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Disruptions Weekly Overview

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Riyadh

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Dammam

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Jeddah

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Taif

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Abha

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Medina

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Atlanta

~ 7,802 Flights affected

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Taipei

~ 977 Flights affected

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Taoyuan

~ 977 Flights affected

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Keelung

~ 977 Flights affected

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Nangan

~ 977 Flights affected

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Beigan

~ 977 Flights affected

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Kinmen

~ 977 Flights affected

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Kaohsiung

~ 977 Flights affected

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Donggang

~ 977 Flights affected

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Yanpu

~ 977 Flights affected

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Fugang

~ 977 Flights affected

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Green Island

~ 977 Flights affected

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Lanyu

~ 977 Flights affected

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London

~ 256 Flights affected

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Jersey

~ 125 Flights affected

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Guernsey

~ 125 Flights affected

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Brest

~ 125 Flights affected

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Caen

~ 125 Flights affected

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Nantes

~ 125 Flights affected

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Paris

~ 125 Flights affected

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Brussels

~ 125 Flights affected

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Amsterdam

~ 125 Flights affected

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Leeds

~ 125 Flights affected

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Dublin

~ 125 Flights affected

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Belfast

~ 125 Flights affected

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Palma

~ 125 Flights affected

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Malaga

~ 125 Flights affected

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Southampton

~ 125 Flights affected

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Forest

~ 125 Flights affected

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Maceió

~ 125 Flights affected

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Barcelona

~ 2 Flights affected

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Gran Canaria

~ 2 Flights affected

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Las Palmas

~ 2 Flights affected

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Tel Aviv

~ 1 Flights affected

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Tel Aviv-Yafo

~ 1 Flights affected

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Cancellations

Eligible

easyJet cabin crew plan Portugal strike from 19 to 23 December

A planned easyJet cabin crew walkout in Portugal from 19 to 23 December 2026 could disrupt services at Lisbon Airport, Porto Airport, and Faro Airport, including routes to and from Europe and the UK. Previous similar action caused more than 400 cancellations. If you're affected by the airline's own crew strike, EC 261 compensation may apply, but canceled flights qualify only when passengers receive less than 14 days' notice and meet the other eligibility conditions. Even when compensation isn't owed, a cancellation still gives you the choice of an alternative flight or a refund, with care available during qualifying waits.

Alice Maricotti-WyattOct 29, 2026

Cancellations

Loganair flights canceled after Kirkwall Airport air traffic control closure

An unexpected air traffic control staffing issue at Kirkwall Airport disrupted Loganair connections with Edinburgh Airport and Aberdeen Airport on 28 and 29 October 2026. The tower closed from 6:00 pm on Wednesday, with further brief closures planned for Thursday and cancellations affecting evening services and the next morning's Kirkwall–Aberdeen flight. Loganair should arrange rebooking, welfare support, and overnight accommodation where needed. The airline has added a Thursday afternoon Edinburgh–Kirkwall return service departing Edinburgh at 3:30 pm.

Alice Mariscoti-WyattOct 29, 2026

Delays

Vueling bomb threat disrupts flights at Gran Canaria Airport

A security alert involving Vueling's Barcelona–Gran Canaria flight VY3008 affected operations at Gran Canaria Airport in Spain late on 26 October 2026, including a Binter departure to Lanzarote. The Vueling aircraft landed safely, and its passengers were taken to an isolated room while the aircraft and baggage awaited inspection. The Binter service departed about 20 minutes after the alert was announced, while several incoming aircraft circled awaiting landing clearance and the security operation remained ongoing at publication.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 27, 2026

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Cancellations

King Khalid International Airport worst hit as 7,802 Saudi departures disrupted

Nearly half of Saudi Arabia's scheduled departures were canceled or classified as no-fly between 8 and 25 October 2026, affecting 7,802 services amid repeated attacks. Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport accounted for 4,071 affected departures and remains heavily restricted despite partially reopening on 25 October after a 2-week shutdown. Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM, and IndiGo have extended cancellations or restrictions, while Delta Air Lines has delayed its Atlanta–Riyadh launch until March 2027. If your journey's affected, compensation is unlikely because the attacks are outside airlines' control, but refund, rebooking, and care rights may still apply depending on your flight.

Matteo FlorisOct 26, 2026

Delays

Strong winds divert 2 Edinburgh-bound Ryanair flights to Oslo and Manchester

Ryanair passengers traveling to Edinburgh from Faro and Malta faced diversions on 24 October 2026 as Storm Boelo brought strong winds and an amber weather warning to Scotland. The Faro service landed at Oslo Airport, where a minor technical issue caused a further wait before the aircraft was cleared to depart at 12:44 am local time. The Malta flight landed at Manchester Airport, with Ryanair arranging onward transport to Edinburgh that left at 7:15 pm local time. Compensation is unlikely for disruption caused by weather outside the airline's control, but the passengers affected have rights to care and alternative travel arrangements.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 26, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Stansted Airport power surge delays 250 flights and cancels 6

Travelers at Stansted Airport in Essex faced hours in lines on 25 October 2026 as a power surge interrupted security and baggage systems, leaving 250 flights delayed and 6 canceled. Airport teams restored all systems by the evening and apologized to passengers after several hours of disruption. The incident followed weekend rail problems linked to Storm Boelo, which had also affected Stansted Express services, while falling trees near Stansted Mountfitchet had damaged overhead cables. Compensation under UK 261 is unlikely because the airport-side power failure was outside airlines' control, but if your journey was affected, you may still have rights to rebooking, a refund, and care while you wait.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 26, 2026

Cancellations

Storms cancel 41 Jersey Airport flights and 42 KLM services

Passengers across Western Europe faced 125 disrupted flights as Storm Austen and Storm Boelo brought severe winds and rain from 23 to 25 October 2026. Jersey Airport recorded 41 canceled arrivals and departures, while KLM canceled 42 flights over Friday and Saturday, and Leeds Bradford Airport experienced cancellations and diversions on Sunday morning. Services across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, and the UK were affected, with road and rail problems adding to the difficulty of reaching airports. Weather-related disruptions aren't usually eligible for compensation under EC 261 or UK 261, but affected passengers may be entitled to refunds, rebooking, meals, and overnight accommodation.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 26, 2026

Cancellations

Loganair storm cancellations leave scores of Shetlanders stranded

Scores of Shetlanders have been left on mainland Scotland after Storm Boelo triggered widespread flight cancellations, with some paying hundreds of pounds for hotels in Aberdeen or trying alternative airports without success. Loganair is offering free changes for Tuesday, 27 October 2026 flights to and from Sumburgh Airport and other Scottish airports as another strong-wind warning threatens further disruption. Canceled NorthLink Ferries sailings and heavy demand for cabins have also limited alternatives, while Shetland MSP Hannah Mary Goodlad is due to meet Loganair's chief executive later this week. Weather-related compensation is unlikely, but if you're affected, you can still ask about refunds, rebooking, and care.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 26, 2026

Cancellations

King Fahd International Airport attack causes more Saudi flight disruptions

Airlines have extended cancellations and route suspensions across Saudi Arabia following continuing missile and drone attacks, including a strike on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on 21 October 2026 that killed 2 people and injured 8. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh reopened on 18 October, but flights still require advance permission and dozens of international routes remain suspended. Restrictions vary by carrier, with Cathay Pacific's Riyadh suspension extending to 31 January 2027, while some services continue from Jeddah and Medina. If your flight is affected you may have rights to a refund, rebooking, and care.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 23, 2026

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Cancellations

Typhoon Champi grounds 977 Taiwan flights, including 596 at Taoyuan airport

Taiwan's flight cancellations reached 977 by the morning of 23 October 2026 as Typhoon Champi disrupts domestic, international, and cross-strait travel, with 596 cancellations recorded at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport between midnight and 9:00 am. EVA Air canceled its later Friday long-haul services between Taiwan and Europe or the United States, while Starlux Airlines restricted operations to long-haul flights. Weather-related compensation is generally unlikely, but if you're affected, you should still ask your airline about refunds, rebooking, and care, with support depending on your carrier and itinerary.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 23, 2026

Delays

Copenhagen Airport security queues cause about 200 Norwegian passengers to miss flights

About 200 Norwegian Air Shuttle passengers missed evening departures from Copenhagen Airport on 22 October 2026 after temporary security checks created lengthy queues. The checks followed an inspection by the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority, and heavy traffic—including Swedish travelers leaving ahead of the autumn holiday—added to the congestion despite extra screening staff. Norwegian said it hadn't been warned about the changes and urged early arrival ahead of 16 scheduled departures the following morning, with disruption continuing into the next day. Compensation is unlikely because the checks were outside the airline's control, although support may still apply depending on your flight's circumstances.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 23, 2026

Cancellations

Eligible

Brussels Airlines cancels flight SN 3289 to Tel Aviv after crew member falls ill

A crew member's illness led Brussels Airlines to cancel flight SN 3289 to Tel Aviv on 21 October 2026, with all affected passengers moved onto alternative flights. The crew had signed in for duty, but the illness emerged during pre-flight preparations, leaving the airline unable to find a replacement in time. If you were affected, you may qualify for up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 23, 2026

Delays

Eligible

British Airways BA707 diverted to Gatwick after delay of over 3 hours

Passengers on British Airways BA707 from Larnaca International Airport landed at Gatwick Airport instead of Heathrow Airport after a technical fault held up departure by more than 3 hours. The service was scheduled to arrive on 19 October 2026, but the delay put it outside Heathrow's nighttime arrival window, and it reached Gatwick shortly after midnight. British Airways apologized and arranged onward transportation, leaving travelers with an additional journey after their delayed flight. Because the disruption began with a technical problem within the airline's control, affected passengers may qualify for compensation under EC 261 or UK 261, depending on their circumstances and final arrival delay.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 22, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

Storm Adam floods Ibiza Airport, with 29 flights canceled

Record rainfall from Storm Adam forced parts of Ibiza Airport to close off and disrupted 1,341 flights across Ibiza and Palma airports on 18 and 19 October 2026. Ibiza recorded 29 cancellations over the 2 days, while Palma faced 43 cancellations, 12 diversions, and more than 1,000 delays. Flooding also interrupted road access to Ibiza Airport, and weather warnings remained in place across parts of Spain as forecasters warned of further heavy showers. Compensation is generally unlikely because severe weather is outside the airline's control, but passengers on flights covered by EC 261 may still be entitled to refunds, rebooking, and care during their wait.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 20, 2026

Delays and Cancellations

May be eligible

Air China cancels Madrid–Havana flights as 4 services face disruption

Cancellations and timetable changes on Air China's Madrid–Havana route have affected 4 services, disrupting passengers and holding up parcel deliveries to families in Cuba. Flight CA865 from Madrid-Barajas Airport was listed as canceled for both 10th and 14 October 2026. Meanwhile its upcoming 21 October departure may have been moved 8 hours later. The Chinese Embassy in Cuba cited technical reasons. If you're on the route flying from Madrid, EC 261 may provide compensation and other support, depending on the cause, notice given, and circumstances of your disruption.

Enter Author NameOct 19, 2026

Cancellations

Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport reopens but airline cancellations continue

Airlines continued to suspend Saudi Arabia services despite Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport reopening on 18 October 2026 after a closure caused by Houthi attacks. Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and other carriers maintained cancellations or schedule changes, with disruption also affecting Jeddah, Dammam, and other Saudi destinations. Some suspensions extend into November or beyond, while British Airways plans a Riyadh return on 3 November and Cathay Pacific's suspension runs to 31 January 2027. If you're affected, compensation is generally unlikely because of the security-related cause, but refund, rebooking, and care rights may still apply depending on your flight.

Alice Mariscotti-WyattOct 19, 2026

Cancellations

Eligible