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Delays and Cancellations

EASA Gulf airspace warning disrupts Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi flights through 16 November

Renewed airspace warnings over the Gulf are still affecting flights across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait City, Riyadh, and Tel Aviv. On 30 September 2026, EASA told EU-regulated carriers and non-EU airlines serving Europe to avoid parts of Gulf airspace through at least 16 November 2026 because of the security risk to civil flights. Major regional carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are running reduced schedules, while other airlines are still delaying resumptions or keeping suspensions in place. Because the trigger is a wider conflict outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but travelers should still receive rebooking, refunds, and care during long disruptions.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 1, 2026

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Delays

Strong winds diverted at least 6 Aer Lingus and Ryanair flights from Shannon Airport

Strong southeasterly winds caused disruption at Shannon Airport in County Clare on 29 September 2026, with gusts reaching 44 knots and forcing at least 6 commercial flights operated by Aer Lingus and Ryanair to divert to Dublin Airport after failed landing attempts and holding patterns. No cancellations were announced, but evening delays continued as the airport managed irregular arrivals and airlines worked to recover aircraft positions. Because the disruption was driven by severe weather, compensation is unlikely under EC 261. Even so, airlines should still provide care and assistance during long waits.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 30, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

ENAV and Techno Sky strike disrupts flights across Italy

A national walkout by ENAV and Techno Sky staff is expected to disrupt flights across Italy on 30 September 2026. The strike runs from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time and is likely to cause delays and cancellations, with extra pressure at Milan Linate Airport, Naples Airport, Bologna Airport, and Bari Airport because of separate local stoppages. Protected operating windows from 7:00 am to 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm should keep some flights running, but knock-on delays may last into the evening and Thursday morning. Because the disruption is tied to air traffic control and airport operations rather than an airline, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, though airlines should still provide care and assistance.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 30, 2026

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Cancellations

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport reopens after 3-day Mount Etna ash closure

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport in Sicily reopened on 28 September 2026 after volcanic ash from Mount Etna shut all passenger flights for 3 days. The closure began on 26 September and left the airport with no commercial passenger movements, with several hundred flights canceled or diverted to Palermo, Trapani, Comiso, and mainland hubs. Thousands of travelers were affected at the end of the busy holiday period, and some residual delays may continue as airlines restore normal schedules. Although compensation is unlikely under EC 261 because the disruption was caused by volcanic activity outside the airline’s control, airlines should still provide care and assistance such as rerouting, refreshments, and accommodation when needed.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 29, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

France public-sector strike cuts flights at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Marseille-Provence

A nationwide public-sector strike in France caused delays and cancellations on 29 September 2026, after airlines were told to cut flights at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Marseille-Provence Airport. The required reductions are 5% at Paris Charles de Gaulle between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm and 25% at Marseille-Provence from 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, with knock-on disruption at Nantes, Strasbourg, Limoges, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, and Pau–Pyrénées. Passengers traveling anywhere in France are being urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Because the disruption is tied to a wider public-sector strike outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, though airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays or cancellations.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattSep 29, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Nor'easter causes over 5,000 flight delays and cancellations across the US East Coast

Air travel across the Northeast was heavily disrupted on 27 September as a powerful nor'easter brought strong winds, torrential rain, and coastal flooding to the US East Coast. Airports in Boston and New York were among the worst affected, and more than 5,000 flights across the United States were delayed or canceled as FAA ground stops and poor visibility slowed operations. Airlines have warned travelers to expect further schedule changes while the storm moves away and more heavy rain is forecast for 28–29 September. Because this was a weather-related disruption, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but passengers should still be offered care and assistance, including rerouting, refreshments, and overnight accommodation if needed.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

UAE flight delays and cancellations continue at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah airports amid Iran-US tensions

Flights at Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, and Sharjah International Airport were still seeing delays and cancellations on 28 September 2026 after disruption that began over the weekend of 26–27 September. Monday morning brought another round of changes, including a canceled flydubai service to Abha, late departures for Emirates and Etihad Airways flights, and canceled Air Arabia flights to Kuwait and Bahrain. The disruption is linked to wider Iran-US tensions and the security risk around Gulf airspace, even though all 3 UAE airports remain open. Several foreign airlines, including Air France, KLM, and SWISS, have also kept Dubai suspensions in place, and flydubai is advising travelers to arrive 4 hours early. Although compensation is unlikely in cases like this, airlines should still provide care and assistance if your journey is heavily delayed or canceled.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays

Bangkok flooding disrupts operations at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports

Flooding in Bangkok continued to disrupt airport operations on 28 September 2026, even though Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) remained open and scheduled flights kept running. After almost 300 mm of rain fell in 48 hours from 24 September 2026, flooded access roads stopped ground-handling staff from reaching Suvarnabhumi, leaving Thai Airways short of check-in and baggage staff and disrupting in-flight catering. AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, and Thai Vietjet are also offering flexible rebooking or travel credits for tickets dated 26–28 September 2026. Because the disruption is linked to severe weather, compensation is unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance if your journey is delayed.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays

Drone sightings divert 19 flights from Luxembourg Airport and affect over 1,800 passengers

Unauthorized drone sightings shut air traffic at Luxembourg Airport on the evening of 18 September 2026, forcing 19 inbound flights to divert to airports including Brussels and Frankfurt and directly affecting more than 1,800 passengers. Many travelers faced late-night waits, rebooking problems, and uncertainty over hotel arrangements. Operations resumed at about 1:20 am on 19 September, but aircraft and crew shortages continued to affect the next day's schedule, and a second, shorter interruption followed on 21 September. Because the disruption stemmed from an external security threat rather than an airline-controlled problem, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, though airlines should still provide care and assistance.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Catania Airport closure extended after Mount Etna ash halts flights

Fresh volcanic ash from Mount Etna has forced Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to stay closed on 28 September 2026, suspending all commercial arrivals and departures for at least another 24 hours. Airlines have already canceled flights, rerouted aircraft to Palermo and mainland hubs, and warned passengers to check for updates before traveling as the ash cloud shifts. The closure follows an earlier shutdown after ash entered controlled airspace on Sunday, and officials are still monitoring winds and volcanic activity before reopening. Because this is a natural event outside airline control, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, but carriers should still provide care and assistance such as rebooking, meals, and accommodation when needed.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Dubai International delays continue after over 40 inbound flights were disrupted

Inbound flights to Dubai International Airport were still arriving late on 28 September 2026 after heavy disruption the previous day affected more than 40 flights into Dubai and Abu Dhabi. flydubai services from Almaty, Tashkent, Dushanbe, Moscow, Yekaterinburg, and Bishkek were among those delayed on Monday morning, while an Emirates service from London Heathrow was also pushed back. By 8:00 am local time, most departures from Dubai and operations at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport were back on, or close to, schedule, although short-notice changes were still possible. Because the disruption appears linked to wider security and conflict-related pressures outside the airlines' control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but passengers should still receive care and assistance during long delays or cancellations.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Southwest Airlines hit hardest as 4,482 U.S. flight operations were delayed or canceled

A difficult day for U.S. air travel on 25 September 2026 saw 4,375 delayed flights and 107 cancellations, bringing the total number of disrupted operations to 4,482. Southwest Airlines was the most affected carrier with 1,128 delayed departures, while American Airlines and United Airlines also recorded hundreds of delays. Runway construction at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and Miami International Airport (MIA), plus wider air-traffic restrictions, added pressure to an already stretched system. Because the disruption was linked mainly to airport and traffic-management limits outside airline control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers may still be entitled to rebooking, refunds, meals, or hotel support during long waits.

Matteo FlorisSep 28, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

UK air traffic control failure delays over 140 Ryanair flights, disrupting 25,000 passengers

Early on 21 September 2026, a technical failure at the UK's NATS Prestwick center in Scotland disrupted flights across Scottish and northern UK airspace, with Ryanair reporting more than 140 delayed flights and over 25,000 affected customers. Airports including Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Glasgow Airport (GLA), and Newcastle Airport (NCL) saw queues and rolling schedule changes, and airlines warned that disruption would continue even after the systems were restored. Because the root cause was an air traffic control problem outside airline control, compensation is less likely, but passengers should still receive care and assistance during long delays, plus rerouting or a refund if their flight was canceled.

Matteo FlorisSep 22, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Philadelphia International Airport outage delays 400 flights and cancels more than 200

A communications failure stopped flights at Philadelphia International Airport on 21 September 2026, leaving about 400 delayed flights and more than 200 cancellations by early evening. The problem spread across the Northeast, with ground stops also issued for Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Boston Logan after a Verizon fiber-optic bundle was accidentally cut during construction work in New Jersey. Because the outage was outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking or refunds, along with care and assistance during long delays for affected passengers.

Matteo FlorisSep 22, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

FAA telecom outage disrupts 7,000 flights at US East Coast airports

Major East Coast airports saw arrivals halted on 21 September 2026 after an FAA telecommunications failure cut off critical communications used by the Philadelphia approach control facility. The disruption hit John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, and Boston Logan International Airport, and about 7,000 flights across the US were delayed or canceled during the roughly 8-hour outage, with Newark losing more than half its schedule. Because the problem affected air traffic control rather than airline operations, compensation is generally unlikely, but airlines should still help with rebooking, refunds, and care if your journey was disrupted.

Matteo FlorisSep 22, 2026

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Cancellations

Skeyes strike cancels 78 flights at Brussels South Charleroi Airport on 21–22 September

A strike at Skeyes has forced 78 flight cancellations at Brussels South Charleroi Airport across 21 and 22 September 2026, disrupting both departures and arrivals. The airport said all 32 scheduled afternoon and evening flights on Monday were canceled, with 46 more flights already cut for Tuesday’s morning and evening schedule. Because the disruption stems from air traffic control action rather than an airline issue, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely in most cases. Even so, airlines should still provide care and assistance, including rerouting or refunds for canceled flights, and AirHelp’s free flight checker can help you understand what may apply to your trip.

Matteo FlorisSep 21, 2026

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