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Disruptions Weekly Overview

High

Boston

~ 15,497 Flights affected

High

Chicago

~ 9,697 Flights affected

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Dallas

~ 7,897 Flights affected

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San Diego

~ 7,897 Flights affected

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Indianapolis

~ 7,897 Flights affected

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Philadelphia

~ 7,600 Flights affected

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Newark

~ 7,600 Flights affected

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New York

~ 7,600 Flights affected

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Washington

~ 7,000 Flights affected

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Frankfurt

~ 1,661 Flights affected

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Paris

~ 1,661 Flights affected

Medium

Riyadh

~ 1,625 Flights affected

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Dubai

~ 1,625 Flights affected

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Doha

~ 1,625 Flights affected

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Charleroi

~ 910 Flights affected

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Denver

~ 650 Flights affected

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Lisbon

~ 500 Flights affected

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Porto

~ 500 Flights affected

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Faro

~ 500 Flights affected

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Tokyo

~ 275 Flights affected

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Chiba

~ 275 Flights affected

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Phoenix

~ 270 Flights affected

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Edinburgh

~ 140 Flights affected

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Glasgow

~ 140 Flights affected

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Newcastle

~ 140 Flights affected

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Patna

~ 2 Flights affected

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Delhi

~ 2 Flights affected

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New Delhi

~ 2 Flights affected

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Delays and Cancellations

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Operational problems delay 879 flights and cancel 33 at Rome, Milan, Naples, and Pisa airports

Passengers traveling through Rome Fiumicino Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport, Milan Linate Airport, Naples International Airport, and Pisa International Airport on 29 June 2026 faced widespread disruption as operational pressure spread across Italy's busiest hubs. A total of 912 flights were disrupted, including 879 delays and 33 cancellations, with Rome and Naples seeing the heaviest cancellation impact and both Milan airports absorbing much of the rolling delay. ITA Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, and Emirates were all affected as tight summer schedules left little room to recover. If your journey was hit, your rights will depend on the exact cause of the disruption, so it's worth keeping receipts and checking your options with AirHelp's free flight checker.

Matteo Floris30 Jun 2026

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JFK delays and cancellations affect 116 flights in New York

Travel disruption is building at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on 30 June 2026, where 111 flights are delayed and 5 have been canceled across domestic, transatlantic, and long-haul services. JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines are among the most affected carriers, with knock-on delays also reaching Air France and Virgin Atlantic as aircraft and crews fall out of position. Because the main cause appears to be weather and air-traffic limits outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely for most eligible EU-bound passengers, but airlines should still provide care such as meals, assistance, rebooking, and accommodation if needed.

Matteo Floris30 Jun 2026

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Brazil airports log 256 flight disruptions affecting LATAM, Azul, and GOL

Brazil's busiest airports logged 256 flight disruptions, including 203 delays and 53 cancellations, on 30 June 2026, with LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines, and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes among the airlines hit hardest. The heaviest pressure was at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, and problems also spread through other major airports in São Paulo, Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Recife, Cuiabá, and Goiânia, while international carriers such as Air Canada and Iberia were caught in the knock-on congestion. Because severe weather appears to be a main cause, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refreshments, accommodation when needed, and other support during long waits.

Matteo Floris30 Jun 2026

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Dublin Airport disruption delays 285 flights and cancels 9 on 25 June

Travelers passing through Dublin Airport on 25 June 2026 faced a broad day of disruption, with 285 delayed flights and 9 canceled services affecting both departures and arrivals. Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Emirates were among the airlines hit as delays spread from short-haul flights to busy routes across the UK, Europe, and selected long-haul services. Because the main causes were airport operational difficulties and wider European airspace restrictions, compensation under EC 261 may be limited, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rebooking or refunds, meals, and overnight accommodation where needed.

Carmina Davis 26 Jun 2026

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772 flights delayed or canceled at Heathrow, Gatwick, Edinburgh, and Newcastle

On 25 June 2026, a wave of delays and cancellations disrupted 772 flights at London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Edinburgh Airport, and Newcastle Airport, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The problems affected airlines including British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Loganair, Jet2, Emirates, Lufthansa, and KLM, and slowed both domestic and international routes as poor weather and wider European air traffic pressure built through the day. Because the disruption appears to have been caused by factors outside the airlines' control, compensation is usually unlikely, but carriers should still provide rebooking, refunds where relevant, and care and support if you're left waiting.

Carmina Davis 26 Jun 2026

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Houston ground stop at George Bush Intercontinental Airport triggers 500 American Airlines cancellations

Severe thunderstorms over southeast Texas triggered a ground stop for inbound traffic at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on 20 June 2026, delaying departures and disrupting onward flights for American Airlines passengers. Over the following 48 hours, more than 500 cancellations were recorded across the network, with knock-on effects reaching Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte, Miami, and Phoenix as aircraft and crews fell out of position. Passengers reported long lines, extended call center waits, and limited same-day alternatives, with some rerouted through secondary cities and others pushed into overnight or multi-day rebookings. Because the disruption was caused by severe weather, compensation is unlikely, but affected travelers should still ask about rebooking, refunds, and any support available for their specific itinerary.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt22 Jun 2026

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Nashville International Airport delays and cancellations disrupt 209 flights

At Nashville International Airport (BNA), widespread disruption on 21 June 2026 carried into the early hours of 22 June, with a total of 209 flights affected. Most of the impact came from delays rather than cancellations, hitting services operated by Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, and Jazz, and creating missed connections across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The disruption appears to have been driven mainly by low visibility, scattered thunderstorms, and wider network congestion, which means compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, rebooking, or overnight support where needed during long delays.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt22 Jun 2026

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More than 2,900 U.S. flights delayed or canceled at major hubs in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Denver

Travelers across the United States faced a broad wave of disruption on 22 June 2026, with 92 flights canceled and 2,826 delayed by midday. The heaviest delays built at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and Denver International Airport, while Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue, PSA Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines were among the carriers most affected. Passengers also faced long queues and missed connections, and some knock-on delays could continue into 23 June as aircraft and crews remain out of position. Because the main triggers were weather and air traffic control limits outside the airlines' control, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still help with rebooking, refunds, and care during longer waits.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt22 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Italy airport strike disrupts 669 flights across Rome, Milan, Venice, and Pisa

A 24-hour strike by airport and airline staff disrupted 669 flights at Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport, Venice Marco Polo Airport, and Pisa International Airport on 21 June 2026. During one of the first big summer holiday weekends, 647 departures and arrivals were delayed and at least 22 were canceled, leaving passengers dealing with long waits, crowded terminals, baggage delays, and limited same-day rerouting on busy domestic and European routes. Because the disruption involved airline and ground-handling staff, passengers whose flights were canceled at short notice or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt22 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Storms and operational issues disrupt 128 flights at Miami International Airport

Passengers traveling through Miami International Airport (MIA) on 21 June 2026 faced widespread delays and a small number of cancellations after South Florida thunderstorms and other operational pressures disrupted 128 flights. By mid-evening, 123 departures or arrivals were running late and 5 had been canceled, affecting airlines including United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines, Volaris, and Air France. The disruption spread across busy domestic routes and long-haul international services, increasing the risk of missed connections, long waits, and overnight disruption for some travelers. Because bad weather was the main trigger, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, meals, and accommodation where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt22 Jun 2026

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Thunderstorms disrupt 266 flights at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Afternoon thunderstorms over Georgia disrupted operations at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 22 June 2026, with 254 delays and 12 cancellations recorded by the end of the day across Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines. Because Atlanta is such a major hub, the slowdown quickly spread beyond Georgia, tightening connections and affecting onward travel to Mexico, Canada, France, and Germany. If your flight was caught up in the disruption, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261 because the cause was weather and air traffic restrictions, but your airline should still provide care, rebooking, or a refund where required, and you can use AirHelp's free flight checker to understand your options.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt22 Jun 2026

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Amsterdam Schiphol and Princess Juliana delays and cancellations affect 428 flights

Flight schedules at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Princess Juliana International Airport were heavily disrupted on 22 June 2026 as 417 delayed movements and 11 cancellations pushed the total to 428 affected flights. Amsterdam saw the largest knock-on effect as KLM, Delta Air Lines, and Air France connections slipped out of sequence, while in Sint Maarten, delays hit Winair, American Airlines, and JetBlue services and made same-day onward connections harder to keep. For passengers, that meant long waits, missed links, and crowded rebooking desks. Because the cause has only been described as operational disruption, compensation isn't certain, but travelers on some flights departing from Amsterdam may still want to check whether EC 261 applies to their case.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt22 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Toronto Pearson disruption causes 32 cancellations and 124 delays

On 22 June 2026, Toronto Pearson International Airport saw 32 cancellations and 124 delays across Air Canada, Jazz, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines, and Air Transat. The slowdown began in the early morning and spread across domestic, US, European, Caribbean, and some long-haul routes as airlines worked through crew rotations, aircraft positioning, and schedule changes. Because no weather event, strike, or IT outage has been flagged, passengers on eligible transatlantic flights may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 if their journey was canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt22 Jun 2026

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Newark weather and ATC delays disrupt 140 flights at EWR

A fresh wave of disruption hit Newark Liberty International Airport on 18 June 2026 as bad weather, congestion, and air-traffic-control restrictions led to at least 140 delayed or canceled flight movements by midday. United Airlines saw the heaviest impact, but delays also affected Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Porter Airlines, Jazz Aviation, and TAP Air Portugal, with knock-on problems for flights to London, Dublin, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Toronto, and Montreal. Because the main cause appears to be weather and ATC restrictions outside the airlines’ control, cash compensation is unlikely, but affected passengers should still be offered rebooking or refunds, meals, and hotel accommodation if needed.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt22 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Delta delays and cancellations affect 502 flights across US and Europe

Delta Air Lines saw widespread disruption on 18 June 2026 , with 473 delayed departures and 29 cancellations affecting 502 flights across hubs including Atlanta and New York, as well as routes to London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Rome. For passengers, that meant long waits, missed connections, and limited rebooking options as lines grew at airport service desks and hotel rooms near major hubs became harder to find. Because Delta had not confirmed a single cause, it was not yet clear how support or compensation would apply on every route, so travelers with heavily delayed or canceled flights should check what rights may be available for their trip and keep an eye on flight updates before heading to the airport.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt22 Jun 2026

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Philadelphia International Airport delays and cancellations hit 389 flights

Bad weather disrupted 389 flights at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on 18 June 2026, including 381 delays and at least 8 cancellations, with American Airlines seeing the biggest impact. The slowdown spread beyond domestic routes, affecting PSA Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Aeroméxico, and creating knock-on problems for travelers heading to Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, and Caribbean destinations. Because the disruption was driven by thunderstorms and related air traffic restrictions outside the airlines’ control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking, meals, refunds, and hotel accommodation if needed.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt22 Jun 2026

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