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Boston

~ 15,497 Flights affected

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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

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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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Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew to strike on 12 February, disrupting flights in Germany

Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew will stage a coordinated 24-hour strike on 12 February 2026 (00:01–23:59 local time), disrupting departures across German airports, including major hubs such as Frankfurt and Munich. The action is expected to ground hundreds of flights and affect Lufthansa’s passenger and cargo operations, with all CityLine departures from Hamburg, Bremen, and Stuttgart also impacted. The pilots’ action concerns pension contributions, while cabin crew are protesting plans to close Lufthansa CityLine. Passengers are advised to check their flight status and consider rebooking.

Matteo Floris11 Feb 2026

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Air France, KLM and Transavia suspend Dubai flights amid Gulf tensions

Air France, KLM and Transavia have suspended flights to Dubai due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region. Transavia’s halt is in place until February 12. Passengers are being offered rebooking options or full refunds. Some travelers are turning to other carriers still operating to Dubai or flying into Abu Dhabi or Sharjah, though availability may be limited and prices higher. Dubai International Airport is seeing reduced European traffic during a busy travel period.

Matteo Floris11 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Lufthansa pilots announce 12 February strike; departures from Germany to face cancellations and delays

Lufthansa pilots represented by Vereinigung Cockpit will stage a 24-hour strike on 12 February 2026 (00:01–23:59). Mainline Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo departures from Germany are affected; subsidiaries Eurowings and Discover Airlines are excluded. Disruptions are expected across German airports, especially in Frankfurt and Munich. Inbound flights arriving before the strike starts are expected to operate. Passengers may be entitled to EC 261 compensation for cancellations or delays over three hours. Monitor your flight status, consider rebooking options, and keep travel documentation.

Matteo Floris11 Feb 2026

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Lufthansa, CityLine warn of Feb 12 disruptions amid strikes in Germany

Lufthansa Group anticipates network-wide disruption on Thursday, 12 February, due to a 24-hour strike by Vereinigung Cockpit at Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo, alongside a parallel strike by the UFO union at CityLine. All flights departing German airports that day are expected to be affected, with CityLine departures from major hubs including Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Bremen, Stuttgart, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Hanover disrupted. Lufthansa called the action short-notice and said customers on impacted flights will be notified.

Matteo Floris11 Feb 2026

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Cancellations

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WestJet halts London, Ontario–Cuba flights amid Cuban fuel shortage

WestJet has canceled all London International Airport (Ontario) flights to Cuba from February 8 to February 26, citing an official alert of a jet fuel shortage at major Cuban airports. A NOTAM indicates Jet A‑1 fuel is not commercially available at nine Cuban airports from February 10 through at least March 11. WestJet will repatriate customers due to return on or before February 16 by sending empty aircraft with sufficient fuel. Affected travelers are being offered refunds or flexible rebooking, with service anticipated to resume around April 26.

Matteo Floris11 Feb 2026

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Air New Zealand cancels 44 long‑haul flights ahead of 12–13 Feb cabin crew strike

Air New Zealand has preemptively canceled 44 long‑haul flights due to a planned strike by international cabin crew on 12–13 February. The changes affect wide‑body services linking Auckland with Asia and North America, while Tasman and Pacific Island routes are largely unaffected. The airline has contacted impacted customers, offering rebooking two to three days around the strike dates, travel credits, or refunds, and is using partner airlines for re‑accommodation. About 16,000 passengers are impacted. An operational update states bargaining has begun and contingency care, including meals and accommodation where required, is in place.

Matteo Floris11 Feb 2026

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Delays

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Akasa Air Mumbai–Goa flight delayed for seven hours

An Akasa Air flight operating from Mumbai to Goa was delayed for around seven hours. Passengers reported remaining onboard throughout the wait with limited support. The disruption prompted numerous complaints on social media and raised concerns about communication and handling during extended delays. No cause, flight number, or timing details were provided. Travelers on the affected service experienced a prolonged wait before departure, with the situation described publicly by those onboard. Further information on scheduling or any subsequent operational changes was not indicated in the report.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Dublin Airport sees 211 delays and 3 cancellations on 7 Feb

Dublin Airport experienced widespread disruption on 7 February 2026, with 211 delayed flights and three cancellations. Ryanair saw the largest impact, followed by Emerald Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Buzz. Short‑haul routes to Manchester, Edinburgh, London Heathrow, and Amsterdam were most affected, while all cancellations were linked to Berlin Brandenburg services. Weather systems and congested European air‑traffic‑control flows were cited as contributing factors. Passengers were advised to monitor airline apps and departure boards, allow extra time for connections, and keep documentation for potential rebooking or claims.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Air Canada suspends Cuba flights as jet fuel runs out at nine airports

Cuban authorities have issued a NOTAM stating Jet A‑1 fuel will be unavailable at nine international airports from Feb 10 to Mar 11 (05:00 UTC). Air Canada has suspended flights and will repatriate about 3,000 customers using ferry flights. Seasonal services to Holguín and Santa Clara are canceled for the rest of winter; year‑round routes to Varadero and Cayo Coco are suspended with a tentative May 1 restart. Air Transat, WestJet, Sunwing, Iberia, and Air Europa plan operational adjustments, including technical refueling stops.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Over 15,000 U.S. flights disrupted amid widespread winter storm

A major winter storm has disrupted more than 15,000 U.S. flights. By early Saturday, FlightAware data indicated nearly 10,000 cancellations through Monday and about 5,000 delays. American, Southwest, Delta, and United all reported cancellations and delays. The FAA noted temporary closures affecting Harry Reid International (Las Vegas), John Wayne (Orange County), and San Diego International, while crews focused on snow removal and de-icing. The National Weather Service advised against travel as the system stretched across much of the country. Travelers should check official channels for operational updates.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Winter Storm Fern causes widespread U.S. flight cancellations and delays

Winter Storm Fern triggered severe U.S. air travel disruption over a late-January weekend, with more than 19,400 cancellations across the country and thousands more into Monday. Major hubs including Dallas–Fort Worth, Charlotte, JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Boston Logan, and Reagan National faced the heaviest impact. Airlines reported high cancellation rates and issued flexible rebooking policies, while some added capacity to help passengers reroute. Delays also mounted as ground holds were implemented at multiple airports during snow and ice operations.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Nearly 400 flights disrupted across major Italian airports on 7 February

Italy’s air network saw 396 flight disruptions on 7 February across Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Bergamo Orio al Serio, and Catania Fontanarossa. This included 383 delays and 13 cancellations. Ryanair was most affected, with about 114 delays and seven cancellations. Other impacted airlines included ITA Airways, Wizz Air Malta, and easyJet. Unions cited staffing shortages, Carnival-season demand, and heavy morning rainfall as contributing factors. Average departure delays from 07:00 to 13:00 exceeded 55 minutes. Airlines also used preventive cancellations to stabilize schedules.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Cancellations

Jeju Airport suspends runway ops; 163 flights canceled, 5 diverted amid snow

Jeju International Airport suspended runway operations until around 11:00 a.m. on 8 February 2026 due to heavy snow and strong winds. Of 461 scheduled services, 163 were canceled and five were diverted, leaving about 11,000 passengers stranded. Snow-clearing teams worked to reopen the runways, but authorities warned schedules could remain unstable. Emergency supplies were distributed, with thousands of blankets, mattresses, and bottled water made available. Meteorological data showed 21.5 cm of snowfall near Mount Halla and an ongoing heavy snow warning for mountainous areas.

Matteo Floris10 Feb 2026

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Cuba’s nine international airports to run out of Jet A‑1 fuel from 10 Feb 2026

From 10 February 2026 at 05:00 UTC to 11 March 2026 at 05:00 UTC, Cuba’s nine international airports will have no Jet A‑1 fuel. Airlines will need to uplift extra fuel, add technical stops, or cancel services. Operations at Jardines del Rey (Cayo Coco) face additional constraints due to limited services and faulty DME. More than 400 scheduled weekly flights, including those by American Airlines, WestJet, and Copa, are expected to face diversions or cancellations.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Snow forces FAA ground stop at Boston Logan; 522 flights hit

A winter storm in Massachusetts prompted an FAA ground stop at Boston Logan on Feb 7. After lifting, delays remained extensive: 226 departures and 204 arrivals were delayed. Cancellations totaled 92 flights that day. Additional departure cancellations were announced on Feb 8. Delta reported 478 delayed flights and seven cancellations, while JetBlue canceled 15 flights and logged delays on 296 services. Boston led U.S. airports for delays and cancellations on Feb 7, with further disruption expected into Sunday.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Winter weather triggers 339 delays and 4 cancellations across Poland’s top airports

Winter weather on 7 February 2026 disrupted operations at Poland’s five busiest airports, causing 339 flight delays and 4 cancellations. Warsaw had 193 delays and three cancellations; Kraków logged 53 delays and one cancellation. Gdańsk reported 54 delays, Katowice 18, and Poznań 21, all without cancellations. LOT Polish Airlines saw the most delays (140), followed by Wizz Air (69), Buzz (31), and Ryanair (28). Cancellations involved SAS Link (3) and CityJet (1). Travelers were advised to check flight status, allow extra time, and keep documents for potential claims.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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