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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

More than 2,000 U.S. flights delayed or canceled as weekend storms hit major hubs

More than 2,000 U.S. flights were canceled or significantly delayed over 11–12 April 2026 as spring storms hit major hubs including Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The disruption built across the weekend rather than easing after one short weather window, leaving aircraft and crews out of position and pushing delays deeper into spring break schedules. Because weather was the main cause, cash compensation is usually unlikely on domestic U.S. itineraries, but airlines should still help with rebooking, refunds, and care during long waits.

Matteo FlorisApr 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Thunderstorms halt flights at San Francisco International Airport, delaying 367 and canceling 17

Strong thunderstorms forced a temporary ground stop at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on 11 April 2026 , pausing all arrivals and departures from 5:19 pm until about 6:45 pm. By 6:00 pm, the airport had recorded 367 delayed flights and 17 cancellations , with some delays expected to reach 160 minutes once operations restarted. Ongoing runway construction made the disruption harder to absorb, leaving SFO as the Bay Area's main bottleneck while nearby airports saw little impact. Because severe weather was the main cause, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rebooking or refunds when needed.

Matteo FlorisApr 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Spirit Airlines and Air Canada cancel 4 flights and delay 10 at LaGuardia

Flights operated by Spirit Airlines and Air Canada at LaGuardia Airport in New York were disrupted on 13 April 2026, with 4 cancellations and 10 delays recorded at the airport. Although the numbers were relatively limited, LaGuardia's role as a busy connecting gateway meant the problems quickly spread across more than 30 cities in the United States and Canada. For passengers, that meant longer waits, rebookings, and a greater risk of missed connections. Both airlines are rebooking affected travelers and sending updates through their usual channels, while compensation will depend on the route and the final cause of the disruption. Passengers on some EU-linked journeys may still have rights under EC 261 if the disruption turns out to have been within airline control.

Matteo FlorisApr 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Storm at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport delays 225 flights and cancels 39

Storm-related disruption at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 12 April 2026 delayed 225 flights and canceled 39 flights, with Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, and American Airlines among the carriers hit hardest. The problems began overnight and worsened through the morning as severe weather and air traffic control restrictions slowed operations, while long-haul flights to Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Abu Dhabi, and Tokyo were also affected. Because the main cause was outside the airlines’ control, compensation is unlikely in most cases, but passengers should still receive care and assistance such as rebooking, refreshments, and hotel accommodation where needed. You can also use AirHelp’s free flight checker to see what applies to your journey.

Matteo FlorisApr 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Chicago O’Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and Atlanta hit as Easter storms disrupt 17,000 flights

Severe storms over Easter weekend hit air travel across the United States between 2 April and 4 April 2026, delaying more than 15,000 flights and canceling well over 2,000. Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were among the hardest-hit hubs, with American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and regional carriers all affected. For passengers, that meant missed connections, crowded terminals, long customer-service lines, and security waits stretching for hours at the peak of the disruption. Because the problem was caused by severe weather, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rerouting or refunds where applicable.

Matteo FlorisApr 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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France strike and staffing shortages disrupt 261 flights at Paris and Nice airports

A mix of strikes and staffing shortages disrupted flights at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport, Paris-Orly Airport, and Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport on 11 April 2026, causing 75 cancellations and 186 delays across France’s three busiest airports. Air traffic control action, a parallel cabin crew stoppage at a major low-cost carrier, and thin security staffing all played a part, with queues at Charles-de-Gaulle Terminal 2E reaching 45 minutes and delays in Nice carrying through the day. If your trip was affected, your rights may depend on what caused the disruption, so it’s worth checking whether your delay or cancellation was linked to the airline or to wider air traffic control problems.

Matteo FlorisApr 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Germany airport breakdown disrupts 591 flights at Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Hamburg

A major operational breakdown hit Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Munich Airport (MUC), Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), and Hamburg Airport (HAM) on 12 April 2026, leading to 178 cancellations and 413 delays across Germany’s busiest hubs. Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine, and Eurowings were among the airlines most affected as aircraft and crew rotations fell out of sequence, terminals became overcrowded, and rebooking desks struggled with thousands of disrupted passengers. If your flight was canceled or arrived more than 3 hours late, you may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, although claims will depend on whether the main cause was within the airline’s control.

Matteo FlorisApr 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Václav Havel Airport delays follow 9–10 April disruption at Frankfurt, Munich, and Paris Charles de Gaulle

Knock-on disruption reached Václav Havel Airport in Prague on 11–12 April 2026 after heavy spring thunderstorms, staffing shortages, and labor actions hit Frankfurt Airport, Munich Airport, and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport two days earlier. Aircraft and crew were left out of position, pushing punctuality on key Prague business routes into the mid-40% range and raising the risk of missed connections, especially for travelers heading onward to the Gulf and Asia. If your flight was affected, compensation will depend on the exact cause, but airlines should still provide care such as meals, accommodation, and rerouting when your journey is badly disrupted.

Matteo FlorisApr 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Miami International Airport delays 134 flights and cancels 2 on 12 April

An operational breakdown at Miami International Airport on 12 April 2026 delayed 134 flights and canceled 2 more as the airport entered its busiest evening departure window. The disruption affected about 20,000 passengers and spread through hubs across the United States, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom after late inbound aircraft, tight turnaround times, and crew limits triggered a wider network knock-on effect. Because the main cause appears to have been operational rather than confirmed severe weather, some passengers on journeys that begin or end in the European Union may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Matteo FlorisApr 13, 2026

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Cancellations

Italy ATC strike cancels 464 flights and disrupts Prague routes

An Italian air traffic control strike on 10 April 2026 forced at least 464 flight cancellations across Europe and disrupted key services between Prague Václav Havel Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport, and Venice Marco Polo Airport. The walkout by controllers employed by ENAV ran from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm CEST, but delays and timetable cuts lasted longer as airlines rerouted aircraft around Italian airspace. Smartwings canceled its afternoon Prague–Milan service, while Czech Airlines retimed its evening Prague–Rome flight. Because the disruption was caused by air traffic control rather than airline staff, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, although airlines should still provide rerouting or refunds and care such as meals, drinks, and accommodation if needed.

Matteo FlorisApr 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Lufthansa strike cancels 500 flights at Frankfurt and Munich, affecting 90,000 passengers

A post-Easter cabin crew strike by Lufthansa on 13 April 2026 forced the airline to cancel 500 flights across Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport, leaving about 90,000 passengers stranded across Europe. Frankfurt was hit hardest, with around 350 canceled flights, while another 150 were cut from Munich, and the disruption spilled into Lufthansa CityLine services and some United Airlines and Air Canada connections. Lufthansa has warned customers not to travel to the airport unless their flight is operating and is offering rebooking or refunds through late April. Because the strike involves the airline's own staff, many affected passengers may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261 if their flight was canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours.

Matteo FlorisApr 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Air France, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways face ongoing 2026 cancellations

In 2026, Air France, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways are facing ongoing cancellations and delays across key international routes, with pressure building at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and Hamad International Airport. Thousands of passengers are being affected as hundreds of daily services are removed from schedules, including long-haul Europe–North America and Europe–Asia flights such as Paris–New York. Airspace closures, US air traffic control bottlenecks, crew shortages, and seasonal weather are all feeding into the disruption. If your trip is affected, the exact cause matters, so it may be worth checking whether EC 261, rerouting, refunds, meals, or accommodation apply to your journey.

Matteo FlorisApr 13, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Montreal-Trudeau spring weather disruption affects 80-plus flights

Repeated bad weather at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) during the first half of April 2026 disrupted spring-break travel, with more than 80 flights affected at Montreal alone on one of the worst days. Wider disruption across Canada also brought 54 cancellations and almost 500 delays as storms in Quebec and across the U.S. pushed aircraft and crews off schedule. Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, and PAL Airlines have all been affected as delays spread through domestic, U.S., and transatlantic networks. Compensation is usually unlikely when weather is the main cause, but travelers should still receive support such as rerouting or a refund, meals, and hotel accommodation when needed.

Carmina DavisApr 10, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Heathrow weather disruption causes 1,550 delays and cancellations across Europe

Bad weather centered on London Heathrow Airport in the first week of April 2026 caused around 1,550 disrupted flights across Europe, including more than 1,400 delays and about 150 cancellations. The knock-on effects spread to Frankfurt, Amsterdam Schiphol, Madrid, Munich, Oslo, Athens, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Istanbul, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded overnight after missed connections. Because the disruption was driven by winds, rain, and low cloud, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely. Airlines should still provide rerouting or refunds, plus food, accommodation, and other support during long delays, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand your options.

Carmina DavisApr 10, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Amsterdam Schiphol disruption on 9 April caused delays and cancellations across Europe

Delays and cancellations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on 9 April 2026 quickly spread across Europe, with KLM and other carriers affected as aircraft and crews fell out of position after several difficult days for the network. Major hubs including London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt, Madrid-Barajas, Copenhagen, Istanbul, and Rome Fiumicino saw missed connections, longer waits, and some last-minute cancellations. Because the main trigger appears to have been airport capacity limits and other factors outside the airline's direct control, compensation is unlikely under EC 261, although airlines should still provide care such as meals, accommodation, and rerouting when needed.

Carmina DavisApr 10, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

3,426 flight delays and cancellations hit Las Vegas, Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Phoenix, and Washington

Major US hubs in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Phoenix, and Washington saw widespread disruption on 9 April 2026, with 3,281 delayed flights and 145 cancellations. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier Airlines were among the most affected as thunderstorms, rough flying conditions over the Rockies, and air traffic restrictions rippled through already stretched schedules. For passengers, that meant missed connections, long waits, and some unexpected overnight stays. Because the disruption was linked to weather and wider operational constraints outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds where relevant, and care during long delays.

Carmina DavisApr 10, 2026

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