European local airports see 7 delayed or canceled flights on 11 May

Disruption overview

Passengers flying from a local airport on 11 May 2026 saw 7 departures disrupted, with 6 delays of more than 30 minutes and 1 canceled flight. Ryanair, Jet2, Air Canada, United Airlines, easyJet, and Scandinavian Airlines were all affected as problems started in the early morning and continued into the evening.

The longest delay hit United Airlines flight UA37 to New York, which was pushed back by 52 minutes, while Scandinavian Airlines flight SK2546 to Stockholm was canceled. The cause hasn't been confirmed, so it's still unclear whether compensation would apply, but affected passengers may still have rights to care, rebooking, or refunds depending on their route and what happened. If your flight was affected, AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what rights may apply.

Disruption details

Passengers flying from a local airport on 11 May 2026 faced disruption across the day, with 7 flights either delayed or canceled. Early departures began slipping by more than 30 minutes, and the problems continued into the evening.

Ryanair, Jet2, Air Canada, United Airlines, easyJet, and Scandinavian Airlines were all affected. For passengers, this meant longer waits, changed plans, and more uncertainty before departure.

The affected departures included:

• Ryanair flight FR5091 to Málaga departed at 7:07 am instead of 6:35 am, a 32-minute delay.

• Jet2 flight LS769 to Faro left at 7:23 am rather than 6:45 am, a 38-minute delay.

• Ryanair flight FR5579 to Alicante departed at 8:56 am instead of 8:25 am, a 31-minute delay.

• Air Canada flight AC807 to Toronto left at 9:34 am rather than 9:00 am, a 34-minute delay.

• United Airlines flight UA37 to New York saw the longest recorded delay, moving from 9:40 am to an estimated 10:32 am, 52 minutes behind schedule.

• easyJet flight U23313 to Kraków departed at 10:52 am instead of 10:15 am, a 37-minute delay.

• Scandinavian Airlines flight SK2546 to Stockholm, scheduled for 7:40 pm, was canceled.

The disruption reached both short-haul and long-haul services, with departures to Spain, Portugal, Poland, Sweden, Canada, and the United States affected. The New York service had the biggest delay of the day, while the Stockholm service was the only cancellation mentioned.

No confirmed cause has been given for the delays or the cancellation. There were no weather warnings, strike notices, or technical fault reports mentioned, so it's still unclear what was behind the problems.

Airport authorities said they were addressing the situation and advised travelers to keep checking their flight status and stay in close contact with their airline. If you're flying from the airport, it's worth keeping an eye on departure updates before you leave for the terminal.

Because the cause hasn't been confirmed, it's too early to say whether compensation would apply. Depending on the route and what caused the disruption, affected passengers may still have rights to rebooking or a refund after a cancellation, as well as food, drinks, and other essential care during a long wait.

If an airline-controlled issue is later confirmed on a route covered by EC 261, some passengers could also qualify for compensation after a long delay or a late cancellation. If the disruption was caused by events outside the airline's control, compensation is less likely. If your flight was affected, you can use AirHelp's free flight checker to understand what rights may apply.

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