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Disruptions Weekly Overview

High

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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Delays and Cancellations

Thunderstorms disrupt 645 flights at Philadelphia International Airport

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across South Jersey on 27 August 2026 triggered a ground stop at Philadelphia International Airport, disrupting 645 flights and leaving many travelers facing long waits and overnight rebookings. By 9:00 pm, PHL had recorded 391 delays and 254 cancellations, while the same storm system left roads in nearby communities under deep standing water after several inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Because the disruption was caused by severe weather outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but affected passengers should still be offered support such as rebooking, refunds, refreshments, and overnight help where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt1 Sept 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Oslo Gardermoen Airport reopens but Norway ATC strike still cancels 139 flights

Flights restarted at Oslo Gardermoen Airport at about 11:30 am on 23 August 2026 after a five-hour shutdown linked to Norway’s ongoing air traffic controller strike. Even after the reopening, the official schedule still showed 139 canceled flight legs by early evening, including 48 flights that were due to operate after service resumed. Because the disruption comes from an external strike outside the airlines’ control, EC 261 compensation is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide care, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Matteo Floris27 Aug 2026

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Delays

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Cape Town airport resumes normal flights after Kenya Airways tire failure

A tire failure on a Kenya Airways landing at Cape Town International Airport temporarily shut the airport's main runway on Tuesday, causing delays for departing and arriving passengers. The runway reopened later the same evening after emergency crews secured the aircraft, recovery teams removed it, and inspectors completed safety checks. No injuries were reported, but some knock-on delays may continue while airlines reposition aircraft and crews. Passengers were advised to monitor the ACSA app and airline messages for updates, and if your flight was affected, it's worth checking whether EC 261 or local rules may apply to your route.

Matteo Floris27 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Dubai, Doha, and Saudi airports hit by 611 delays and 66 cancellations

Airports across the Middle East, including Dubai International Airport, Hamad International Airport, and major Saudi hubs, were hit by 611 delays and 66 cancellations from 26 August 2026 into the early hours of 27 August. Dubai logged 197 delayed departures, Doha recorded 148, and Saudi airports saw the highest number of outright cancellations, led by Saudia. Because the disruption was linked to airline operational issues such as crew limits, maintenance withdrawals, slot congestion, and missed connections, passengers on covered EU-originating or EU-bound journeys may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 if their delay exceeded 3 hours or their flight was canceled at short notice.

Matteo Floris27 Aug 2026

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Cancellations

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EasyJet cancels Enfidha-Belfast flight, leaving more than 100 stranded in Tunisia

More than 100 EasyJet passengers were left stranded in Tunisia after the airline canceled its 22 August 2026 flight from Enfidha-Hamamet Airport to Belfast International Airport at short notice. EasyJet later said an additional direct flight to Belfast would operate on Tuesday night, but until then travelers were left dealing with extra hotel stays, expensive rebooking costs, and urgent personal pressures. Some passengers were trying to get home for family reasons, while others were running low on prescription medication after several unexpected extra days abroad. Because the reason for the cancellation still isn't clear, any compensation claim will depend on whether the disruption was within the airline's control, although passengers should still receive rerouting or a refund, plus food, accommodation, and other essential care.

Matteo Floris26 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Rome Fiumicino disruption affects 1,946 flights across 13 European airports

A sharp rise in operational problems on 25 August 2026 disrupted flights at Rome Fiumicino Airport and 12 other European airports, with a total of 1,946 affected services, including 1,871 delays and 75 cancellations. At Fiumicino, many delays stretched beyond an hour during the afternoon peak, leaving passengers to deal with long rebooking lines, missed connections, and tighter onward travel plans. Because the main causes were operational and staffing related, passengers on EU-regulated itineraries whose flights were canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, unless the airline can show the disruption was outside its control.

Matteo Floris26 Aug 2026

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Delays

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Groundforce strike causes ongoing delays at Barcelona El Prat Airport

Travelers passing through Barcelona are facing continued disruption as Groundforce staff maintain an indefinite strike at Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), which began in early August 2026 and still has no fixed end date. The action is slowing key ground services including check-in, baggage handling, and ramp operations, leaving passengers with longer waits, baggage problems, and possible schedule changes at one of Spain's busiest airport hubs. Because this is a strike involving contracted ground staff at an EU airport, passengers whose flights are canceled or delayed may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Matteo Floris26 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Middle East airspace restrictions continue to disrupt flights across Türkiye and Europe

Middle East airspace restrictions were still disrupting flights on 25 August 2026, with Turkish Airlines and other carriers cutting services, rerouting aircraft, and making last-minute changes through Istanbul and across wider regional networks. March data alone showed almost 3,500 affected flights across Europe and Turkey, while recent weeks have brought dozens of cancellations and hundreds of delays at airports including Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, London Heathrow Airport, Athens International Airport, Antalya Airport, and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Because the disruption is tied to regional conflict and airspace closures outside airline control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide care, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Matteo Floris26 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Severe storms cause thousands of delays and hundreds of cancellations across the United States

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain on 25 August 2026 triggered major flight disruption across the United States, with the heaviest pressure around New York, Philadelphia, Washington, and Baltimore. FAA traffic controls, including reduced departure rates, reroutes, holding patterns, and temporary ground stops, pushed delays into the thousands and cancellations into the hundreds by the middle of the day. Because so many domestic and long-haul connections pass through the Northeast corridor, disruption there spread quickly across airline schedules nationwide, even in places with clear weather. Compensation is usually unlikely when severe weather is the cause, but passengers may still be able to get rebooking, refunds after cancellations, and care during longer waits.

Matteo Floris25 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Delhi monsoon delays over 280 flights as Asia disruptions top 7,000

Severe monsoon rain and thunderstorms at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi on 24 August 2026 helped drive a fresh wave of disruption across Asia, with 6,561 delays and 452 cancellations recorded by late afternoon. Delhi alone saw over 280 delayed flights, more than 20 cancellations, and at least 15 diversions to Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Lucknow as flooded taxiways and ramp areas slowed operations. The backlog is also building on top of earlier typhoon disruption and longer routings through Gulf hubs linked to regional airspace restrictions. Because the main trigger is severe weather, compensation is usually unlikely for affected EU-bound or intra-EU flights, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, and rebooking or refund options when your journey is disrupted.

Matteo Floris25 Aug 2026

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Delays

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Liverpool John Lennon Airport delays affect Ryanair, easyJet, and Jet2 flights on 24 August

Scattered delays at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on 24 August 2026 affected Ryanair, easyJet, and selected Jet2 flights on a busy day for short-haul holiday travel. Services to places such as Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona were among those running behind schedule, with earlier afternoon delays then carrying into some later evening rotations. No weather warning, strike, or airport-wide stoppage was reported, which suggests the disruption was linked more to wider airline operational issues than to a single local problem at Liverpool itself. Most flights still appeared to operate the same day, but if your journey was affected, your rights will depend on what caused the delay and how long you arrived late.

Matteo Floris25 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Groundforce strike at Barcelona Airport disrupts more than 150 flights and may continue into September

An open-ended strike by Groundforce staff at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona El Prat Airport began on 4 August 2026 and has already caused more than 150 flight cancellations, along with delays and baggage disruption across both terminals. Around 1,100 workers are involved, and as many as 2 million passengers could feel some impact if the walkout continues through the end of September. If you're flying through Barcelona, you could face long queues, late schedule changes, and delayed bags. Compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely because this is a third-party ground-handling strike outside the airline's control, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, and rebooking or refunds where needed.

Matteo Floris25 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Power outage and ground strike disrupt flights at Barcelona–El Prat Airport

An electrical failure in the air-traffic-control tower at Barcelona–El Prat Airport around midday on 12 August 2026 forced a full halt to take-offs and landings during one of the busiest weeks of the summer. The outage lasted for several hours and upset aircraft and crew positioning for the rest of the day, leading to cancellations, gate holds, and diversions. The disruption landed on top of an open-ended ground-handling strike that began on 4 August and affected check-in, baggage, boarding, and turnaround services. For passengers, that meant longer waits, missed plans, and more uncertainty across Spain and the wider European network. Because the causes appear to have been outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking or refunds, as well as care and assistance during long or overnight delays.

Matteo Floris25 Aug 2026

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Cancellations

Etna ash disrupts 950 flights at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Ash from Mount Etna has repeatedly halted or severely restricted operations at Catania Fontanarossa Airport in Sicily throughout August 2026, affecting around 950 flights during the peak summer travel period. The worst disruption came between 6 and 12 August, when roughly one-third of nearly 2,000 scheduled arrivals were canceled and hundreds of other services were diverted or rerouted to airports including Palermo, Trapani, Comiso, and Lamezia Terme. For passengers, that has meant missed connections, late-night transfers, extra hotel costs, and long waits for replacement seats. Because volcanic ash is outside an airline’s control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, rebooking or refunds, and help if you’re stranded overnight.

Matteo Floris25 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Norway air traffic control strike and storms disrupt over 2,200 flights in London, Oslo, and Paris

More than 2,260 flights have been delayed or canceled across London, Oslo, and Paris after a Norway air traffic control strike collided with severe late-summer storms, with disruption still active on 25 August 2026. Oslo Gardermoen Airport was shut for roughly 5 hours on 23 August, while weather restrictions at London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Paris Orly Airport added heavy delays and further cancellations across the wider network. If your journey was affected, it is understandable to feel frustrated — but because air traffic control strikes and severe weather are usually outside the airline's control, compensation is unlikely, even though airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, meals, and other care where needed.

Matteo Floris25 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Norway air traffic controller strike disrupts Oslo and Bergen flights through 30 August

A strike by the Norwegian Air Traffic Controllers Association has disrupted flights across Norway since 21 August 2026, with capacity limits affecting Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Bergen Airport Flesland, and Stavanger Airport. Avinor says the action is due to run through 30 August 2026 and may widen from 25 August 2026, bringing more pressure to Tromsø Airport and airspace across central and northern Norway. Norwegian Air Shuttle has already canceled at least 6 morning departures, while Widerøe has cut some regional services and knock-on delays have spread to wider European routes. Because the disruption comes from an air-traffic-control strike outside airline control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still offer rebooking or refunds, meals, accommodation, and communication if your trip is affected.

Matteo Floris25 Aug 2026

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