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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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Denver International Airport disruption causes 236 delayed or canceled Southwest and United flights

An operational disruption at Denver International Airport (DEN) on 18 June 2026 led to 5 cancellations and 231 delays for Southwest Airlines and United Airlines, affecting a total of 236 flights. Because Denver is a major hub for both carriers, the problem quickly spread through the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii, with knock-on delays at airports from Chicago and Dallas to Vancouver, Cancun, San Juan, and Honolulu. If your flight was affected, it's worth checking your rights. In the U.S., airlines usually have to offer refunds or rebooking for canceled flights, and passengers on some EU routes may also have options under EC 261, depending on the circumstances.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Southwest Airlines cancels 78 flights and delays 128 at Chicago Midway

Southwest Airlines canceled 78 flights and delayed another 128 at Chicago Midway International Airport on 18 June 2026 , creating a morning of heavy disruption that spread well beyond the airport. The problems began early and continued later the same day, with knock-on cancellations and delays reported in more than 50 metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, New York City, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Cancun, Guadalajara, and Punta Cana. The pattern pointed to an internal operating issue rather than weather, and Southwest began rebooking passengers through its app and website chat while some travelers reported long waits for help. Most affected trips were domestic, but passengers on routes covered by EC 261 may still be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Europe-wide disruption causes 80 cancellations and 576 delays across Heathrow and Schiphol

A Europe-wide operational disruption on 18 June 2026 affected at least 656 flights, including 80 cancellations and 576 delays, across hubs such as London Heathrow Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Helsinki Airport. Schiphol was the hardest-hit airport, where KLM canceled 13 flights and delayed 79 more, while Finnair faced 103 delays in Helsinki. Because the problems appeared to stem from airline operations rather than events outside the airline's control, passengers on EU-departing flights may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 if their flight was canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Storms and air traffic restrictions disrupt 81 flights at Mexico City, Cancún, and Monterrey airports

Passengers traveling through Cancún International Airport (CUN), Monterrey International Airport (MTY), and Mexico City International Airport (MEX) faced disruption on 16 June 2026 after thunderstorms, temporary air-traffic-flow restrictions, and infrastructure works put pressure on operations. Around 70 flights were delayed by 1 to 3 hours and 11 were canceled, with Mexico City connections to Cancún and Monterrey among the hardest hit and some knock-on delays spreading to the US and Canada. Because the main cause was weather outside the airline's control, compensation is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide rebooking or refunds, food and drinks during long waits, and accommodation if you're stranded overnight.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Technical failure at Jorge Chávez International Airport disrupts 21 LATAM and Iberia flights

Travel through Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima remained under pressure on 16 June 2026 after a sudden technical failure disrupted 21 LATAM Airlines and Iberia flights. Cancellations, long delays, and diversions spread across regional services to Santiago, Bogota, and Quito, while Iberia's Lima–Madrid flight also suffered rolling delays, leaving hundreds of travelers dealing with missed connections and overnight waits. Because the problem appears to have started on the airport side, compensation under EC 261 may depend on the exact circumstances, especially for Iberia passengers, while many LATAM routes fall outside the law unless they involve the EU. Even so, affected passengers may still be entitled to rebooking, refunds, meals, and accommodation.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Air China and China Eastern hit by 2,693 flight disruptions across Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou

A rolling disruption across China's aviation network has affected 2,693 flights since 16 June 2026, hitting major hubs in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and several other cities while Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Hainan Airlines work to recover delayed aircraft and crews. Most of the disruption has come from delays, but 268 flights were canceled as pressure spread through airports including Beijing Capital, Beijing Daxing, Guangzhou Baiyun, Shanghai Pudong, and Shanghai Hongqiao. If your journey was affected, it's worth checking your rights carefully: some international flights that fall under EC 261 may qualify for compensation, while rebooking, refunds, meals, and overnight care may also apply depending on your route and circumstances.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Copenhagen Airport delays and cancellations hit 65 flights, disrupting KLM and SAS connections

Travelers using Copenhagen Airport on 16 June 2026 faced a sharp burst of disruption, with at least 61 delayed departures and 4 cancellations during the morning and early afternoon. The problems were most visible on KLM and Scandinavian Airlines services and quickly created knock-on effects at Amsterdam Schiphol and Frankfurt Airport as key feeder flights fell out of sequence. For passengers, that meant missed connections, longer queues, and the risk of rebooking onto already full later flights. A mix of peak-season congestion, capacity strain, and tight airline schedules appears to have played a part. If your journey was affected, your rights will depend on the exact cause, but care and assistance should still apply, and compensation under EC 261 may be possible in some cases.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport disruption delays 105 departures and cancels 2 flights

Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport was hit by heavy disruption on 16 June 2026 after operational bottlenecks led to 105 delayed departures and 2 cancellations. Some of the busiest routes from Lisbon, including services to London, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, Porto, and one New York flight, were caught in the backlog, with TAP Air Portugal, British Airways, Air France, KLM, and Iberia among the affected airlines. The delays built from late morning into the afternoon peak, raising the risk of missed connections and long waits in the terminal. Because the problems were tied to airport capacity and border-processing pressure rather than something the airlines controlled, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, although airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Schiphol operational disruption hits 163 KLM, Delta, and British Airways flights

An operational disruption at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 16 June 2026 affected 163 flights across KLM, Delta Air Lines, and British Airways as cancellations and multi-hour delays spread through European and long-haul networks. For passengers, that meant missed connections, long lines at transfer desks, baggage concerns, and in some cases waits of 24 hours or more for a new itinerary because seats were already tight. Airlines are trimming schedules, retiming departures, and rerouting some travelers while the disruption continues. Because the event has been described as operational rather than outside the airline’s control, many affected passengers may be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, depending on the reason logged for their flight.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Madrid-Barajas delays disrupt 170 flights for Iberia, Air Europa, and Ryanair

A major punctuality breakdown hit Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport on 16 June 2026, with 163 delays and 7 cancellations for a total of 170 disrupted flights. Hundreds of passengers were left waiting in crowded terminals as Iberia, Air Europa, and Ryanair absorbed the worst of the disruption, with knock-on delays spreading from domestic routes linked to Bilbao and Palma de Mallorca to European and long-haul services, including Brussels, Rome, Buenos Aires, and North American connections. The cause had not been confirmed, so whether EC 261 applies will depend on what triggered the disruption, but affected passengers should still receive care and assistance and can use AirHelp's free flight checker to review their rights.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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SFO delays and cancellations hit 214 flights at San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) saw 214 flights disrupted on 16 June 2026 after changing Bay Area weather and restrictions on arriving traffic slowed operations across the airport. Around 210 flights were delayed and at least 4 were canceled, with knock-on effects for SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines, Air India, and services to Washington, Denver, Seoul, Paris, and Rome. Some travelers also faced missed onward connections and possible overnight stays. Because the main cause appears to be weather-related congestion, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely where those rules apply, but passengers may still have options for rebooking, refunds, and care during long waits.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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London Stansted flights to Spain face delays as strikes spread across Europe

Flights between London Stansted Airport and Spanish leisure destinations have been running behind schedule in mid-June 2026, with many departures to Alicante, Barcelona, Málaga, and the islands leaving more than 1 hour late. Late inbound aircraft, tight turnaround schedules at Stansted, and rolling strikes affecting air-traffic-control and airport services in Spain are all contributing to the disruption, while wider pressure at hubs such as Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Paris Charles de Gaulle is making the knock-on effect worse. Because the delays are linked mainly to airport and air-traffic-control disruption, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long waits. If your journey is affected, AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what support may still apply.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

LaGuardia Airport delays and cancellations disrupt 119 flights in New York

Regional flights have been hit hardest at LaGuardia Airport in New York, where 119 delays and cancellations have been recorded on 17 June 2026 after FAA traffic limits reduced capacity. Endeavor Air, operating as Delta Connection, has seen the worst of it with 46 delays and 4 cancellations, while Southwest Airlines, Jazz, and several other carriers have also been affected on domestic and cross-border routes, including services to Montreal and Toronto. Because the disruption stems from air traffic control restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or refunds and, when needed, food, drinks, and overnight accommodation. If you'd like to check what applies to your flight, AirHelp's free flight checker can help.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Southwest and Delta hit by 3,816 flight disruptions across the US

A nationwide operational breakdown disrupted 3,816 flights across the US on 17 June 2026, with major problems for Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Chicago O'Hare International Airport was hit hardest with 503 delays and 6 cancellations, while Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and LaGuardia Airport also saw heavy disruption. The delays were driven by internal airline and airport pressures rather than one outside event, with crew scheduling issues, aircraft rotation knock-ons, and gate congestion all adding strain to an already busy summer network. If your flight was affected, it’s worth checking your rights and what support may apply while you wait to be rebooked.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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247 flights disrupted as KLM, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Finnair, and Porter face delays and cancellations

A wave of delays and cancellations hit KLM, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Finnair, and Porter Airlines from the afternoon of 14 June into 15 June 2026, disrupting 247 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Brussels Airport, Vienna International Airport, Helsinki Vantaa Airport, and Toronto Pearson International Airport. For passengers, that meant missed connections, crowded rebooking desks, and overnight disruption as 201 departures were delayed and 46 flights were canceled. The causes appear to be mixed, including weather restrictions, air traffic control pressure, staffing shortages, and earlier knock-on delays, so compensation is not clear in every case. If your journey was affected, it's worth checking your rights and what support your airline should provide.

Matteo Floris16 Jun 2026

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Delays

Aviapartner walkout at Brussels Airport delays morning flights across Europe

An unannounced walkout by Aviapartner baggage and ramp staff at Brussels Airport on 15 June 2026 delayed morning departures and created knock-on disruption across Europe. Ryanair, TUI fly, Iberia, and British Airways were among the airlines hit hardest, with passengers facing long lines, baggage uncertainty, and missed connections as around 12 to 20 early flights slipped behind schedule. Operations were gradually improving by late afternoon, but some delays could continue into the following day while aircraft and crews were repositioned. Because the stoppage involved an external ground-handling provider rather than airline employees, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, though airlines should still provide care and support during long waits. AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand your options.

Matteo Floris16 Jun 2026

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