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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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Delays and Cancellations

Chicago O’Hare led global flight cancellations during mid-September storms

Chicago O’Hare International Airport recorded more cancellations than any other airport worldwide during the weather disruption that began on 14 September 2026, with the worst impact on 17 September 2026 as thunderstorms hit northern Illinois and also disrupted Chicago Midway International Airport. FAA arrival limits, ground stops, runway restrictions, and scheduled maintenance at O’Hare pushed average departure delays close to 2 hours and forced scores of preemptive cancellations. Passengers connecting through Chicago may still feel knock-on effects as airlines reposition aircraft and crews. Because the disruption was weather-related, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Carmina Davis18 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Chicago O’Hare thunderstorms push ORD to top of global flight cancellation totals in September 2026

As of 18 September 2026, Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has repeatedly topped global flight cancellation tables after thunderstorms and FAA traffic restrictions disrupted operations across Chicago. Flight trackers have shown hundreds of delays within single 24-hour periods, while construction and a federal cap of 2,708 daily movements have made it harder for the airport to recover once weather problems begin. United Airlines is the largest carrier named at ORD, but the knock-on effects can spread across the wider network because delays are often imposed before flights even depart. For passengers on EU-covered itineraries, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely when severe weather is the cause, though airlines still need to provide rerouting, refunds, and care during major delays or cancellations.

Carmina Davis18 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

UAE flights on Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia face delays and cancellations

Most flights from the UAE are still running, but passengers using Dubai International Airport (DXB), Zayed International Airport (AUH), and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) on 18 September 2026 are seeing more late departures, retimed services, and some cancellations. Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia have all adjusted parts of their schedules as security tensions in the Gulf continue to affect regional airspace. The changes are centered on routes to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain, though some Europe-bound departures have also been delayed. If your flight falls under EC 261, compensation is usually unlikely when disruption is linked to conditions outside the airlines' control, but airlines should still provide rerouting, meals, and accommodation when needed.

Carmina Davis18 Sept 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Frankfurt Airport disruption triggers 1,661 delays and cancellations across Europe

A fresh wave of disruption centered on Frankfurt Airport affected flights across Europe during the week of 16–18 September 2026. On 17 September 2026 alone, flights linked to Frankfurt Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and 10 other major hubs recorded 1,601 delays and 60 cancellations, showing how quickly problems at a major connecting airport can spread. Travelers were being advised to monitor flight status, allow extra connection time, and keep receipts if they were left waiting. If your flight was canceled or badly delayed, your rights under EC 261 will depend on the exact cause, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during the disruption.

Carmina Davis18 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Chicago O'Hare hit hardest as 7,897 US flight delays pile up

Flight delays surged across the United States on 17 September 2026, reaching 7,897 by Thursday evening, with Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport among the hardest-hit airports. Chicago O'Hare saw more than 1,400 delays and nearly 200 cancellations, while heavy rain, flash-flood risk, runway construction in Boston, and traffic controls in San Diego all added to the nationwide backlog of nearly 800 cancellations. Because the main causes were outside airlines' direct control, cash compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still expect help with rebooking, refunds, and care during long delays, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what applies to your trip.

Carmina Davis18 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Thunderstorms at Phoenix Sky Harbor delay 262 flights and cancel 8

Thunderstorms over Phoenix forced a temporary FAA ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on 16 September 2026, and the disruption carried on long after inbound traffic restarted. By the end of the day, PHX had recorded 262 delays and 8 cancellations, with knock-on effects possible into early Thursday as airlines worked to reposition aircraft and crews. Because the problem was severe weather rather than something the airline could control, compensation is usually unlikely. Still, affected passengers should be offered rerouting or refunds after a cancellation and care during longer delays.

Carmina Davis17 Sept 2026

Delays

FAA ground stop at Chicago O'Hare causes nearly 1,800 flight delays

A brief FAA ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on 19 May 2026 turned into one of the biggest single-day delay events of the US summer season, with nearly 1,800 delays by the end of the day. Thunderstorms cut the airport's arrival and departure capacity, holding some flights to Chicago at their origin airports and slowing departures already at O'Hare. United Airlines and American Airlines were hit especially hard because both carriers depend heavily on the airport for aircraft rotations, crews, and connecting passengers. If your trip was affected, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely for EU-bound or EU-origin flights because the disruption was caused by weather and air traffic restrictions outside the airline's control, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long waits.

Carmina Davis17 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Charleroi Airport overnight air traffic control strike could disrupt 832 flights

An overnight air traffic control strike at Brussels South Charleroi Airport in Belgium is set to cause repeated disruption from 16 September to 10 October 2026. Up to 832 flight movements and as many as 300,000 travelers could be affected as walkouts disrupt overnight operations from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am across 24 consecutive nights. Late arrivals and early departures face the biggest risk because aircraft and crews may be left out of position for the next morning's schedule. Compensation is unlikely under EC 261 when disruption comes directly from an air traffic control strike, but airlines should still offer rebooking or refunds, plus food, drinks, and accommodation where needed.

Carmina Davis17 Sept 2026

Delays

Weather disruption causes 3,900 flight delays across Jakarta, Tokyo, and Delhi

Around 3,900 flight delays have affected Jakarta, Tokyo, and Delhi after volcanic ash in Indonesia and repeated severe weather in Japan and India slowed operations across some of Asia's busiest airports. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has been hit hardest, while Haneda Airport and Narita International Airport have also seen repeated delays, diversions, and rescheduling. For passengers, that can mean missed connections, crowded terminals, baggage issues, and knock-on disruption for long-haul flights to Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Because the main causes are weather-related and outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long waits, including food, refreshments, and accommodation if needed.

Josh Arnfield16 Sept 2026

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Cancellations

Etna ash halts arrivals at Catania–Fontanarossa Airport and disrupts flights

Flights at Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Sicily were still badly disrupted on 15 September 2026 after Mount Etna sent volcanic ash into the surrounding airspace and forced the airport to halt all arrivals the day before. The restriction was caused by ash fall alone, and although the airport planned to keep the inbound ban in place until 4:00 pm local time on Monday, many passengers were still waiting on Tuesday for updates on departures, cancellations, and rerouting. Because this was a natural event outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide care, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Josh Arnfield16 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Emirates, Etihad, and flydubai delays affect 172 flights in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Rolling delays have been affecting passengers flying with Emirates, Etihad Airways, and flydubai through Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport since the start of September 2026, as the airlines reroute around higher-risk airspace during heightened regional security tensions. On 13 September 2026, 172 flights arriving and departing across Dubai and Abu Dhabi were recorded late, and flydubai also canceled 2 Dubai-Bahrain rotations as longer routings put pressure on tight connection banks. Because the disruption is linked to security-related airspace restrictions, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during longer waits, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply to your trip.

Josh Arnfield16 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

NATS software failure disrupts 2,956 flights across UK airports and Canary Islands routes

A software failure at NATS on 15 September 2026 disrupted flights across British airspace and hit routes between the United Kingdom and Spain's Canary Islands especially hard. At least 2,956 flights were affected, with cancellations and delays continuing into 16 September at London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Luton Airport, Manchester Airport, Birmingham Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Newcastle Airport, Bristol Airport, and Glasgow Airport. easyJet, British Airways, KLM, Eurowings, and Ryanair were among the airlines caught up in the disruption. Because the problem came from air traffic control rather than the airlines, compensation is unlikely under EC 261, but carriers still need to provide care, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Josh Arnfield16 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

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Congonhas and Viracopos problems disrupt 345 flights across Brazil

Operational problems at Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) triggered nationwide disruption across Brazil on Monday, with 141 cancellations and 204 delays recorded by midday. A TAM Airlines check-in system failure at Congonhas slowed passenger processing, while a disabled freighter blocked Viracopos’ only main runway and forced airlines to reroute travelers to São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Congonhas. Azul Linhas Aéreas also suspended all arrivals and departures at Viracopos until at least 3:00 pm local time. For flights covered by EC 261, passengers may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation if their flight was canceled at short notice or arrived more than 3 hours late.

Matteo Floris15 Sept 2026

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Brazil’s ANAC allows airlines to ban unruly passengers from domestic flights for up to 1 year

Brazil has brought a new ANAC rule into force that lets airlines suspend unruly passengers from regular domestic flights for 6 or 12 months, depending on how serious the onboard incident was. The measure, Resolution 800/2026, took effect on 14 September 2026 and covers offenses such as violence against crew, sexual assault, carrying or handling weapons or explosive devices, attempts to enter the cockpit without permission, and dangerous damage to safety equipment. Airlines must explain the incident and provide a way to appeal, while carriers will share passenger details so the suspension applies across domestic services. The rule does not directly create delay or cancellation compensation rights, but if your journey is separately disrupted, it’s still worth checking what support or compensation may apply.

Matteo Floris15 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Eligible

Gulf airport disruption affects 560 flights at Dubai, Jeddah, and Riyadh

A sharp one-day breakdown in airline operations disrupted 560 flights across Gulf airports on 14 September 2026, with Dubai International Airport and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah among the hardest hit. The region recorded 490 delays and 70 cancellations overall, while Riyadh, Abha, Sharjah, Kuwait City, and Amman also saw significant schedule problems that risked knock-on delays for connecting passengers. Because the disruption was linked to airline scheduling and capacity issues rather than external events, some travelers on flights covered by EC 261 or similar rules may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation, as well as care such as meals, accommodation, rerouting, or a refund depending on the journey.

Matteo Floris15 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

NATS software failure disrupts over 2,000 flights between the UK and Canary Islands

Flights between the United Kingdom and Spain's Canary Islands were heavily affected after a software failure at NATS on 15 September 2026 forced a nationwide slowdown in UK air traffic. By 5:00 pm UK time, at least 425 flights had been canceled, while wider industry data pointed to more than 2,000 disrupted services and continued knock-on problems into 16 September. Routes involving London Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol, Glasgow, and Tenerife were among the worst hit, and Ryanair later said around 150,000 of its customers were affected. Because the outage stemmed from air traffic control rather than the airlines themselves, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide rerouting, care, and support.

Matteo Floris15 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations