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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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Cancellations

Ryanair cancels over 100 flights through Belgium, affecting 20,000 passengers

Ryanair canceled more than 100 departures and arrivals scheduled through Belgium on 2 June 2026 after Belgian air traffic control staff launched an unannounced strike. The disruption centered on Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport and left around 20,000 passengers without flights. Travelers were offered refunds or free rebooking, but some faced waits of several days because aircraft were grounded with little warning and available seats were already limited. Because the strike involved air traffic control staff rather than the airline, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, although passengers should still be offered rerouting or a refund and care while they wait.

Josh ArnfieldJun 4, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

FAA ground stop at Chicago O'Hare disrupts 1,866 flights, hitting United hardest

Severe thunderstorms triggered an FAA ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on 19 May 2026, causing a day-long ripple effect of delays, cancellations, and long security lines. United Airlines was hit hardest at its biggest hub, delaying 971 flights and canceling 56, while the airport recorded 1,866 affected movements overall. Southwest Airlines also saw continued disruption from the same storm system. Because the problem was weather outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely for covered flights, but passengers should still receive care, rebooking, or a refund if their journey was disrupted.

Josh ArnfieldJun 3, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Tropical Storm Jangmi disrupts 5,657 flights across Asia

Tropical Storm Jangmi disrupted 5,657 flights across Asia on 3 June 2026, after heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding hit airports in Japan, China, South Korea, Thailand, India, and the Philippines. If your trip was affected, it's understandable to feel frustrated: terminals faced power cuts, access roads were blocked by fallen trees, and rail links were suspended in some areas. Japan was hit hardest, with Tokyo Haneda Airport alone recording 693 cancellations and 227 delays, while major disruption was also reported at Narita International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Incheon International Airport, and Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport. Because the disruption was caused by severe weather outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still offer rebooking or refunds, and provide care during long delays.

Josh ArnfieldJun 3, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Severe thunderstorms disrupt 3,461 US flights as Dallas-Fort Worth hit hardest

Severe thunderstorms over Texas and Florida on 3 June 2026 triggered 3,461 flight disruptions across the US network after FAA ground-stops shut sections of airspace. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport was hit hardest, while delays and cancellations also spread to Chicago O’Hare, Newark Liberty, Atlanta, San Francisco, Orlando, and other major hubs as airlines struggled to keep aircraft and crews moving. If your trip is covered by EC 261, compensation is usually unlikely because the disruption was caused by bad weather, but airlines should still provide care, rebooking or refunds, and accommodation if you're stranded overnight.

Josh ArnfieldJun 3, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Skeyes ATC strike disrupts 6,793 flights across Belgium and Europe

A sudden strike by Skeyes air traffic controllers on 3 June 2026 effectively closed Belgian airspace and disrupted 6,793 flights across Europe. Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport were at the center of the disruption, while major hubs including Paris Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt, and Munich also saw heavy delays and cancellations. easyJet and Ryanair were among the airlines hit hardest. Because the disruption was caused by air traffic control staff rather than the airlines themselves, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, rerouting, or refunds where needed.

Josh ArnfieldJun 3, 2026

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Delays

Fuel shortage delays flights at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports on Sunday

A short-term jet fuel shortage disrupted departures at Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh Airport on Sunday, delaying flights through Scotland's two busiest hubs during a busy weekend travel period. Some aircraft had to make extra refueling stops before continuing to their final destinations, stretching journey times even though neither airport reported widespread cancellations. British Airways was among the airlines affected, but said its services still operated from both airports. Fuel deliveries resumed overnight and operations were back to normal by early Monday. Because the disruption was caused by supplier logistics and driver staffing outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during longer delays.

Josh ArnfieldJun 2, 2026

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Cancellations

Eligible

Four key flights canceled at Paris Charles de Gaulle by KLM, Delta, American Airlines, and Air France

On 2 June 2026, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport saw 4 major cancellations, with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Air France each cutting one important departure. The affected flights were bound for Amsterdam, New York, Philadelphia, and Riyadh, putting pressure on rebooking options for local and connecting passengers. The disruption was linked to internal operational bottlenecks rather than weather, security issues, or air traffic control limits. Because the cancellations appear to sit within the airlines' control, passengers may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 if their flight was canceled or they arrived more than 3 hours late after rerouting.

Josh ArnfieldJun 2, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Eligible

American, Delta, and United hit by 3,260 delays and 110 cancellations across the United States

Passengers across the United States faced widespread disruption on 1 June 2026 after a nationwide operational breakdown led to 110 cancellations and 3,260 delays. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines were among the hardest hit, while major hubs including Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport absorbed some of the biggest pressure. Because the problem appears to be an internal operational issue rather than weather or strike action, some affected journeys may fall under EC 261 where it applies, meaning passengers could be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation. Airlines told travelers to watch flight alerts, review rebooking options, and keep receipts.

Josh ArnfieldJun 2, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Storms across Canada disrupt Air Canada and WestJet flights with 88 cancellations and 518 delays

Severe storms on 1 June 2026 disrupted air travel across Canada, triggering 88 cancellations and 518 delays for passengers flying with Air Canada, WestJet, WestJet Encore, Jazz, and several regional carriers. The storms first hit Alberta with gusts up to 100 km/h and heavy rain, before the knock-on effect spread nationwide. Edmonton International Airport saw the highest cancellation total, while Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport recorded the largest delay counts as aircraft and crews fell out of position across the network. Because the disruption was caused by severe weather outside airline control, compensation is usually unlikely, but stranded passengers should still receive rebooking or refunds, plus food, accommodation, and other care where needed.

Josh ArnfieldJun 2, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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20 flights canceled at Stockholm-Arlanda and Göteborg as airline bottlenecks disrupt travel

Sweden's two busiest airports, Stockholm-Arlanda Airport and Göteborg Airport, were hit by major disruption on 1 June 2026 after internal operational bottlenecks across several airline networks triggered cancellations and delays. The disruption began in the morning and was still ongoing later in the day, with no end time announced. At least 20 flights were canceled and around 50 were delayed, with Lufthansa, SAS, Norwegian Air Sweden, Finnair, Cityjet, City Airlines, and Swiss among the carriers affected. Because the problem appears to be within airline control rather than weather or air traffic control, travelers whose flights were canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Josh ArnfieldJun 2, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Etihad cancels Tbilisi route and delays Bucharest launch affecting 12 weekly flights

Etihad Airways has canceled its planned Abu Dhabi-Tbilisi service and pushed the launch of Bucharest flights to 17 December 2026, affecting 12 planned weekly services from 1 June 2026. For passengers booked through Tbilisi International Airport and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, that means manual refund processing, no-fee rebooking through 31 March 2027, and possible knock-on disruption across connecting journeys. Etihad says serious operational and fleet pressure is behind the cuts. Because the Bucharest route is EU-bound and the changes stem from the airline’s own decisions, some travelers may be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, while Tbilisi passengers should still be offered rerouting or refunds.

Josh ArnfieldJun 2, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Eligible

Lufthansa cancels 158 flights and delays 492 more at Frankfurt and Munich

A major disruption at Lufthansa on 1 June 2026 led to 158 canceled flights and 492 severe delays across Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Munich Airport (MUC). For passengers, that meant crowded terminals, missed onward connections, and long waits for rebooking as the airline's problems spread through its network. The knock-on effects also reached long-haul travelers connecting through Germany to Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Because the disruption appears to have been caused by internal operational bottlenecks rather than weather or other external events, passengers whose flights were canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Josh ArnfieldJun 2, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Operational breakdown hits 313 flights across Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide

On 31 May 2026, a network-wide operational breakdown disrupted 313 flights across Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Perth International Airport, Brisbane Airport, and Adelaide International Airport. Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia were among the hardest hit, while delays also spread to other domestic and international airlines as late aircraft, airport congestion, and crew repositioning problems built across the network. Compensation eligibility is still unclear for most affected passengers, but airlines may still need to provide rebooking, meals, and hotel stays where delays ran overnight. If your flight was affected, it’s worth checking what support applies to your journey and whether any wider rights may apply.

Josh ArnfieldJun 2, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Brussels Airport disruption delays 278 departures and cancels 7 on 30 May

Brussels Airport in Belgium suffered a major operational breakdown on 30 May 2026, with 278 delayed departures and 7 canceled flights disrupting at least 285 services. Brussels Airlines was hit hardest, while TUI Fly, Air Baltic, SAS, and several long-haul carriers also faced knock-on disruption as the backlog continued into 31 May. Because this appears to be an airport-wide issue rather than a problem caused directly by an airline, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still ask for rebooking, refunds where relevant, and care such as meals, refreshments, or accommodation if needed.

Josh ArnfieldJun 2, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

2,209 flight delays and cancellations hit major US hubs

More than 2,209 flights were delayed or canceled across the United States on 29 May 2026 , with the biggest pressure points at hubs in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Newark, Boston, and Baltimore. Thunderstorms, air traffic restrictions, and the knock-on effect of planes and crews falling out of position left passengers facing missed connections, while American Airlines and several regional carriers were among the most exposed. Because the disruption appears to be outside the airlines' control, cash compensation is usually unlikely, but carriers should still help with rebooking or refunds and provide care during long delays.

Matteo FlorisMay 29, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Eligible

Frankfurt Airport and Düsseldorf Airport disruption affects 354 flights

On 28 May 2026, passengers at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) saw 354 flights affected, with more than 350 delays and at least 4 cancellations across the afternoon and evening. Lufthansa, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, and Condor were among the airlines hit as staffing gaps, aircraft positioning issues, and the after-effects of earlier labor action disrupted normal operations. Because the disruption appears to have been caused by operational issues within airline control, passengers whose flights were canceled at short notice or arrived over 3 hours late may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Matteo FlorisMay 29, 2026

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