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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

1,578 delays and 106 cancellations hit 22 Asian hubs

A fresh wave of disruption across Asia's air network on 14 September 2026 led to 1,578 delayed flights and 106 cancellations across 22 major hubs. Storms and monsoon rain reduced airport capacity, while volcanic ash, haze, and restricted air corridors added more pressure to already busy schedules. Although most flights still operated, missed connections, longer lines, and slower rebooking made for a difficult day for many passengers. Because the main causes were outside airlines' control, cash compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, and rerouting or refunds where required.

Matteo Floris15 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Nearly 3,000 US flight delays and 118 cancellations hit major hubs

A fresh wave of disruption across the United States produced 2,919 delays and 118 cancellations in a recent 24-hour period, with the heaviest pressure falling on major connecting airports such as Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Miami International Airport, and William P. Hobby Airport. The latest spike underlines how quickly weather, air traffic control staffing shortages, and aging systems can spread delays across the wider network, prompting the FAA to keep temporary scheduling relief in place at LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. If your trip was affected, compensation is usually unlikely when the cause sits outside the airline's control, but your airline should still offer rebooking, refunds, and care during a long wait.

Matteo Floris15 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Mallorca storms cause over 40 cancellations and hundreds of delays at Palma de Mallorca Airport

Severe thunderstorms over Mallorca on 9 September 2026 disrupted operations at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), causing more than 40 cancellations and several hundred delays as lightning, torrential rain, and shifting winds interrupted landings, departures, and ground handling. Knock-on disruption continued on 10 and 11 September while airlines worked to reposition aircraft and crews left out of place by the shutdown, although operations were largely back to normal by 13 September. Because severe weather is outside an airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely when flights are delayed or canceled for this reason. Airlines should still provide care such as rebooking, meals, refreshments, and accommodation when needed, so it's worth keeping your travel documents and receipts if your journey was affected.

Matteo Floris15 Sept 2026

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Delays

More than 170 flights delayed at Dubai International and Zayed International airports

More than 170 flights were delayed at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) on Sunday, affecting both arrivals and departures across the UAE's two main hubs. Dubai saw the larger share of disruption, while Abu Dhabi also recorded delays on Etihad Airways long-haul and regional services, and some flights were held for more than 2 hours, causing missed connections for some travelers. The delays were linked to operational pressure, crew and aircraft rotation challenges, and airspace restrictions tied to regional security concerns. Because those wider issues are usually outside an airline's control, compensation is likely to be limited, although airlines should still provide care and assistance during longer waits.

Matteo Floris15 Sept 2026

Delays

Storms delay nearly 4,000 US flights, with Boston and New York most affected

Heavy storms across the US Northeast disrupted flights on 13 September 2026, delaying nearly 4,000 flights operating within, into, or out of the United States by mid-afternoon. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) was among the worst hit with about 250 inbound delays, while John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) also saw major weather-related delays. Because the disruption was driven by severe weather outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely on affected flights. Still, airlines should provide care and assistance during long delays, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what rights may apply to your trip.

Matteo Floris15 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Storms and UK air traffic control failure disrupt over 14,600 flights across the US and Europe

A fresh round of disruption that began on 2 September 2026 has affected more than 14,663 flights across the United States and Europe, with severe thunderstorms driving widespread delays in the US and a UK air traffic control system failure canceling more than 2,000 flights across Britain. Airports including Boston Logan International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, and London Stansted Airport have all seen knock-on disruption, leaving passengers to deal with missed connections, rebookings, and long waits. Because these problems were outside airline control, compensation is usually unlikely. Even so, airlines should still provide care and assistance such as rebooking, refreshments, and accommodation when needed.

Matteo Floris15 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Ryanair cancellation at Alicante leaves passengers stranded for 30 hours after Europe-wide air traffic disruption

Burnham-On-Sea residents Ryan Mount and Debbie Sinyard were stranded at Alicante Airport after a Europe-wide air traffic control disruption delayed and then canceled their Ryanair flight home on Tuesday night. With hotels full, they spent the night in the terminal and bought replacement easyJet tickets the next morning, finally reaching home around 30 hours later. The disruption also forced them to shut their fish shop for a day. Because air traffic control problems sit outside an airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or refunds, food, and overnight care when needed.

Matteo Floris15 Sept 2026

Cancellations

Naples airport to close for all flights from 1 to 30 November 2026

Naples International Airport in Italy will close completely from 1 to 30 November 2026 while its only runway and connected taxiways are rehabilitated, stopping all commercial flights for the month. Airlines have already put alternative plans in place, with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Swiss canceling Naples services, while some ITA Airways and Eurowings flights will move to Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport or be rerouted through Rome Fiumicino Airport. Because the disruption is being caused by planned airport infrastructure work rather than airline operations, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking or refunds, plus care and assistance if your trip is affected.

Matteo Floris15 Sept 2026

Delays

Drone incursion briefly closes Moldova airspace and delays 3 departures at Chisinau International Airport

Moldova temporarily closed its airspace on Tuesday afternoon after a military-grade drone crossed the country, delaying 3 scheduled departures from Chisinau International Airport, including a flight carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Norway. The safety shutdown lasted only a few hours, and all delayed aircraft were cleared to leave later the same day once authorities said the airspace was secure. The closure followed a drone crash in northern Moldova the previous evening that sparked 4 fires but caused no injuries. Because the disruption was caused by a security incident outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, though airlines should still provide care and assistance during longer waits.

Matteo Floris10 Sept 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

UAE flights see delays and cancellations at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah as Air France extends suspension

Travelers using Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, and Sharjah International Airport on 10 September 2026 are seeing scattered delays and a small number of cancellations as airlines respond to a tense regional security situation. Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia are still operating most scheduled flights, but Air France has extended its full suspension of Paris-Dubai services until 15 September. Because the disruption is tied to armed conflict and airspace safety risks outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely on affected EU flights. Even so, airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rerouting or refunds if your journey is disrupted.

Matteo Floris10 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

NATS system failure disrupts 1,900 flights across the UK and forces Ryanair cancellations

A technical failure inside the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) flight-processing system caused major disruption across the United Kingdom on 8 September 2026, forcing traffic restrictions and hitting airports including London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Manchester Airport, London Stansted Airport, and Dublin Airport. By Wednesday morning, more than 1,900 flights to or from UK airports had been canceled, while Ryanair said 65,000 passengers were directly affected on the first day and more cancellations would follow as aircraft and crews were left out of position. Because the problem sits with air traffic control rather than the airline, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, and care if your journey was disrupted.

Matteo Floris9 Sept 2026

Cancellations

Dublin Airport resumes normal service after UK air traffic control failure canceled 90 flights

Dublin Airport returned to a full timetable on 9 September 2026 after a technical failure in the UK air traffic control system canceled about 90 flights between Ireland and the UK the previous evening. The disruption left thousands of passengers stranded overnight at Dublin Airport, where the terminal stayed open and staff handed out water and blankets while airlines repositioned aircraft for morning departures. Heathrow Airport has also resumed operations, but some flights elsewhere in Europe may still see knock-on delays while aircraft and crews are moved back into place. Compensation is usually unlikely because the problem was outside the airlines' control, although passengers should still receive care, assistance, and rerouting or refund options where needed.

Matteo Floris9 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

British Airways cancels Bermuda flight as Nats outage disrupts 600 UK flights

A British Airways flight from London Heathrow Airport to L.F. Wade International Airport was canceled on 8 September 2026 after a nationwide Nats outage stopped departures across the United Kingdom for hours. The Bermuda service was one of at least 600 flights scrapped by mid-afternoon, with Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Belfast all dealing with cancellations or delays. Because the disruption was caused by an air traffic control failure outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but affected passengers should still be offered rebooking or a refund, meals, and other care during the wait.

Matteo Floris9 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

UK NATS outage disrupts more than 1,900 flights as delays continue

A technical failure at NATS on 8 September 2026 triggered more than 1,900 canceled flights and widespread delays across the UK, with disruption still continuing on 9 September 2026 at airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Stansted, Edinburgh, Luton, Glasgow, London City, Bristol, and Aberdeen. British Airways added more than 190 further cancellations on Wednesday after 1,750 flights were lost on Tuesday and another 153 were cut early in the morning. Because the problem came from the air-traffic control system rather than the airlines, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but carriers should still provide rerouting or refunds, meals and refreshments during long waits, accommodation if needed, and other care and assistance.

Matteo Floris9 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Malaysia Airlines cancels MH1 and diverts MH4 after UK air traffic failure

Malaysia Airlines reshaped its London schedule after a major UK air traffic control failure on 8 September 2026. MH4 from Kuala Lumpur was diverted to Manchester Airport, while MH1 from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur was canceled and replaced with recovery services on 9 September. The wider outage led to more than 1,000 flight cancellations across UK airports and forced Heathrow to suspend arrivals for the rest of the day. Because the disruption was caused by air traffic control rather than the airline, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but affected passengers should still receive care and assistance, including help with meals, accommodation, and rebooking.

Matteo Floris9 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations

NATS software fault disrupts Amsterdam Schiphol and UK airports as over 1,000 flights are canceled

A software fault in NATS' flight-plan processing system on 8 September 2026 briefly halted air traffic and triggered capacity restrictions across UK and Irish airspace, with disruption continuing into 9 September 2026. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport was especially affected, with 58 flights to and from UK airports already canceled and further departures delayed, while KLM, EasyJet, and British Airways all cut services as more than 1,000 flights were canceled across the wider network. Because the problem came from national air traffic control rather than the airlines themselves, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but passengers should still be offered rerouting, refunds, and care during long waits.

Matteo Floris9 Sept 2026

Delays and Cancellations