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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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Oman Air cancels multiple routes amid regional airspace restrictions

Oman Air canceled multiple flights across its network due to regional airspace closures and safety concerns. Affected routes included Amman, Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam, Kuwait, Baghdad, Khasab, and Copenhagen, with suspensions running to at least March 6. Other services continued but passengers were advised to expect potential delays, verify bookings, and use rebooking or refund options. Muscat’s airport operations faced pressure, with restrictions placed on private jet traffic to prioritize commercial and governmental flights.

Josh ArnfieldMar 9, 2026

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Emirates offers rebooking and refunds amid airspace disruption

Emirates is running a reduced flight schedule due to airspace disruptions in parts of the Middle East. Customers with tickets for travel from 28 February to 31 March may rebook for travel by 30 April without penalty or request a refund. Refunds for direct Emirates bookings must be submitted via the airline’s website; passengers who booked through travel agents should contact their agents. All city check-in locations in Dubai are temporarily closed. Passengers are advised not to go to the airport unless their connecting flight is confirmed.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Middle East airspace closures and U.S. congestion disrupt Gulf hub flights

Airspace closures in the Middle East and congestion at key U.S. airports have triggered broad disruptions. Gulf hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha saw flights halted or curtailed, while in a 24-hour period U.S. airports including Newark Liberty, Orlando, Los Angeles International and JFK recorded 231 delays and 160 cancellations. Analysts estimated that more than 20% of planned services to Middle Eastern destinations were canceled in a single day. Gulf airlines are extending some suspensions into Monday as rerouting increases flight times and strains schedules.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Experts say global air travel disruption could last months amid Gulf airport shutdowns

Airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha have closed due to conflict in the Middle East, causing widespread cancellations and diversions. More than 23,000 flights have been canceled so far, with airlines rerouting via hubs such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Istanbul. Qantas’s Perth–London service is now operating via Singapore. Experts say recovery will be slow and could take months. Passengers in Australia are urged to wait for airline-initiated changes to retain refund and rebooking rights. Repatriation flights, including Dubai–Sydney, have begun.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Middle East airspace closures disrupt 328 Thailand flights between Feb 28–Mar 4

Airspace closures linked to conflict in the Middle East disrupted travel to Thailand from February 28 to March 4, 2026. Across Suvarnabhumi, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Don Mueang, 328 flights were affected—327 cancellations and one delay—impacting 49,688 passengers. Affected airlines included EL AL Israel Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, and Thai AirAsia X. Airports remained open with mitigation measures such as an operations command center at Suvarnabhumi. Thai Airways continued operating, rerouting European services to avoid certain airspace with minimal schedule impact.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Middle East airspace closures disrupt flights; limited UAE operations resume

Widespread airspace restrictions across the Middle East are disrupting commercial flights, with the UAE enabling controlled repatriation services and limited operations at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. Multiple airlines have suspended or reduced services, issued rebooking options, and rerouted flights to avoid closed airspace. Countries with closures or partial restrictions include the UAE, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Travelers should expect cancellations, schedule changes, longer flight times, and occasional technical fuel stops while airlines manage reroutes and special operations.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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IndiGo halts multiple Europe routes as Middle East airspace closures trigger widespread disruption

IndiGo has suspended and canceled services to several European destinations, including London, Amsterdam, and Manchester, due to Middle East airspace closures linked to the Iran–Israel conflict. Rerouting via longer paths has led to extended flight times and operational challenges. India recorded over 350 cancellations in a single day, with major hubs like Delhi and Mumbai affected. Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways have reduced or paused services until at least early March. Authorities in India are coordinating with airlines, while passengers are urged to check updates and use flexible rebooking options.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Europe-wide flight disruption hits Zurich and Geneva on 5 March

Travelers in Switzerland experienced significant disruption on 5 March 2026 as Europe logged 1,023 flight cancellations and delays. Zurich recorded 22 cancellations and 39 delays, while Geneva reported 11 and 34. Causes included advancing winter weather, crew rostering challenges after school holidays, and ongoing air traffic control staffing shortages. Swiss International Air Lines canceled five rotations and delayed 13, with further delays reported by easyJet, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad, KLM, Air France, and Lufthansa.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Gulf carriers cancel and delay flights at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport faced significant disruption on Thursday, with 16 long‑haul flights canceled across Qatar Airways, Etihad, Emirates, Gulf Air, and Norse Atlantic, and additional services delayed. Routes involving Doha, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Belfast, and Amsterdam were impacted. The disruption followed Gulf airspace restrictions amid regional conflict, prompting carriers to reduce or suspend regular passenger operations. Passengers encountered crowded terminals and last‑minute schedule changes, while rebooking options were limited and call centers heavily loaded. Officials advised travelers to verify bookings, use online tools, and allow extra time.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Chicago O’Hare reports 42 cancellations and 621 delays across multiple airlines

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is experiencing widespread disruption today with 42 flight cancellations and 621 delays. Affected carriers include SkyWest, PSA Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar, and Volaris. Impacts extend to domestic airports such as LaGuardia, Boston Logan, Nashville, and Washington Reagan National, and to international hubs including Doha’s Hamad International and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International. SkyWest reports 188 delays and 19 cancellations, while PSA shows high cancellation rates. Travelers are advised to monitor status, rebook early, and arrive ahead of time.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Doha’s Hamad International: 566 flights canceled and delayed amid regional airspace restrictions

Hamad International Airport in Doha saw 566 flights canceled or heavily delayed within 24 hours due to regional airspace restrictions, leaving hundreds of travelers stranded. Qatar Airways largely paused regular operations and operated limited relief flights via Muscat and Riyadh for rebooked passengers only. FlyDubai, Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines and other carriers also curtailed or rerouted services. With no clear timeline for recovery, passengers were urged to avoid the airport without confirmed seats and to stay flexible with dates and routing.

Matteo FlorisMar 6, 2026

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Pakistan flight cancellations reach 145 on sixth straight day amid regional conflict

Pakistan’s air network continues to face disruption for the sixth consecutive day, with 145 departures canceled across major cities including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Airports in Riyadh and Dammam saw 57 cancellations and 46 delays on Wednesday, while 167 special evacuation flights operated from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Additional disruptions were reported across regional hubs, with recent cancellation totals of 240 in Iran, 215 in Iraq, 58 in Beirut, 25 in Haifa, and 380 in Tel Aviv.

Matteo FlorisMar 5, 2026

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34 flights canceled at Dhaka amid Middle East airspace closures

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka canceled 34 international flights on Mar 5 as regional airspace closures in the Middle East continued. Since Feb 28, cumulative cancellations at Dhaka reached 210 over six days. Carriers impacted on Mar 5 included Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, Air Arabia, Emirates, US‑Bangla Airlines, Gulf Air, and flydubai. Chattogram’s Shah Amanat International Airport reported 11 cancellations the same day, with a five-day total of 219 cancellations across both airports since Feb 28. Passengers are advised to verify flight status with their airline before traveling.

Matteo FlorisMar 5, 2026

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Europe travel disruption: 283 delays and 82 cancellations across key hubs on 4 March 2026

Europe’s air travel faced widespread disruption on 4 March 2026, with 283 delayed and 82 cancelled flights. Impacts were concentrated at London Gatwick, Amsterdam Schiphol, Barcelona, Athens International and Copenhagen. easyJet reported 51 delays and 4 cancellations, while KLM logged 34 delays and 5 cancellations. Other carriers, including Lufthansa, Iberia and Finnair, saw minimal delays and no cancellations. Passengers were advised to monitor live updates as airports and airlines adjusted schedules and managed longer waits and rebookings.

Matteo FlorisMar 5, 2026

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Middle East airspace curbs disrupt flights; Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv affected

Airspace restrictions and closures across parts of the Middle East have led to widespread flight cancellations, delays and reroutes. Key hubs in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv cut operations, with knock-on effects at major transit points including London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt, Amsterdam Schiphol, Istanbul, Delhi and Mumbai. More than 11,000 flights have been canceled or disrupted and over one million travelers affected. Airlines including Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways and several global carriers adjusted schedules, while repatriation and charter efforts are underway.

Matteo FlorisMar 5, 2026

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Europe: 217 flights canceled and 806 delayed on 5 March 2026 across major hubs

Europe experienced widespread air travel disruption on 5 March 2026, with 217 cancellations and 806 delays across major airports in England, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Heathrow reported 43 cancellations and 113 delays, Gatwick 14 and 139, and Schiphol 31 and 98. Airlines impacted included easyJet, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa and Swiss. Travelers were advised to monitor flight status, contact airlines for rebooking, and review policies on alternative travel and compensation.

Matteo FlorisMar 5, 2026

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