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Major Weather-Related Flight Disruptions Across Europe Impact Multiple Airlines

Matteo Floris・20 November 2025

Extensive weather disruptions have caused 46 flight cancellations and 1,002 delays across European airports, notably affecting airlines such as Lufthansa, Swiss, Helvetic, and LEVEL. Major airports in the Netherlands, France, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the UK, and Germany experienced the brunt of the impact, leaving many passengers facing extended waits and travel complications.

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Air travel across Europe faced significant challenges as severe weather conditions triggered widespread disruptions. A total of 46 flights were cancelled and 1,002 flights delayed, with major airlines impacted including Lufthansa, Swiss, Helvetic, and LEVEL.

The disruptions occurred at key airports in the Netherlands, France, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Airports serving Amsterdam, Paris, Sarajevo, London, and other major cities reported heightened delays and cancellations. Passengers using these airlines and airports experienced considerable inconvenience due to extended wait times, rescheduled itineraries, and unexpected cancellations.

The adverse weather conditions in several countries were the primary cause of these large-scale delays and cancellations, affecting airline scheduling and ground operations. With over a thousand flights delayed and dozens more canceled, the operational disruption was one of the more significant in recent weeks for European air travel.

Travelers are advised to check the status of their flights and stay updated with communication from their airlines for rebooking options, reimbursement, or possible alternative travel arrangements. As weather anomalies continue to affect the region, airports and airlines have increased efforts to minimize passenger inconvenience and return operations to normal as swiftly as possible.

Know your rights

When your flight's disrupted, you may be entitled to various forms of care and compensation under EC 261 and other applicable laws.

Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. You may also get a full refund if you no longer wish to travel.

Care and assistance
Your airline must provide food and refreshments if your journey is delayed more than a few hours.

Accommodation
If you are away from home and your journey is delayed overnight, the airline must offer you accommodation and transportation to it.

Communication
Under EC 261 you are entitled to 2 phone calls or emails if your journey is delayed over 1 hour.

No compensation when a disruption is caused by extraordinary circumstances, as this appears to be.

This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight.
Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to times you must present yourself for check-in and boarding.

Quick facts

Disruption:

Delays and Cancellations

Cause:

Weather issue

Compensation:

Not eligible for compensation

Flights affected:

1048

Status:

Current disruption

Airlines affected:

Lufthansa, Swiss, Helvetic, LEVEL

Airports affected:

Amsterdam, Paris, Sarajevo, London

Checked by:

Matteo Floris

Date updated:

20 November 2025

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