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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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Taipei

~ 977 Flights affected

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Taoyuan

~ 977 Flights affected

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Keelung

~ 977 Flights affected

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Nangan

~ 977 Flights affected

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Beigan

~ 977 Flights affected

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Kinmen

~ 977 Flights affected

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Kaohsiung

~ 977 Flights affected

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Donggang

~ 977 Flights affected

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Yanpu

~ 977 Flights affected

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Fugang

~ 977 Flights affected

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Green Island

~ 977 Flights affected

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Lanyu

~ 977 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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Tel Aviv

~ 1 Flights affected

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Tel Aviv-Yafo

~ 1 Flights affected

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Delays and Cancellations

London Gatwick delays and cancellations affect 11 flights

An air traffic control technical fault affected 11 flights at London Gatwick Airport on 18 October 2026, with disruption continuing from the morning into the day. easyJet's arrival from Berlin and Vueling's arrival from Barcelona were canceled, while multiple easyJet departures were delayed by about 25 minutes to 1 hour. Barcelona services listed under easyJet, Vueling, British Airways, Iberia, and LEVEL also asked passengers to contact their airline, adding uncertainty for travelers checking their plans. If your journey was affected, compensation is unlikely because the fault was outside the airlines' control, but you may still have rights to rebooking, a refund, and care during your wait.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt19 Oct 2026

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Cancellations

Wizz Air cancels Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights for winter 2026/27

Winter travelers with Wizz Air bookings to Dubai or Abu Dhabi face cancellations covering 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027, while Amman services are also affected. Regional airspace restrictions have affected routes to the United Arab Emirates, and an aviation safety bulletin advises airlines to avoid Jordanian airspace. Wizz Air's European network remains operational, but if you're traveling in the Middle East, check your flight before heading to the airport because schedules can change at short notice. Compensation is unlikely for conflict-related disruption, although affected passengers retain refund or rerouting rights and can review rebooking, WIZZ credit, or eligible cash refund options through the airline.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt19 Oct 2026

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Cancellations

Air India to end 4 European routes from 25 October 2026

Air India's latest European network reductions will remove its Delhi–Copenhagen and Amritsar–London Gatwick services from 25 October 2026, followed by Delhi–Vienna on 1 November and Delhi–Birmingham on 4 November. The routes operated 3 or 4 times a week, and their withdrawal forms part of a broader reduction. If you're booked on an affected service, compensation is unlikely for these advance cuts, but you should check your rebooking or refund options and any care and assistance available under the rules that apply to your journey.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt19 Oct 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Pisa and Florence airports face 24-hour handling strike on 30 October

Travelers using Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport or Florence Peretola Airport on 30 October 2026 could face delays, cancellations, and baggage disruption during a confirmed 24-hour handling staff strike. Called by USB Lavoro Privato, the action involves staff from Toscana Aeroporti, GH Toscana, and Consulta and replaces a withdrawn strike previously scheduled for 16 October. Flights normally operate during protected periods from 7:00 am to 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with ENAC expected to publish guaranteed flights before the stoppage. Compensation is unlikely because the strike is generally outside airlines' control, but you may still have rights to refunds, rebooking, and care.

Matteo Floris14 Oct 2026

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ITA Airways suspends Rome–Riyadh flights as airport remains closed

Travelers booked with ITA Airways between Rome and Riyadh face a route suspension until 16 October 2026 after Saudi authorities extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport following an attack. Flights can't resume until the airport reopens, so you should check official airline updates before traveling rather than assume the suspension's end date guarantees a restart. Rome–Dubai services are separately suspended through 30 November 2026, while most of ITA Airways' wider network continues operating. Compensation for the attack-related Riyadh disruption is unlikely because the closure is outside the airline's control, but affected passengers may still have rights to refunds, rebooking, and care.

Matteo Floris14 Oct 2026

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Austin-Bergstrom power outage delays flights and disrupts airline counters

Power has been restored at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport following a partial outage in the Barbara Jordan Terminal on 13 October 2026 that delayed numerous arriving and departing flights, with no cancellations reported. Ticket counters for Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines were affected, while some baggage claim areas lost lighting. Security screening and baggage claim remained operational, and airport systems began coming back online around 6:40 pm as Austin Energy and airport staff worked to restore service. Domestic U.S. flights aren't covered by EU or UK compensation rules, but if your travel was disrupted, you can ask your airline about rebooking, refund options, and available assistance.

Matteo Floris14 Oct 2026

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Ryanair to end UK flights to Bremen from April 2027, cutting 500,000 seats

Travelers between the UK and Bremen will lose their direct flight connection when Ryanair withdraws its services from April 2027, removing around 500,000 seats and affecting links between London Stansted Airport and Bremen Airport. The airline's website shows the last available flights on 27 March 2027, after which passengers will need connecting journeys. The move is part of wider cuts to Ryanair's German network, with the airline criticizing government taxes, fees, and Lufthansa's market position. Because the cancellations are announced well in advance, compensation is unlikely, but passengers whose bookings are canceled should still have refund or rebooking options.

Matteo Floris14 Oct 2026

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Ryanair cuts 12 Berlin routes from 24 October as base closes

Ryanair's Berlin base closure will remove 12 routes from Berlin Brandenburg Airport from 24 October 2026 and reduce its winter capacity by 50%. Destinations being dropped include 3 Canary Islands routes, 5 Italian cities, Marseille, Tallinn, Thessaloniki, and Vilnius, while remaining services will operate less frequently using aircraft based elsewhere in Europe. The airline blames high German aviation costs and is moving all 7 Berlin-based aircraft to lower-cost airports, leaving passengers with fewer direct options for winter vacations and city breaks. If you've booked an affected flight, check directly with Ryanair: compensation is unlikely because the cancellations were announced in advance, but refunds or rerouting remain available under European passenger rights rules.

Matteo Floris14 Oct 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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easyJet plans 24-hour Italy strike as Pisa and Florence face airport stoppages

A national walkout by easyJet pilots and cabin crew is scheduled across Italy on 16 October 2026, alongside stoppages at Pisa Airport and Florence Airport involving airport workers, and separate action by Poste Air Cargo employees. The easyJet strike will last from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm, although not all flights will be canceled and services scheduled from 7:00 am to 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm should normally operate. If you're traveling, check with your airline and both airports before setting off, as individual services may still change. Compensation under EC 261 may apply to disruption caused by easyJet's own staff strike, while airport worker stoppages are treated differently.

Matteo Floris13 Oct 2026

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Cancellations

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KLM extends Amsterdam–Dubai flight cancellations through 31 October 2026

Travelers booked with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands and Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates face cancellations through 31 October 2026. The airline has prolonged its Dubai route suspension as it adjusts its Middle East network because of regional security concerns, affecting flights in both directions rather than airport operations as a whole. KLM has informed affected customers, who can use its rebooking or refund options to change their plans. If your flight is affected, compensation eligibility depends on your specific circumstances, including the advance notice and reason for cancellation, so you can check your flight with AirHelp’s free checker.

Matteo Floris13 Oct 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Weather disrupts 247 flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor after ground stop

Passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faced 243 flight delays and 4 cancellations on 12 October 2026 after weather prompted FAA restrictions. An initial ground delay began at 10:51 am local time and was followed by a ground stop, which expired at 11:45 am without ending the disruption. Departures were subsequently running about 75 minutes late, with delays increasing because of low cloud ceilings and flight totals subject to change throughout the day. If your journey was affected, check your airline's latest flight status and the rights covering your trip, as weather-related compensation and assistance depend on your specific circumstances.

Matteo Floris13 Oct 2026

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Cancellations

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17 airlines keep Dubai flights suspended despite near-full airport operations

Dubai International Airport is running close to full capacity, but 17 international airlines still have Dubai services suspended as of 12 October 2026 amid Middle East security concerns and extended airspace restrictions. Return plans range from late October and early November to 2027, with Finnair's Helsinki route suspended throughout winter 2026/27 and Air Canada services paused until the end of March 2027. If you're traveling, check your booking before going to the airport, including whether Emirates operates your flight under a codeshare. Compensation is generally unlikely for cancellations caused by circumstances outside the airline's control, but refund, rerouting, and care rights may still apply.

Matteo Floris13 Oct 2026

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Cancellations

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Air China Madrid–Havana cancellations leave passengers facing extra costs

Repeated cancellations of Air China flights CA865 and CA866 between Madrid and Havana have left Cuban travelers paying for replacement journeys, waiting for luggage, and struggling to get clear answers. Further cancellations were announced for 14 October 2026, with one traveler offered a wait of up to 15 days after a €1,200 booking was canceled. Passengers have also described lengthy airport waits and transfers to a hotel in Alicante before being told to return to Madrid without a confirmed departure. Technical reasons have been given for the disruption, and if your flight departed from Madrid, you may qualify for compensation under EC 261 depending on your flight's circumstances.

Matteo Floris13 Oct 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Raleigh-Durham tower outage causes 212 flight delays and 9 cancellations

A contractor's accidental fiber-optic cable cut interrupted FAA tower operations at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on 12 October 2026, prompting a ground stop that disrupted both arrivals and departures. The airport recorded 212 delays and 9 cancellations by Monday afternoon, with passengers facing longer waits and changed itineraries, including a traveler who had to arrange a route through Charlotte after their Rome flight was canceled. The tower was restored later that day, but the interruption had already affected at least 221 flights. If you were affected, compensation depends on your flight's circumstances and applicable rules, while assistance rights may still apply.

Matteo Floris13 Oct 2026

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Cancellations

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Qantas cancels Rome-to-Perth flight after bed bug outbreak

Passengers returning from Rome to Perth faced delays of up to 2 days after Qantas grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for deep cleaning and canceled QF6 on 10 October 2026. The bed bug outbreak came to light when travelers on QF5 from Perth to Rome on 9 October reported bites to cabin crew, with some receiving antihistamines before supplies ran out. Qantas said a small number of economy seats were affected and provided accommodation while rebooking passengers on flights within 48 hours of their original departures. If your canceled flight was from Rome, you may qualify for up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Matteo Floris13 Oct 2026

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Air Corsica pilot strike reduces flights between Corsica and mainland France

An 8-day pilot walkout scheduled from 9 to 16 October 2026 has left Air Corsica operating a much smaller network between Corsica and mainland France. Flights from Ajaccio, Bastia, and Figari are heavily reduced, while some Calvi–Nice services began returning on 12 October; replacement aircraft and bus transfers between island airports are helping keep passengers moving. The pay, scheduling, and vacation dispute comes alongside precautionary engine checks that have grounded 5 of the airline's 7 ATR 72-600 aircraft. If your journey's been disrupted by the airline's own pilot strike, you may qualify for up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, depending on your flight's circumstances.

Matteo Floris13 Oct 2026

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