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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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Greece flight disruption: 169 delays and 10 cancellations across Athens, Thessaloniki, Santorini and Rhodes

Flights across Greece on 7 February 2026 were disrupted with 169 delays and 10 cancellations. Athens International Airport was the most affected, while Thessaloniki had delays only. Santorini and Rhodes also reported smaller impacts. Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Olympic Air, Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair, easyJet and others were among the carriers affected. Travelers were advised to check real-time status, allow extra time at airports and keep receipts and documentation for potential refunds or rebooking.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Dublin Airport records 211 delays and 3 cancellations; Ryanair most affected

Dublin International Airport experienced widespread disruption on 7 February 2026, with 211 delayed flights and three cancellations. Ryanair saw the largest impact, followed by Emerald Airlines, Aer Lingus and Buzz. Additional carriers, including British Airways, Air France, KLM, SAS, United Airlines and Air Canada, faced isolated delays. Most issues were linked to UK and European routes via airports such as Manchester, Edinburgh, London Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol. All cancellations were associated with Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Travellers were advised to monitor airline apps and airport displays and allow extra time for connections.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Amsterdam Schiphol reports 16 cancellations and 217 delays on 7 February 2026

Amsterdam Schiphol experienced operational disruption on 7 February 2026 with 16 flight cancellations and 217 delayed departures. KLM was most affected, reporting 12 cancellations and 103 delays. Other carriers with delays included Transavia, SAS, German Airways, easyJet, British Airways, Air France, Ryanair, Delta, Vueling, and Air Arabia Maroc. Eight delays were linked to U.S. routes. Passengers were advised to monitor airline updates, arrive early, consider rebooking options, and keep travel documentation organized.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Black ice disrupts Berlin BER: cancellations and delays persist

Berlin Brandenburg Airport faced major disruption after snow and freezing rain created black ice on Feb 5, halting takeoffs and landings. Although operations resumed, delays and cancellations continued into Feb 6. By 11:20 a.m. EST that day, 177 flights were canceled and 70 delayed. Authorities warned of hazardous black ice across northern and eastern Germany, and ground transport was also affected. Passengers were advised to verify flight status before heading to the airport. Weather-related disruptions fall under care obligations but not compensation.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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IndiGo’s December 2025 disruptions stranded 1.62 million passengers

IndiGo experienced major operational disruption in December 2025, linked to new pilot duty rules and staffing and rostering issues. According to figures cited, about 1.62 million passengers were stranded nationwide, with 2,507 cancellations and 1,852 delays reported between 3–5 December alone. Major hubs including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad saw significant disruption. Regulators imposed financial penalties and required corrective measures. IndiGo processed refunds and rebookings during the month and acknowledged service failures while indicating operations would stabilize mid-December.

Matteo Floris9 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Freezing rain causes flight cancellations and delays across Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich and Düsseldorf

Freezing rain in Germany disrupted air traffic at Berlin Brandenburg, Frankfurt, Munich and Düsseldorf. Berlin halted departures at BER, contributing to 129 cancellations and 396 delays nationwide. easyJet recorded the most cancellations, with additional impacts across Air France, KLM, BA CityFlyer, Brussels Airlines, Swiss Airlines, British Airways and others. Authorities advised passengers to monitor airline channels and avoid crowded terminals. Under European rules, carriers owe care and rerouting or refunds, while compensation is unlikely due to extraordinary weather.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt6 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Europe: 2,219 delays and 39 cancellations on 5 Feb; Ryanair and Aer Lingus among affected

Europe experienced widespread disruption on 5 February, with 2,219 flight delays and 39 cancellations attributed to harsh winter weather and air traffic control staffing shortages. Ryanair and Aer Lingus were among the carriers affected, with knock-on impacts from hubs including Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris–Charles de Gaulle, and Frankfurt. Average departure delays for flights in transit exceeded 50 minutes, and Ryanair warned cascading delays could continue for up to 48 hours. Weather was expected to normalize by the weekend, though further structural issues could cause repeat events.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt6 Feb 2026

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Cancellations

Berlin airport halts evening flights amid ice

Berlin airport suspended evening flight operations after sheet ice turned the airfield unsafe, with operations effectively stopped around 7:30 p.m. local time. About 100 flights scheduled for the evening—around 30 departures and 70 arrivals—were affected. The airport reported no departures since the morning and several landings were also canceled. A red ice warning was in force across parts of eastern Germany. Passengers should check directly with their airline for rebooking or refund options while the disruption continues.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt6 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Black ice shuts Berlin Brandenburg Airport; flights delayed and canceled

Berlin Brandenburg Airport remains closed due to black ice after snow and freezing rain on 5 February. De-icing took up to an hour in the morning, leading to slow operations, delays, and cancellations. By midday, about 35 of roughly 180 scheduled departures had already been canceled, with numbers rising later. All evening flights on Thursday were canceled, and on Friday both take-offs and landings stayed suspended with no reopening time given. Passengers are urged to check flight status with their airline as crews continue de-icing efforts.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt6 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

High winds cause delays and cancellations at Boston Logan

High winds across New England on 4 February 2026 disrupted air travel at Boston Logan International Airport. During the storm’s peak, the airport recorded 175 delays and 56 cancellations. The FAA cautioned of extended inbound delays averaging over an hour, and ferry services to the airport were suspended for safety. Travelers were advised to use official flight status resources and contact their airlines, as conditions remained changeable. Local authorities also reported hazardous road conditions due to downed trees and power lines, urging non-essential travel to be postponed.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt5 Feb 2026

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Cancellations

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Fog prompts about 60 flight cancellations at Wellington Airport; further disruption possible

Fog at Wellington Airport caused approximately 60 cancellations on Tuesday. Air New Zealand confirmed 39 canceled services and said affected customers were rebooked on the next available flights. Jetstar reported no disruption to its operations. Authorities warned that travel could remain affected into the following day, and passengers were advised to stay in touch with their airlines for the latest updates and itinerary changes.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt4 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Cancellations and delays at Newark, LaGuardia and JFK linked to Southern blizzard

Flights at Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK were disrupted as a rare blizzard in the Southeast impacted operations. Newark recorded 66 cancellations, LaGuardia 67, and JFK 53. At Newark, arrivals from several Southern cities were canceled, with some Orlando arrivals delayed; departures to Fort Lauderdale, Charlotte, and Asheville were also canceled. Although North Jersey saw little snow, knock-on effects were felt across the region. Passengers were advised to verify flight status with their airline due to ongoing disruption.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt4 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Las Vegas flights expected to face weather-related delays and cancellations

A second wave of winter weather across the U.S. is expected to disrupt flights to and from Las Vegas. Projections indicate 3 cancellations and 103 delays on Monday at Harry Reid International Airport, with around 18 cancellations and 84 delays on Tuesday. Broader impacts at hubs such as Chicago’s O’Hare, Charlotte Douglas, and Dallas–Fort Worth are contributing to knock-on delays. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines report notable delay volumes. Travelers should monitor airline notifications for schedule changes and allow extra time at the airport.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt4 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson sees 16 cancellations and 217 delays across multiple airlines

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reported 16 cancellations and 217 delays on February 3, 2026, impacting domestic and international routes. Affected airlines include Delta, Endeavor, SkyWest, Spirit, American, PSA, and United. Reported causes include weather, staffing shortages, and other operational issues. Travelers are advised to check airline apps or websites for real-time updates and use rebooking channels if needed. Some passengers may receive care such as vouchers or accommodation, depending on airline policies.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt3 Feb 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Snowstorm disrupts Charlotte flights: 876 canceled, 219 delayed

A winter storm caused widespread disruption at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Saturday. By noon, 876 flights were canceled and 219 delayed, according to FlightAware. Most of the cancellations involved American Airlines flights. Winter Storm Warnings were active during the snowfall, with an Extreme Cold Warning issued for Saturday night into Sunday and wind chills near 0 expected. Travelers were advised to confirm flight status before going to the airport. The disruption was ongoing as of midday Saturday.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt3 Feb 2026

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Cancellations

US winter storm triggers over 2,100 flight cancellations

A winter storm sweeping the US South and a deep freeze across the eastern US led to 2,122 flight cancellations by 2 p.m. New York time on Saturday. Airports in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, and Raleigh-Durham were among the most impacted. Weather alerts extend from southern Texas to Massachusetts, with temperatures 20–25°F below normal and many daily records at risk. While the storm is expected to move offshore, cold conditions may continue into next week, with additional winter systems possible into mid-February.

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt3 Feb 2026

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