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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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Delays and Cancellations

UAE flight delays and cancellations continue at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah airports amid Iran-US tensions

Flights at Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, and Sharjah International Airport were still seeing delays and cancellations on 28 September 2026 after disruption that began over the weekend of 26–27 September. Monday morning brought another round of changes, including a canceled flydubai service to Abha, late departures for Emirates and Etihad Airways flights, and canceled Air Arabia flights to Kuwait and Bahrain. The disruption is linked to wider Iran-US tensions and the security risk around Gulf airspace, even though all 3 UAE airports remain open. Several foreign airlines, including Air France, KLM, and SWISS, have also kept Dubai suspensions in place, and flydubai is advising travelers to arrive 4 hours early. Although compensation is unlikely in cases like this, airlines should still provide care and assistance if your journey is heavily delayed or canceled.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays

Bangkok flooding disrupts operations at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports

Flooding in Bangkok continued to disrupt airport operations on 28 September 2026, even though Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) remained open and scheduled flights kept running. After almost 300 mm of rain fell in 48 hours from 24 September 2026, flooded access roads stopped ground-handling staff from reaching Suvarnabhumi, leaving Thai Airways short of check-in and baggage staff and disrupting in-flight catering. AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, and Thai Vietjet are also offering flexible rebooking or travel credits for tickets dated 26–28 September 2026. Because the disruption is linked to severe weather, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance if your journey is delayed.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays

Drone sightings divert 19 flights from Luxembourg Airport and affect over 1,800 passengers

Unauthorized drone sightings shut air traffic at Luxembourg Airport on the evening of 18 September 2026, forcing 19 inbound flights to divert to airports including Brussels and Frankfurt and directly affecting more than 1,800 passengers. Many travelers faced late-night waits, rebooking problems, and uncertainty over hotel arrangements. Operations resumed at about 1:20 am on 19 September, but aircraft and crew shortages continued to affect the next day's schedule, and a second, shorter interruption followed on 21 September. Because the disruption stemmed from an external security threat rather than an airline-controlled problem, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, though airlines should still provide care and assistance.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Catania Airport closure extended after Mount Etna ash halts flights

Fresh volcanic ash from Mount Etna has forced Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to stay closed on 28 September 2026, suspending all commercial arrivals and departures for at least another 24 hours. Airlines have already canceled flights, rerouted aircraft to Palermo and mainland hubs, and warned passengers to check for updates before traveling as the ash cloud shifts. The closure follows an earlier shutdown after ash entered controlled airspace on Sunday, and officials are still monitoring winds and volcanic activity before reopening. Because this is a natural event outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but carriers should still provide care and assistance such as rebooking, meals, and accommodation when needed.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Dubai International delays continue after over 40 inbound flights were disrupted

Inbound flights to Dubai International Airport were still arriving late on 28 September 2026 after heavy disruption the previous day affected more than 40 flights into Dubai and Abu Dhabi. flydubai services from Almaty, Tashkent, Dushanbe, Moscow, Yekaterinburg, and Bishkek were among those delayed on Monday morning, while an Emirates service from London Heathrow was also pushed back. By 8:00 am local time, most departures from Dubai and operations at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport were back on, or close to, schedule, although short-notice changes were still possible. Because the disruption appears linked to wider security and conflict-related pressures outside the airlines' control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but passengers should still receive care and assistance during long delays or cancellations.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Southwest Airlines hit hardest as 4,482 U.S. flight operations were delayed or canceled

A difficult day for U.S. air travel on 25 September 2026 saw 4,375 delayed flights and 107 cancellations, bringing the total number of disrupted operations to 4,482. Southwest Airlines was the most affected carrier with 1,128 delayed departures, while American Airlines and United Airlines also recorded hundreds of delays. Runway construction at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and Miami International Airport (MIA), plus wider air-traffic restrictions, added pressure to an already stretched system. Because the disruption was linked mainly to airport and traffic-management limits outside airline control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers may still be entitled to rebooking, refunds, meals, or hotel support during long waits.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Second NATS outage in September delays flights between the Netherlands and the UK

A technical problem at NATS' Prestwick control center on 21 September 2026 led to airspace restrictions over parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England, delaying flights between the Netherlands and the UK. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Manchester Airport, Glasgow Airport, and the Belfast airports were among the locations affected, with departures held on the ground and some same-day cancellations. The disruption came less than two weeks after a broader NATS failure on 8 September, adding fresh pressure to already busy cross-border schedules. Because this was an air traffic control issue rather than an airline-caused problem, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking or refunds, plus care such as food, drinks, and accommodation when needed.

Matteo FlorisSep 22, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

UK air traffic control failure delays over 140 Ryanair flights, disrupting 25,000 passengers

Early on 21 September 2026, a technical failure at the UK's NATS Prestwick center in Scotland disrupted flights across Scottish and northern UK airspace, with Ryanair reporting more than 140 delayed flights and over 25,000 affected customers. Airports including Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Glasgow Airport (GLA), and Newcastle Airport (NCL) saw queues and rolling schedule changes, and airlines warned that disruption would continue even after the systems were restored. Because the root cause was an air traffic control problem outside airline control, compensation is less likely, but passengers should still receive care and assistance during long delays, plus rerouting or a refund if their flight was canceled.

Matteo FlorisSep 22, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Philadelphia International Airport outage delays 400 flights and cancels more than 200

A communications failure stopped flights at Philadelphia International Airport on 21 September 2026, leaving about 400 delayed flights and more than 200 cancellations by early evening. The problem spread across the Northeast, with ground stops also issued for Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Boston Logan after a Verizon fiber-optic bundle was accidentally cut during construction work in New Jersey. Because the outage was outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking or refunds, along with care and assistance during long delays for affected passengers.

Matteo FlorisSep 22, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

FAA telecom outage disrupts 7,000 flights at US East Coast airports

Major East Coast airports saw arrivals halted on 21 September 2026 after an FAA telecommunications failure cut off critical communications used by the Philadelphia approach control facility. The disruption hit John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, and Boston Logan International Airport, and about 7,000 flights across the US were delayed or canceled during the roughly 8-hour outage, with Newark losing more than half its schedule. Because the problem affected air traffic control rather than airline operations, compensation is generally unlikely, but airlines should still help with rebooking, refunds, and care if your journey was disrupted.

Matteo FlorisSep 22, 2026

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Cancellations

Skeyes strike cancels 78 flights at Brussels South Charleroi Airport on 21–22 September

A strike at Skeyes has forced 78 flight cancellations at Brussels South Charleroi Airport across 21 and 22 September 2026, disrupting both departures and arrivals. The airport said all 32 scheduled afternoon and evening flights on Monday were canceled, with 46 more flights already cut for Tuesday’s morning and evening schedule. Because the disruption stems from air traffic control action rather than an airline issue, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases. Even so, airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rerouting or refunds for canceled flights, and AirHelp’s free flight checker can help you understand what may apply to your trip.

Matteo FlorisSep 21, 2026

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Cancellations

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easyJet cabin crew in Portugal plan 2 five-day strikes at 3 airports

Cabin crew at easyJet in Portugal are due to walk out from 2–6 October 2026 and again from 19–23 December 2026, putting flights at Lisbon Airport, Porto Airport, and Faro Airport at risk. The union says about 500 flights on the Lisbon-Porto-Faro network could be canceled during the October action alone, while the December strike may disrupt even more services in the busy run-up to Christmas. Because the dispute involves the airline's own staff, passengers whose flights are canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Matteo FlorisSep 21, 2026

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Delays

Thunderstorms delay more than 650 flights at Denver International Airport

Severe thunderstorms over Colorado’s Front Range delayed more than 650 flights at Denver International Airport on 21 September 2026, with knock-on disruption spreading across US airline networks as aircraft and crews fell out of position. Lightning, heavy rain, and low clouds repeatedly slowed arrivals, departures, and ramp work, leaving passengers facing long waits and missed connections even after the worst of the weather started to move away. Because the disruption was weather-related and outside airline control, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance if your journey is badly affected.

Matteo FlorisSep 21, 2026

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Cancellations

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Air India Express cancels 2 Patna to Delhi flights on 21 and 22 September

Air India Express has canceled flight IX1348 from Patna to Delhi on 21 and 22 September 2026, removing 2 planned flights from the schedule. The service was due to leave Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport at 7:15 am on both days, but the airline told airport officials it would not operate because of operational reasons and hasn't given a more specific explanation. Passengers have been told to check directly with the airline for alternative travel, while Patna Airport waits for further guidance. While EC 261 doesn't apply on this domestic Indian route, affected travelers may still have rights to rerouting, refunds, care, and possible compensation under applicable rules.

Matteo FlorisSep 21, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Gulf flight disruptions cause 1,585 delays and 40 cancellations across Riyadh, Dubai, and Doha

Travel across the Gulf was heavily disrupted on 19 September 2026, when 1,585 flights were delayed and 40 flights were canceled across major hubs including King Khalid International Airport, Dubai International Airport, and Hamad International Airport. For passengers, this meant missed connections, longer waits, and fewer rebooking options as delays spread through tightly timed operations in Riyadh, Dubai, and Doha. Because the disruption appears to have been driven by air-traffic flow restrictions, reroutings, and crew duty-time limits rather than something directly within an airline's control, cash compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays.

Matteo FlorisSep 21, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia flights hit by delays and cancellations in the UAE

Flights in the United Arab Emirates are still operating on 21 September 2026, but passengers at Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, and Sharjah International Airport are seeing an uneven mix of delays, cancellations, and short-notice timetable changes. Etihad Airways and Emirates say many regional services are running, while flydubai and Air Arabia have canceled several flights to Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia as Gulf security tensions continue to affect operations. The United States has also warned of possible escalation in the region and says drone and missile activity could affect civil aviation. Because the disruption appears to be linked to external safety risks rather than something the airlines caused, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, though airlines should still provide rebooking or refunds and practical care during long delays.

Matteo FlorisSep 21, 2026

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