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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

Regional airspace disruption leaves 4,377 flights delayed or canceled, with UAE hubs affected

Regional flight disruption stayed high on 16 April 2026, with 4,109 delays and 268 cancellations recorded across Middle East and wider Asian airspace in 24 hours. In the UAE, Dubai International Airport, Sharjah International Airport, and Abu Dhabi International Airport all felt the impact, while Flydubai, Air Arabia, and Etihad Airways adjusted operations to manage knock-on delays. Longer reroutings around conflict-zone airspace, crew duty limits, and intermittent weather diversions are all contributing to the problem. Because those causes sit largely outside the airlines' control, cash compensation is usually unlikely, but affected travelers should still receive support such as rebooking or refunds, meals, and accommodation where needed.

Matteo Floris20 Apr 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

São Paulo airport disruption delays 107 flights and cancels 14 at Guarulhos and Viracopos

Operational problems at São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport and Viracopos International Airport on 16 April 2026 led to 107 delayed flights and 14 cancellations , affecting thousands of passengers across Brazil and on long-haul routes to Paris, Frankfurt, and Newark. Rain at Guarulhos, runway maintenance at Viracopos, staffing shortages, and technical issues combined to squeeze runway, gate, and turnaround capacity during the morning peak. With pressure continuing into 17 April and knock-on effects possible through 20 April, travelers are being told to check their flight status before heading to the airport and keep receipts for any extra costs. Compensation is usually unlikely in disruptions like this, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking, meals, refreshments, and overnight accommodation where needed.

Matteo Floris20 Apr 2026

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Cancellations

FAA caps O’Hare at 2,708 daily flights, cutting 372 this summer

Flights to and from O’Hare International Airport could look different this summer after the FAA ordered a temporary cap on operations between 17 May 2026 and 24 October 2026. The limit cuts 372 daily flights from the schedules airlines had planned, with the FAA saying the move is needed to keep service safe and efficient while major construction continues and to prevent wider delays from spreading through the system. United Airlines and American Airlines backed the final number, saying it should improve reliability. If your booking is changed, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely because the disruption is tied to airport capacity and safety restrictions, but your airline should still help with rebooking or refunds and provide care if you’re left waiting.

Matteo Floris20 Apr 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Lufthansa strike grounds over 82% of European flights, hitting Frankfurt and Munich

Lufthansa has grounded more than 82% of its European schedule as an ongoing labor dispute with flight crew and ground staff unions disrupts operations at Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport. Departure boards at both hubs are filled with cancellations, and even the flights still operating are facing heavy delays. The knock-on effects are reaching airports across the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Portugal, while alternative fares have climbed 40–60% as other carriers absorb displaced travelers. Because this is an airline staff strike, passengers whose flights were canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Matteo Floris20 Apr 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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FlyDubai and Air Arabia cancellations disrupt over 30 flights across UAE airports

More than 30 flights were canceled across Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Sharjah International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, and Fujairah International Airport on 15 April 2026, with FlyDubai and Air Arabia hit hardest. The disruption built through the morning and spilled into wider delays, affecting tens of thousands of passengers as airlines worked to rebook travelers and move aircraft back into place. Because the disruption came during the spring travel peak, rebooking options were tighter and journeys became longer. The cause still hasn't been confirmed, so whether compensation is available will depend on the final findings, although passengers on some European Union-linked itineraries may still want to check whether EC 261 applies.

Matteo Floris16 Apr 2026

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Cancellations

LATAM cancels 12 flights from Bogotá after fog at El Dorado

Dense fog at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá forced LATAM Airlines to cancel 12 domestic flights on 15 April 2026 , disrupting services to Medellín, Bucaramanga, Cali, and Cartagena. Most other flights were rescheduled, and affected passengers were offered rebooking later the same day or on 16 April, with priority given to travelers with onward connections or urgent plans. LATAM said visibility began to improve by mid-afternoon and expected operations to recover gradually through the evening. Because the disruption was caused by weather outside the airline’s control, compensation is unlikely, but passengers should still receive care and assistance such as rebooking, refreshments, and overnight accommodation if needed.

Matteo Floris16 Apr 2026

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Delays

EU Entry/Exit System causes hours-long airport delays in 15 EU countries

Airports across 15 EU countries saw long queues over the weekend after the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System went live on Friday. Technical glitches and a shortage of trained border staff slowed first-time registrations for travelers from non-EU countries, leaving some passengers waiting up to 3 hours. No cancellations were announced, but the backlog caused knock-on delays to boarding and departures. Because the disruption came from border-control systems rather than airlines, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, though airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays.

Matteo Floris16 Apr 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Jet fuel shortage disrupts flights across the UK and Europe as London Oxford Airport slows

A jet fuel shortage linked to the 2026 Iran War is disrupting flights across the UK and Europe, with regional airports such as London Oxford Airport already seeing the impact. Fuel exports through the Strait of Hormuz have been squeezed since hostilities began on 28 February 2026, and jet fuel prices climbed to US$1,838 per tonne in early April. Airlines are cutting or combining routes, reducing some intra-European frequencies, and adding surcharges of up to US$280 per ticket, while passengers face delays, reroutings, and less predictable schedules. Because the disruption is tied to a wider geopolitical conflict, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during major delays and cancellations.

Matteo Floris16 Apr 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports hit by 124 delays and 22 cancellations after airspace closures

Travel through Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) was heavily disrupted on 15 April 2026 after 124 flights were delayed and 22 flights were canceled following overnight airspace closures in Iran and Iraq. Emirates, flydubai, Air Arabia, and IndiGo were among the airlines affected, with routes to Mumbai, London, and Jeddah seeing some of the biggest impact. For passengers, this meant missed connections, long lines, and higher hotel costs as airlines worked through rebookings. Because the disruption was caused by external airspace restrictions rather than an airline-controlled issue, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance.

Matteo Floris16 Apr 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Poland airport disruption delays 127 flights and cancels 35 at Warsaw, Kraków, and Gdańsk

Poland’s three busiest airports — Warsaw Chopin Airport, Kraków John Paul II International Airport, and Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport — saw major disruption on 15 April 2026 after fog, a runway-lighting problem in Warsaw, and airline staffing shortages combined to delay 127 departures and cancel 35 flights. LOT Polish Airlines took the biggest hit, while Ryanair and Wizz Air also saw schedules unravel on routes including London, Frankfurt, Oslo, Paris, and Rome. Because the disruption appears to have been driven partly by technical and staffing issues, some passengers on EU-regulated flights may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 if their flight was canceled at short notice or delayed by more than 3 hours.

Matteo Floris16 Apr 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

France airport disruption affects 559 flights across Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Nice

France's busiest airports saw widespread disruption on 14 April 2026, with 559 flights affected at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly Airport, Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport, Marseille Provence Airport, and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. Delays made up most of the disruption, but crowded terminals, repeated gate changes, and missed connections still left hundreds of passengers stranded. The problems were linked mainly to spring weather, French air-traffic flow controls, and wider airspace congestion, with knock-on effects expected into early 15 April. Because the disruption appears to have been caused by circumstances outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide care such as meals, rebooking or refunds, and hotel accommodation if needed.

Matteo Floris15 Apr 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Lufthansa pilots plan 48-hour strike as flights across Germany face disruption

Passengers flying with Lufthansa in Germany are facing fresh disruption after the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots' union confirmed a 48-hour strike for Thursday and Friday. The walkout is expected to affect Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine, Eurowings, and Lufthansa Cargo, with Frankfurt Airport likely to feel the biggest impact after hundreds of flights were already canceled in an earlier strike this week. If your journey is affected, you could face delays, cancellations, and last-minute changes across domestic, European, and long-haul routes. Because this is an airline staff strike, passengers whose flights are canceled at short notice or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, depending on the usual conditions.

Matteo Floris15 Apr 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Lufthansa Group pilot strike canceled 1,411 flights and delayed 2,571 across Europe

Travelers across Europe were still dealing with disruption on 15 April 2026 after a two-day pilot strike at Lufthansa Group canceled 1,411 flights and delayed another 2,571 between 13 and 14 April. Germany’s main hubs were hit hardest, with Frankfurt International Airport recording 432 cancellations and Munich International Airport 284, while knock-on delays spread to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, London Heathrow Airport, and other major airports. Because this was an airline staff strike, 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 Lufthansa is also offering rebooking or refunds for tickets issued on or before 11 April.

Matteo Floris15 Apr 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Indefinite SAERCO air traffic control strike to affect 5 Canary Islands airports from 17 April

An indefinite strike by air traffic controllers employed by SAERCO is set to begin across Spain on 17 April 2026, with the biggest immediate impact expected at five Canary Islands airports: Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, El Hierro, and La Gomera. Because air traffic control action affects airport capacity for every airline using those airports, passengers could face delays, cancellations, queues, and short-notice schedule changes on international, inter-island, and United Kingdom routes. As this type of strike sits outside an airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rerouting or refunds and care during long disruptions.

Matteo Floris14 Apr 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Disruption at Heathrow, Gatwick, Munich, Copenhagen, and Moscow airports affects 1,141 flights

A day of operational disruption at major hubs in Moscow, London, Munich, and Copenhagen on 11 April 2026 affected 1,141 flights across four countries. Most of the disruption took the form of delays, but 55 flights were canceled and some schedules did not recover until early 12 April. The knock-on effect spread to airlines including Rossiya Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and ITA Airways, with an estimated 180,000 to 220,000 passengers affected. If your flight was caught up in the disruption, your rights will depend on the exact cause of the delay or cancellation, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand whether EC 261 may apply.

Matteo Floris14 Apr 2026

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Delays

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easyJet leaves 122 passengers behind after border delays at Milan Linate

An easyJet flight from Milan Linate Airport to Manchester Airport left on 13 April 2026 with only 34 passengers onboard after severe border-control queues prevented 122 others from reaching the gate in time. Many travelers had arrived around 3.5 hours before departure, but new European Union exit checks, including biometric scans and database cross-checks, created delays far beyond what staff appeared to expect. easyJet later offered same-day or next-day rebooking to Manchester and meal vouchers. Because the disruption may have come down to planning and boarding management rather than a problem fully outside the airline's control, affected passengers may still be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Matteo Floris14 Apr 2026

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