in July face more cancellations while the airline responds to the ongoing regional conflict. When services return, British Airways plans to run just one daily flight on each route, far below normal summer capacity. Compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely because the disruption is outside the airline's control, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or a refund, plus care and assistance during longer delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Newark Liberty Airport delays and cancellations disrupt 306 flights on 20 May
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) saw major disruption on 20 May 2026, with 284 delayed flights and 22 cancellations affecting 306 flights in total. United Airlines was the most exposed carrier at Newark, while American Airlines, Republic Airways, and Jazz Aviation operating Air Canada Express services were also caught up as delays spread through peak connection periods and hit routes including St. Louis, Kansas City, and Toronto. Because the disruption was linked to weather and air-traffic flow restrictions, cash compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but passengers may still be entitled to rebooking, refunds, and care during long delays or overnight disruption.
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Delay
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American Airlines flight AA 2772 diverts to Dallas Fort Worth instead of Austin
American Airlines flight AA 2772 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport diverted to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on 21 May 2026 after the crew said operational constraints made an Austin landing impossible at the scheduled time. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 landed safely at 10:04 pm, around 40 minutes after its planned arrival, but the trip ended in Dallas, leaving passengers to deal with late-night onward travel, missed plans, and possible overnight accommodation. Because the flight stayed within the United States and American has only described the issue as operational constraints, any compensation will depend on what triggered the diversion, though passengers should still expect timely information, rebooking, and practical care during a longer delay.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Over 3,000 US flights disrupted as delays spread across major hubs
By early afternoon on 21 May 2026, 3,046 flights within, into, or out of the United States had been disrupted, including 659 cancellations and 2,387 delays. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Miami, Nashville, and Phoenix were among the worst-hit areas, with delays at LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport helping push disruption deeper into the network. Because the main trigger appears to be weather-related, compensation is usually unlikely. Airlines should still help affected passengers with rebooking or refunds and practical care during long waits, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply to your journey.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
LaGuardia sinkhole closes runway and disrupts around 400 flights
A sinkhole beside Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia Airport forced the closure of one of the airport's two runways on 20 May 2026, and by early evening on 21 May the disruption had grown to around 400 flights across cancellations and delays. With thunderstorms also reducing capacity across the New York area, airlines were left working through a single runway, and delays spread to JFK and Newark. Compensation is unlikely for most domestic US trips because the problem was caused by airport infrastructure, not the airline. Even so, carriers should still offer rebooking or refunds and care during long waits, and you can use AirHelp's free flight checker if your trip included an EU-operated segment that may fall under EC 261.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Storms force DFW ground stop and disrupt 850 flights, hitting American Airlines
Severe thunderstorms forced departing flights to stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field on 20 May 2026, disrupting around 850 flights over two days and hitting American Airlines especially hard at its biggest hub. Passengers faced long lines, missed connections, and baggage delays as lightning, low clouds, and flash-flood conditions made departures unsafe. Because the disruption was weather-related, cash compensation under EC 261 is unlikely on affected EU-origin or EU-destined flights, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking or refunds, meals, and hotel stays during overnight delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
London Heathrow records 111 delays and 5 cancellations across British Airways, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, and TAP Air Portugal
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) recorded 111 delays and 5 cancellations on 19 May 2026, disrupting flights operated by British Airways, Kuwait Airways, Emirates, and TAP Air Portugal across several terminals and on both departures and arrivals. Routes linked to New York, Lisbon, Dubai, and Kuwait City were among those affected as late inbound aircraft, crew limits, and tight runway and gate capacity fed into wider schedule problems through the day. For passengers, that meant long waits, missed onward connections, and rebooking queues at the airport. Because the disruption appears tied to operational factors rather than one obvious extraordinary event, some travelers on routes covered by EC 261 may have rights to care and, in certain cases, compensation, but each case will depend on the reason recorded for the individual flight.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Dallas-Fort Worth storms trigger 666 cancellations and 4,601 delays across the US
A wave of severe thunderstorms over North Texas on 20 May 2026 triggered ground stops at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and spread disruption across the US flight network. By publication time, 666 flights had been canceled and 4,601 delayed, with Dallas-Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field, Chicago O'Hare, Orlando, and Miami among the hardest-hit airports. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines were all affected, and some delays were expected to continue into early 21 May 2026 while crews and aircraft were repositioned. Because the disruption was weather-related, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still help with rebooking or refunds and provide care if you're left waiting.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Bad weather disrupts 1,437 flights at Heathrow, Gatwick, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Schiphol, Oslo Airport, and Madrid-Barajas
Bad weather caused widespread disruption across Western and Northern Europe on 20 May 2026, with serious problems at London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Oslo Airport, and Madrid-Barajas Airport. A total of 58 flights were canceled and 1,379 were delayed, with Scandinavian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, British Airways, and Lufthansa among the airlines hit hardest. For passengers, that meant long waits, changing departure times, missed connections, and fewer rebooking options as aircraft and crews fell out of position across the region. Because the disruption was driven by weather and air traffic control restrictions, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but that doesn't remove the airline's duty to provide care such as meals, accommodation, and rebooking support.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Major United States hubs see 6,862 flight delays and cancellations
A nationwide wave of weather-related disruption hit major United States airports on 18 May 2026, affecting 6,862 flights in total. Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Denver International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and New York’s main airports were among the worst affected, with knock-on problems reaching Nashville, Detroit, Boston, and Miami. Many passengers faced long lines, missed connections, and overnight stays as delays built through the day. Because weather and air traffic restrictions were the main cause, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds where relevant, and care during long waits.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Storms and air traffic control restrictions disrupt 1,464 flights at 8 major airports in China
Severe storms and air traffic control flow restrictions disrupted 1,464 flights across 8 major airports in China on 17 May 2026, including Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Beijing, Kunming, Zhengzhou, and Zhuhai. The breakdown included 108 cancellations and 1,356 delays, with carriers such as Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air, and China Express Airlines among the hardest hit, and disruption continued into 18 May. Because the problems were driven by weather and airspace restrictions outside the airlines’ control, compensation under EC 261 is generally unlikely for flights covered by that law, but airlines should still provide care and assistance such as rebooking, refreshments, and accommodation where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Edinburgh Airport delays and cancellations affect 13 flights on 17 December
Morning operations at Edinburgh Airport were disrupted on 17 December 2025, with 13 affected flights across arrivals and departures involving British Airways, Loganair, easyJet, United Airlines, and Air France. British Airways was hit hardest, including canceled Heathrow services in both directions, while other delays affected routes linking Edinburgh with London, Southampton, Paris, and Washington during the morning and early afternoon. No single cause was confirmed, so whether compensation applies will depend on what led to the disruption. If the problem was within the airline's control, some passengers may have a claim under EC 261, and if not, airlines should still provide care and assistance.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
LATAM, GOL, and Azul see 168 flights disrupted across Brazil
Brazil's busiest airports were disrupted on 18 May 2026 after severe weather, congestion, and operational pressure forced airlines to trim schedules. A total of 25 flights were canceled and 143 were delayed at São Paulo-Guarulhos, Rio de Janeiro/Galeão, Viracopos, and Tancredo Neves, with LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Azul Conecta, American Airlines, and United Airlines all affected. Because weather appears to have been the main driver, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking or refunds, meals, communication, and accommodation when needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Air Canada and WestJet disruptions affect 274 flights across Canada
Canada's air network saw a new wave of disruption on 22 May 2026, with 59 cancellations and at least 215 delays affecting services at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, and Calgary International Airport. Air Canada, WestJet, and regional carriers including Jazz Aviation, PAL Airlines, and Air Inuit were all caught in the disruption, with remote routes to CFB Goose Bay and northern Québec among the hardest hit. Because the problems appear linked to airline staffing and maintenance pressure rather than weather, some passengers on trips covered by EC 261 may be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation if their flight was canceled or arrived more than 3 hours late.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Weather and ATC constraints disrupt 1,453 flights in Europe
Europe's air travel network was hit by 62 cancellations and 1,391 delays on 21 May 2026, affecting 1,453 flights in total and putting pressure on hubs including Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Barcelona El Prat Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport, Copenhagen Airport, Oslo Gardermoen Airport, and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. As delays built up, airlines such as British Airways, SAS, Norwegian, Austrian Airlines, and Icelandair faced knock-on disruption as aircraft and crews fell out of position. If your journey was affected, it's understandable to be frustrated. Because this disruption appears to be linked to weather and air traffic control restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but your airline should still provide care, support, and rerouting or a refund where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
JFK weather delays and cancellations disrupt 250 flights across the US and Europe
Low cloud and poor visibility at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on 22 May 2026 led to around 190 delays and more than 60 cancellations, affecting roughly 250 flights in total. The disruption spread beyond New York, hitting domestic services linked with Boston and Los Angeles as well as transatlantic routes to London Heathrow and Frankfurt, with JetBlue, Endeavor Air, and British Airways among the airlines affected. Because the problem was weather-related and tied to mandatory air traffic restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking, refunds, and care during long waits.
Read more
Cancellations
British Airways delays Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv flights until 1 August
British Airways has pushed back the restart of nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv until 1 August 2026. That leaves the routes suspended for roughly 6 more weeks and means customers booked in July face more cancellations while the airline responds to the ongoing regional conflict. When services return, British Airways plans to run just one daily flight on each route, far below normal summer capacity. Compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely because the disruption is outside the airline's control, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or a refund, plus care and assistance during longer delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Newark Liberty Airport delays and cancellations disrupt 306 flights on 20 May
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) saw major disruption on 20 May 2026, with 284 delayed flights and 22 cancellations affecting 306 flights in total. United Airlines was the most exposed carrier at Newark, while American Airlines, Republic Airways, and Jazz Aviation operating Air Canada Express services were also caught up as delays spread through peak connection periods and hit routes including St. Louis, Kansas City, and Toronto. Because the disruption was linked to weather and air-traffic flow restrictions, cash compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but passengers may still be entitled to rebooking, refunds, and care during long delays or overnight disruption.
Read more
Delay
May be eligible
American Airlines flight AA 2772 diverts to Dallas Fort Worth instead of Austin
American Airlines flight AA 2772 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport diverted to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on 21 May 2026 after the crew said operational constraints made an Austin landing impossible at the scheduled time. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 landed safely at 10:04 pm, around 40 minutes after its planned arrival, but the trip ended in Dallas, leaving passengers to deal with late-night onward travel, missed plans, and possible overnight accommodation. Because the flight stayed within the United States and American has only described the issue as operational constraints, any compensation will depend on what triggered the diversion, though passengers should still expect timely information, rebooking, and practical care during a longer delay.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Over 3,000 US flights disrupted as delays spread across major hubs
By early afternoon on 21 May 2026, 3,046 flights within, into, or out of the United States had been disrupted, including 659 cancellations and 2,387 delays. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Miami, Nashville, and Phoenix were among the worst-hit areas, with delays at LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport helping push disruption deeper into the network. Because the main trigger appears to be weather-related, compensation is usually unlikely. Airlines should still help affected passengers with rebooking or refunds and practical care during long waits, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply to your journey.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
LaGuardia sinkhole closes runway and disrupts around 400 flights
A sinkhole beside Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia Airport forced the closure of one of the airport's two runways on 20 May 2026, and by early evening on 21 May the disruption had grown to around 400 flights across cancellations and delays. With thunderstorms also reducing capacity across the New York area, airlines were left working through a single runway, and delays spread to JFK and Newark. Compensation is unlikely for most domestic US trips because the problem was caused by airport infrastructure, not the airline. Even so, carriers should still offer rebooking or refunds and care during long waits, and you can use AirHelp's free flight checker if your trip included an EU-operated segment that may fall under EC 261.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Storms force DFW ground stop and disrupt 850 flights, hitting American Airlines
Severe thunderstorms forced departing flights to stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field on 20 May 2026, disrupting around 850 flights over two days and hitting American Airlines especially hard at its biggest hub. Passengers faced long lines, missed connections, and baggage delays as lightning, low clouds, and flash-flood conditions made departures unsafe. Because the disruption was weather-related, cash compensation under EC 261 is unlikely on affected EU-origin or EU-destined flights, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking or refunds, meals, and hotel stays during overnight delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
London Heathrow records 111 delays and 5 cancellations across British Airways, Emirates, Kuwait Airways, and TAP Air Portugal
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) recorded 111 delays and 5 cancellations on 19 May 2026, disrupting flights operated by British Airways, Kuwait Airways, Emirates, and TAP Air Portugal across several terminals and on both departures and arrivals. Routes linked to New York, Lisbon, Dubai, and Kuwait City were among those affected as late inbound aircraft, crew limits, and tight runway and gate capacity fed into wider schedule problems through the day. For passengers, that meant long waits, missed onward connections, and rebooking queues at the airport. Because the disruption appears tied to operational factors rather than one obvious extraordinary event, some travelers on routes covered by EC 261 may have rights to care and, in certain cases, compensation, but each case will depend on the reason recorded for the individual flight.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Dallas-Fort Worth storms trigger 666 cancellations and 4,601 delays across the US
A wave of severe thunderstorms over North Texas on 20 May 2026 triggered ground stops at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and spread disruption across the US flight network. By publication time, 666 flights had been canceled and 4,601 delayed, with Dallas-Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field, Chicago O'Hare, Orlando, and Miami among the hardest-hit airports. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines were all affected, and some delays were expected to continue into early 21 May 2026 while crews and aircraft were repositioned. Because the disruption was weather-related, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still help with rebooking or refunds and provide care if you're left waiting.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Bad weather disrupts 1,437 flights at Heathrow, Gatwick, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Schiphol, Oslo Airport, and Madrid-Barajas
Bad weather caused widespread disruption across Western and Northern Europe on 20 May 2026, with serious problems at London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Oslo Airport, and Madrid-Barajas Airport. A total of 58 flights were canceled and 1,379 were delayed, with Scandinavian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, British Airways, and Lufthansa among the airlines hit hardest. For passengers, that meant long waits, changing departure times, missed connections, and fewer rebooking options as aircraft and crews fell out of position across the region. Because the disruption was driven by weather and air traffic control restrictions, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but that doesn't remove the airline's duty to provide care such as meals, accommodation, and rebooking support.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Major United States hubs see 6,862 flight delays and cancellations
A nationwide wave of weather-related disruption hit major United States airports on 18 May 2026, affecting 6,862 flights in total. Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Denver International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and New York’s main airports were among the worst affected, with knock-on problems reaching Nashville, Detroit, Boston, and Miami. Many passengers faced long lines, missed connections, and overnight stays as delays built through the day. Because weather and air traffic restrictions were the main cause, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds where relevant, and care during long waits.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Storms and air traffic control restrictions disrupt 1,464 flights at 8 major airports in China
Severe storms and air traffic control flow restrictions disrupted 1,464 flights across 8 major airports in China on 17 May 2026, including Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Beijing, Kunming, Zhengzhou, and Zhuhai. The breakdown included 108 cancellations and 1,356 delays, with carriers such as Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air, and China Express Airlines among the hardest hit, and disruption continued into 18 May. Because the problems were driven by weather and airspace restrictions outside the airlines’ control, compensation under EC 261 is generally unlikely for flights covered by that law, but airlines should still provide care and assistance such as rebooking, refreshments, and accommodation where needed.
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Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Edinburgh Airport delays and cancellations affect 13 flights on 17 December
Morning operations at Edinburgh Airport were disrupted on 17 December 2025, with 13 affected flights across arrivals and departures involving British Airways, Loganair, easyJet, United Airlines, and Air France. British Airways was hit hardest, including canceled Heathrow services in both directions, while other delays affected routes linking Edinburgh with London, Southampton, Paris, and Washington during the morning and early afternoon. No single cause was confirmed, so whether compensation applies will depend on what led to the disruption. If the problem was within the airline's control, some passengers may have a claim under EC 261, and if not, airlines should still provide care and assistance.
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Delays and Cancellations
LATAM, GOL, and Azul see 168 flights disrupted across Brazil
Brazil's busiest airports were disrupted on 18 May 2026 after severe weather, congestion, and operational pressure forced airlines to trim schedules. A total of 25 flights were canceled and 143 were delayed at São Paulo-Guarulhos, Rio de Janeiro/Galeão, Viracopos, and Tancredo Neves, with LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Azul Conecta, American Airlines, and United Airlines all affected. Because weather appears to have been the main driver, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking or refunds, meals, communication, and accommodation when needed.
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