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Dublin

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London

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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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Boston

~ 1,310 Flights affected

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Madrid

~ 415 Flights affected

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Barcelona

~ 414 Flights affected

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Figueres

~ 414 Flights affected

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Fort Lauderdale

~ 250 Flights affected

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Jacksonville

~ 250 Flights affected

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Key West

~ 250 Flights affected

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Miami

~ 250 Flights affected

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Orlando

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Sanford

~ 250 Flights affected

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Pensacola

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West Palm Beach

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Sarasota

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Fort Myers

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Tampa

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Sarasota/Bradenton

~ 250 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

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Lanzarote

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El Hierro

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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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New York

~ 1 Flights affected

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Dallas

~ 1 Flights affected

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Newark

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Delays and Cancellations

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More than 4,200 flights delayed or canceled across Asia and the Middle East

A widespread flight disruption on 25 May 2026 affected major hubs across Asia and parts of the Middle East, with around 4,230 flights disrupted overall, including about 530 cancellations and more than 3,700 delays. Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport were at the center of the pressure, while Chengdu, Tokyo, Bengaluru, Jeddah, Riyadh, and Amman also faced knock-on disruption that left travelers dealing with long lines, repeated schedule changes, and limited rebooking options. Because congestion, local weather, and tight aircraft and crew availability all appear to have played a role, passenger rights may vary depending on the route and whether the disruption was within the airline’s control.

Matteo FlorisMay 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Toronto Pearson delays and cancellations hit 181 flights

Toronto Pearson International Airport recorded 181 disrupted flights by midday on 26 May 2026, including 162 delays and 19 cancellations. The disruption hit Canada's busiest hub just as summer travel was building, putting pressure on connections across Canada and onward to the United States and Europe. Air Canada and WestJet absorbed much of the disruption, with knock-on schedule changes also affecting passengers booked under Air France, KLM, Delta Air Lines, and Virgin Atlantic flight codes. If your journey was affected, your airline should help with rebooking, refunds where relevant, and essential care, while any compensation will depend on whether the cause is later judged to be within airline control.

Matteo FlorisMay 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Madrid-Barajas airport disruption delays 224 flights and cancels 3

A major operational breakdown at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport on 25 May 2026 caused 224 delays and 3 cancellations as pressure built across gates, baggage systems, and efforts to get aircraft back out on time. The disruption spread quickly beyond Spain, with flights to Lisbon, London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Rome, and Athens all affected. Iberia, Air Nostrum, Air Europa, Ryanair, TAP Air Portugal, and several other airlines were hit, leaving thousands of travelers facing long waits and missed connections. Because the disruption appears to be linked to wider airport and air traffic congestion, compensation under EC 261 may depend on the details of your flight, but airlines should still provide care and assistance while you wait. Passengers were advised to monitor airline apps and allow extra time at the airport.

Matteo FlorisMay 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

United Airlines warns of 6 May Denver disruptions as snow hits the Rocky Mountains

United Airlines has warned that a late-spring snowstorm crossing the Rocky Mountains could disrupt flights through Denver International Airport on 6 May 2026 , with delays and cancellations expected across a wider group of US airports. Eligible customers can rebook without change fees if they travel on a United-operated flight between 3 May 2026 and 9 May 2026 and keep the same cities and cabin. Because the disruption is being driven by severe weather outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but affected passengers should still receive care and assistance if their journey is delayed or canceled.

Matteo FlorisMay 28, 2026

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Cancellations

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Portugal airport strike on 3 June could cancel over 500 flights

A 24-hour nationwide strike in Portugal on 3 June 2026 is expected to disrupt air travel across the country and could cancel more than 500 flights. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is likely to be hit hardest, with Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, Faro Airport, Funchal Airport, and Ponta Delgada Airport also affected, while TAP Air Portugal may cut up to 300 services. Because this is a wider national strike involving airport staff and cabin crew, whether compensation applies under EC 261 may depend on the circumstances of your flight. Passengers should still be offered rerouting or a refund, plus care such as meals, accommodation, and assistance if they're left waiting at the airport.

Matteo FlorisMay 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

LATAM Airlines Colombia cancels 18 flights and delays 5 after Bogotá weather disruption

Severe weather at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá forced LATAM Airlines Colombia to cancel 18 flights and delay 5 more on 25 May 2026 , with knock-on disruption reaching Medellín, Cartagena, Cali, and Barranquilla. Dense fog, wind shear, and very low visibility reduced runway capacity in the capital and left aircraft and crews unable to operate later flights as planned, affecting both domestic and connecting international passengers. Because the disruption was caused by weather outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under ANAC-400. Passengers should still receive care and assistance, including rebooking or refunds, plus meals or accommodation where needed.

Matteo FlorisMay 25, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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SAS cancels at least 3 flights from Athens and disrupts Greek island connections

Passengers traveling with Scandinavian Airlines through Athens International Airport on 24 May 2026 faced at least 3 flight cancellations, along with wider delays on services to and from Copenhagen and Stockholm. Because many travelers were connecting onward on separate domestic tickets, the disruption quickly spilled into Greece's island network, with missed connections for routes to Lemnos, Milos, Naxos, Rhodes, and Samos, and some passengers pushed into overnight stays in Athens or ferry alternatives from Piraeus. The cause had not been confirmed, so whether compensation under EC 261 applies will depend on what went wrong. If your trip was affected, it's worth checking your rights and asking the airline about rebooking, meals, and accommodation if needed.

Matteo FlorisMay 25, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Italy's 29 May transport strike threatens flights at Rome and Milan airports

A 24-hour general strike across Italy on Friday, 29 May 2026 is expected to disrupt flights, trains, ferries, highways, and local transport, with major pressure likely at Rome–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP). Air-traffic staff are due to stop work from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm, while rail and road services will also face staggered walkouts, making journeys across Rome, Milan, and Florence harder. Some carriers are expected to publish protected flights around 48 hours before the stoppage, but travelers should still prepare for cancellations and long delays. Because this is a wider transport strike outside an airline's control, EC 261 compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, rerouting, or refunds where needed.

Matteo FlorisMay 25, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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1,669 flights delayed or canceled across Heathrow, Schiphol, and Athens hubs

A weekend wave of delays and cancellations hit 1,669 flights on 24 May 2026, with Athens International Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and London Heathrow Airport among the busiest centers of disruption. Air France, British Airways, KLM, and Aegean Airlines were especially visible in the affected schedules as weather, crowded airspace, and staffing shortages strained some of Europe's most important connection points. For passengers, that meant long lines, missed connections, and some unplanned overnight stays. Because the causes appear to be mixed, whether compensation applies depends on what disrupted your specific flight and whether it was within the airline's control, but care, rerouting, or a refund may still apply in some cases. If your trip was affected, keep your receipts and use AirHelp's free flight checker to understand what may apply.

Matteo FlorisMay 25, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Delta Air Lines cancels 13 flights and delays 287 during Memorial Day travel

Delta Air Lines disrupted 300 flights on 24 May 2026, canceling 13 and delaying 287 during busy Memorial Day travel. The worst impact was felt at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Mexico City International Airport, and Los Angeles International Airport, with several Atlanta round trips also pulled from the schedule. The disruption is part of a wider US aviation squeeze that has been running since 1 April, with thunderstorms and FAA capacity limits at Chicago O'Hare slowing traffic across the system. Because the causes appear to be outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or a refund, meals during long waits, and overnight accommodation if needed.

Matteo FlorisMay 25, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Canada flight disruptions bring 73 cancellations and 237 delays across major hubs

Canada's airport network saw 237 delays and 73 cancellations on 24 May 2026, with Toronto Pearson International Airport posting the highest total at 106 delays and 20 cancellations. Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Vancouver International Airport, and other major hubs also faced rolling disruption, affecting airlines including Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, Porter Airlines, and WestJet as passengers dealt with long lines and rebooking delays. The disruption was linked broadly to operational congestion during a busy travel period, so whether compensation applies will depend on each flight, but affected passengers should still check whether rebooking, refunds, care, or compensation may be available.

Matteo FlorisMay 25, 2026

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Cancellations

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American Airlines, British Airways, KLM, and Wizz Air flights canceled at Rome, Milan, and Venice airports

Passengers using Rome Fiumicino Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport, and Venice Marco Polo Airport faced disruption after 4 departures on American Airlines, British Airways, KLM, and Wizz Air were canceled between Friday and Sunday. Flights to Amsterdam, Miami, Iași, and London Heathrow were affected, with Milan Malpensa accounting for 2 of the 4 cancellations and hundreds of travelers on the Miami service forced to reorganize onward plans. The disruption appears linked to wider operational pressure, including tight schedules, ground-handling shortages, and air traffic control limits rather than one isolated fault. If your flight from Italy was affected, your rights may depend on what caused the cancellation, so it's worth checking whether EC 261, rerouting, refund, or care rules apply.

Matteo FlorisMay 25, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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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.

Enter Author NameMay 22, 2026

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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.

Enter Author NameMay 22, 2026

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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.

Enter Author NameMay 22, 2026

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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.

Enter Author NameMay 21, 2026

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