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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

Middle East airspace restrictions cancel 222 flights and delay 960 more

Airspace restrictions linked to the continuing Iran war caused 222 cancellations and 960 delays across the Middle East in the latest 24-hour period, hitting flights across the Gulf and key long-haul routes between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Some passengers faced missed connections, long waits, and overnight disruption as airlines rebuilt schedules around closed airspace. Major hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha stayed open, but lower capacity, curfews, and detours still put global networks under strain. If your journey was affected, compensation is usually unlikely because the disruption stems from war-related airspace closures outside the airline's control, but airlines should still provide care, assistance, and rerouting or refunds where required.

Matteo Floris29 Jul 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

US flights see 79 cancellations and 2,993 delays on 27 July

Airlines operating across the United States recorded 79 cancellations and 2,993 delays on 27 July 2026, showing how much pressure the national network is under during peak summer travel. The worst disruption built through the afternoon and evening, with major hubs in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and New York taking the heaviest hit and smaller airports feeling the knock-on effects. A mix of high passenger volumes, thunderstorms, heat-related limits, and wider air traffic restrictions appears to be behind the slowdown. Because those factors are largely outside an airline's direct control, compensation is usually unlikely, but affected passengers should still ask about rebooking, refunds, and any care or assistance available, including meals or accommodation if they're stuck overnight.

Matteo Floris29 Jul 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Tropical Storm Bertha pushes US flight delays past 4,000 after Louisiana landfall

Tropical Storm Bertha pushed flight delays in the United States above 4,000 after making landfall southeast of New Orleans on 22 July 2026. Operations were hit first at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and New Orleans Lakefront Airport, where reduced visibility, lightning, and crosswinds forced holds, diversions, and wider schedule disruption. As the storm moved toward the Texas-Louisiana border, Houston-area airports added to the backlog and hundreds more flights were canceled. Because the disruption was driven by severe weather, compensation under EC 261 is generally unlikely for covered flights, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking or refunds, meals, and accommodation where needed.

Matteo Floris29 Jul 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Severe weather disrupts 6,961 flights across Asia’s major hubs

Severe summer thunderstorms and airspace constraints are disrupting flights across China, India, Indonesia, and Thailand during a recent multi-day period in July, with 6,961 flights affected at major hubs. A recent mainland China snapshot alone showed 6,734 delays and 227 cancellations, with the heaviest congestion centered on Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, and Beijing Capital International Airport. For passengers, that has meant long rebooking lines, crowded terminals, and knock-on delays spreading to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jakarta, and Bangkok. Because severe weather is the main cause, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rebooking, refreshments, and accommodation if you’re stranded overnight.

Matteo Floris29 Jul 2026

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Delays

Pulkovo Airport disruption affects 65 flights after drone attacks near St. Petersburg

Passengers traveling through Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg faced disruption on 24 July 2026 after overnight drone attacks in the region delayed around 50 flights. Another 15 aircraft that had been diverted to alternate airfields were still waiting for permission to return, bringing the number of directly affected flights to about 65 and increasing the risk of knock-on delays through the rest of the day. Because the disruption was tied to a security event outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays.

Matteo Floris29 Jul 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

China airport delays affect 4,461 flights at Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen hubs

A fresh wave of disruption hit China's main airport hubs in the days leading up to 22 July 2026, affecting 4,461 flights across Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. Most services still operated, but 4,341 delays and 120 cancellations left passengers dealing with long waits, repeated gate changes, and missed connections during the peak summer travel season. Because the disruption appears to have been driven mainly by thunderstorms, low cloud, heavy rain, and related air-traffic restrictions, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays.

Matteo Floris22 Jul 2026

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Delays

Record traffic causes major delays at Athens and Thessaloniki airports

Record summer traffic is pushing Greek airports into sustained delays, with the Athens Flight Information Region handling more than 5,000 flights on 18 July 2026—its busiest day on record. Pressure is strongest at Athens International Airport and Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport, where passengers are seeing longer lines, aircraft waiting for new ATC slots, and knock-on schedule changes that can spread to island routes and flights elsewhere in Europe. Because the disruption is being driven by air-traffic-control capacity and staffing limits rather than airline action, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases. Airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays, and you can use AirHelp's free flight checker to understand your rights.

Matteo Floris22 Jul 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Thunderstorms cancel more than 300 flights and delay more than 400 at Logan International Airport

Boston travelers faced a difficult evening on 21 July 2026 as severe thunderstorms hit Logan International Airport (BOS), pushing cancellations past 300 and delays beyond 400. Republic Airways and JetBlue Airways were hit hardest while heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds created wider congestion across the Northeast. Because the disruption was caused by weather outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still offer rebooking or refunds, along with care and assistance during longer delays. If you want to understand what may apply in your case, AirHelp's free flight checker is a simple place to start.

Matteo Floris22 Jul 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Hamad International Airport disruption causes 202 delays and at least 10 cancellations

On 21 July 2026, Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha recorded 202 delayed arrivals and departures and at least 10 cancellations, with disruption building from the morning into the midday connection bank. The knock-on effect spread across Qatar Airways and other airlines using Doha, affecting routes across the Gulf, Europe, India, North America, and Australia. If your journey was affected, you're likely dealing with longer queues, gate changes, missed connections, or even an overnight stay. Because the disruption appears to be linked to regional airspace restrictions and wider operational pressures outside the airline's control, cash compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance such as rebooking, refreshments, and accommodation where needed.

Matteo Floris21 Jul 2026

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Cancellations

Etihad, Emirates, Air Arabia, and flydubai suspend Kuwait flights amid Gulf security tensions

Passengers traveling between the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait are facing a second straight day of disruption after Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air Arabia, and flydubai canceled services on 21 July 2026 following overnight missile strikes in Kuwait and Bahrain. The affected routes include flights from Zayed International Airport, Dubai International Airport, and Sharjah International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, while Etihad has also removed selected Bahrain services and extended its Abu Dhabi-Kuwait cancellations through at least 24 July 2026. Because the disruption is tied to a regional security threat outside the airlines' control, compensation is unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking, refunds, and care during long waits.

Matteo Floris21 Jul 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Middle East airspace disruption delays 1,077 flights and cancels 185

Air travel across the Middle East has been heavily disrupted in recent mid-July days, with at least 1,077 delayed flights and 185 cancellations affecting key hubs such as Kuwait International Airport, Abha International Airport, and Cairo International Airport. Airlines including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Air Arabia, and EgyptAir have been adjusting schedules as conflict-linked airspace restrictions tighten across the region. For passengers, that has meant missed connections, longer reroutes, and overnight delays during the summer peak. Because the disruption is tied to airspace closures and conflict outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, and care if you're left waiting.

Matteo Floris21 Jul 2026

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Cancellations

Air France extends Beirut suspension and halts Riyadh and Dubai flights

Air France has extended the suspension of flights to Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut until at least 2 August 2026 and has also paused Paris services to Riyadh and Dubai after a fresh security review. For passengers, that means full cancellations on the affected routes, with the airline contacting customers directly and allowing them to rebook or cancel without extra charges on the affected dates. Because the disruption is linked to external security risks, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but you should still be offered rerouting or a refund, plus care and assistance during long delays.

Matteo Floris21 Jul 2026

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United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Newark diverted to Denver on 18 July 2026

Flight UAL1149 operated by United Airlines diverted from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver International Airport (DEN) on 18 July 2026 while en route to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), landing safely after a precautionary diversion. The Boeing 757-224 was met by ground teams in Denver so passengers could deplane and preliminary checks could begin. For passengers, that meant an unexpected stop in Colorado instead of a direct journey to Newark, with no wider impact reported on other United services at Denver. Because the reason for the precautionary diversion hasn't been confirmed, it isn't yet clear what passenger rights may apply, but affected travelers can still check their options with AirHelp's free flight checker.

Matteo Floris20 Jul 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Bahrain International Airport records 39 delays and 6 cancellations amid regional security tensions

Bahrain International Airport (BAH) has recorded 39 delayed movements and 6 cancellations in the run-up to 17 July 2026 as regional security tensions continue to affect Middle East airspace. The airport remains open, but both regional and long-haul services linked to Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, London Heathrow, New York, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai have been hit by delays, diversions, and last-minute schedule changes, leading to missed connections and longer layovers for some passengers. Because the disruption is being driven by airspace restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is unlikely. Even so, airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rerouting or refunds and support during long waits.

Matteo Floris20 Jul 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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249 flight disruptions hit São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Curitiba airports

A sharp rise in operational problems across Brazil's southeast air network caused 249 disruptions on 17 July 2026, including 204 delayed departures and 45 cancellations at airports in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Curitiba. LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas, and Azul Linhas Aéreas were among the airlines most affected as congestion, earlier delays, and localized technical and airspace issues spread across multiple hubs in the same afternoon. If your flight was caught up in the disruption, your rights will depend on the reason logged for your case, and some EU-bound journeys may also fall under EC 261.

Matteo Floris20 Jul 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Storms and staff shortages disrupt 711 flights at Frankfurt, Munich, and Nuremberg airports

Operations across Germany’s busiest airports were hit on 16 July 2026 as severe thunderstorms and staffing shortages disrupted flights at Frankfurt Airport, Munich Airport, and Nuremberg Airport. The 3 hubs recorded 711 affected flights in total, including 674 delayed departures or arrivals and 37 cancellations, leaving passengers dealing with long lines, missed connections, and overnight disruption. Because severe weather was the main cause, compensation is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long waits, including meals, rebooking help, and accommodation if needed.

Matteo Floris20 Jul 2026

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