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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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Barcelona

~ 414 Flights affected

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Madrid

~ 414 Flights affected

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Figueres

~ 414 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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Newark

~ 1 Flights affected

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Cancellations

Belgian national strike could cancel 140 flights at Brussels Airport on Friday

Brussels Airport is preparing for cancellations on Friday as Belgium's nationwide strike reaches the airport, with ground-handling staff from Alyzia confirming they'll join the walkout. Industry forecasts point to around 140 canceled departures and arrivals, enough to remove about 20%-40% of a normal Friday schedule. Because Alyzia supports a mix of airlines, the disruption is expected to affect the airport more broadly rather than one carrier alone. Compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely when disruption is caused by a wider strike outside the airline's control, but passengers should still be offered care, rerouting, or refunds as needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 7, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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United Washington to Rome flight canceled after nearly 12-hour onboard delay

A disrupted United Airlines long-haul service left Rome-bound travelers stranded at Washington Dulles International Airport after flight UA884 failed to depart on 2 October 2026. Passengers boarded in the afternoon and then spent nearly 12 hours caught up in a string of technical, weather, and ground-handling problems before the flight was canceled at about 4:00 am on 3 October. The aircraft never reached Italy, which also led to the cancellation of the return service to Washington. If you were affected, the rules that apply may depend on which leg you were booked on, so it's worth checking your rights carefully.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 6, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Storm-driven air traffic restrictions disrupt 4,235 flights across Europe

Severe storms over southwestern Europe on 4 October 2026 prompted Eurocontrol to limit traffic through key airspace sectors, disrupting 4,235 flights across Europe. London Heathrow Airport reported 533 delays and 64 cancellations, while Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Frankfurt Airport also saw major disruption. The knock-on effect spread into Monday, 5 October, as airlines worked through residual delays across hubs including Milan Malpensa Airport, Dublin Airport, Manchester Airport, and Berlin-Brandenburg Airport. Because the restrictions were driven by weather rather than something airlines could control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but affected passengers should still receive care and assistance, including rebooking or refunds after cancellations and support during longer delays.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 6, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Storms at Barcelona–El Prat Airport cancel 414 flights

Severe storms at Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) caused a provisional total of 414 flight cancellations between 3 October 2026 and the morning of 5 October 2026. Operations improved on Monday, but delays were still ongoing. Because the disruption was caused by weather outside the airline's control, compensation is unlikely under EC 261, although airlines should still provide rebooking or refunds, food, drinks, and accommodation when needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 6, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Fog causes two days of disruption at Tenerife North Airport with 4 cancellations

Dense fog and poor visibility disrupted flights at Tenerife North Airport on 1 and 2 October 2026, forcing crews to divert aircraft and cancel services. The biggest impact came on Friday morning, when 4 confirmed cancellations hit inter-island routes between Tenerife and El Hierro, and Tenerife and Gran Canaria, while other flights were rerouted to Gran Canaria and Tenerife South. For passengers, that meant longer journeys and last-minute changes across the Canary Islands. Because the disruption was caused by bad weather outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, and care where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 6, 2026

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Cancellations

Leeds Bradford Airport faces 48-hour shutdown as Unite strike starts 16 October

A planned strike by 130 Unite members at Leeds Bradford Airport is set to disrupt flights from 16 October 2026 to 18 October 2026. The walkout covers air traffic controllers, security screeners, customer experience agents, and cleaning staff, and it could effectively shut the airport for 48 hours because flights can't operate without certified controllers on duty. The airport says it wants to minimize disruption and still expects near-normal operations. Compensation under EC 261 is unlikely here, but airlines should still offer care, support, and rerouting or a refund if your journey is affected.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 6, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Air Corsica pilot strike puts flights at risk from 9 to 16 October

Flights with Air Corsica are at risk from 9 October to 16 October 2026 after pilots at the French airline filed an 8-day strike notice covering around 140 line pilots. Services through Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport, Bastia Poretta Airport, Calvi Sainte-Catherine Airport, Figari-Sud Corse Airport, Marseille Provence Airport, Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, and Paris Orly Airport could face delays, schedule changes, or cancellations at short notice. Because this is an internal airline strike, passengers whose flights are canceled at short notice or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 6, 2026

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Cancellations

Air France, Transavia France, and Corsair face strike by 36,000 crew from 17 October

A nationwide strike notice covering 36,000 crew members is set to disrupt Air France, Transavia France, and Corsair flights across France from 17 October 2026 to 21 October 2026. Airports including Paris Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly, Nice, Lyon, and Marseille are likely to be affected. Compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, and care if your journey is disrupted.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 6, 2026

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Cancellations

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United flight UA316 to Newark returns to Dublin after cabin odor

United Airlines flight UA316 from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) returned to Dublin on 4 October 2026 after crew reported a strong cabin odor shortly after takeoff. The Boeing 757-200 landed safely around an hour later, passengers disembarked without injury, and United canceled the flight while the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection. The disruption appears to have been limited to this single service, with no wider problems reported at Dublin or Newark. Because the flight departed from Ireland and the issue appears to have been within the airline's control, affected passengers may be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 if the investigation doesn't point to an outside cause.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 6, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Storm conditions delay flights at Palma de Mallorca Airport and Barcelona services

Storm conditions across Mallorca and Catalonia caused delays at Palma de Mallorca Airport on 4 October 2026 and also slowed flights linked to Barcelona–El Prat Airport. Several Palma–Barcelona services were already disrupted by late morning as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and air-traffic restrictions affected operations on both ends of the route. Aena said the picture was changing throughout the day, with some flights recovering and others facing the risk of cancellation. Because the disruption was caused by weather outside the airline’s control, compensation is unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide care and assistance if your journey is delayed or canceled.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 6, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

EASA Gulf airspace warning disrupts Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi flights through 16 November

Renewed airspace warnings over the Gulf are still affecting flights across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait City, Riyadh, and Tel Aviv. On 30 September 2026, EASA told EU-regulated carriers and non-EU airlines serving Europe to avoid parts of Gulf airspace through at least 16 November 2026 because of the security risk to civil flights. Major regional carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are running reduced schedules, while other airlines are still delaying resumptions or keeping suspensions in place. Because the trigger is a wider conflict outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but travelers should still receive rebooking, refunds, and care during long disruptions.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 1, 2026

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Delays

Strong winds diverted at least 6 Aer Lingus and Ryanair flights from Shannon Airport

Strong southeasterly winds caused disruption at Shannon Airport in County Clare on 29 September 2026, with gusts reaching 44 knots and forcing at least 6 commercial flights operated by Aer Lingus and Ryanair to divert to Dublin Airport after failed landing attempts and holding patterns. No cancellations were announced, but evening delays continued as the airport managed irregular arrivals and airlines worked to recover aircraft positions. Because the disruption was driven by severe weather, compensation is unlikely under EC 261. Even so, airlines should still provide care and assistance during long waits.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 30, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

ENAV and Techno Sky strike disrupts flights across Italy

A national walkout by ENAV and Techno Sky staff is expected to disrupt flights across Italy on 30 September 2026. The strike runs from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time and is likely to cause delays and cancellations, with extra pressure at Milan Linate Airport, Naples Airport, Bologna Airport, and Bari Airport because of separate local stoppages. Protected operating windows from 7:00 am to 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm should keep some flights running, but knock-on delays may last into the evening and Thursday morning. Because the disruption is tied to air traffic control and airport operations rather than an airline, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, though airlines should still provide care and assistance.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 30, 2026

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Cancellations

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport reopens after 3-day Mount Etna ash closure

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport in Sicily reopened on 28 September 2026 after volcanic ash from Mount Etna shut all passenger flights for 3 days. The closure began on 26 September and left the airport with no commercial passenger movements, with several hundred flights canceled or diverted to Palermo, Trapani, Comiso, and mainland hubs. Thousands of travelers were affected at the end of the busy holiday period, and some residual delays may continue as airlines restore normal schedules. Although compensation is unlikely under EC 261 because the disruption was caused by volcanic activity outside the airline’s control, airlines should still provide care and assistance such as rerouting, refreshments, and accommodation when needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 29, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

France public-sector strike cuts flights at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Marseille-Provence

A nationwide public-sector strike in France caused delays and cancellations on 29 September 2026, after airlines were told to cut flights at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Marseille-Provence Airport. The required reductions are 5% at Paris Charles de Gaulle between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm and 25% at Marseille-Provence from 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, with knock-on disruption at Nantes, Strasbourg, Limoges, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, and Pau–Pyrénées. Passengers traveling anywhere in France are being urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Because the disruption is tied to a wider public-sector strike outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, though airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays or cancellations.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 29, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Nor'easter causes over 5,000 flight delays and cancellations across the US East Coast

Air travel across the Northeast was heavily disrupted on 27 September as a powerful nor'easter brought strong winds, torrential rain, and coastal flooding to the US East Coast. Airports in Boston and New York were among the worst affected, and more than 5,000 flights across the United States were delayed or canceled as FAA ground stops and poor visibility slowed operations. Airlines have warned travelers to expect further schedule changes while the storm moves away and more heavy rain is forecast for 28–29 September. Because this was a weather-related disruption, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but passengers should still be offered care and assistance, including rerouting, refreshments, and overnight accommodation if needed.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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