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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

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Paris CDG and Orly report 15 cancellations and 100+ delays across multiple airlines

Flights at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports are disrupted, with 15 cancellations and over 100 delays. Air France, RwandAir, Iberia, and HOP! are affected. At CDG, Air France reports 8 cancellations and 104 delays; RwandAir, Iberia, and HOP! add further cancellations and delays. At Orly, Air France reports more disruptions. Travelers are advised to monitor airline communications, use apps for rebooking, contact customer service, understand rebooking or refund options, and consider other transport.

Matteo FlorisFeb 13, 2026

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Cancellations

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More than 148 flights canceled across Spanish airports including Barcelona and Madrid

Spanish airports reported widespread cancellations on 12 February 2026, with more than 148 flights scrubbed across Barcelona, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Bilbao, and Ibiza. Barcelona saw extensive disruption to both departures and arrivals. Madrid–Barajas also experienced numerous cancellations across domestic and international routes. Additional cancellations were recorded in Palma, Alicante, Bilbao, and Ibiza. Thousands of passengers were left stranded.

Matteo FlorisFeb 13, 2026

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Cancellations

US flight cancellations ease as operations recover after winter storm

Air travel in the United States is stabilizing after a winter storm, with about 1,300 cancellations reported as of 6:20 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Dallas‑Fort Worth logged 276 cancellations and Charlotte Douglas 138. Monday saw 6,250 cancellations by day’s end, following 11,618 on Sunday, described as the highest single-day total since March 2020. The Department of Transportation expects schedules to normalize by Wednesday. American, United, and Delta introduced fee waivers, while American reported over 1,900 cancellations on Sunday amid disruptions at multiple hubs.

Matteo FlorisFeb 11, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Pegasus under scrutiny after Feb 8 delays at Antalya and Sabiha Gökçen

Pegasus Airlines experienced a disruption on 8 February with over 100 delays and two cancellations affecting Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Antalya. Attention on 11 February is on first-wave on-time performance and aircraft positioning to prevent knock-on delays. Extended ground time, rebooking, and higher crew and fuel costs are highlighted. For UK departures, UK261 may trigger compensation in qualifying cases. Travelers are advised to monitor flight status via airline apps and keep transfer plans flexible.

Matteo FlorisFeb 11, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

France ATC strike on 9–10 Feb causes cancellations and delays

France’s three main air traffic controller unions launched a 48‑hour strike on 9–10 February, prompting about 180 flight cancellations and widespread delays. DGAC asked airlines to cut schedules by up to 50% at Paris‑Orly and 30% at Marseille‑Provence. Average delays reached roughly one hour at Orly and up to two hours at Marseille. Domestic and intra‑European services by Air France, British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair saw cancellations, with some passengers rerouted via rail or other hubs. A potential follow‑up strike was signaled for the Easter period.

Matteo FlorisFeb 11, 2026

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Cancellations

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Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew to strike on 12 February, disrupting flights in Germany

Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew will stage a coordinated 24-hour strike on 12 February 2026 (00:01–23:59 local time), disrupting departures across German airports, including major hubs such as Frankfurt and Munich. The action is expected to ground hundreds of flights and affect Lufthansa’s passenger and cargo operations, with all CityLine departures from Hamburg, Bremen, and Stuttgart also impacted. The pilots’ action concerns pension contributions, while cabin crew are protesting plans to close Lufthansa CityLine. Passengers are advised to check their flight status and consider rebooking.

Matteo FlorisFeb 11, 2026

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Cancellations

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Air France, KLM and Transavia suspend Dubai flights amid Gulf tensions

Air France, KLM and Transavia have suspended flights to Dubai due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region. Transavia’s halt is in place until February 12. Passengers are being offered rebooking options or full refunds. Some travelers are turning to other carriers still operating to Dubai or flying into Abu Dhabi or Sharjah, though availability may be limited and prices higher. Dubai International Airport is seeing reduced European traffic during a busy travel period.

Matteo FlorisFeb 11, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Lufthansa pilots announce 12 February strike; departures from Germany to face cancellations and delays

Lufthansa pilots represented by Vereinigung Cockpit will stage a 24-hour strike on 12 February 2026 (00:01–23:59). Mainline Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo departures from Germany are affected; subsidiaries Eurowings and Discover Airlines are excluded. Disruptions are expected across German airports, especially in Frankfurt and Munich. Inbound flights arriving before the strike starts are expected to operate. Passengers may be entitled to EC 261 compensation for cancellations or delays over three hours. Monitor your flight status, consider rebooking options, and keep travel documentation.

Matteo FlorisFeb 11, 2026

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Lufthansa, CityLine warn of Feb 12 disruptions amid strikes in Germany

Lufthansa Group anticipates network-wide disruption on Thursday, 12 February, due to a 24-hour strike by Vereinigung Cockpit at Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo, alongside a parallel strike by the UFO union at CityLine. All flights departing German airports that day are expected to be affected, with CityLine departures from major hubs including Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Bremen, Stuttgart, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Hanover disrupted. Lufthansa called the action short-notice and said customers on impacted flights will be notified.

Matteo FlorisFeb 11, 2026

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Cancellations

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WestJet halts London, Ontario–Cuba flights amid Cuban fuel shortage

WestJet has canceled all London International Airport (Ontario) flights to Cuba from February 8 to February 26, citing an official alert of a jet fuel shortage at major Cuban airports. A NOTAM indicates Jet A‑1 fuel is not commercially available at nine Cuban airports from February 10 through at least March 11. WestJet will repatriate customers due to return on or before February 16 by sending empty aircraft with sufficient fuel. Affected travelers are being offered refunds or flexible rebooking, with service anticipated to resume around April 26.

Matteo FlorisFeb 11, 2026

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Cancellations

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Air New Zealand cancels 44 long‑haul flights ahead of 12–13 Feb cabin crew strike

Air New Zealand has preemptively canceled 44 long‑haul flights due to a planned strike by international cabin crew on 12–13 February. The changes affect wide‑body services linking Auckland with Asia and North America, while Tasman and Pacific Island routes are largely unaffected. The airline has contacted impacted customers, offering rebooking two to three days around the strike dates, travel credits, or refunds, and is using partner airlines for re‑accommodation. About 16,000 passengers are impacted. An operational update states bargaining has begun and contingency care, including meals and accommodation where required, is in place.

Matteo FlorisFeb 11, 2026

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Delays

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Akasa Air Mumbai–Goa flight delayed for seven hours

An Akasa Air flight operating from Mumbai to Goa was delayed for around seven hours. Passengers reported remaining onboard throughout the wait with limited support. The disruption prompted numerous complaints on social media and raised concerns about communication and handling during extended delays. No cause, flight number, or timing details were provided. Travelers on the affected service experienced a prolonged wait before departure, with the situation described publicly by those onboard. Further information on scheduling or any subsequent operational changes was not indicated in the report.

Matteo FlorisFeb 10, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Dublin Airport sees 211 delays and 3 cancellations on 7 Feb

Dublin Airport experienced widespread disruption on 7 February 2026, with 211 delayed flights and three cancellations. Ryanair saw the largest impact, followed by Emerald Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Buzz. Short‑haul routes to Manchester, Edinburgh, London Heathrow, and Amsterdam were most affected, while all cancellations were linked to Berlin Brandenburg services. Weather systems and congested European air‑traffic‑control flows were cited as contributing factors. Passengers were advised to monitor airline apps and departure boards, allow extra time for connections, and keep documentation for potential rebooking or claims.

Matteo FlorisFeb 10, 2026

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Cancellations

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Air Canada suspends Cuba flights as jet fuel runs out at nine airports

Cuban authorities have issued a NOTAM stating Jet A‑1 fuel will be unavailable at nine international airports from Feb 10 to Mar 11 (05:00 UTC). Air Canada has suspended flights and will repatriate about 3,000 customers using ferry flights. Seasonal services to Holguín and Santa Clara are canceled for the rest of winter; year‑round routes to Varadero and Cayo Coco are suspended with a tentative May 1 restart. Air Transat, WestJet, Sunwing, Iberia, and Air Europa plan operational adjustments, including technical refueling stops.

Matteo FlorisFeb 10, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Over 15,000 U.S. flights disrupted amid widespread winter storm

A major winter storm has disrupted more than 15,000 U.S. flights. By early Saturday, FlightAware data indicated nearly 10,000 cancellations through Monday and about 5,000 delays. American, Southwest, Delta, and United all reported cancellations and delays. The FAA noted temporary closures affecting Harry Reid International (Las Vegas), John Wayne (Orange County), and San Diego International, while crews focused on snow removal and de-icing. The National Weather Service advised against travel as the system stretched across much of the country. Travelers should check official channels for operational updates.

Matteo FlorisFeb 10, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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Winter Storm Fern causes widespread U.S. flight cancellations and delays

Winter Storm Fern triggered severe U.S. air travel disruption over a late-January weekend, with more than 19,400 cancellations across the country and thousands more into Monday. Major hubs including Dallas–Fort Worth, Charlotte, JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Boston Logan, and Reagan National faced the heaviest impact. Airlines reported high cancellation rates and issued flexible rebooking policies, while some added capacity to help passengers reroute. Delays also mounted as ground holds were implemented at multiple airports during snow and ice operations.

Matteo FlorisFeb 10, 2026

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