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Gatwick Airport issued fuel shortage alert over weekend
Over the weekend, Gatwick Airport (LGW) warned airlines that a jet fuel shortage could disrupt flights during a busy summer travel period. An alert issued on 2 August 2026 said the supply problem may last for the next 2 days. However a spokesperson for Gatwick has confirmed that the issue has now been fixed.
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Delays and Cancellations
Eligible
Air Zimbabwe reschedules Harare-London Gatwick flights after 31 July disruption
Air Zimbabwe's long-haul service between Harare and London remains disrupted after an operational issue on 31 July 2026 forced more schedule changes. Flight UM724 from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport left almost a full 24 hours later, at 8:30 pm on 3 August 2026 and landed at London Gatwick Airport after 6:00 am on 4 August 2026, while the return UM725 departed at 8:30 am and arrived in Harare at 8:00 pm the same day. Air Zimbabwe says the earlier problem disrupted planned aircraft and crew use, and its customer service team is contacting affected travelers directly. Because the issue appears to be within the airline's control, affected passengers may have rights to care and passengers on the London departure could claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under UK 261, depending on the final cause.
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Cancellations
Eligible
WestJet flight attendants strike cancels 615 flights and disrupts 250,000 passengers
A strike by WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants began on 2 August 2026, canceling 615 flights and affecting around 250,000 passengers during Canada's busy Civic Holiday weekend. The stoppage followed the collapse of wage talks and spread across WestJet's network, with Toronto Pearson International Airport among the key airports caught up in the disruption. The strike ended with a tentative deal agreed Monday, and flights will begin to return to normal schedule. Because this is an airline staff strike, passengers on WestJet flights departing from or arriving at EU airports may be entitled to compensation if their flight was canceled at short notice or arrived more than 3 hours late. Air passenger rights apply to flights in Canada and AirHelp can help you if you were affected on a flight departing from the UK or EU.
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Cancellations
Eligible
Lufthansa cancels Munich to Beijing flight after pressurization fault
Lufthansa canceled flight LH722 between Munich Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport on 31st July 2026 after a pressurization system fault forced the Airbus A350 to turn back soon after departure. The crew spent around 2 hours and 15 minutes managing the issue at 17,000 ft before landing safely back in Munich, where passengers were taken to Terminal 2 for rebooking. As this appears to have been a technical issue within the airline’s normal operations, affected passengers may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, along with rerouting and care while they wait.
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Delays and Cancellations
Barcelona and Palma ground-handling strikes from 4 August could affect 2 million passengers
Ground-handling strikes at Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) are due to begin on 4 August 2026, putting Spain's summer travel peak under pressure. At Barcelona, all 1,179 Groundforce staff are set to walk out indefinitely, while around 600 Swissport workers in Palma plan parallel action. Spanish officials say 11,600 flight movements and about 2 million passengers could be affected at Barcelona alone through the end of September. Because the strikes involve independent ground handlers rather than airline staff, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines still have to provide care, rebooking, or refunds when your trip is disrupted.
Read more
Cancellations
May be eligible
Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines extend Kuwait flight disruptions until 8 August
Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines have extended disruption to flights linked to Kuwait until at least 8 August 2026, warning that normal schedules still aren't expected to resume before then. For passengers, that means more canceled or reshuffled journeys and another round of last-minute flight checks. Qatar Airways has delayed the return of its full Kuwait operation, while Turkish Airlines says cancellations on the Kuwait–Istanbul route are also likely to continue. If you're affected, check your flight before leaving for the airport and review your rebooking or refund options. Compensation will depend on the route and the reason for the disruption, so it's worth checking your rights.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Dubai flights remain disrupted as Air France and Singapore Airlines extend suspensions
Flights to and through Dubai International Airport are still being disrupted on 30 July 2026 as Air France, Singapore Airlines, and other international carriers keep Middle East suspensions in place. Singapore Airlines has extended its Singapore-Dubai suspension until late October, while Air France, LOT Polish Airlines, Finnair, and British Airways are also delaying resumptions, cutting frequencies, or canceling routes. Even where schedules have largely returned, airlines are still making diversions around Iranian and Iraqi airspace, which can mean longer journeys, tighter connections, and overnight delays. Because the disruption is tied to armed conflict and security restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, and care during major delays or cancellations.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Eligible
Airline strikes could disrupt August 2026 flights across Europe and beyond
Airline and airport staff strikes are shaping the 2026 summer travel season, with more delays and cancellations possible in August after earlier walkouts in Germany caused hundreds of cancellations and triggered wider disruption across major hubs. Because airline networks are so connected, even local labor action can quickly affect routes in other countries. For passengers, that could mean short-notice schedule changes during one of the busiest months for leisure travel. If your flight from an EU airport, or into the EU on an EU airline, is canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours because of an airline staff strike, you could be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, along with rerouting or a refund and care at the airport. Strikes caused by external providers are less likely to qualify for compensation, but airlines still owe passengers support during the disruption.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Greece radar failure triggers delays, diversions, and cancellations across Europe
Flights across Greece were disrupted on 27 July 2026 after a failure in the country's main radar system used to monitor flights forced controllers to reduce capacity and slow traffic through a key eastern Mediterranean corridor. Departures from Athens International Airport and Thessaloniki Airport were among those initially halted, while other flights were delayed, diverted, or rerouted around Greek airspace, creating knock-on problems across Europe at the height of the summer season. Because the disruption appears to stem from an air traffic control technical failure outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely for most passengers. Even so, airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays, including refreshments, rebooking, refunds, and overnight accommodation where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Eurocontrol technical failure delays hundreds of flights across Europe
A technical failure at Eurocontrol's Network Manager Operations Centre in Brussels on 27 July 2026 delayed hundreds of flights across Europe after the system used to manage departure slots went down. Even after the core platform was restored later that night, airlines were left dealing with a backlog of aircraft and rolling delays that were expected to continue into Tuesday. Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv warned that both arriving and departing flights would be affected and told passengers to check live schedules with their airline before traveling. Because the disruption appears to have been caused by an air traffic control IT problem outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, although airlines should still provide care and assistance, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
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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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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Gatwick Airport issued fuel shortage alert over weekend
Over the weekend, Gatwick Airport (LGW) warned airlines that a jet fuel shortage could disrupt flights during a busy summer travel period. An alert issued on 2 August 2026 said the supply problem may last for the next 2 days. However a spokesperson for Gatwick has confirmed that the issue has now been fixed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Eligible
Air Zimbabwe reschedules Harare-London Gatwick flights after 31 July disruption
Air Zimbabwe's long-haul service between Harare and London remains disrupted after an operational issue on 31 July 2026 forced more schedule changes. Flight UM724 from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport left almost a full 24 hours later, at 8:30 pm on 3 August 2026 and landed at London Gatwick Airport after 6:00 am on 4 August 2026, while the return UM725 departed at 8:30 am and arrived in Harare at 8:00 pm the same day. Air Zimbabwe says the earlier problem disrupted planned aircraft and crew use, and its customer service team is contacting affected travelers directly. Because the issue appears to be within the airline's control, affected passengers may have rights to care and passengers on the London departure could claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under UK 261, depending on the final cause.
Read more
Cancellations
Eligible
WestJet flight attendants strike cancels 615 flights and disrupts 250,000 passengers
A strike by WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants began on 2 August 2026, canceling 615 flights and affecting around 250,000 passengers during Canada's busy Civic Holiday weekend. The stoppage followed the collapse of wage talks and spread across WestJet's network, with Toronto Pearson International Airport among the key airports caught up in the disruption. The strike ended with a tentative deal agreed Monday, and flights will begin to return to normal schedule. Because this is an airline staff strike, passengers on WestJet flights departing from or arriving at EU airports may be entitled to compensation if their flight was canceled at short notice or arrived more than 3 hours late. Air passenger rights apply to flights in Canada and AirHelp can help you if you were affected on a flight departing from the UK or EU.
Read more
Cancellations
Eligible
Lufthansa cancels Munich to Beijing flight after pressurization fault
Lufthansa canceled flight LH722 between Munich Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport on 31st July 2026 after a pressurization system fault forced the Airbus A350 to turn back soon after departure. The crew spent around 2 hours and 15 minutes managing the issue at 17,000 ft before landing safely back in Munich, where passengers were taken to Terminal 2 for rebooking. As this appears to have been a technical issue within the airline’s normal operations, affected passengers may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, along with rerouting and care while they wait.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Barcelona and Palma ground-handling strikes from 4 August could affect 2 million passengers
Ground-handling strikes at Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) are due to begin on 4 August 2026, putting Spain's summer travel peak under pressure. At Barcelona, all 1,179 Groundforce staff are set to walk out indefinitely, while around 600 Swissport workers in Palma plan parallel action. Spanish officials say 11,600 flight movements and about 2 million passengers could be affected at Barcelona alone through the end of September. Because the strikes involve independent ground handlers rather than airline staff, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines still have to provide care, rebooking, or refunds when your trip is disrupted.
Read more
Cancellations
May be eligible
Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines extend Kuwait flight disruptions until 8 August
Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines have extended disruption to flights linked to Kuwait until at least 8 August 2026, warning that normal schedules still aren't expected to resume before then. For passengers, that means more canceled or reshuffled journeys and another round of last-minute flight checks. Qatar Airways has delayed the return of its full Kuwait operation, while Turkish Airlines says cancellations on the Kuwait–Istanbul route are also likely to continue. If you're affected, check your flight before leaving for the airport and review your rebooking or refund options. Compensation will depend on the route and the reason for the disruption, so it's worth checking your rights.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Dubai flights remain disrupted as Air France and Singapore Airlines extend suspensions
Flights to and through Dubai International Airport are still being disrupted on 30 July 2026 as Air France, Singapore Airlines, and other international carriers keep Middle East suspensions in place. Singapore Airlines has extended its Singapore-Dubai suspension until late October, while Air France, LOT Polish Airlines, Finnair, and British Airways are also delaying resumptions, cutting frequencies, or canceling routes. Even where schedules have largely returned, airlines are still making diversions around Iranian and Iraqi airspace, which can mean longer journeys, tighter connections, and overnight delays. Because the disruption is tied to armed conflict and security restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, and care during major delays or cancellations.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Eligible
Airline strikes could disrupt August 2026 flights across Europe and beyond
Airline and airport staff strikes are shaping the 2026 summer travel season, with more delays and cancellations possible in August after earlier walkouts in Germany caused hundreds of cancellations and triggered wider disruption across major hubs. Because airline networks are so connected, even local labor action can quickly affect routes in other countries. For passengers, that could mean short-notice schedule changes during one of the busiest months for leisure travel. If your flight from an EU airport, or into the EU on an EU airline, is canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours because of an airline staff strike, you could be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, along with rerouting or a refund and care at the airport. Strikes caused by external providers are less likely to qualify for compensation, but airlines still owe passengers support during the disruption.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Greece radar failure triggers delays, diversions, and cancellations across Europe
Flights across Greece were disrupted on 27 July 2026 after a failure in the country's main radar system used to monitor flights forced controllers to reduce capacity and slow traffic through a key eastern Mediterranean corridor. Departures from Athens International Airport and Thessaloniki Airport were among those initially halted, while other flights were delayed, diverted, or rerouted around Greek airspace, creating knock-on problems across Europe at the height of the summer season. Because the disruption appears to stem from an air traffic control technical failure outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely for most passengers. Even so, airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays, including refreshments, rebooking, refunds, and overnight accommodation where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Eurocontrol technical failure delays hundreds of flights across Europe
A technical failure at Eurocontrol's Network Manager Operations Centre in Brussels on 27 July 2026 delayed hundreds of flights across Europe after the system used to manage departure slots went down. Even after the core platform was restored later that night, airlines were left dealing with a backlog of aircraft and rolling delays that were expected to continue into Tuesday. Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv warned that both arriving and departing flights would be affected and told passengers to check live schedules with their airline before traveling. Because the disruption appears to have been caused by an air traffic control IT problem outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, although airlines should still provide care and assistance, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
Unknown
Gatwick Airport issued fuel shortage alert over weekend
Over the weekend, Gatwick Airport (LGW) warned airlines that a jet fuel shortage could disrupt flights during a busy summer travel period. An alert issued on 2 August 2026 said the supply problem may last for the next 2 days. However a spokesperson for Gatwick has confirmed that the issue has now been fixed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Eligible
Air Zimbabwe reschedules Harare-London Gatwick flights after 31 July disruption
Air Zimbabwe's long-haul service between Harare and London remains disrupted after an operational issue on 31 July 2026 forced more schedule changes. Flight UM724 from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport left almost a full 24 hours later, at 8:30 pm on 3 August 2026 and landed at London Gatwick Airport after 6:00 am on 4 August 2026, while the return UM725 departed at 8:30 am and arrived in Harare at 8:00 pm the same day. Air Zimbabwe says the earlier problem disrupted planned aircraft and crew use, and its customer service team is contacting affected travelers directly. Because the issue appears to be within the airline's control, affected passengers may have rights to care and passengers on the London departure could claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under UK 261, depending on the final cause.
Read more
Cancellations
Eligible
WestJet flight attendants strike cancels 615 flights and disrupts 250,000 passengers
A strike by WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants began on 2 August 2026, canceling 615 flights and affecting around 250,000 passengers during Canada's busy Civic Holiday weekend. The stoppage followed the collapse of wage talks and spread across WestJet's network, with Toronto Pearson International Airport among the key airports caught up in the disruption. The strike ended with a tentative deal agreed Monday, and flights will begin to return to normal schedule. Because this is an airline staff strike, passengers on WestJet flights departing from or arriving at EU airports may be entitled to compensation if their flight was canceled at short notice or arrived more than 3 hours late. Air passenger rights apply to flights in Canada and AirHelp can help you if you were affected on a flight departing from the UK or EU.
Read more
Cancellations
Eligible
Lufthansa cancels Munich to Beijing flight after pressurization fault
Lufthansa canceled flight LH722 between Munich Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport on 31st July 2026 after a pressurization system fault forced the Airbus A350 to turn back soon after departure. The crew spent around 2 hours and 15 minutes managing the issue at 17,000 ft before landing safely back in Munich, where passengers were taken to Terminal 2 for rebooking. As this appears to have been a technical issue within the airline’s normal operations, affected passengers may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, along with rerouting and care while they wait.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Barcelona and Palma ground-handling strikes from 4 August could affect 2 million passengers
Ground-handling strikes at Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) are due to begin on 4 August 2026, putting Spain's summer travel peak under pressure. At Barcelona, all 1,179 Groundforce staff are set to walk out indefinitely, while around 600 Swissport workers in Palma plan parallel action. Spanish officials say 11,600 flight movements and about 2 million passengers could be affected at Barcelona alone through the end of September. Because the strikes involve independent ground handlers rather than airline staff, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines still have to provide care, rebooking, or refunds when your trip is disrupted.
Read more
Cancellations
May be eligible
Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines extend Kuwait flight disruptions until 8 August
Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines have extended disruption to flights linked to Kuwait until at least 8 August 2026, warning that normal schedules still aren't expected to resume before then. For passengers, that means more canceled or reshuffled journeys and another round of last-minute flight checks. Qatar Airways has delayed the return of its full Kuwait operation, while Turkish Airlines says cancellations on the Kuwait–Istanbul route are also likely to continue. If you're affected, check your flight before leaving for the airport and review your rebooking or refund options. Compensation will depend on the route and the reason for the disruption, so it's worth checking your rights.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Dubai flights remain disrupted as Air France and Singapore Airlines extend suspensions
Flights to and through Dubai International Airport are still being disrupted on 30 July 2026 as Air France, Singapore Airlines, and other international carriers keep Middle East suspensions in place. Singapore Airlines has extended its Singapore-Dubai suspension until late October, while Air France, LOT Polish Airlines, Finnair, and British Airways are also delaying resumptions, cutting frequencies, or canceling routes. Even where schedules have largely returned, airlines are still making diversions around Iranian and Iraqi airspace, which can mean longer journeys, tighter connections, and overnight delays. Because the disruption is tied to armed conflict and security restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds, and care during major delays or cancellations.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Eligible
Airline strikes could disrupt August 2026 flights across Europe and beyond
Airline and airport staff strikes are shaping the 2026 summer travel season, with more delays and cancellations possible in August after earlier walkouts in Germany caused hundreds of cancellations and triggered wider disruption across major hubs. Because airline networks are so connected, even local labor action can quickly affect routes in other countries. For passengers, that could mean short-notice schedule changes during one of the busiest months for leisure travel. If your flight from an EU airport, or into the EU on an EU airline, is canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours because of an airline staff strike, you could be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, along with rerouting or a refund and care at the airport. Strikes caused by external providers are less likely to qualify for compensation, but airlines still owe passengers support during the disruption.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Greece radar failure triggers delays, diversions, and cancellations across Europe
Flights across Greece were disrupted on 27 July 2026 after a failure in the country's main radar system used to monitor flights forced controllers to reduce capacity and slow traffic through a key eastern Mediterranean corridor. Departures from Athens International Airport and Thessaloniki Airport were among those initially halted, while other flights were delayed, diverted, or rerouted around Greek airspace, creating knock-on problems across Europe at the height of the summer season. Because the disruption appears to stem from an air traffic control technical failure outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely for most passengers. Even so, airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays, including refreshments, rebooking, refunds, and overnight accommodation where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Eurocontrol technical failure delays hundreds of flights across Europe
A technical failure at Eurocontrol's Network Manager Operations Centre in Brussels on 27 July 2026 delayed hundreds of flights across Europe after the system used to manage departure slots went down. Even after the core platform was restored later that night, airlines were left dealing with a backlog of aircraft and rolling delays that were expected to continue into Tuesday. Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv warned that both arriving and departing flights would be affected and told passengers to check live schedules with their airline before traveling. Because the disruption appears to have been caused by an air traffic control IT problem outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, although airlines should still provide care and assistance, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
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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.
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