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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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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

~ 250 Flights affected

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Fort Myers

~ 250 Flights affected

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Tampa

~ 250 Flights affected

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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

~ 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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New York

~ 1 Flights affected

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Dallas

~ 1 Flights affected

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Newark

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Larnaca Airport cancels 38 flights on Monday amid Middle East tensions

Larnaca Airport in Cyprus canceled 38 flights on Monday due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The impact was evenly split with 19 arrivals and 19 departures canceled. Services to and from Israel, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates were among those affected. Travelers with bookings for the day were advised to contact their airline or travel agent for the latest flight information and guidance on alternatives.

Josh ArnfieldMar 9, 2026

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Indian airlines cancel 279 international flights amid Gulf airspace closures

Indian carriers canceled 279 international flights on 8 March due to Gulf airspace closures linked to regional conflict. The Civil Aviation Ministry cited widespread operational disruption. Mumbai airport logged 66 cancellations (34 departures, 32 arrivals). Delhi’s airport warned that some west-bound services could see delays or schedule changes. From 9 March, carriers scheduled additional services, including Air India and Air India Express flights to Jeddah and Muscat, plus ad‑hoc UAE services. Air India also planned 78 extra flights between 10–18 March. Authorities said they are coordinating and monitoring airfares.

Josh ArnfieldMar 9, 2026

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Europe 9 March: 212 flight cancellations and 1,698 delays across major hubs

On 9 March 2026, Europe reports 212 canceled flights and 1,698 delays across major hubs in the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy. Heathrow logs 44 cancellations and 195 delays, while Paris Charles de Gaulle records 16 cancellations and 221 delays. Amsterdam Schiphol notes 25 cancellations and 201 delays. Affected airlines include EasyJet, British Airways, Ryanair, Air France, KLM, Pegasus and others. Travelers are advised to monitor airline updates for rebooking and assistance, with some carriers offering flexible options.

Josh ArnfieldMar 9, 2026

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Cairo Airport disruption: 52 cancellations and 104 delays across multiple airlines

Cairo International Airport is experiencing widespread disruption with 52 flight cancellations and 104 delays. Airlines affected include EgyptAir, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Flynas, Gulf Air, and others. Authorities cite regional conflicts and airspace restrictions as the cause. Knock-on delays and cancellations are reported at Dubai, Kuwait, Doha (Hamad), Beirut (Rafic Hariri), London Heathrow, and Frankfurt International. Delays range from 45 minutes to several hours. Passengers are advised to check flight status, contact their airline for rebooking or care, consider alternative routings, and monitor gate announcements.

Josh ArnfieldMar 9, 2026

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Oman Air cancels multiple routes amid regional airspace restrictions

Oman Air canceled multiple flights across its network due to regional airspace closures and safety concerns. Affected routes included Amman, Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam, Kuwait, Baghdad, Khasab, and Copenhagen, with suspensions running to at least March 6. Other services continued but passengers were advised to expect potential delays, verify bookings, and use rebooking or refund options. Muscat’s airport operations faced pressure, with restrictions placed on private jet traffic to prioritize commercial and governmental flights.

Josh ArnfieldMar 9, 2026

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Emirates offers rebooking and refunds amid airspace disruption

Emirates is running a reduced flight schedule due to airspace disruptions in parts of the Middle East. Customers with tickets for travel from 28 February to 31 March may rebook for travel by 30 April without penalty or request a refund. Refunds for direct Emirates bookings must be submitted via the airline’s website; passengers who booked through travel agents should contact their agents. All city check-in locations in Dubai are temporarily closed. Passengers are advised not to go to the airport unless their connecting flight is confirmed.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Middle East airspace closures and U.S. congestion disrupt Gulf hub flights

Airspace closures in the Middle East and congestion at key U.S. airports have triggered broad disruptions. Gulf hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha saw flights halted or curtailed, while in a 24-hour period U.S. airports including Newark Liberty, Orlando, Los Angeles International and JFK recorded 231 delays and 160 cancellations. Analysts estimated that more than 20% of planned services to Middle Eastern destinations were canceled in a single day. Gulf airlines are extending some suspensions into Monday as rerouting increases flight times and strains schedules.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Experts say global air travel disruption could last months amid Gulf airport shutdowns

Airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha have closed due to conflict in the Middle East, causing widespread cancellations and diversions. More than 23,000 flights have been canceled so far, with airlines rerouting via hubs such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Istanbul. Qantas’s Perth–London service is now operating via Singapore. Experts say recovery will be slow and could take months. Passengers in Australia are urged to wait for airline-initiated changes to retain refund and rebooking rights. Repatriation flights, including Dubai–Sydney, have begun.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Middle East airspace closures disrupt 328 Thailand flights between Feb 28–Mar 4

Airspace closures linked to conflict in the Middle East disrupted travel to Thailand from February 28 to March 4, 2026. Across Suvarnabhumi, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Don Mueang, 328 flights were affected—327 cancellations and one delay—impacting 49,688 passengers. Affected airlines included EL AL Israel Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, and Thai AirAsia X. Airports remained open with mitigation measures such as an operations command center at Suvarnabhumi. Thai Airways continued operating, rerouting European services to avoid certain airspace with minimal schedule impact.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Middle East airspace closures disrupt flights; limited UAE operations resume

Widespread airspace restrictions across the Middle East are disrupting commercial flights, with the UAE enabling controlled repatriation services and limited operations at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. Multiple airlines have suspended or reduced services, issued rebooking options, and rerouted flights to avoid closed airspace. Countries with closures or partial restrictions include the UAE, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Travelers should expect cancellations, schedule changes, longer flight times, and occasional technical fuel stops while airlines manage reroutes and special operations.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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IndiGo halts multiple Europe routes as Middle East airspace closures trigger widespread disruption

IndiGo has suspended and canceled services to several European destinations, including London, Amsterdam, and Manchester, due to Middle East airspace closures linked to the Iran–Israel conflict. Rerouting via longer paths has led to extended flight times and operational challenges. India recorded over 350 cancellations in a single day, with major hubs like Delhi and Mumbai affected. Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways have reduced or paused services until at least early March. Authorities in India are coordinating with airlines, while passengers are urged to check updates and use flexible rebooking options.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Europe-wide flight disruption hits Zurich and Geneva on 5 March

Travelers in Switzerland experienced significant disruption on 5 March 2026 as Europe logged 1,023 flight cancellations and delays. Zurich recorded 22 cancellations and 39 delays, while Geneva reported 11 and 34. Causes included advancing winter weather, crew rostering challenges after school holidays, and ongoing air traffic control staffing shortages. Swiss International Air Lines canceled five rotations and delayed 13, with further delays reported by easyJet, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad, KLM, Air France, and Lufthansa.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Gulf carriers cancel and delay flights at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport faced significant disruption on Thursday, with 16 long‑haul flights canceled across Qatar Airways, Etihad, Emirates, Gulf Air, and Norse Atlantic, and additional services delayed. Routes involving Doha, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Belfast, and Amsterdam were impacted. The disruption followed Gulf airspace restrictions amid regional conflict, prompting carriers to reduce or suspend regular passenger operations. Passengers encountered crowded terminals and last‑minute schedule changes, while rebooking options were limited and call centers heavily loaded. Officials advised travelers to verify bookings, use online tools, and allow extra time.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Chicago O’Hare reports 42 cancellations and 621 delays across multiple airlines

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is experiencing widespread disruption today with 42 flight cancellations and 621 delays. Affected carriers include SkyWest, PSA Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar, and Volaris. Impacts extend to domestic airports such as LaGuardia, Boston Logan, Nashville, and Washington Reagan National, and to international hubs including Doha’s Hamad International and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International. SkyWest reports 188 delays and 19 cancellations, while PSA shows high cancellation rates. Travelers are advised to monitor status, rebook early, and arrive ahead of time.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Doha’s Hamad International: 566 flights canceled and delayed amid regional airspace restrictions

Hamad International Airport in Doha saw 566 flights canceled or heavily delayed within 24 hours due to regional airspace restrictions, leaving hundreds of travelers stranded. Qatar Airways largely paused regular operations and operated limited relief flights via Muscat and Riyadh for rebooked passengers only. FlyDubai, Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines and other carriers also curtailed or rerouted services. With no clear timeline for recovery, passengers were urged to avoid the airport without confirmed seats and to stay flexible with dates and routing.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Pakistan flight cancellations reach 145 on sixth straight day amid regional conflict

Pakistan’s air network continues to face disruption for the sixth consecutive day, with 145 departures canceled across major cities including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Airports in Riyadh and Dammam saw 57 cancellations and 46 delays on Wednesday, while 167 special evacuation flights operated from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Additional disruptions were reported across regional hubs, with recent cancellation totals of 240 in Iran, 215 in Iraq, 58 in Beirut, 25 in Haifa, and 380 in Tel Aviv.

Matteo FlorisMar 5, 2026

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