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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

Dubai, Doha, and other Middle East hubs record 1,320 flight delays and cancellations

A 24-hour wave of disruption across Middle East airports on 31 August 2026 led to 1,261 delays and 59 cancellations, with the biggest pressure at Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Hamad International Airport, King Khalid International Airport, and King Abdulaziz International Airport. Knock-on effects also reached Cairo International Airport, Ben Gurion Airport, and Sharjah International Airport as aircraft and crews fell out of position. Because the disruption is linked to war-related airspace restrictions, compensation is usually unlikely. Airlines should still provide rerouting or refunds, plus care such as food, refreshments, and accommodation if your journey was affected.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt1 Sept 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Lightning strike at London Luton Airport halts operations and disrupts 30 flights

A lightning strike on 27 August 2026 knocked out air traffic control equipment at London Luton Airport, forcing a 95-minute suspension of all arrivals and departures and directly affecting about 30 passenger flights. Some Wizz Air services from Turin and Prague were diverted to London Gatwick Airport or London Stansted Airport, while delays and cancellations continued into 28 August 2026. For passengers, that meant crowded terminals, disrupted evening plans, and in some cases overnight stays after a difficult night of storms and flooding around London. Because the disruption was caused by severe weather and a related air traffic control failure outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, and rebooking or refunds where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt1 Sept 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Nearly 3,000 flights disrupted across London and 15 major European airports on 30 August

Europe's summer travel pressure continued on 30 August 2026, when 2,994 flights were disrupted across London and 15 other major airports, including London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Dublin Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Frankfurt Airport, Madrid Barajas Airport, and Barcelona El Prat Airport. easyJet recorded more than 550 delayed departures, while Ryanair, Air France, British Airways, KLM, Jet2, and Vueling also saw disruption as technical issues, staffing shortages, storms, and airspace limits pushed already busy schedules off course. If your flight was affected, whether compensation applies will depend on the cause, but airlines should still provide care and rebooking support when needed.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt1 Sept 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Lightning strike disrupts 30 flights at London Luton Airport

A lightning strike during severe thunderstorms forced London Luton Airport to halt arrivals and departures for 1 hour and 35 minutes on 27 August 2026. Around 30 flights were canceled or diverted, and delays continued into the evening as airlines worked to reposition aircraft and crews. Flash flooding on nearby roads made it harder for passengers and staff to reach the terminal, while the same weather system also caused delays at London Stansted Airport. Because the disruption was caused by severe weather outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long waits.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt1 Sept 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Gulf hubs see 1,351 flight delays and cancellations at Riyadh, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain airports

Late August 2026 brought fresh disruption across King Khalid International Airport, Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, and Bahrain International Airport, where 1,315 flights were delayed and 36 were canceled in a single 24-hour period. Riyadh was one of the main pressure points, while airlines across the Gulf worked through rolling delays, schedule changes, and missed connections as they tried to rebalance aircraft and crews. A mix of operational strain, refueling maintenance, heavy rain, and regional security tensions all added pressure, so if your trip was affected, it's worth checking what care, rebooking, or compensation rules may apply to your flight.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt1 Sept 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Thunderstorms disrupt 645 flights at Philadelphia International Airport

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across South Jersey on 27 August 2026 triggered a ground stop at Philadelphia International Airport, disrupting 645 flights and leaving many travelers facing long waits and overnight rebookings. By 9:00 pm, PHL had recorded 391 delays and 254 cancellations, while the same storm system left roads in nearby communities under deep standing water after several inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Because the disruption was caused by severe weather outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but affected passengers should still be offered support such as rebooking, refunds, refreshments, and overnight help where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt1 Sept 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Oslo Gardermoen Airport reopens but Norway ATC strike still cancels 139 flights

Flights restarted at Oslo Gardermoen Airport at about 11:30 am on 23 August 2026 after a five-hour shutdown linked to Norway’s ongoing air traffic controller strike. Even after the reopening, the official schedule still showed 139 canceled flight legs by early evening, including 48 flights that were due to operate after service resumed. Because the disruption comes from an external strike outside the airlines’ control, EC 261 compensation is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide care, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Matteo Floris27 Aug 2026

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Delays

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Cape Town airport resumes normal flights after Kenya Airways tire failure

A tire failure on a Kenya Airways landing at Cape Town International Airport temporarily shut the airport's main runway on Tuesday, causing delays for departing and arriving passengers. The runway reopened later the same evening after emergency crews secured the aircraft, recovery teams removed it, and inspectors completed safety checks. No injuries were reported, but some knock-on delays may continue while airlines reposition aircraft and crews. Passengers were advised to monitor the ACSA app and airline messages for updates, and if your flight was affected, it's worth checking whether EC 261 or local rules may apply to your route.

Matteo Floris27 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Dubai, Doha, and Saudi airports hit by 611 delays and 66 cancellations

Airports across the Middle East, including Dubai International Airport, Hamad International Airport, and major Saudi hubs, were hit by 611 delays and 66 cancellations from 26 August 2026 into the early hours of 27 August. Dubai logged 197 delayed departures, Doha recorded 148, and Saudi airports saw the highest number of outright cancellations, led by Saudia. Because the disruption was linked to airline operational issues such as crew limits, maintenance withdrawals, slot congestion, and missed connections, passengers on covered EU-originating or EU-bound journeys may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 if their delay exceeded 3 hours or their flight was canceled at short notice.

Matteo Floris27 Aug 2026

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Cancellations

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EasyJet cancels Enfidha-Belfast flight, leaving more than 100 stranded in Tunisia

More than 100 EasyJet passengers were left stranded in Tunisia after the airline canceled its 22 August 2026 flight from Enfidha-Hamamet Airport to Belfast International Airport at short notice. EasyJet later said an additional direct flight to Belfast would operate on Tuesday night, but until then travelers were left dealing with extra hotel stays, expensive rebooking costs, and urgent personal pressures. Some passengers were trying to get home for family reasons, while others were running low on prescription medication after several unexpected extra days abroad. Because the reason for the cancellation still isn't clear, any compensation claim will depend on whether the disruption was within the airline's control, although passengers should still receive rerouting or a refund, plus food, accommodation, and other essential care.

Matteo Floris26 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Rome Fiumicino disruption affects 1,946 flights across 13 European airports

A sharp rise in operational problems on 25 August 2026 disrupted flights at Rome Fiumicino Airport and 12 other European airports, with a total of 1,946 affected services, including 1,871 delays and 75 cancellations. At Fiumicino, many delays stretched beyond an hour during the afternoon peak, leaving passengers to deal with long rebooking lines, missed connections, and tighter onward travel plans. Because the main causes were operational and staffing related, passengers on EU-regulated itineraries whose flights were canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, unless the airline can show the disruption was outside its control.

Matteo Floris26 Aug 2026

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Delays

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Groundforce strike causes ongoing delays at Barcelona El Prat Airport

Travelers passing through Barcelona are facing continued disruption as Groundforce staff maintain an indefinite strike at Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), which began in early August 2026 and still has no fixed end date. The action is slowing key ground services including check-in, baggage handling, and ramp operations, leaving passengers with longer waits, baggage problems, and possible schedule changes at one of Spain's busiest airport hubs. Because this is a strike involving contracted ground staff at an EU airport, passengers whose flights are canceled or delayed may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Matteo Floris26 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Middle East airspace restrictions continue to disrupt flights across Türkiye and Europe

Middle East airspace restrictions were still disrupting flights on 25 August 2026, with Turkish Airlines and other carriers cutting services, rerouting aircraft, and making last-minute changes through Istanbul and across wider regional networks. March data alone showed almost 3,500 affected flights across Europe and Turkey, while recent weeks have brought dozens of cancellations and hundreds of delays at airports including Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, London Heathrow Airport, Athens International Airport, Antalya Airport, and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Because the disruption is tied to regional conflict and airspace closures outside airline control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide care, rebooking, or refunds where needed.

Matteo Floris26 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Severe storms cause thousands of delays and hundreds of cancellations across the United States

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain on 25 August 2026 triggered major flight disruption across the United States, with the heaviest pressure around New York, Philadelphia, Washington, and Baltimore. FAA traffic controls, including reduced departure rates, reroutes, holding patterns, and temporary ground stops, pushed delays into the thousands and cancellations into the hundreds by the middle of the day. Because so many domestic and long-haul connections pass through the Northeast corridor, disruption there spread quickly across airline schedules nationwide, even in places with clear weather. Compensation is usually unlikely when severe weather is the cause, but passengers may still be able to get rebooking, refunds after cancellations, and care during longer waits.

Matteo Floris25 Aug 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Delhi monsoon delays over 280 flights as Asia disruptions top 7,000

Severe monsoon rain and thunderstorms at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi on 24 August 2026 helped drive a fresh wave of disruption across Asia, with 6,561 delays and 452 cancellations recorded by late afternoon. Delhi alone saw over 280 delayed flights, more than 20 cancellations, and at least 15 diversions to Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Lucknow as flooded taxiways and ramp areas slowed operations. The backlog is also building on top of earlier typhoon disruption and longer routings through Gulf hubs linked to regional airspace restrictions. Because the main trigger is severe weather, compensation is usually unlikely for affected EU-bound or intra-EU flights, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, and rebooking or refund options when your journey is disrupted.

Matteo Floris25 Aug 2026

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Delays

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Liverpool John Lennon Airport delays affect Ryanair, easyJet, and Jet2 flights on 24 August

Scattered delays at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on 24 August 2026 affected Ryanair, easyJet, and selected Jet2 flights on a busy day for short-haul holiday travel. Services to places such as Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona were among those running behind schedule, with earlier afternoon delays then carrying into some later evening rotations. No weather warning, strike, or airport-wide stoppage was reported, which suggests the disruption was linked more to wider airline operational issues than to a single local problem at Liverpool itself. Most flights still appeared to operate the same day, but if your journey was affected, your rights will depend on what caused the delay and how long you arrived late.

Matteo Floris25 Aug 2026

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