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Disruptions Weekly Overview

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Dublin

~ 4,236 Flights affected

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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

~ 250 Flights affected

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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

~ 250 Flights affected

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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

~ 4 Flights affected

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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

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Valverde

~ 4 Flights affected

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New York

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Dallas

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Delays and Cancellations

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Canada flight delays and cancellations disrupt 187 flights across Toronto, Montréal, and Calgary

Fresh disruption hit Canada's biggest hub airports on 14 May 2026, with 187 flights delayed or canceled at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, and Calgary International Airport. Toronto Pearson saw the heaviest pressure with 69 delays and 12 cancellations, while Montréal-Trudeau recorded 48 delays and 7 cancellations as long lines and missed connections built through the day. Air Canada has been the hardest-hit airline so far, with 45 delays and 14 cancellations across its network, and other carriers including WestJet, Porter Airlines, PAL Airlines, Jazz, and British Airways have also seen knock-on disruption. Because the cause appears to be internal airline operations rather than weather or air traffic control, some passengers may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 or other passenger rights rules.

Josh ArnfieldMay 14, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Guangzhou Baiyun, Tokyo Haneda, and Singapore Changi see 3,320 flight disruptions

Asian aviation is facing widespread disruption on 14 May 2026, with 3,320 flights delayed or canceled across hubs including Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Tokyo Haneda Airport, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, and Singapore Changi Airport. The biggest pressure is in China, where aircraft rotation problems and scheduling irregularities are adding to delays and cancellations, while China Eastern, Air China, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways are among the carriers under the most strain. Because the disruption appears to be linked to internal airline operations rather than weather, passengers on eligible EU-origin or EU-bound flights may have rights under EC 261. If your flight was canceled at short notice or delayed by more than 3 hours, you could be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation.

Josh ArnfieldMay 14, 2026

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Delays

FAA landing limits could delay 25% of inbound flights at San Francisco International Airport

A permanent FAA rule at San Francisco International Airport has cut the airport's arrival rate from 54 to 36 flights per hour, with around 25% of inbound flights now expected to arrive at least 30 minutes late through the spring and summer peak. The restriction comes on top of runway resurfacing that began on 30 March 2026, and some passengers may face delays before departure as flights are held at other airports to match the slower arrival flow into San Francisco. While widespread cancellations haven't been reported, the reduced capacity leaves little room for airlines to recover from further disruption. Because the delays are tied to a safety mandate and construction outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still help with rebooking, refunds, and care during long waits.

Josh ArnfieldMay 14, 2026

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Dubai and Sharjah airports see 113 delays and 15 cancellations

Operations at Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport were strained on 14 May 2026 after 128 flights were disrupted across the two UAE hubs, including 113 delays and 15 cancellations. The problems affected Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia as residual regional air-space restrictions forced rerouting and aircraft holds, slowing services to destinations including London, New York, Mumbai, Cairo, and Jeddah. Airports told passengers to check live flight-status updates and avoid traveling to the terminal until their departure was confirmed. Because the disruption appears to stem from conditions outside the airlines' control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely for most affected EU-bound journeys, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking, refunds, meals, and hotel accommodation where needed.

Josh ArnfieldMay 14, 2026

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Frankfurt and Munich airports see 485 delays and 18 cancellations

Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport were hit by fresh disruption on 13 May 2026, with 503 flights affected across the two German hubs, including 18 cancellations. The worst delays built during the morning and late-afternoon rush, leaving passengers dealing with long waits, missed connections, and rebooking lines. Lufthansa carried much of the knock-on effect, while United Airlines, Condor, and Air Dolomiti also appeared on delay and cancellation lists. If your journey was affected, compensation is usually unlikely because the main cause was outside the airline's control, but airlines should still provide care such as meals, accommodation when needed, and rebooking support.

Josh ArnfieldMay 14, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport disruption delays 254 flights and cancels 5

Travel through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport was heavily disrupted on 14 May 2026 after operational problems led to 254 delayed flights and 5 cancellations. Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, and Delta Air Lines were among the carriers affected, with delays spreading from short-haul services to London, Amsterdam, and Rome to long-haul routes to New York and Dubai. The backlog started in the morning and was still visible on airport boards by early evening. Because the exact cause hasn't been clearly identified, whether compensation applies will depend on the reason for the disruption and the length of your delay, so it's worth checking your rights along with your rebooking and care options.

Josh ArnfieldMay 14, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Chicago O'Hare, JFK, and LAX among airports hit by 1,607 delays and 57 cancellations

US air travel ran into major disruption on 14 May 2026, with 1,607 flight delays and 57 cancellations recorded nationwide by midday. Chicago O'Hare International Airport had the highest delay total at 177, while San Francisco International Airport logged 153 delays and 3 cancellations, and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport led cancellations with 12. Airlines said internal aircraft-rotation and scheduling problems were driving the disruption, and passengers on eligible EU routes may still be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 if their flight was canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours.

Josh ArnfieldMay 14, 2026

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Cancellations

UK jet-fuel disruption causes 296 cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick as TUI sees no summer shortage

A jet-fuel supply squeeze in the United Kingdom has already pushed cancellations higher, with 296 departures cut at UK airports in the first 12 days of May and Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport among the worst affected. TUI says it doesn't expect a shortage over the next 10 weeks or a direct hit to its summer flying program beyond higher prices, but concern remains across the wider industry as tanker traffic stays under pressure and airlines review schedules. If your flight is disrupted because of this wider supply problem, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261 because the cause sits outside the airline's control, though you should still be offered care, rerouting, or a refund where needed.

Josh ArnfieldMay 14, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Toronto Pearson and Montréal–Trudeau delays and cancellations affect 176 flights across Canada

Canada’s busiest airports saw a fresh wave of disruption on 12 May 2026, with public flight-tracking data showing 25 cancellations and 151 delays by mid-afternoon. The heaviest impact was at Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, though Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton were also affected. Air Canada and Jazz accounted for the biggest share of disrupted services, with WestJet, Air Transat, and Air Inuit also reporting problems. For many travelers, that meant long queues, missed connections, and fewer same-day rebooking options. Because the disruption appears to have been caused by a mix of weather constraints and wider operational pressure, compensation isn’t clear-cut, but passengers may still be entitled to care, rebooking, refunds, or other support depending on the reason for their flight’s disruption.

Matteo FlorisMay 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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448 cancellations and 2,942 delays hit airports across India, China, Japan, and the UAE

A severe day of disruption swept across Asia on 13 May 2026, with 448 cancellations and 2,942 delays recorded across more than 30 airports in India, China, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. India absorbed the biggest wave of delays, while China led the region for cancellations, and airlines including IndiGo, China Eastern Airlines, Air India, AirAsia, and Japan Airlines were all affected. With no single cause confirmed, airlines have been steering passengers toward mobile apps and call centers for rebooking while crews and aircraft are repositioned. If your flight was disrupted, compensation may depend on the final cause and your route, but airlines should still provide care and assistance while delays continue.

Matteo FlorisMay 13, 2026

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Cancellations

Frontier flight 4765 from Denver to Phoenix canceled after ammunition magazine found on board

A security breach on Frontier Airlines Flight 4765 forced the cancellation of the Denver to Phoenix service on 10 May 2026 after an ammunition magazine was discovered in the cabin at Denver International Airport. Passengers were taken off the plane, screened again, and kept overnight while the aircraft and baggage were searched, with a replacement flight leaving on 11 May. The FBI is now investigating how the item got through screening and whether procedures for law-enforcement officers carrying weapons were handled correctly. Because the disruption appears to have been outside the airline's control, compensation is unlikely, but affected travelers should still receive rebooking or a refund and support during an overnight delay.

Matteo FlorisMay 13, 2026

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Cancellations

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12 flights canceled at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester on 13 May

A total of 12 flights from London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, and Manchester Airport were canceled on 13 May 2026, affecting Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Ryanair, and Vueling routes to Amsterdam, Brussels, Florence, and Dubai. Heathrow and Manchester each lost five flights, while Gatwick lost two, including Emirates' 9:45 pm BST departure to Dubai International. Airlines have only said the flights were canceled for operational reasons so far, which means the cause is still unclear. If your journey was affected, you should check with your airline about rebooking or refund options, and you can use AirHelp's free flight checker to understand what rights may apply.

Matteo FlorisMay 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Portway unrest causes 237 delays and 6 cancellations at Lisbon and Porto airports

Ground-handling problems linked to Portway staff unrest caused 237 delays and 6 cancellations at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport and Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport on 12 May 2026. Passengers faced longer lines, gate changes, and congestion as the slowdown spread through both airports. Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, TAP Air Portugal, Aegean Airlines, and KLM were among the airlines affected. Because ground-handling shortfalls are usually treated as an operational issue rather than something outside the airline's control, some passengers may be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 if their flight was canceled or delayed long enough.

Matteo FlorisMay 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

FAA ground stop at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport delays 402 flights, American Airlines hardest hit

A severe weather-driven FAA ground stop brought Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) close to a standstill on 12 May 2026, with 402 flight delays recorded by mid-afternoon and departure holds averaging more than 170 minutes. American Airlines took the biggest hit at its main hub, while Envoy Air, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines were also affected. Nearby Dallas Love Field faced similar traffic restrictions, adding to congestion across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Residual delays were expected into 13 May, American Airlines issued a weather waiver for trips booked through 15 May 2026, and because severe weather caused the disruption, compensation is usually unlikely, although airlines should still help with rebooking or refunds and provide care during long waits.

Matteo FlorisMay 13, 2026

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Cancellations

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Lufthansa, SAS, and Air France-KLM cut 21,160 flights as jet fuel crisis spreads

Airlines including Lufthansa, SAS, and Air France-KLM have already cut at least 21,160 flights as the global jet fuel shortage pushes prices sharply higher. Major hubs such as Frankfurt Airport, Munich Airport, Zurich Airport, Vienna International Airport, Brussels Airport, and Rome Fiumicino Airport are already seeing mass cancellations. For passengers, that means fewer travel options, higher fares, and a greater risk of last-minute changes as summer approaches. Because many of these cuts are commercial decisions rather than direct safety measures, some travelers on EU-origin or EU-destined flights may still have rights under EC 261, although each case will depend on the airline’s reason for the disruption.

Matteo FlorisMay 13, 2026

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Cancellations

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Lufthansa, United, and KLM cancellations hit 18 flights at Frankfurt and Munich

On 13 May 2026, Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport each recorded nine cancellations, removing a total of 18 departures operated by Lufthansa, United Airlines, KLM, and ICE Airlines. The disruption hit domestic, European, and long-haul routes including Berlin, Rome, Naples, Palermo, Amsterdam, Keflavik, and Washington, leaving passengers to deal with missed connections and crowded rebooking lines. Because these flights were due to depart from EU airports, affected passengers may be entitled to rerouting or a refund under EC 261, and some may also be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation if the airlines can't show the problem was outside their control.

Matteo FlorisMay 13, 2026

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