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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

Malaysia Airlines cancels MH1 and diverts MH4 after UK air traffic failure

Malaysia Airlines reshaped its London schedule after a major UK air traffic control failure on 8 September 2026. MH4 from Kuala Lumpur was diverted to Manchester Airport, while MH1 from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur was canceled and replaced with recovery services on 9 September. The wider outage led to more than 1,000 flight cancellations across UK airports and forced Heathrow to suspend arrivals for the rest of the day. Because the disruption was caused by air traffic control rather than the airline, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but affected passengers should still receive care and assistance, including help with meals, accommodation, and rebooking.

Matteo FlorisSep 9, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

NATS software fault disrupts Amsterdam Schiphol and UK airports as over 1,000 flights are canceled

A software fault in NATS' flight-plan processing system on 8 September 2026 briefly halted air traffic and triggered capacity restrictions across UK and Irish airspace, with disruption continuing into 9 September 2026. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport was especially affected, with 58 flights to and from UK airports already canceled and further departures delayed, while KLM, EasyJet, and British Airways all cut services as more than 1,000 flights were canceled across the wider network. Because the problem came from national air traffic control rather than the airlines themselves, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases, but passengers should still be offered rerouting, refunds, and care during long waits.

Matteo FlorisSep 9, 2026

Cancellations

British Airways extends London Heathrow to Dubai flight cancellations until 25 October

British Airways has extended the suspension of its nonstop route between London Heathrow Airport and Dubai International Airport until at least 25 October 2026, leaving the airline off the corridor for roughly 7 months. The route had already been delayed several times, and thousands of ticket-holders have since been refunded, rebooked much later, or rerouted through partner hubs. When flights return, British Airways plans to restart with 1 daily round-trip before increasing to 2 daily flights for the 2026/27 winter schedule, still below its former 3-a-day operation. Because the cancellations are tied to regional conflict and security restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but passengers should still be offered rerouting or a refund, plus care and assistance during long delays.

Matteo FlorisSep 8, 2026

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Cancellations

Anak Krakatau eruptions cancel 2,300 flights and close Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Eruptions from Anak Krakatau that began on 4 September 2026 shut eight airports in Indonesia, including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. The closures canceled 2,300 flights and affected about 270,000 passengers, with Jakarta’s main hub expected to stay shut until at least 6:00 pm on 7 September 2026. The disruption also spread to Malaysia, where 31 Jakarta services were canceled on 6 September 2026 involving AirAsia, TransNusa, and Batik Air, leaving close to 1,000 passengers stranded. Because volcanic ash is outside the airline’s control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still offer rerouting or refunds, meals, and hotel accommodation if you’re stranded overnight.

Matteo FlorisSep 8, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, and flydubai adjust flights at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports

Delays, cancellations, and schedule changes continued across Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) on 8 September 2026, affecting Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and flydubai. The disruption was driven by 2 overlapping problems: regional security tensions in the Gulf and volcanic ash from Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau, which has repeatedly interrupted flights to Jakarta. Emirates suspended its Jakarta flights for the day, Etihad canceled 1 Jakarta service and delayed several others, and Air Arabia and flydubai also adjusted Bahrain, Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi schedules. Because the main causes are outside the airlines' control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but passengers should still receive care such as rerouting or refunds, refreshments, and accommodation when needed.

Matteo FlorisSep 8, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

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2,335 flights disrupted across Europe, with Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Frankfurt Airport worst hit

Delays spread across Europe's biggest hubs on 7 September 2026, with Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Frankfurt Airport seeing the most disruption. Across the day, 2,335 flights were affected, including 2,257 delays and 78 cancellations, while London Heathrow Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Munich Airport, Zurich Airport, Barcelona Airport, Athens Airport, Brussels Airport, Vienna International Airport, Lisbon Airport, and Rome Fiumicino Airport also reported heavier delays. If you were traveling, that likely meant long queues, missed connections, and fewer rebooking options as later flights filled up. Whether compensation applies under EC 261 depends on the cause of your individual delay or cancellation, but airlines should still provide care during long waits.

Matteo FlorisSep 8, 2026

Cancellations

Volcanic activity cancels Singapore to Jakarta flights, stranding passengers

Flights from Singapore to Jakarta were canceled on 7 September 2026 as volcanic activity across Indonesia, including activity at Anak Krakatau, continued to disrupt air travel. For passengers already in transit, the disruption meant being stranded in Singapore, facing limited seats on later flights, or accepting longer reroutes to other Indonesian cities. One traveler, Dina Indrasafitri, had already flown from Sydney and only learned at about 6:00 am that her onward Monday flight would not operate. Because the cancellations were caused by a natural disaster outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but airlines should still offer rebooking or refunds and provide care while you wait.

Matteo FlorisSep 7, 2026

Cancellations

Singapore Airlines and Scoot cancel 31 Singapore-Jakarta flights after Anak Krakatau eruption

A combined 31 flights operated by Singapore Airlines and Scoot were canceled between Changi Airport and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on 6 September 2026 after ash from Anak Krakatau forced airport closures in Indonesia. The affected services included 19 Singapore Airlines return flights and 12 Scoot rotations on the busy Singapore-Jakarta route. Both carriers warned that more disruption could follow while volcanic conditions remain unsafe, and Scoot said it was already working with affected customers on travel alternatives. Because the cancellations were caused by volcanic activity outside the airlines' control, compensation is unlikely under EC 261, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or refunds, plus care and assistance during longer waits.

Matteo FlorisSep 7, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Istanbul Airport and Cairo International Airport disruption hits 1,688 flights

On 3 September 2026, flight disruption centered on Istanbul Airport and Cairo International Airport delayed 1,617 flights and canceled 71 more across the Middle East. Turkish Airlines recorded the highest number of delayed services, while EgyptAir was among the hardest hit proportionally at Cairo, and knock-on problems continued on 5 and 6 September. For passengers, that meant missed connections, overnight stays, and fewer rebooking options across Turkey, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq. Because airspace restrictions and weather-related limits were outside airline control, cash compensation under EC 261 or similar rules is unlikely in most cases, though airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays.

Matteo FlorisSep 7, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Storms cause 283 cancellations and 6,750 delays at Chicago and Florida airports

Thunderstorms moving across the U.S. Midwest and Southeast on 3 September 2026 caused widespread disruption at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Miami International Airport, and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport. Airlines canceled at least 283 flights and delayed around 6,750 more, with Chicago seeing the heaviest impact and Orlando reporting departure gate holds of more than 30 minutes. Because severe weather and air traffic control restrictions are outside an airline’s control, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still help with rebooking, refunds, meals, and accommodation when needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 4, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Berlin Brandenburg disruption and security scare hit 2,254 flights across Europe

A broad wave of disruption on 3 September 2026 hit Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) hardest and spread to airports including Frankfurt, Munich, London Heathrow, Brussels, and Amsterdam Schiphol. Across the affected hubs, 2,254 flights were disrupted, including 113 cancellations and 2,141 delays, with an evening security scare in Berlin's Terminal 1 adding rescreening, long queues, gate changes, and some extra cancellations. Because much of the disruption appears to have been caused by airport security measures and weather-related restrictions rather than airline action, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely. Airlines should still provide care and assistance, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand your options.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 4, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Storms disrupt 2,510 flights at Boston, New York, and Chicago hubs

Severe late-summer thunderstorms and low cloud disrupted operations at Boston Logan International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Chicago O'Hare International Airport on 3 September 2026, causing 321 cancellations and 2,189 delays. The knock-on effect spread beyond those hubs as aircraft and crews fell out of position, leaving travelers facing missed connections and longer waits into the evening. If your trip is covered by EC 261, compensation is unlikely because the disruption was caused by weather outside the airline's control, but airlines should still provide care, rebooking, or a refund where needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 3, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Dubai and Jeddah airports hit by 1,200 delays and 59 cancellations

A fresh round of disruption hit Gulf aviation in the 24 hours before 3 September 2026, with 1,259 flights affected, including 59 cancellations and more than 1,200 delays. Dubai International Airport was at the center of the pressure, while Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Saudi hubs in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam also faced schedule problems as airlines rerouted around conflict-related airspace risk. Compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely in situations like this, but airlines should still provide rebooking or refunds for canceled flights and care during longer delays.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 3, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

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Volotea 3-day pilot strike to disrupt flights from 8 French bases

Passengers flying with Volotea from Bordeaux, Brest, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Strasbourg, and Toulouse could face delays and cancellations from 4 September 2026 to 6 September 2026 as France-based pilots stage a 3-day strike. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport may also be affected, and disruption monitors have classed the action as a Level 3 event, meaning widespread schedule disruption is expected. Because the dispute involves the airline's own pilots, passengers on EU-regulated routes whose flights are canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261, along with rebooking or a refund and care during longer waits.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 2, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Sinabung ash cancels 21 flights at Kualanamu International Airport

A renewed eruption at Mount Sinabung disrupted travel through Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, canceling 21 flights in the first 24 hours and delaying or rescheduling others on both domestic and international services. The airport also suspended runway operations from 10:50 am to 12:45 pm local time on 1 September 2026 while ash levels were checked before flights resumed. Because the disruption was caused by a volcanic eruption outside the airline's control, cash compensation is usually unlikely. Airlines should still help with rebooking or refunds, and provide care if you're left waiting.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 2, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

American, United, Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue face 1,096 U.S. delays and cancellations

U.S. air travel was heavily disrupted on 2 September 2026, with 896 delayed flights and about 200 cancellations recorded by early afternoon. American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue Airways were among the carriers facing the biggest operational strain as thunderstorms, staffing gaps, and localized IT issues slowed major connecting hubs in the Northeast, the Midwest, and Texas. Because weather was a main cause, compensation is unlikely in most cases, but airlines should still help with rebooking, refunds where applicable, and care during long delays. You can also use AirHelp’s free flight checker to see what rights may apply to your trip.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 2, 2026

Delays and Cancellations