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Disruptions Weekly Overview

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Chicago

~ 34,397 Flights affected

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New York

~ 28,700 Flights affected

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Boston

~ 26,560 Flights affected

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Dallas

~ 22,560 Flights affected

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Newark

~ 21,663 Flights affected

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London

~ 19,709 Flights affected

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Houston

~ 17,700 Flights affected

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Miami

~ 17,700 Flights affected

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Washington

~ 17,700 Flights affected

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Frankfurt

~ 16,324 Flights affected

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Paris

~ 16,324 Flights affected

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Los Angeles

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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Orlando

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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Fort Lauderdale

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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Detroit

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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Philadelphia

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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New Orleans

~ 14,663 Flights affected

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San Diego

~ 7,897 Flights affected

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Indianapolis

~ 7,897 Flights affected

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Manchester

~ 5,046 Flights affected

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Birmingham

~ 5,046 Flights affected

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Edinburgh

~ 4,956 Flights affected

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Newcastle

~ 4,956 Flights affected

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Bristol

~ 4,956 Flights affected

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Glasgow

~ 4,956 Flights affected

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Atlanta

~ 4,000 Flights affected

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Jakarta

~ 3,900 Flights affected

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Tokyo

~ 3,900 Flights affected

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Delhi

~ 3,900 Flights affected

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Denver

~ 3,037 Flights affected

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Rome

~ 2,645 Flights affected

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Madrid

~ 2,645 Flights affected

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Tenerife

~ 2,000 Flights affected

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Granadilla De Abone

~ 2,000 Flights affected

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Dubai

~ 1,579 Flights affected

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Jeddah

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Riyadh

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Abha

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Sharjah

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Amman

~ 1,237 Flights affected

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Charleroi

~ 832 Flights affected

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Doha

~ 677 Flights affected

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Gizan

~ 677 Flights affected

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Najran

~ 677 Flights affected

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Jazan

~ 677 Flights affected

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Nejran

~ 677 Flights affected

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Kuwait City

~ 560 Flights affected

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Kuwait

~ 560 Flights affected

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São Paulo

~ 345 Flights affected

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Campinas

~ 345 Flights affected

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Guarulhos

~ 345 Flights affected

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Abu Dhabi

~ 342 Flights affected

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Phoenix

~ 270 Flights affected

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Dublin

~ 90 Flights affected

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Delays and Cancellations

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Paris Charles de Gaulle operational problems delayed 95 departures and canceled 2 flights

Operational problems at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on 17 June 2026 affected at least 97 flights, with 95 delayed departures and 2 cancellations across the airport's busy European schedule. Air France and HOP! accounted for much of the disruption, while routes to Munich, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Copenhagen, and Bordeaux saw delays of up to 2 hours, reroutings, and some overnight stays for passengers. Because the disruption was tied to operational issues rather than weather or wider strike action, travelers on affected EU departures or EU-carrier flights delayed by 3 hours or more may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Storms and staffing strain disrupt around 1,400 flights at Chicago O'Hare

Severe thunderstorms over northern Illinois forced a ground stop for traffic heading to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on 18 June 2026, triggering more than 200 cancellations and over 1,200 delays. Regional carriers including SkyWest, Republic Airways, Envoy Air, GoJet, and Contour Airlines were hit especially hard, while knock-on disruption spread to major US hubs and some Europe-bound flights. Because the disruption was weather-driven, compensation is usually unlikely, but affected passengers should still be offered rerouting or refunds, plus care such as food, drinks, and accommodation during long waits. AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what support may apply to your journey.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Envoy Air and Air Canada disruptions at Dallas/Fort Worth affect 36 flights and 60+ cities

A network-wide disruption at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on 18 June 2026 began with two canceled flights each from Envoy Air and Air Canada, plus 32 more delays, and quickly spread beyond Texas as aircraft rotations and crew plans slipped out of position. In total, 36 flights linked directly to the Dallas hub were disrupted, with knock-on effects reaching more than 60 cities including New York, Toronto, Frankfurt, London, Tokyo, and Seoul. Airline and airport teams worked through the day to rebook passengers, but operations were still recovering and schedules continued to shift in real time. Because the disruption appears to have stemmed from airline-controlled operational constraints rather than weather or strike action, some affected passengers on EU-linked itineraries may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 or Montreal Convention.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Ryanair passengers miss flights at Athens International Airport amid passport control delays

Passengers flying with Ryanair from Athens International Airport have been missing departures after long passport control queues slowed access to the gates in recent days. The disruption is being linked to the rollout of the EU’s new Entry-Exit System, which adds fingerprint and facial image checks for many non-EU travelers and is increasing processing times at the border. Athens airport is telling passengers to arrive much earlier than usual, while Ryanair says it can’t hold flights for customers who are still stuck in line. Because the problem sits with border processing rather than the airline itself, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, although care and assistance rights can still matter if your journey is heavily disrupted.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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American Airlines and SkyWest among carriers hit by 4,444 flight disruptions centered on Chicago

Passengers across the United States faced widespread delays and cancellations on 18 June 2026 after 4,444 flights were disrupted, with the biggest pressure on Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Republic Airways, Envoy Air, and GoJet Airlines were among the carriers under the heaviest strain as aircraft and crew positioning broke down across the network. If your journey was affected, it’s understandable to be frustrated. Some EU-linked trips may still fall under EC 261, while fully domestic US flights are generally centered on rebooking, refunds, and care, so it’s worth checking what support or compensation may apply.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Denver International Airport disruption causes 236 delayed or canceled Southwest and United flights

An operational disruption at Denver International Airport (DEN) on 18 June 2026 led to 5 cancellations and 231 delays for Southwest Airlines and United Airlines, affecting a total of 236 flights. Because Denver is a major hub for both carriers, the problem quickly spread through the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii, with knock-on delays at airports from Chicago and Dallas to Vancouver, Cancun, San Juan, and Honolulu. If your flight was affected, it's worth checking your rights. In the U.S., airlines usually have to offer refunds or rebooking for canceled flights, and passengers on some EU routes may also have options under EC 261, depending on the circumstances.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Southwest Airlines cancels 78 flights and delays 128 at Chicago Midway

Southwest Airlines canceled 78 flights and delayed another 128 at Chicago Midway International Airport on 18 June 2026 , creating a morning of heavy disruption that spread well beyond the airport. The problems began early and continued later the same day, with knock-on cancellations and delays reported in more than 50 metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, New York City, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Cancun, Guadalajara, and Punta Cana. The pattern pointed to an internal operating issue rather than weather, and Southwest began rebooking passengers through its app and website chat while some travelers reported long waits for help. Most affected trips were domestic, but passengers on routes covered by EC 261 may still be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Europe-wide disruption causes 80 cancellations and 576 delays across Heathrow and Schiphol

A Europe-wide operational disruption on 18 June 2026 affected at least 656 flights, including 80 cancellations and 576 delays, across hubs such as London Heathrow Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Helsinki Airport. Schiphol was the hardest-hit airport, where KLM canceled 13 flights and delayed 79 more, while Finnair faced 103 delays in Helsinki. Because the problems appeared to stem from airline operations rather than events outside the airline's control, passengers on EU-departing flights may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 if their flight was canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Storms and air traffic restrictions disrupt 81 flights at Mexico City, Cancún, and Monterrey airports

Passengers traveling through Cancún International Airport (CUN), Monterrey International Airport (MTY), and Mexico City International Airport (MEX) faced disruption on 16 June 2026 after thunderstorms, temporary air-traffic-flow restrictions, and infrastructure works put pressure on operations. Around 70 flights were delayed by 1 to 3 hours and 11 were canceled, with Mexico City connections to Cancún and Monterrey among the hardest hit and some knock-on delays spreading to the US and Canada. Because the main cause was weather outside the airline's control, compensation is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide rebooking or refunds, food and drinks during long waits, and accommodation if you're stranded overnight.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Technical failure at Jorge Chávez International Airport disrupts 21 LATAM and Iberia flights

Travel through Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima remained under pressure on 16 June 2026 after a sudden technical failure disrupted 21 LATAM Airlines and Iberia flights. Cancellations, long delays, and diversions spread across regional services to Santiago, Bogota, and Quito, while Iberia's Lima–Madrid flight also suffered rolling delays, leaving hundreds of travelers dealing with missed connections and overnight waits. Because the problem appears to have started on the airport side, compensation under EC 261 may depend on the exact circumstances, especially for Iberia passengers, while many LATAM routes fall outside the law unless they involve the EU. Even so, affected passengers may still be entitled to rebooking, refunds, meals, and accommodation.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Air China and China Eastern hit by 2,693 flight disruptions across Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou

A rolling disruption across China's aviation network has affected 2,693 flights since 16 June 2026, hitting major hubs in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and several other cities while Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Hainan Airlines work to recover delayed aircraft and crews. Most of the disruption has come from delays, but 268 flights were canceled as pressure spread through airports including Beijing Capital, Beijing Daxing, Guangzhou Baiyun, Shanghai Pudong, and Shanghai Hongqiao. If your journey was affected, it's worth checking your rights carefully: some international flights that fall under EC 261 may qualify for compensation, while rebooking, refunds, meals, and overnight care may also apply depending on your route and circumstances.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Copenhagen Airport delays and cancellations hit 65 flights, disrupting KLM and SAS connections

Travelers using Copenhagen Airport on 16 June 2026 faced a sharp burst of disruption, with at least 61 delayed departures and 4 cancellations during the morning and early afternoon. The problems were most visible on KLM and Scandinavian Airlines services and quickly created knock-on effects at Amsterdam Schiphol and Frankfurt Airport as key feeder flights fell out of sequence. For passengers, that meant missed connections, longer queues, and the risk of rebooking onto already full later flights. A mix of peak-season congestion, capacity strain, and tight airline schedules appears to have played a part. If your journey was affected, your rights will depend on the exact cause, but care and assistance should still apply, and compensation under EC 261 may be possible in some cases.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport disruption delays 105 departures and cancels 2 flights

Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport was hit by heavy disruption on 16 June 2026 after operational bottlenecks led to 105 delayed departures and 2 cancellations. Some of the busiest routes from Lisbon, including services to London, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, Porto, and one New York flight, were caught in the backlog, with TAP Air Portugal, British Airways, Air France, KLM, and Iberia among the affected airlines. The delays built from late morning into the afternoon peak, raising the risk of missed connections and long waits in the terminal. Because the problems were tied to airport capacity and border-processing pressure rather than something the airlines controlled, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, although airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Schiphol operational disruption hits 163 KLM, Delta, and British Airways flights

An operational disruption at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 16 June 2026 affected 163 flights across KLM, Delta Air Lines, and British Airways as cancellations and multi-hour delays spread through European and long-haul networks. For passengers, that meant missed connections, long lines at transfer desks, baggage concerns, and in some cases waits of 24 hours or more for a new itinerary because seats were already tight. Airlines are trimming schedules, retiming departures, and rerouting some travelers while the disruption continues. Because the event has been described as operational rather than outside the airline’s control, many affected passengers may be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, depending on the reason logged for their flight.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Madrid-Barajas delays disrupt 170 flights for Iberia, Air Europa, and Ryanair

A major punctuality breakdown hit Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport on 16 June 2026, with 163 delays and 7 cancellations for a total of 170 disrupted flights. Hundreds of passengers were left waiting in crowded terminals as Iberia, Air Europa, and Ryanair absorbed the worst of the disruption, with knock-on delays spreading from domestic routes linked to Bilbao and Palma de Mallorca to European and long-haul services, including Brussels, Rome, Buenos Aires, and North American connections. The cause had not been confirmed, so whether EC 261 applies will depend on what triggered the disruption, but affected passengers should still receive care and assistance and can use AirHelp's free flight checker to review their rights.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

SFO delays and cancellations hit 214 flights at San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) saw 214 flights disrupted on 16 June 2026 after changing Bay Area weather and restrictions on arriving traffic slowed operations across the airport. Around 210 flights were delayed and at least 4 were canceled, with knock-on effects for SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines, Air India, and services to Washington, Denver, Seoul, Paris, and Rome. Some travelers also faced missed onward connections and possible overnight stays. Because the main cause appears to be weather-related congestion, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely where those rules apply, but passengers may still have options for rebooking, refunds, and care during long waits.

Matteo Floris18 Jun 2026

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