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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

Paris airport strike on 18 June 2026 to cause delays at CDG, Orly, and Le Bourget

A one-day strike by airport service staff in Paris on 18 June 2026 is expected to disrupt operations at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Orly Airport (ORY), and Le Bourget Airport (LBG). Widespread cancellations aren't currently expected, but passengers should prepare for longer queues, baggage delays, slower aircraft turnaround times, and a greater risk of missed onward connections, especially at CDG during the morning and evening peaks. Because the walkout involves third-party airport workers rather than airline staff, cash compensation is unlikely in most cases, although airlines must still provide care, rebooking, or refunds when your flight is seriously disrupted.

Matteo Floris15 Jun 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Eligible

Italian easyJet pilots and cabin crew strike set for 13 June

Many passengers flying with easyJet in Italy could face delays and cancellations on 13 June 2026, when the airline's Italian-based pilots and cabin crew are due to strike for 18 hours. The disruption may be worse because the same day also brings walkouts by air-traffic-control staff at Verona Villafranca Airport, ground-handling and security staff at Cagliari Elmas Airport, and ground-handling staff at Milan Linate Airport. If your journey is affected you should know that you can claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation for delays over 3 hours and cancellations announced less than 2 weeks before departure. Delays linked to air traffic control or third-party airport staff are less likely to qualify, though care, rerouting, or a refund may still apply.

Alice Mariscotti11 Jun 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Paris ground staff strike threatens delays at Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Le Bourget on 18 June

A confirmed 24-hour ground staff strike will affect Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY), and Paris Le Bourget Airport (LBG) on 18 June 2026, with delays and possible same-day cancellations expected across Paris. The walkout covers baggage handlers, ramp agents, check-in staff, cleaning crews, and other badged airport workers, and airlines including Air France, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines could feel the impact. Because this is an airport-staff strike rather than airline industrial action, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide rerouting or refunds if flights are cancelled, and care during longer delays.

Alice Mariscotti11 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Geneva and Zurich airports saw 291 delays and cancellations

Travel through Geneva Airport (GVA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) was heavily disrupted on 10 June 2026, with 283 delayed flights and 8 cancellations affecting services within Switzerland and busy European links to London, Paris, and Frankfurt. The disruption was driven by a mix of operational pressures, including late-arriving aircraft, congested airspace, tight summer schedules, and localized weather, which made it harder for airlines such as SWISS, easyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Air France to recover once delays started building. If your flight was affected, your rights may depend on the exact cause, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply.

Alice Mariscotti11 Jun 2026

Delays and Cancellations

May be eligible

Weather and congestion disrupt 2,194 flights at major European hubs

On Wednesday 10 June 2026, passengers across Europe faced another difficult day as weather, congestion, and infrastructure bottlenecks disrupted about 2,194 flights. Around 2,120 services were delayed and at least 74 were canceled, with the heaviest pressure at Paris Charles de Gaulle, Madrid Barajas, Rome Fiumicino, Munich, Vienna, Dublin, Barcelona, and Milan Malpensa. Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Iberia, Ryanair, and SWISS were among the airlines affected as delays spread through an already busy summer network. Because the disruption was linked largely to weather and wider air-traffic restrictions rather than airline-controlled issues, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Matteo Floris11 Jun 2026

Delays

Paris airport strike on 18 June could delay flights at Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Le Bourget

A 24-hour strike on 18 June 2026 by ground-handling, security, cleaning, and retail staff is set to affect Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly Airport, and Paris Le Bourget Airport. Flights aren't expected to stop completely, but reduced staffing could slow baggage handling, security, aircraft turnaround, and terminal services, leading to longer queues and knock-on delays, especially at CDG. Passengers on Air France, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, and other carriers serving Paris may want to check flight status early, arrive with extra time, and consider traveling on 17 or 19 June if they can. Because the strike involves airport workers rather than airline employees, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still offer refunds or rerouting for canceled flights and support during long delays.

Matteo Floris11 Jun 2026

Cancellations

Strong winds cancel 22 flights at Madeira Airport

Powerful winds disrupted flights at Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal on 9 June 2026, leading to 22 cancellations by 11:30 pm and forcing other services to divert. Gusts reached 94 km/h in the afternoon and were still strong late in the evening, making it unsafe for some aircraft to land or depart. The disruption was still affecting operations late on Tuesday. Because the problem was weather-related, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rebooking or refunds, meals, and hotel accommodation where needed.

Matteo Floris10 Jun 2026

Delays

Wind delays flights at Palma de Mallorca Airport on 9 June

Delays spread across Palma de Mallorca Airport on 9 June 2026 after wind shear forced air traffic control to increase the spacing between arriving aircraft and hold some flights before landing. "Wind shear" is a sudden and dramatic change in wind speed, wind direction, or both. It particularly problematic for airplanes during take off and landing, hence why Palma Airport took precautionary measures. The airport remained open, but the knock-on effect hit both arrivals and departures through the afternoon and early evening. Because the disruptions were caused by weather, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during longer delays.

Alice Mariscotti10 Jun 2026

Delays and Cancellations

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KLM cancels 22 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol as delays hit Europe and US routes

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines canceled 22 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the 24 hours leading up to 9 June 2026, while dozens more services were delayed across European and US routes. The disruption hit busy connections to Zurich, Geneva, Berlin, Paris, and Lisbon, and also affected some trans-Atlantic flights, leaving passengers to deal with crowded terminals and long rebooking waits. With no strike, major IT failure, or severe weather event linked to the problem, the disruption points to operational pressure within the airline's control. That means passengers whose flights were canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, and can check their flight with AirHelp's free checker.

Alice Mariscotti9 Jun 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Tornado-related storms disrupt over 1,000 flights at Denver International Airport

Severe weather linked to a tornado outbreak disrupted operations at Denver International Airport on 8 June 2026, affecting over 1,000 flights in total. Airport data showed 1,002 delays and 9 cancellations across arrivals and departures, with Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines among the carriers responding to the disruption. For travelers, that meant longer waits, changed plans, and some canceled trips. Passengers were told to monitor their booking channels for updates and rebooking options. For trips covered by EC 261, compensation is usually unlikely because severe weather is outside the airline's control, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rebooking or refunds where appropriate.

Alice Mariscotti9 Jun 2026

Delays and Cancellations

May be eligible

Rome Fiumicino disruption causes over 300 delays and 5 cancellations at Leonardo da Vinci Airport

Rome's Leonardo da Vinci International Airport was hit by heavy disruption on 8 June 2026, with over 300 delayed flights and 5 cancellations affecting thousands of passengers and airlines including ITA Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, KLM, and British Airways. The problems appear to have been driven by wider airport and network pressure which could mean staffing shortages, tight runway capacity, and air traffic congestion across Europe. Whether passengers can claim compensation depends on the exact reason the flight was disrupted, but passengers should still check their rights and ask for rerouting, refunds, food, and other care where needed.

Alice Mariscotti9 Jun 2026

Delays and Cancellations

May be eligible

Vienna International Airport delays 106 flights and cancels 6 on 8 June

Travelers at Vienna International Airport (VIE) on 8 June 2026 faced major disruption, with 106 flights delayed and 6 flights canceled, leaving passengers facing long waits across terminals and departure gates. Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, and Turkish Airlines were among the carriers most affected, with services to Frankfurt, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, and Dubai hit. Because no single cause had been confirmed, passenger rights will depend on what ultimately triggered the disruption, although airlines should still provide care and assistance during long waits.

Alice Mariscotti9 Jun 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Eligible

Amsterdam Schiphol sees 252 delays and 21 cancellations on 7 June

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands recorded 252 delayed flights and 21 cancellations on 7 June 2026, with the disruption hitting both local departures and onward connections. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was prominently affected, and delays also spread to Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, British Airways, and easyJet as aircraft and crews fell out of position. For passengers, that meant missed long-haul connections, long lines at service desks, baggage re-tagging, and overnight stays for some travelers. Because the disruption appears linked to capacity pressure, turnaround times, crew availability, and air-traffic-control spacing rather than one clear trigger, your rights will depend on your exact flight. If you were affected, keep your boarding pass and receipts, and check what support or compensation may apply under EC 261.

Alice Mariscotti8 Jun 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Eligible

Heathrow and Gatwick disruption causes 337 delays and 11 cancellations

On 7 June 2026, London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport were hit by major same-day disruption, with 337 delayed flights and 11 cancellations across domestic UK, European, Middle East, North American, and long-haul routes. Passengers faced long lines, missed connections, overnight rebookings, and repeated gate changes as delays built through the day. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, easyJet, Ryanair, and Emirates were among the airlines affected, with Heathrow’s long-haul connections and Gatwick’s tight short-haul schedules helping the disruption spread. Because no single cause was identified, compensation will depend on the details of each case, but passengers may still have rights to care, rebooking, refunds, and in some situations compensation.

Alice Mariscotti8 Jun 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Eligible

More than 90 flights canceled across Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, and Kraków hubs

More than 90 flights were canceled or severely delayed across Europe on 7–8 June 2026, with the heaviest disruption centered on Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Copenhagen Airport, and John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport. KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, and Scandinavian Airlines were among the carriers trimming short-haul schedules, while knock-on effects spread to Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, and Vienna. If your flight was canceled at short notice or delayed by more than 3 hours, you may be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, although eligibility will depend on the exact reason for your disruption.

Alice Mariscotti8 Jun 2026

Delays and Cancellations

May be eligible

LaGuardia delays and cancellations affect 256 flights across four airlines

On 7 June 2026, LaGuardia Airport in New York was hit by a broad operational disruption that affected Republic Airways, Jazz Aviation, Endeavor Air, and American Airlines. The four carriers canceled 35 departures and delayed 302 more. Together with disruptions from other airlines that's 468 affected flights and spreading disruption to at least 60 cities across the United States and Canada. For passengers, that meant missed connections, long rebooking lines, and overloaded airline apps and call centers. Because the exact cause hasn’t been fully confirmed, compensation remains uncertain, but for passengers on EU flights, it’s still a good idea to keep receipts and check your flight with AirHelp’s free checker.

Alice Mariscotti8 Jun 2026

Delays