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Disruptions Weekly Overview

High

Boston

~ 15,497 Flights affected

High

Chicago

~ 9,697 Flights affected

High

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

Low

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

Thunderstorms delay and cancel 40 flights at Des Moines International Airport

Thunderstorms across the central United States disrupted flights at Des Moines International Airport on 15 June 2026, leaving an estimated 35 flights delayed and 5 canceled. Even though conditions in Des Moines stayed mostly calm, knock-on problems at hubs including Chicago, Denver, and Minneapolis pushed aircraft and crews out of position and caused long lines for passengers as all 6 airlines serving the airport reported schedule impacts. With summer flights already close to full, rebooking options were tight and some travelers turned to ground transport to larger airports. Because the disruption was weather-related and outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking, meals, and accommodation if you're delayed overnight.

Matteo Floris16 Jun 2026

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San Diego International Airport delays and cancellations affect 294 flights on 15 June

A sharp rise in disruption at San Diego International Airport on 15 June 2026 left 294 flights affected, including 9 cancellations and 285 delays. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines were among the main carriers hit, with knock-on delays spreading to routes across the United States as well as leisure services to Panama, Los Cabos, and Hawaii. Passengers were being urged to check flight status before heading to the airport and leave extra time for connections. Because the disruption appears to have been driven mainly by weather and wider airspace congestion, compensation is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, and care during long delays.

Matteo Floris16 Jun 2026

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Miami International Airport disruption delays 164 flights and cancels 4 on 15 June

Disruption at Miami International Airport on 15 June 2026 delayed 164 flights and canceled 4, with knock-on effects reaching busy New York services and long-haul routes to Europe and the Middle East. Airlines including Emirates, Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines came under pressure as thunderstorms, airspace congestion, and ground-handling bottlenecks slowed operations through the day. For passengers, that raised the risk of missed onward flights and overnight delays, especially on connections to London, Paris, and Madrid. Recovery may continue into the overnight hours and affect some transatlantic schedules on 16 June. Because weather appears to have played a major role, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still help with rerouting or refunds, and provide care if you're left waiting.

Matteo Floris16 Jun 2026

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport disruption hits 175 flights on 16 June

A major operational breakdown at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on 16 June 2026 disrupted 175 flight movements, with 167 delays and 8 cancellations still affecting schedules by early evening. Delta Air Lines saw the heaviest combined impact, while Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Horizon Air, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines were also caught up in the disruption. The backlog spread beyond Seattle to routes linked with Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Denver, leaving thousands of passengers dealing with missed connections and overnight delays. Because the cause appears to be an operational issue rather than weather or strike action, passengers should check what rights apply to their specific route, including possible EC 261 coverage on eligible flights.

Matteo Floris16 Jun 2026

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China aviation disruption affects 2,052 flights at Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing airports

China’s aviation network has been under heavy pressure since 14 June 2026, with 2,052 affected departures made up of 182 cancellations and 1,870 delays. The biggest disruption has been reported at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, while Shanghai, Beijing, and several interior hubs have also been hit. China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Lucky Air have all been affected, leaving passengers facing missed connections, long terminal queues, and rebooking delays. Because the cause appears to be an internal operational failure rather than weather or strike action, passengers on eligible flights to or from the EU may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Brussels Airport operational breakdown disrupts 44 Brussels Airlines and Finnair flights

An operational breakdown at Brussels Airport on 15 June 2026 disrupted 44 flights involving Brussels Airlines and Finnair , with 3 cancellations and 41 delays recorded by early afternoon. Because Brussels is a major transfer hub, the disruption quickly spread beyond Belgium, affecting connections across Europe and on long-haul routes linked to North America, Asia, Africa, and South America. For passengers, this meant missed connections, longer queues, and harder rebooking as aircraft and crews fell out of position. With no clear external cause such as weather, strike action, or air traffic control restrictions identified, travelers whose flights from Brussels were delayed or canceled should check whether EC 261 or other passenger rights may apply.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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KLM, British Airways, and Finnair canceled 27 flights as delays mounted across Europe

On 14 June 2026, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, British Airways, and Finnair canceled at least 27 flights as wider disruption affected 1,227 services across Europe. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, London Heathrow Airport, Zurich Airport, and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport were among the main pressure points, with short-haul and feeder routes taking much of the strain at the start of the summer peak. For passengers, that raised the risk of missed onward connections, overnight stays, and longer waits for rebooking. Because the latest cancellations were tied to operational and commercial pressures rather than a single extraordinary event, passengers on eligible flights may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, as well as rerouting, refunds, and care.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Cancellations

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SAS and KLM cancel Athens flights from Copenhagen and Amsterdam

Passengers traveling between Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Athens are facing ongoing disruption after SAS and KLM canceled multiple services to Athens International Airport and pulled some upcoming flights from sale. The cuts affect routes from Copenhagen Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and are leaving some travelers to rebuild trips that include onward flights or ferries within Greece, while hotel rooms and alternative seats are getting harder to find in the busy summer period. Because the disruption appears linked to airline operational pressures rather than events outside the airlines' control, many passengers may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, as well as rerouting, refunds, meals, and overnight accommodation where needed.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

US thunderstorms disrupt 8,628 flights across Southwest, American, Delta, and United

A widespread band of thunderstorms pushed the US aviation network into major disruption on 15 June 2026, with 855 cancellations and 7,773 delays recorded across the country. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines were all heavily affected, while airports including LaGuardia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare, and Denver saw hundreds of disrupted flights. For passengers, that meant long waits, missed connections, and fewer rebooking options as air traffic control restrictions were introduced to keep flights safe. Because the disruption was driven by severe weather and related traffic controls outside airline control, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Cancellations

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IndiGo cancels Bali flights twice, leaving Mumbai passenger short by ₹40,000

A Mumbai passenger says IndiGo canceled her Bali booking twice ahead of 3 July 2026 and refunded only ₹67,334 from a booking worth about ₹1,02,928. The trip involved travel between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai and Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, with a reissued route via Singapore Changi Airport also later canceled. IndiGo has since said it initiated a full refund, but the shortfall remained unresolved by 11 June 2026. If your airline cancels a flight and the reason isn't clear, it's worth checking whether you're entitled to a refund, rebooking, or further support.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Italy airport strikes on 13 and 26 June 2026 threaten easyJet and Verona, Cagliari, and Milan Linate flights

Italy is set for two major rounds of airport strike action in June 2026. On 13 June 2026, overlapping walkouts involving easyJet staff, ENAV workers at Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN), ground teams at Cagliari Airport (CAG), and Sky Service staff at Milan Linate Airport (LIN) are expected to disrupt flights across the country. A second nationwide 24-hour ground-handling strike is planned for 26 June 2026, making it another high-risk day for cancellations. Protected flight windows still apply between 7:00 am and 10:00 am and 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm, while passenger rights under EC 261 will depend on whether the disruption is linked to airline staff or third-party airport services.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Paris airport strike on 18 June 2026 to cause delays at CDG, Orly, and Le Bourget

A one-day strike by airport service staff in Paris on 18 June 2026 is expected to disrupt operations at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Orly Airport (ORY), and Le Bourget Airport (LBG). Widespread cancellations aren't currently expected, but passengers should prepare for longer queues, baggage delays, slower aircraft turnaround times, and a greater risk of missed onward connections, especially at CDG during the morning and evening peaks. Because the walkout involves third-party airport workers rather than airline staff, cash compensation is unlikely in most cases, although airlines must still provide care, rebooking, or refunds when your flight is seriously disrupted.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Italian easyJet pilots and cabin crew strike set for 13 June

Many passengers flying with easyJet in Italy could face delays and cancellations on 13 June 2026, when the airline's Italian-based pilots and cabin crew are due to strike for 18 hours. The disruption may be worse because the same day also brings walkouts by air-traffic-control staff at Verona Villafranca Airport, ground-handling and security staff at Cagliari Elmas Airport, and ground-handling staff at Milan Linate Airport. If your journey is affected you should know that you can claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation for delays over 3 hours and cancellations announced less than 2 weeks before departure. Delays linked to air traffic control or third-party airport staff are less likely to qualify, though care, rerouting, or a refund may still apply.

Alice Mariscotti11 Jun 2026

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Paris ground staff strike threatens delays at Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Le Bourget on 18 June

A confirmed 24-hour ground staff strike will affect Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY), and Paris Le Bourget Airport (LBG) on 18 June 2026, with delays and possible same-day cancellations expected across Paris. The walkout covers baggage handlers, ramp agents, check-in staff, cleaning crews, and other badged airport workers, and airlines including Air France, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines could feel the impact. Because this is an airport-staff strike rather than airline industrial action, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide rerouting or refunds if flights are cancelled, and care during longer delays.

Alice Mariscotti11 Jun 2026

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Geneva and Zurich airports saw 291 delays and cancellations

Travel through Geneva Airport (GVA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) was heavily disrupted on 10 June 2026, with 283 delayed flights and 8 cancellations affecting services within Switzerland and busy European links to London, Paris, and Frankfurt. The disruption was driven by a mix of operational pressures, including late-arriving aircraft, congested airspace, tight summer schedules, and localized weather, which made it harder for airlines such as SWISS, easyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Air France to recover once delays started building. If your flight was affected, your rights may depend on the exact cause, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply.

Alice Mariscotti11 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Weather and congestion disrupt 2,194 flights at major European hubs

On Wednesday 10 June 2026, passengers across Europe faced another difficult day as weather, congestion, and infrastructure bottlenecks disrupted about 2,194 flights. Around 2,120 services were delayed and at least 74 were canceled, with the heaviest pressure at Paris Charles de Gaulle, Madrid Barajas, Rome Fiumicino, Munich, Vienna, Dublin, Barcelona, and Milan Malpensa. Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Iberia, Ryanair, and SWISS were among the airlines affected as delays spread through an already busy summer network. Because the disruption was linked largely to weather and wider air-traffic restrictions rather than airline-controlled issues, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Matteo Floris11 Jun 2026

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