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Riyadh

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Dammam

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Jeddah

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Taif

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Abha

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Medina

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Atlanta

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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London

~ 256 Flights affected

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Jersey

~ 125 Flights affected

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Guernsey

~ 125 Flights affected

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Brest

~ 125 Flights affected

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Caen

~ 125 Flights affected

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Nantes

~ 125 Flights affected

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Paris

~ 125 Flights affected

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Brussels

~ 125 Flights affected

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Amsterdam

~ 125 Flights affected

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Leeds

~ 125 Flights affected

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Dublin

~ 125 Flights affected

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Belfast

~ 125 Flights affected

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Palma

~ 125 Flights affected

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Malaga

~ 125 Flights affected

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Southampton

~ 125 Flights affected

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Forest

~ 125 Flights affected

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Maceió

~ 125 Flights affected

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Barcelona

~ 2 Flights affected

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Gran Canaria

~ 2 Flights affected

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Las Palmas

~ 2 Flights affected

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Delays and Cancellations

Geneva and Zurich airports cancel 12 flights and delay 417 as storms hit Switzerland

Geneva Cointrin Airport (GVA) and Zurich Kloten Airport (ZRH) saw sharp disruption on 6 July 2026, with 12 cancellations and 417 delays as severe summer weather and air traffic control pressure slowed operations across Switzerland. Airlines including Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, easyJet, and American Airlines were among those affected, while routes to London, Paris, Frankfurt, New York, and Los Angeles faced knock-on disruption. Passengers were advised to monitor rebooking updates and leave extra time for connections as airlines worked to recover aircraft and crews. Because the main causes appear to have been outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, rerouting, or refunds where needed.

Matteo Floris7 Jul 2026

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Dallas–Fort Worth Airport logs 421 delays and 8 cancellations across major carriers

On 6 July 2026, Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport recorded 421 delays and 8 cancellations across arriving and departing flights, affecting American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Air Canada, and other carriers using the airport as a major connection point. Because aircraft and crews rotate through Dallas all day, the disruption quickly spread beyond Texas to flights across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. No definitive cause has been confirmed, so compensation eligibility remains unclear. If you were on an EU-origin or EU-bound flight, EC 261 may apply only if the disruption is later found to have been within the airline’s control. You should still ask your airline about rebooking, refunds, and care during long delays.

Matteo Floris7 Jul 2026

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Washington Dulles cancellations and delays affect at least 123 flights on 5 July

Late on 5 July 2026, Washington Dulles International Airport saw at least 23 cancellations and more than 100 delays during the Independence Day travel period, affecting United Airlines, United Express carriers, Lufthansa, and some Air Canada codeshares. The disruption spread from regional and domestic routes into international connections, leaving some passengers facing long lines, missed connections, and overnight rebooking. Earlier airspace restrictions over Washington and tight holiday schedules were among the key pressures behind the disruption. If you were affected, your rights will depend on the final cause and your route, although some European-bound itineraries may still fall under EC 261.

Matteo Floris7 Jul 2026

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839 delays and 61 cancellations hit Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington airports

Around 900 flights were disrupted across Australia and New Zealand on 3 July 2026, including 839 delays and 61 cancellations centered on Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Auckland Airport, Christchurch Airport, and Wellington Airport. Qantas, QantasLink, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Air New Zealand were all affected as thunderstorms, low cloud, strong winds, and winter weather combined with tight staffing and limited spare aircraft. If your flight was delayed or canceled, compensation is unlikely because the main causes were outside the airline's control, but your airline should still help with rebooking, meals, and accommodation if you're stranded overnight away from home.

Matteo Floris7 Jul 2026

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Storms cause 222 delays and 5 cancellations at Chicago O’Hare

Severe thunderstorms at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on 2 July 2026 caused 222 delays and 5 cancellations on a busy summer travel day, affecting flights operated by United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest, Jazz, and other connected carriers. The worst disruption hit the airport’s early-morning and midday banks, with short regional routes slipping first before delays spread across longer domestic and international schedules. Because the disruption was driven by weather and air traffic restrictions outside the airline’s control, compensation is usually unlikely for journeys covered by EC 261, but airlines should still provide care and assistance such as rebooking, refreshments, and support during long waits.

Matteo Floris7 Jul 2026

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Brazil storms and airspace closure disrupt 346 flights, with São Paulo airports hit hardest

Brazil's flight network was hit by 346 disruptions on 3 July 2026, including 79 cancellations and 267 delays, as severe storms and the closure of Venezuelan airspace put pressure on schedules during the winter travel season. São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and São Paulo-Congonhas Airport were hit hardest, with more disruption at Brasília, Campinas, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, and knock-on delays in Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, and Porto Alegre. Because the problems were caused by weather and an external airspace closure linked to earthquakes, compensation is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still help with rebooking or refunds, meals, communication, and accommodation where needed.

Matteo Floris7 Jul 2026

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Ryanair warns EES checks are causing major queues at 7 EU airports

Ryanair says the EU's new Entry/Exit System, or EES, is already creating major queues at 7 airports in Spain, Italy, Poland, and France as summer travel picks up. The airline says non-EU passengers are missing flights at Tenerife South, Palma de Mallorca, Alicante–Elche, Málaga–Costa del Sol, Milan Bergamo, Kraków John Paul II, and Paris Beauvais because fingerprint and facial-image checks are taking too long. The European Commission has scheduled an urgent meeting for 7 July 2026 and says countries can temporarily switch off EES checkpoints if lines become unmanageable. Because the disruption sits with border control rather than the airline, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, and rerouting when your journey is affected.

Matteo Floris7 Jul 2026

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Dubrovnik Airport delays and cancellations hit 24 flights to UK and EU hubs

At Dubrovnik Airport, 24 departures were disrupted on 30 June 2026 after 22 flights were delayed and 2 were canceled on key summer routes to London, Frankfurt, Barcelona, and Vienna. For travelers, that meant repeated departure-time changes, tighter onward connections, and added pressure during one of Croatia's busiest travel periods. easyJet, Lufthansa, and Ryanair were among the airlines showing the clearest schedule problems as storms and airspace congestion across Europe fed into operations on the Adriatic coast. Compensation is usually unlikely when weather and air traffic control restrictions are the main cause, but airlines should still provide rerouting or a refund, plus care and assistance during a long wait.

Matteo Floris1 Jul 2026

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1,618 flights disrupted across Europe, with London, Madrid, and Amsterdam hardest hit

Air travel across Europe was under heavy pressure on 30 June 2026, with 1,523 delays and 95 cancellations recorded in a single day. The biggest trouble spots included London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Madrid Barajas Airport, and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, where airlines including British Airways, Iberia, and KLM faced rolling disruption alongside wider network congestion. Portugal also remained under strain, with Lisbon Airport, Porto Airport, and Faro Airport continuing a month-long pattern of disruption. Because several causes were involved, from air traffic restrictions to airline staffing pressure, whether compensation applies will depend on what happened to your specific flight, but it's still worth keeping your travel documents and checking your rights if your trip was affected.

Matteo Floris1 Jul 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin Brandenburg, and three more German airports delay 998 flights and cancel 40

Passengers traveling through Germany's six busiest airports on 1 July 2026 faced a difficult day after 998 flights were delayed and 40 were canceled at Frankfurt Airport, Munich Airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Dusseldorf Airport, Hamburg Airport, and Hanover Airport. Frankfurt and Munich saw the biggest impact, while delays also spread across flights operated by Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor, Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways, and other major carriers. Because the disruption was linked to broader operational pressure rather than one confirmed cause, compensation under EC 261 will depend on what triggered your individual delay or cancellation. Even where compensation may not apply, airlines should still provide care such as meals, refreshments, and accommodation when needed.

Matteo Floris1 Jul 2026

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Strong winds delay and cancel 42 flights at Madeira International Airport

A fresh spell of strong Atlantic winds hit Madeira International Airport on 1 July 2026, delaying 37 scheduled flights and canceling 5 more as runway cross-wind limits were exceeded. Links between Funchal and Lisbon, Porto, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Frankfurt were affected, and airlines including TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, and Transavia all saw disruption. Some passengers were left dealing with missed connections, long waits, and overnight rebooking. Because the problem was caused by weather outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays or cancellations.

Matteo Floris1 Jul 2026

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Amsterdam Schiphol disruption leaves 432 flights delayed and 32 canceled

An all-day disruption at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on 29 June 2026 left 432 flights delayed and 32 canceled, stranding hundreds of travelers and disrupting connections far beyond the Netherlands. KLM was hit heavily at its main hub, while Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Emirates also saw problems on routes linking Amsterdam with London, New York, Paris, Dubai, Frankfurt, Singapore, and Toronto. Because the exact cause still hasn’t been confirmed, compensation will depend on how each airline classifies the event, but passengers should still receive care such as meals, refreshments, and accommodation where needed.

Matteo Floris30 Jun 2026

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Kraków Airport delays and cancellations disrupt 103 flights

Passengers traveling through John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice on 29 June 2026 faced major disruption after around 103 flights were affected, including roughly 100 delays and 3 cancellations. Knock-on problems continued into 30 June as late arrivals and departures spread across domestic and international routes. Ryanair, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Wizz Air, and British Airways were among the airlines hit on services linking Kraków with Warsaw, London, Dublin, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Milan, Oslo, Copenhagen, Munich, and Madrid. Because no single cause has been confirmed, rights under EC 261 remain uncertain for now, so affected passengers should keep receipts, monitor flight updates, and use AirHelp's free flight checker to see what may apply.

Matteo Floris30 Jun 2026

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Operational problems delay 879 flights and cancel 33 at Rome, Milan, Naples, and Pisa airports

Passengers traveling through Rome Fiumicino Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport, Milan Linate Airport, Naples International Airport, and Pisa International Airport on 29 June 2026 faced widespread disruption as operational pressure spread across Italy's busiest hubs. A total of 912 flights were disrupted, including 879 delays and 33 cancellations, with Rome and Naples seeing the heaviest cancellation impact and both Milan airports absorbing much of the rolling delay. ITA Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, and Emirates were all affected as tight summer schedules left little room to recover. If your journey was hit, your rights will depend on the exact cause of the disruption, so it's worth keeping receipts and checking your options with AirHelp's free flight checker.

Matteo Floris30 Jun 2026

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JFK delays and cancellations affect 116 flights in New York

Travel disruption is building at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on 30 June 2026, where 111 flights are delayed and 5 have been canceled across domestic, transatlantic, and long-haul services. JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines are among the most affected carriers, with knock-on delays also reaching Air France and Virgin Atlantic as aircraft and crews fall out of position. Because the main cause appears to be weather and air-traffic limits outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely for most eligible EU-bound passengers, but airlines should still provide care such as meals, assistance, rebooking, and accommodation if needed.

Matteo Floris30 Jun 2026

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Brazil airports log 256 flight disruptions affecting LATAM, Azul, and GOL

Brazil's busiest airports logged 256 flight disruptions, including 203 delays and 53 cancellations, on 30 June 2026, with LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines, and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes among the airlines hit hardest. The heaviest pressure was at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, and problems also spread through other major airports in São Paulo, Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Recife, Cuiabá, and Goiânia, while international carriers such as Air Canada and Iberia were caught in the knock-on congestion. Because severe weather appears to be a main cause, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refreshments, accommodation when needed, and other support during long waits.

Matteo Floris30 Jun 2026

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