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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

~ 250 Flights affected

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West Palm Beach

~ 250 Flights affected

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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

~ 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

~ 1 Flights affected

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Dallas

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Newark

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Delays and Cancellations

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Europe flight disruptions hit Ryanair, easyJet, and Air France-KLM as 1,647 flights were affected

European flight disruption continued on 6 April 2026, with 1,647 flights delayed or canceled across the region and London Heathrow Airport among the hubs feeling the impact. Ryanair, easyJet, and Air France-KLM were among the airlines most exposed, after a separate Easter weekend spell had already affected another 1,976 flights. For passengers, that meant last-minute changes, longer waits, and knock-on disruption at the start of spring travel. Whether compensation applies will depend on what caused your delay or cancellation, but if your flight was canceled or arrived over 3 hours late, it's worth checking whether EC 261, rebooking, or care and assistance rights could help.

Matteo FlorisApr 9, 2026

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Storm Dave disrupts 1,669 flights across Europe

Storm Dave brought gale-force winds and heavy rain to northern and western Europe on 7 April 2026, affecting 1,669 flights and causing major disruption at airports including London Heathrow Airport, Dublin Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Airports cut runway capacity, increased spacing between aircraft, and paused ramp work during the worst conditions, contributing to at least 1,469 delays and more than 200 cancellations. The disruption spread onward to hubs in Rome, Milan, Lisbon, Stockholm, and Keflavik, affecting airlines including Air France, KLM, British Airways, Ryanair, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal, and SAS. Because severe weather is usually outside an airline's control, compensation is unlikely in most cases, but passengers should still be offered care, assistance, rerouting, or a refund where applicable.

Carmina DavisApr 8, 2026

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London Gatwick flights delayed and canceled as European congestion continues

Flights at London Gatwick Airport have been facing fresh disruption since 7 April 2026, with dozens of departures running at least 30 minutes late, some slipping by more than an hour, and a smaller but growing number of cancellations. Arrivals are also landing behind schedule, which is slowing aircraft turnarounds and creating more knock-on delays through the day. The pressure appears to be coming from wider European congestion after more than 1,600 flights across the region were delayed and over 150 were canceled on 6 April. Airlines including easyJet, Vueling, Norwegian Air Sweden, and TUI Airways are among those affected. Because the disruption seems to sit outside the airlines' direct control, compensation is unlikely, but passengers should still receive rerouting or refunds, plus care and assistance during longer waits.

Carmina DavisApr 8, 2026

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Late-season storm disrupts 252 flights at Toronto, Vancouver, and Montréal airports

A late-season winter storm moving across Canada on 8 April 2026 caused 42 confirmed cancellations and more than 210 delays, with the worst disruption centered on Toronto Pearson International Airport, Vancouver International Airport, and Montréal–Trudeau International Airport. Heavy snow, freezing rain, poor visibility, and repeated de-icing cut runway capacity by up to 30%, while Air Canada, WestJet, Jazz Air, Delta Air Lines, and Air Inuit all saw knock-on disruption. Some travelers may face long rebooking waits, overnight stays, or further delays into 9 April as aircraft and crews are repositioned. Because this was a weather-related disruption, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still offer rebooking or refunds and care such as food, refreshments, and accommodation when needed.

Carmina DavisApr 8, 2026

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Storms and ATC restrictions disrupt 3,554 flights across 27 US airports

Severe thunderstorms, high winds, and ATC restrictions disrupted 3,554 flights across 27 major US airports on 8 April 2026, hitting hubs in Miami, Atlanta, New York, Orlando, Los Angeles, and Seattle. By midday, airlines had recorded 3,440 delays and 114 cancellations, affecting more than 50,000 passengers and raising the risk of further disruption into 9 April. Because the main cause is weather and related ATC controls, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely. Even so, airlines should still offer care and assistance during long disruptions, including rebooking or refunds, meals, and overnight accommodation where needed.

Carmina DavisApr 8, 2026

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Miami International Airport logs 197 delays and 9 cancellations, disrupting US hubs

On 6 April 2026, Miami International Airport logged 197 delays and 9 cancellations as Easter Monday demand, storms elsewhere in the US, and tight staffing combined to squeeze schedules. Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines were all affected, and knock-on disruption reached Atlanta, Chicago, and New York-area airports. For passengers, that meant long waits, missed connections, and disrupted itineraries even beyond Florida. Compensation is unlikely because the problem was linked mainly to weather and wider network pressures outside airline control, but airlines should still help with rebooking, refreshments, and other care during major delays, and AirHelp's free flight checker is a simple place to start if you want to see what may apply to your journey.

Carmina DavisApr 7, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Storm Dave causes 238 cancellations and 1,469 delays across Europe

Storm Dave disrupted flights across northern and western Europe on 7 April 2026, with at least 238 flights canceled and 1,469 more delayed at Keflavik International Airport, Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Dublin Airport, London-area airports, and Frankfurt Airport. Airlines affected included Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines, easyJet, Cityjet, and Helvetic Airways, while knock-on delays spread to secondary airports as crews and aircraft fell out of position. For passengers, that has meant long queues, missed connections, and difficult rebooking at already busy hubs. Because the disruption is being driven by severe weather, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, rerouting, or refunds where needed, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand your rights.

Carmina DavisApr 7, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

New York storm disrupts over 500 flights, with delays at Heathrow and Narita

A severe weather system over the northeastern United States on 6 April 2026 disrupted over 500 flights and affected more than 50,000 passengers, with delays and cancellations spreading from the New York region to Heathrow Airport and Narita International Airport. American Airlines, British Airways, and Japan Airlines have been among the carriers dealing with rebooking backlogs as aircraft and crews fall out of position. Because the disruption was caused by weather, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rerouting, refreshments, and hotel accommodation where needed.

Carmina DavisApr 7, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

LaGuardia Easter weather disruption affected 5,960 flights and 100,000 passengers

A major disruption at LaGuardia Airport over the Easter travel weekend spilled far beyond New York after fog and thunderstorms on 5 April 2026 triggered rolling ground stops and a wider operational breakdown. Between 3 April and 6 April 2026, about 5,960 flights were delayed or canceled across the wider network, affecting more than 100,000 passengers. At LaGuardia alone, the worst day brought around 80 cancellations and 600 delays, while Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Air Canada were among the carriers hit hardest. Because the main cause was weather outside the airlines' control, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still provide support such as rebooking, refunds, meals, and accommodation during longer disruptions.

Carmina DavisApr 7, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Copenhagen Airport delays and cancellations disrupt 186 flights on 5 April

Operational problems at Copenhagen Airport over the weekend of 5 and 6 April 2026 disrupted travel across the Nordic region. On 5 April alone, 157 delays and 29 cancellations pushed the day's total number of affected flights to 186, with Scandinavian Airlines, Cityjet, and Norwegian Air Sweden among the carriers hit hardest on routes to Aalborg, Kristiansand, Stavanger, and Helsinki. Passengers faced long lines, limited rebooking options, and baggage issues. If your flight was affected, it's worth checking whether EC 261 applies and what care your airline should provide.

Carmina DavisApr 7, 2026

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport sees 285 delays and 76 cancellations

Travelers passing through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 5 April 2026 faced a difficult end to the Easter travel period, with 361 flights disrupted, including 285 delays and 76 cancellations. Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier Airlines were all affected as weather pressure, tight crew scheduling, and airspace congestion rippled through Atlanta's connection-heavy network and left some passengers missing onward flights to London, Paris, Amsterdam, and other European destinations. Because weather was part of the cause, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking or refunds after cancellations, plus care and assistance during long waits.

Carmina DavisApr 7, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Late-season winter weather disrupts 505 flights across Canada's major airports

Severe late-season winter weather disrupted 505 flights across Canada on 5 April 2026, with Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montréal–Trudeau International Airport hit hardest. Snow, freezing rain, flurries, and icy surfaces caused 423 delays and 82 cancellations, while airlines including Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, WestJet, and Porter Airlines struggled to keep schedules moving across the country. Passengers were told to check flight status before leaving for the airport, and disruption was still affecting operations into Monday morning. Because the problem was caused by weather outside the airline’s control, compensation is usually unlikely on routes covered by EC 261, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays.

Carmina DavisApr 7, 2026

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Miami International Airport delays and cancellations affect 274 flights during spring break rush

Miami International Airport (MIA) saw 265 delays and 9 cancellations over a 24-hour period on 6 April 2026 as the spring break return rush ran into stormy weather across major Southeastern and Texas hubs. Because Miami is a major gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, late inbound aircraft quickly spread disruption through packed schedules, leading to missed connections and overnight stays for some travelers when replacement seats were unavailable. Because bad weather was the main cause, cash compensation is usually unlikely. Even so, airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays, and passengers whose flights were canceled should be offered rerouting or a refund.

Carmina DavisApr 7, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Washington Dulles delays and cancellations hit 146 flights across US, Canada, and Europe

A concentrated day of disruption at Washington Dulles International Airport on 6 April 2026 affected 146 flights, including 17 cancellations and at least 129 delays, with knock-on problems spreading across the United States, Canada, and Europe. United Airlines took the biggest hit, while Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, and British Airways also saw disruption that reached key hubs such as Frankfurt, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and Amsterdam. If your journey was affected, your rights will depend on your route and what caused the disruption, so it's worth checking whether you're due a refund, rebooking, care, or possible EC 261 protection on eligible UK and EU-linked flights.

Carmina DavisApr 7, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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British Airways and Pegasus disrupt 159 flights across Heathrow, Sabiha Gökçen, Vienna, and Dubai

On 5 April 2026, British Airways and Pegasus Airlines disrupted 159 flights across London Heathrow Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Vienna International Airport, and Dubai International Airport. For passengers, that meant 25 cancellations, 134 delays, missed connections, longer waits at check-in desks, and some unplanned overnight stays during the Easter travel peak. Rebooking was available in some cases, but some journeys were pushed back by 24 hours. Depending on your route and the reason for the disruption, you may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 if your flight was canceled at short notice or delayed by more than 3 hours.

Carmina DavisApr 7, 2026

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Severe weather across Europe disrupts 466 flights, including 38 delays at Athens Airport

A wave of disruption hit European air travel on 5 April 2026, with 85 flights canceled and 381 delayed as severe weather, airspace restrictions, and airport staffing strain combined across the region. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport recorded 1 cancellation and 38 delays, while bigger hubs such as Amsterdam Schiphol, London Heathrow, Oslo Gardermoen, Stavanger, and Copenhagen saw heavier knock-on effects. Because the main cause was severe weather, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide support such as meals, refreshments, rerouting or a refund, and hotel accommodation if you're stranded overnight.

Carmina DavisApr 7, 2026

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