Hundreds of Flight Disruptions Impact Several European Airlines and Airports
Major European airlines, including Emerald, Finnair, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and Air France, have experienced significant disruptions, resulting in over 314 delays and 23 cancellations. Affected airports include Dublin, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Bristol, and Paris. Travelers across Europe face widespread disruptions, with numerous flights impacted and schedules upended.
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Travelers across Europe have faced substantial disruptions as several major airlines reported hundreds of delayed and canceled flights. Among the affected carriers are Emerald, Finnair, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and Air France. The disruptions have impacted operations at major European airports, including Dublin, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Bristol, and Paris, with widespread delays and cancellations reported.
In total, over 314 flights have been delayed and 23 flights have been canceled, leaving passengers stranded and causing significant travel interruptions. The affected flights span across Ireland, Finland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and France, highlighting the scale of the operational issues.
While the specific reason for these disruptions has not been identified, the effects on travelers and airline schedules are considerable. Both local and international routes through Dublin Airport, Helsinki Airport, Amsterdam Airport, Bristol Airport, and airports in Paris have been hit.
Airlines involved in the disruption are taking steps to support impacted passengers, but many travelers remain in Europe due to ongoing delays and flight cancellations. The number of passengers directly affected by these operational issues has not been specified.
The event demonstrates the widespread impact that mass flight delays and cancellations can have, disrupting travel plans and causing inconvenience on a broad scale.
Know your rights
When your flight's disrupted, you have rights. Most passenger protection laws cover the following:
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. Some laws say you can choose a full refund instead.
Food and essential care
Providing food and drinks is a basic right under many regulations. Typically after a delay of a few hours.
Accommodation
Some passenger rights say the airline must provide accommodation when your journey is delayed overnight.
Compensation
Good passenger rights ensure passengers get fairly compensated for delays and cancellations. Try our compensation check and find out how much money we can get you.
This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight.
Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to times you must present yourself for check-in and boarding.
Quick facts
Disruption:
Delays and Cancellations
Cause:
Unknown
Compensation:
Could be eligible for €250 - €600 compensation
Flights affected:
337
Status:
Current disruption
Airlines affected:
Emerald, Finnair, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Air France
Airports affected:
Dublin, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Bristol, Paris
Checked by:
Josh Arnfield
Date updated:
November 12, 2025