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Disruptions Weekly Overview

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Moscow

~ 61,995 Flights affected

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London

~ 8,609 Flights affected

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Dubai

~ 7,895 Flights affected

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Riyadh

~ 7,895 Flights affected

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Dammam

~ 7,895 Flights affected

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Jeddah

~ 7,895 Flights affected

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Abha

~ 7,895 Flights affected

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Abu Dhabi

~ 7,895 Flights affected

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Doha

~ 7,895 Flights affected

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Amman

~ 7,895 Flights affected

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Tokyo

~ 7,801 Flights affected

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Taif

~ 7,800 Flights affected

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Madinah

~ 7,800 Flights affected

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Bahrain

~ 7,800 Flights affected

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Beirut

~ 7,800 Flights affected

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Helsinki

~ 7,800 Flights affected

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Singapore

~ 7,800 Flights affected

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Tehran

~ 7,800 Flights affected

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Incheon

~ 7,800 Flights affected

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Atlanta

~ 7,800 Flights affected

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Miami

~ 908 Flights affected

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Fort Lauderdale

~ 908 Flights affected

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Melbourne

~ 908 Flights affected

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Fort Myers

~ 908 Flights affected

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Manchester

~ 707 Flights affected

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Paris

~ 707 Flights affected

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Milan

~ 700 Flights affected

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Edinburgh

~ 700 Flights affected

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Bristol

~ 700 Flights affected

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Belfast

~ 700 Flights affected

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Amsterdam

~ 700 Flights affected

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Geneva

~ 700 Flights affected

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Southend

~ 700 Flights affected

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Naples

~ 700 Flights affected

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Luxembourg

~ 700 Flights affected

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Zurich

~ 700 Flights affected

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Berlin

~ 700 Flights affected

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Tangier

~ 700 Flights affected

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Strasbourg

~ 700 Flights affected

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Derry

~ 700 Flights affected

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Bordeaux

~ 700 Flights affected

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Brest

~ 700 Flights affected

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Lyon

~ 700 Flights affected

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Tenerife

~ 700 Flights affected

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Lanzarote

~ 700 Flights affected

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Palma

~ 700 Flights affected

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Londonderry

~ 700 Flights affected

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Granadilla De Abone

~ 700 Flights affected

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Palma Mallorca

~ 700 Flights affected

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Chiang Mai

~ 188 Flights affected

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Lisbon

~ 102 Flights affected

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Dhaka

~ 96 Flights affected

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Sharjah

~ 95 Flights affected

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Mumbai

~ 95 Flights affected

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New Delhi

~ 95 Flights affected

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Ahmedabad

~ 95 Flights affected

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Tbilisi

~ 95 Flights affected

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Tashkent

~ 95 Flights affected

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Milan Bergamo

~ 95 Flights affected

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Medina

~ 95 Flights affected

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Gassim

~ 95 Flights affected

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Islamabad

~ 95 Flights affected

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Amritsar

~ 95 Flights affected

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Jaipur

~ 95 Flights affected

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Goa

~ 95 Flights affected

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Tel Aviv

~ 95 Flights affected

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Charlotte

~ 95 Flights affected

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Kathmandu

~ 95 Flights affected

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Baku

~ 95 Flights affected

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Cairo

~ 95 Flights affected

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Almaty

~ 95 Flights affected

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Colombo

~ 95 Flights affected

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Chattogram

~ 95 Flights affected

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Nairobi

~ 95 Flights affected

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Malé

~ 95 Flights affected

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Krakow

~ 95 Flights affected

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Yekaterinburg

~ 95 Flights affected

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Damascus

~ 95 Flights affected

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Bangkok

~ 95 Flights affected

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Entebbe

~ 95 Flights affected

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Tabuk

~ 95 Flights affected

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Ha'il

~ 95 Flights affected

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Warsaw

~ 7 Flights affected

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Copenhagen

~ 7 Flights affected

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Murcia

~ 7 Flights affected

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Rome

~ 7 Flights affected

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Dublin

~ 7 Flights affected

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Bergamo

~ 7 Flights affected

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Sofia

~ 7 Flights affected

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Budapest

~ 7 Flights affected

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Modlin

~ 7 Flights affected

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Jersey

~ 7 Flights affected

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Southampton

~ 7 Flights affected

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Kolkata

~ 1 Flights affected

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Shillong

~ 1 Flights affected

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Narita

~ 1 Flights affected

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Cancellations

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Air China Madrid–Havana cancellations leave passengers facing extra costs

Repeated cancellations of Air China flights CA865 and CA866 between Madrid and Havana have left Cuban travelers paying for replacement journeys, waiting for luggage, and struggling to get clear answers. Further cancellations were announced for 14 October 2026, with one traveler offered a wait of up to 15 days after a €1,200 booking was canceled. Passengers have also described lengthy airport waits and transfers to a hotel in Alicante before being told to return to Madrid without a confirmed departure. Technical reasons have been given for the disruption, and if your flight departed from Madrid, you may qualify for compensation under EC 261 depending on your flight's circumstances.

Matteo Floris13 Oct 2026

Delays and Cancellations

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Raleigh-Durham tower outage causes 212 flight delays and 9 cancellations

A contractor's accidental fiber-optic cable cut interrupted FAA tower operations at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on 12 October 2026, prompting a ground stop that disrupted both arrivals and departures. The airport recorded 212 delays and 9 cancellations by Monday afternoon, with passengers facing longer waits and changed itineraries, including a traveler who had to arrange a route through Charlotte after their Rome flight was canceled. The tower was restored later that day, but the interruption had already affected at least 221 flights. If you were affected, compensation depends on your flight's circumstances and applicable rules, while assistance rights may still apply.

Matteo Floris13 Oct 2026

Cancellations

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Qantas cancels Rome-to-Perth flight after bed bug outbreak

Passengers returning from Rome to Perth faced delays of up to 2 days after Qantas grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for deep cleaning and canceled QF6 on 10 October 2026. The bed bug outbreak came to light when travelers on QF5 from Perth to Rome on 9 October reported bites to cabin crew, with some receiving antihistamines before supplies ran out. Qantas said a small number of economy seats were affected and provided accommodation while rebooking passengers on flights within 48 hours of their original departures. If your canceled flight was from Rome, you may qualify for up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Matteo Floris13 Oct 2026

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Air Corsica pilot strike reduces flights between Corsica and mainland France

An 8-day pilot walkout scheduled from 9 to 16 October 2026 has left Air Corsica operating a much smaller network between Corsica and mainland France. Flights from Ajaccio, Bastia, and Figari are heavily reduced, while some Calvi–Nice services began returning on 12 October; replacement aircraft and bus transfers between island airports are helping keep passengers moving. The pay, scheduling, and vacation dispute comes alongside precautionary engine checks that have grounded 5 of the airline's 7 ATR 72-600 aircraft. If your journey's been disrupted by the airline's own pilot strike, you may qualify for up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, depending on your flight's circumstances.

Matteo Floris13 Oct 2026

Delays and Cancellations

High winds and low clouds disrupt 569 flights at Harry Reid International Airport

Weather disrupted 569 flights at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on 11 October 2026, with 522 delays and 47 cancellations linked to high winds and low clouds. Some arrivals and flights bound for Las Vegas faced average delays of about 50 minutes, while arrival delays for aircraft already airborne were 15 minutes or less. If you're traveling through the airport, check your flight's status directly with your airline before making changes to your plans. Weather-related compensation is generally unlikely under EC 261 or equivalent UK rules where applicable, but care and assistance rights may still apply depending on your journey.

Matteo Floris12 Oct 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Panama earthquakes temporarily halt operations at Tocumen International Airport

Flights at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City were temporarily interrupted on 9 October 2026 as earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.6 struck Panama, prompting a state of emergency and more than 100 aftershocks. The airport reopened that afternoon, although some travelers experienced cancellations, delays, and interrupted journeys. Damage to hotels, roads, and bridges added to the wider travel disruption, with the strongest impacts in Veraguas, Herrera, Coclé, and Los Santos. If your flight was affected, compensation is generally unlikely because earthquakes are outside an airline's control, but you may still have rights to care, assistance, an alternative flight, or a refund, depending on your journey.

Matteo Floris12 Oct 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam airports record nearly 1,500 cancellations after attacks

Attacks on Saudi aviation infrastructure left travelers facing widespread cancellations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Across 11 and 12 October 2026, the airports recorded nearly 1,500 cancellation listings, with possible overlap between connecting flights, while about 500 Bangladeshi passengers were stranded in Riyadh. Etihad Airways, Emirates, flydubai, and Lufthansa Group also canceled services or suspended routes, affecting international connections and Umrah travel. Compensation is generally unlikely because the attacks were outside airlines’ control, but if your journey is covered by applicable passenger rights rules, you may still qualify for care, rerouting, or a refund.

Matteo Floris12 Oct 2026

Cancellations

Etihad and flydubai extend Saudi Arabia flight cancellations through 14 October

Travelers between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia face extended cancellations with Etihad Airways and flydubai following an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Etihad has canceled flights between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh, including return services, from 11 to 13 October 2026, while flydubai's flights to Riyadh, Dammam, and Abha are canceled through 14 October 2026. Both airlines are monitoring the situation and advise you to check their official websites for updates. Compensation is unlikely for these journeys, but you should still ask your airline about rebooking, refunds, and any care and assistance available for your circumstances.

Matteo Floris12 Oct 2026

Delays and Cancellations

May be eligible

Moscow airport restrictions delay or cancel 4 flights at Yerevan's Zvartnots airport

Travel between Yerevan, Armenia, and Moscow, Russia, was affected by temporary restrictions across Moscow's airports from 11 October 2026, with disruption continuing on 12 October. At Zvartnots International Airport, 2 flights were delayed and 2 were canceled, affecting both arrivals from Moscow and departures to the Russian capital. The wider restrictions also led to more than 25 Moscow-bound aircraft being diverted to alternative airports in other cities, while Russia's aviation authority said safety measures had been introduced. If your journey was affected, compensation and assistance depend on the rules covering your flight and the circumstances, so it's worth checking your rights rather than assuming compensation applies.

Matteo Floris12 Oct 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Wizz Air cancels winter Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights as Singapore Airlines and Scoot extend suspensions

Middle East route suspensions are stretching into winter and, for some airlines, 2027 after regional airspace restrictions were extended on 30 September 2026. Wizz Air has canceled its Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights for the winter season because longer routings made operations commercially unviable, while Singapore Airlines has suspended Dubai until 1 December 2026 and Scoot has suspended Singapore–Jeddah until 2 December 2026. Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, and Finnair have announced longer suspensions, while British Airways and several European carriers are planning gradual returns on selected routes. If your journey's affected, compensation under EC 261 is generally unlikely because of the conflict-related restrictions, but you may still have rights to rebooking, refunds, and care.

Matteo Floris12 Oct 2026

Cancellations

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KLM plans flight cancellations from October to March amid repair delays

Maintenance and repair delays are prompting KLM to reduce its flight schedule from 26 October 2026 until early March, while using substitute aircraft on some services. The changes follow short-notice cancellations on at least 5 intercontinental routes during a weekend of technical problems that frustrated passengers and disrupted crew scheduling. By keeping more intercontinental aircraft in reserve, KLM aims to improve reliability and reduce last-minute disruption, although some passengers will still need to adjust their travel plans. If your flight is affected, you may qualify for up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, depending on your flight and the circumstances of the cancellation.

Matteo Floris12 Oct 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Storm cancels 385 Barcelona flights as Madrid, Málaga, and Athens face disruption

Travel across Spain and Greece remains disrupted on 8 October 2026 after severe weather canceled 385 flights at Barcelona-El Prat Airport on 3–4 October, caused continuing delays at Madrid Barajas, and forced 37 diversions at Málaga. Vueling, Ryanair, EasyJet, Iberia, Air Europa, and Aegean are among the affected airlines, while unsafe landing conditions have also led to cancellations at Athens Airport. Rail suspensions in Spain and an Aegean-wide ferry ban have complicated onward journeys, leaving thousands of passengers stranded on Greek islands, with recovery expected gradually from 9 October. If your flight's affected, weather-related compensation is unlikely, but your airline may still owe you an alternative flight or refund, refreshments, and accommodation depending on your circumstances.

Matteo Floris12 Oct 2026

Delays

Boston Logan runway work delayed 1,310 flights this week

Runway safety work at Boston Logan International Airport left the airport with the highest number of flight delays in the United States this week. Between 4 October 2026 and 6 October 2026, 1,310 flights were delayed, including nearly 530 departures and more than 780 arrivals, and the heaviest disruption hit in the afternoon and evening. The work affects Runway 9/27, where crews are installing an Engineered Material Arresting System, a safety bed designed to stop overrunning aircraft, and intermittent delays are expected until late November even though conditions eased by 7 October. Because the disruption is tied to airport construction and federal traffic controls rather than something the airlines caused, compensation is usually unlikely, but carriers should still help during longer delays.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt8 Oct 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Isaias delays nearly 250 flights at Miami International and other Florida airports

Isaias brought nearly 250 flight delays to Florida airports by early afternoon on 7 October 2026, while Miami International recorded 2 cancellations. Airlines also issued waivers for upcoming travel in the storm's path. If you're affected, check your airline's updates and booking options. Weather-related compensation is generally unlikely, but refund or rebooking rights may still apply.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt8 Oct 2026

Delays

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American Airlines Madrid to Dallas flight diverts to New York after 6 lavatories fail

An American Airlines service from Madrid to Dallas was forced to divert on 6 October 2026 after 6 of the aircraft's 8 lavatories failed during the Atlantic crossing. The flight, operating as Flight 37, landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York instead of continuing nonstop to Dallas, leaving nearly 300 passengers facing a long delay. After more than 3 hours on the ground for repairs and restocking, the same aircraft continued to Texas later that day. Because the flight departed from Spain and the disruption appears linked to a technical issue within the airline's control, affected passengers may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt8 Oct 2026

Cancellations

Belgian national strike could cancel 140 flights at Brussels Airport on Friday

Brussels Airport is preparing for cancellations on Friday as Belgium's nationwide strike reaches the airport, with ground-handling staff from Alyzia confirming they'll join the walkout. Industry forecasts point to around 140 canceled departures and arrivals, enough to remove about 20%-40% of a normal Friday schedule. Because Alyzia supports a mix of airlines, the disruption is expected to affect the airport more broadly rather than one carrier alone. Compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely when disruption is caused by a wider strike outside the airline's control, but passengers should still be offered care, rerouting, or refunds as needed.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt7 Oct 2026

Cancellations

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