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LATAM Airlines Colombia cancels 18 flights and delays 5 after Bogotá weather disruption
Severe weather at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá forced LATAM Airlines Colombia to cancel 18 flights and delay 5 more on 25 May 2026 , with knock-on disruption reaching Medellín, Cartagena, Cali, and Barranquilla. Dense fog, wind shear, and very low visibility reduced runway capacity in the capital and left aircraft and crews unable to operate later flights as planned, affecting both domestic and connecting international passengers. Because the disruption was caused by weather outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under ANAC-400. Passengers should still receive care and assistance, including rebooking or refunds, plus meals or accommodation where needed.
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SAS cancels at least 3 flights from Athens and disrupts Greek island connections
Passengers traveling with Scandinavian Airlines through Athens International Airport on 24 May 2026 faced at least 3 flight cancellations, along with wider delays on services to and from Copenhagen and Stockholm. Because many travelers were connecting onward on separate domestic tickets, the disruption quickly spilled into Greece's island network, with missed connections for routes to Lemnos, Milos, Naxos, Rhodes, and Samos, and some passengers pushed into overnight stays in Athens or ferry alternatives from Piraeus. The cause had not been confirmed, so whether compensation under EC 261 applies will depend on what went wrong. If your trip was affected, it's worth checking your rights and asking the airline about rebooking, meals, and accommodation if needed.
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Delays and Cancellations
Italy's 29 May transport strike threatens flights at Rome and Milan airports
A 24-hour general strike across Italy on Friday, 29 May 2026 is expected to disrupt flights, trains, ferries, highways, and local transport, with major pressure likely at Rome–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP). Air-traffic staff are due to stop work from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm, while rail and road services will also face staggered walkouts, making journeys across Rome, Milan, and Florence harder. Some carriers are expected to publish protected flights around 48 hours before the stoppage, but travelers should still prepare for cancellations and long delays. Because this is a wider transport strike outside an airline's control, EC 261 compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, rerouting, or refunds where needed.
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Delays and Cancellations
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1,669 flights delayed or canceled across Heathrow, Schiphol, and Athens hubs
A weekend wave of delays and cancellations hit 1,669 flights on 24 May 2026, with Athens International Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and London Heathrow Airport among the busiest centers of disruption. Air France, British Airways, KLM, and Aegean Airlines were especially visible in the affected schedules as weather, crowded airspace, and staffing shortages strained some of Europe's most important connection points. For passengers, that meant long lines, missed connections, and some unplanned overnight stays. Because the causes appear to be mixed, whether compensation applies depends on what disrupted your specific flight and whether it was within the airline's control, but care, rerouting, or a refund may still apply in some cases. If your trip was affected, keep your receipts and use AirHelp's free flight checker to understand what may apply.
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Delays and Cancellations
Delta Air Lines cancels 13 flights and delays 287 during Memorial Day travel
Delta Air Lines disrupted 300 flights on 24 May 2026, canceling 13 and delaying 287 during busy Memorial Day travel. The worst impact was felt at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Mexico City International Airport, and Los Angeles International Airport, with several Atlanta round trips also pulled from the schedule. The disruption is part of a wider US aviation squeeze that has been running since 1 April, with thunderstorms and FAA capacity limits at Chicago O'Hare slowing traffic across the system. Because the causes appear to be outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or a refund, meals during long waits, and overnight accommodation if needed.
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Delays and Cancellations
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Canada flight disruptions bring 73 cancellations and 237 delays across major hubs
Canada's airport network saw 237 delays and 73 cancellations on 24 May 2026, with Toronto Pearson International Airport posting the highest total at 106 delays and 20 cancellations. Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Vancouver International Airport, and other major hubs also faced rolling disruption, affecting airlines including Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, Porter Airlines, and WestJet as passengers dealt with long lines and rebooking delays. The disruption was linked broadly to operational congestion during a busy travel period, so whether compensation applies will depend on each flight, but affected passengers should still check whether rebooking, refunds, care, or compensation may be available.
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Cancellations
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American Airlines, British Airways, KLM, and Wizz Air flights canceled at Rome, Milan, and Venice airports
Passengers using Rome Fiumicino Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport, and Venice Marco Polo Airport faced disruption after 4 departures on American Airlines, British Airways, KLM, and Wizz Air were canceled between Friday and Sunday. Flights to Amsterdam, Miami, Iași, and London Heathrow were affected, with Milan Malpensa accounting for 2 of the 4 cancellations and hundreds of travelers on the Miami service forced to reorganize onward plans. The disruption appears linked to wider operational pressure, including tight schedules, ground-handling shortages, and air traffic control limits rather than one isolated fault. If your flight from Italy was affected, your rights may depend on what caused the cancellation, so it's worth checking whether EC 261, rerouting, refund, or care rules apply.
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Delays and Cancellations
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Air Canada and WestJet disruptions affect 274 flights across Canada
Canada's air network saw a new wave of disruption on 22 May 2026, with 59 cancellations and at least 215 delays affecting services at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, and Calgary International Airport. Air Canada, WestJet, and regional carriers including Jazz Aviation, PAL Airlines, and Air Inuit were all caught in the disruption, with remote routes to CFB Goose Bay and northern Québec among the hardest hit. Because the problems appear linked to airline staffing and maintenance pressure rather than weather, some passengers on trips covered by EC 261 may be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation if their flight was canceled or arrived more than 3 hours late.
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Delays and Cancellations
Weather and ATC constraints disrupt 1,453 flights in Europe
Europe's air travel network was hit by 62 cancellations and 1,391 delays on 21 May 2026, affecting 1,453 flights in total and putting pressure on hubs including Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Barcelona El Prat Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport, Copenhagen Airport, Oslo Gardermoen Airport, and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. As delays built up, airlines such as British Airways, SAS, Norwegian, Austrian Airlines, and Icelandair faced knock-on disruption as aircraft and crews fell out of position. If your journey was affected, it's understandable to be frustrated. Because this disruption appears to be linked to weather and air traffic control restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but your airline should still provide care, support, and rerouting or a refund where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
JFK weather delays and cancellations disrupt 250 flights across the US and Europe
Low cloud and poor visibility at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on 22 May 2026 led to around 190 delays and more than 60 cancellations, affecting roughly 250 flights in total. The disruption spread beyond New York, hitting domestic services linked with Boston and Los Angeles as well as transatlantic routes to London Heathrow and Frankfurt, with JetBlue, Endeavor Air, and British Airways among the airlines affected. Because the problem was weather-related and tied to mandatory air traffic restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking, refunds, and care during long waits.
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Cancellations
British Airways delays Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv flights until 1 August
British Airways has pushed back the restart of nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv until 1 August 2026. That leaves the routes suspended for roughly 6 more weeks and means customers booked in July face more cancellations while the airline responds to the ongoing regional conflict. When services return, British Airways plans to run just one daily flight on each route, far below normal summer capacity. Compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely because the disruption is outside the airline's control, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or a refund, plus care and assistance during longer delays.
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Delays and Cancellations
Newark Liberty Airport delays and cancellations disrupt 306 flights on 20 May
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) saw major disruption on 20 May 2026, with 284 delayed flights and 22 cancellations affecting 306 flights in total. United Airlines was the most exposed carrier at Newark, while American Airlines, Republic Airways, and Jazz Aviation operating Air Canada Express services were also caught up as delays spread through peak connection periods and hit routes including St. Louis, Kansas City, and Toronto. Because the disruption was linked to weather and air-traffic flow restrictions, cash compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but passengers may still be entitled to rebooking, refunds, and care during long delays or overnight disruption.
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American Airlines flight AA 2772 diverts to Dallas Fort Worth instead of Austin
American Airlines flight AA 2772 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport diverted to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on 21 May 2026 after the crew said operational constraints made an Austin landing impossible at the scheduled time. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 landed safely at 10:04 pm, around 40 minutes after its planned arrival, but the trip ended in Dallas, leaving passengers to deal with late-night onward travel, missed plans, and possible overnight accommodation. Because the flight stayed within the United States and American has only described the issue as operational constraints, any compensation will depend on what triggered the diversion, though passengers should still expect timely information, rebooking, and practical care during a longer delay.
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Delays and Cancellations
Over 3,000 US flights disrupted as delays spread across major hubs
By early afternoon on 21 May 2026, 3,046 flights within, into, or out of the United States had been disrupted, including 659 cancellations and 2,387 delays. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Miami, Nashville, and Phoenix were among the worst-hit areas, with delays at LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport helping push disruption deeper into the network. Because the main trigger appears to be weather-related, compensation is usually unlikely. Airlines should still help affected passengers with rebooking or refunds and practical care during long waits, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply to your journey.
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Delays and Cancellations
LaGuardia sinkhole closes runway and disrupts around 400 flights
A sinkhole beside Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia Airport forced the closure of one of the airport's two runways on 20 May 2026, and by early evening on 21 May the disruption had grown to around 400 flights across cancellations and delays. With thunderstorms also reducing capacity across the New York area, airlines were left working through a single runway, and delays spread to JFK and Newark. Compensation is unlikely for most domestic US trips because the problem was caused by airport infrastructure, not the airline. Even so, carriers should still offer rebooking or refunds and care during long waits, and you can use AirHelp's free flight checker if your trip included an EU-operated segment that may fall under EC 261.
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Delays and Cancellations
Storms force DFW ground stop and disrupt 850 flights, hitting American Airlines
Severe thunderstorms forced departing flights to stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field on 20 May 2026, disrupting around 850 flights over two days and hitting American Airlines especially hard at its biggest hub. Passengers faced long lines, missed connections, and baggage delays as lightning, low clouds, and flash-flood conditions made departures unsafe. Because the disruption was weather-related, cash compensation under EC 261 is unlikely on affected EU-origin or EU-destined flights, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking or refunds, meals, and hotel stays during overnight delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
LATAM Airlines Colombia cancels 18 flights and delays 5 after Bogotá weather disruption
Severe weather at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá forced LATAM Airlines Colombia to cancel 18 flights and delay 5 more on 25 May 2026 , with knock-on disruption reaching Medellín, Cartagena, Cali, and Barranquilla. Dense fog, wind shear, and very low visibility reduced runway capacity in the capital and left aircraft and crews unable to operate later flights as planned, affecting both domestic and connecting international passengers. Because the disruption was caused by weather outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under ANAC-400. Passengers should still receive care and assistance, including rebooking or refunds, plus meals or accommodation where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
SAS cancels at least 3 flights from Athens and disrupts Greek island connections
Passengers traveling with Scandinavian Airlines through Athens International Airport on 24 May 2026 faced at least 3 flight cancellations, along with wider delays on services to and from Copenhagen and Stockholm. Because many travelers were connecting onward on separate domestic tickets, the disruption quickly spilled into Greece's island network, with missed connections for routes to Lemnos, Milos, Naxos, Rhodes, and Samos, and some passengers pushed into overnight stays in Athens or ferry alternatives from Piraeus. The cause had not been confirmed, so whether compensation under EC 261 applies will depend on what went wrong. If your trip was affected, it's worth checking your rights and asking the airline about rebooking, meals, and accommodation if needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Italy's 29 May transport strike threatens flights at Rome and Milan airports
A 24-hour general strike across Italy on Friday, 29 May 2026 is expected to disrupt flights, trains, ferries, highways, and local transport, with major pressure likely at Rome–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP). Air-traffic staff are due to stop work from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm, while rail and road services will also face staggered walkouts, making journeys across Rome, Milan, and Florence harder. Some carriers are expected to publish protected flights around 48 hours before the stoppage, but travelers should still prepare for cancellations and long delays. Because this is a wider transport strike outside an airline's control, EC 261 compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, rerouting, or refunds where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
1,669 flights delayed or canceled across Heathrow, Schiphol, and Athens hubs
A weekend wave of delays and cancellations hit 1,669 flights on 24 May 2026, with Athens International Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and London Heathrow Airport among the busiest centers of disruption. Air France, British Airways, KLM, and Aegean Airlines were especially visible in the affected schedules as weather, crowded airspace, and staffing shortages strained some of Europe's most important connection points. For passengers, that meant long lines, missed connections, and some unplanned overnight stays. Because the causes appear to be mixed, whether compensation applies depends on what disrupted your specific flight and whether it was within the airline's control, but care, rerouting, or a refund may still apply in some cases. If your trip was affected, keep your receipts and use AirHelp's free flight checker to understand what may apply.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Delta Air Lines cancels 13 flights and delays 287 during Memorial Day travel
Delta Air Lines disrupted 300 flights on 24 May 2026, canceling 13 and delaying 287 during busy Memorial Day travel. The worst impact was felt at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Mexico City International Airport, and Los Angeles International Airport, with several Atlanta round trips also pulled from the schedule. The disruption is part of a wider US aviation squeeze that has been running since 1 April, with thunderstorms and FAA capacity limits at Chicago O'Hare slowing traffic across the system. Because the causes appear to be outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or a refund, meals during long waits, and overnight accommodation if needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Canada flight disruptions bring 73 cancellations and 237 delays across major hubs
Canada's airport network saw 237 delays and 73 cancellations on 24 May 2026, with Toronto Pearson International Airport posting the highest total at 106 delays and 20 cancellations. Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Vancouver International Airport, and other major hubs also faced rolling disruption, affecting airlines including Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, Porter Airlines, and WestJet as passengers dealt with long lines and rebooking delays. The disruption was linked broadly to operational congestion during a busy travel period, so whether compensation applies will depend on each flight, but affected passengers should still check whether rebooking, refunds, care, or compensation may be available.
Read more
Cancellations
May be eligible
American Airlines, British Airways, KLM, and Wizz Air flights canceled at Rome, Milan, and Venice airports
Passengers using Rome Fiumicino Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport, and Venice Marco Polo Airport faced disruption after 4 departures on American Airlines, British Airways, KLM, and Wizz Air were canceled between Friday and Sunday. Flights to Amsterdam, Miami, Iași, and London Heathrow were affected, with Milan Malpensa accounting for 2 of the 4 cancellations and hundreds of travelers on the Miami service forced to reorganize onward plans. The disruption appears linked to wider operational pressure, including tight schedules, ground-handling shortages, and air traffic control limits rather than one isolated fault. If your flight from Italy was affected, your rights may depend on what caused the cancellation, so it's worth checking whether EC 261, rerouting, refund, or care rules apply.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Air Canada and WestJet disruptions affect 274 flights across Canada
Canada's air network saw a new wave of disruption on 22 May 2026, with 59 cancellations and at least 215 delays affecting services at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, and Calgary International Airport. Air Canada, WestJet, and regional carriers including Jazz Aviation, PAL Airlines, and Air Inuit were all caught in the disruption, with remote routes to CFB Goose Bay and northern Québec among the hardest hit. Because the problems appear linked to airline staffing and maintenance pressure rather than weather, some passengers on trips covered by EC 261 may be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation if their flight was canceled or arrived more than 3 hours late.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Weather and ATC constraints disrupt 1,453 flights in Europe
Europe's air travel network was hit by 62 cancellations and 1,391 delays on 21 May 2026, affecting 1,453 flights in total and putting pressure on hubs including Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Barcelona El Prat Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport, Copenhagen Airport, Oslo Gardermoen Airport, and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. As delays built up, airlines such as British Airways, SAS, Norwegian, Austrian Airlines, and Icelandair faced knock-on disruption as aircraft and crews fell out of position. If your journey was affected, it's understandable to be frustrated. Because this disruption appears to be linked to weather and air traffic control restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but your airline should still provide care, support, and rerouting or a refund where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
JFK weather delays and cancellations disrupt 250 flights across the US and Europe
Low cloud and poor visibility at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on 22 May 2026 led to around 190 delays and more than 60 cancellations, affecting roughly 250 flights in total. The disruption spread beyond New York, hitting domestic services linked with Boston and Los Angeles as well as transatlantic routes to London Heathrow and Frankfurt, with JetBlue, Endeavor Air, and British Airways among the airlines affected. Because the problem was weather-related and tied to mandatory air traffic restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking, refunds, and care during long waits.
Read more
Cancellations
British Airways delays Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv flights until 1 August
British Airways has pushed back the restart of nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv until 1 August 2026. That leaves the routes suspended for roughly 6 more weeks and means customers booked in July face more cancellations while the airline responds to the ongoing regional conflict. When services return, British Airways plans to run just one daily flight on each route, far below normal summer capacity. Compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely because the disruption is outside the airline's control, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or a refund, plus care and assistance during longer delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Newark Liberty Airport delays and cancellations disrupt 306 flights on 20 May
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) saw major disruption on 20 May 2026, with 284 delayed flights and 22 cancellations affecting 306 flights in total. United Airlines was the most exposed carrier at Newark, while American Airlines, Republic Airways, and Jazz Aviation operating Air Canada Express services were also caught up as delays spread through peak connection periods and hit routes including St. Louis, Kansas City, and Toronto. Because the disruption was linked to weather and air-traffic flow restrictions, cash compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but passengers may still be entitled to rebooking, refunds, and care during long delays or overnight disruption.
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Delay
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American Airlines flight AA 2772 diverts to Dallas Fort Worth instead of Austin
American Airlines flight AA 2772 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport diverted to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on 21 May 2026 after the crew said operational constraints made an Austin landing impossible at the scheduled time. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 landed safely at 10:04 pm, around 40 minutes after its planned arrival, but the trip ended in Dallas, leaving passengers to deal with late-night onward travel, missed plans, and possible overnight accommodation. Because the flight stayed within the United States and American has only described the issue as operational constraints, any compensation will depend on what triggered the diversion, though passengers should still expect timely information, rebooking, and practical care during a longer delay.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Over 3,000 US flights disrupted as delays spread across major hubs
By early afternoon on 21 May 2026, 3,046 flights within, into, or out of the United States had been disrupted, including 659 cancellations and 2,387 delays. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Miami, Nashville, and Phoenix were among the worst-hit areas, with delays at LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport helping push disruption deeper into the network. Because the main trigger appears to be weather-related, compensation is usually unlikely. Airlines should still help affected passengers with rebooking or refunds and practical care during long waits, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply to your journey.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
LaGuardia sinkhole closes runway and disrupts around 400 flights
A sinkhole beside Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia Airport forced the closure of one of the airport's two runways on 20 May 2026, and by early evening on 21 May the disruption had grown to around 400 flights across cancellations and delays. With thunderstorms also reducing capacity across the New York area, airlines were left working through a single runway, and delays spread to JFK and Newark. Compensation is unlikely for most domestic US trips because the problem was caused by airport infrastructure, not the airline. Even so, carriers should still offer rebooking or refunds and care during long waits, and you can use AirHelp's free flight checker if your trip included an EU-operated segment that may fall under EC 261.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Storms force DFW ground stop and disrupt 850 flights, hitting American Airlines
Severe thunderstorms forced departing flights to stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field on 20 May 2026, disrupting around 850 flights over two days and hitting American Airlines especially hard at its biggest hub. Passengers faced long lines, missed connections, and baggage delays as lightning, low clouds, and flash-flood conditions made departures unsafe. Because the disruption was weather-related, cash compensation under EC 261 is unlikely on affected EU-origin or EU-destined flights, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking or refunds, meals, and hotel stays during overnight delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
LATAM Airlines Colombia cancels 18 flights and delays 5 after Bogotá weather disruption
Severe weather at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá forced LATAM Airlines Colombia to cancel 18 flights and delay 5 more on 25 May 2026 , with knock-on disruption reaching Medellín, Cartagena, Cali, and Barranquilla. Dense fog, wind shear, and very low visibility reduced runway capacity in the capital and left aircraft and crews unable to operate later flights as planned, affecting both domestic and connecting international passengers. Because the disruption was caused by weather outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under ANAC-400. Passengers should still receive care and assistance, including rebooking or refunds, plus meals or accommodation where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
SAS cancels at least 3 flights from Athens and disrupts Greek island connections
Passengers traveling with Scandinavian Airlines through Athens International Airport on 24 May 2026 faced at least 3 flight cancellations, along with wider delays on services to and from Copenhagen and Stockholm. Because many travelers were connecting onward on separate domestic tickets, the disruption quickly spilled into Greece's island network, with missed connections for routes to Lemnos, Milos, Naxos, Rhodes, and Samos, and some passengers pushed into overnight stays in Athens or ferry alternatives from Piraeus. The cause had not been confirmed, so whether compensation under EC 261 applies will depend on what went wrong. If your trip was affected, it's worth checking your rights and asking the airline about rebooking, meals, and accommodation if needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Italy's 29 May transport strike threatens flights at Rome and Milan airports
A 24-hour general strike across Italy on Friday, 29 May 2026 is expected to disrupt flights, trains, ferries, highways, and local transport, with major pressure likely at Rome–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP). Air-traffic staff are due to stop work from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm, while rail and road services will also face staggered walkouts, making journeys across Rome, Milan, and Florence harder. Some carriers are expected to publish protected flights around 48 hours before the stoppage, but travelers should still prepare for cancellations and long delays. Because this is a wider transport strike outside an airline's control, EC 261 compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care, rerouting, or refunds where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
1,669 flights delayed or canceled across Heathrow, Schiphol, and Athens hubs
A weekend wave of delays and cancellations hit 1,669 flights on 24 May 2026, with Athens International Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and London Heathrow Airport among the busiest centers of disruption. Air France, British Airways, KLM, and Aegean Airlines were especially visible in the affected schedules as weather, crowded airspace, and staffing shortages strained some of Europe's most important connection points. For passengers, that meant long lines, missed connections, and some unplanned overnight stays. Because the causes appear to be mixed, whether compensation applies depends on what disrupted your specific flight and whether it was within the airline's control, but care, rerouting, or a refund may still apply in some cases. If your trip was affected, keep your receipts and use AirHelp's free flight checker to understand what may apply.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Delta Air Lines cancels 13 flights and delays 287 during Memorial Day travel
Delta Air Lines disrupted 300 flights on 24 May 2026, canceling 13 and delaying 287 during busy Memorial Day travel. The worst impact was felt at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Mexico City International Airport, and Los Angeles International Airport, with several Atlanta round trips also pulled from the schedule. The disruption is part of a wider US aviation squeeze that has been running since 1 April, with thunderstorms and FAA capacity limits at Chicago O'Hare slowing traffic across the system. Because the causes appear to be outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or a refund, meals during long waits, and overnight accommodation if needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Canada flight disruptions bring 73 cancellations and 237 delays across major hubs
Canada's airport network saw 237 delays and 73 cancellations on 24 May 2026, with Toronto Pearson International Airport posting the highest total at 106 delays and 20 cancellations. Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Vancouver International Airport, and other major hubs also faced rolling disruption, affecting airlines including Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, Porter Airlines, and WestJet as passengers dealt with long lines and rebooking delays. The disruption was linked broadly to operational congestion during a busy travel period, so whether compensation applies will depend on each flight, but affected passengers should still check whether rebooking, refunds, care, or compensation may be available.
Read more
Cancellations
May be eligible
American Airlines, British Airways, KLM, and Wizz Air flights canceled at Rome, Milan, and Venice airports
Passengers using Rome Fiumicino Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport, and Venice Marco Polo Airport faced disruption after 4 departures on American Airlines, British Airways, KLM, and Wizz Air were canceled between Friday and Sunday. Flights to Amsterdam, Miami, Iași, and London Heathrow were affected, with Milan Malpensa accounting for 2 of the 4 cancellations and hundreds of travelers on the Miami service forced to reorganize onward plans. The disruption appears linked to wider operational pressure, including tight schedules, ground-handling shortages, and air traffic control limits rather than one isolated fault. If your flight from Italy was affected, your rights may depend on what caused the cancellation, so it's worth checking whether EC 261, rerouting, refund, or care rules apply.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Air Canada and WestJet disruptions affect 274 flights across Canada
Canada's air network saw a new wave of disruption on 22 May 2026, with 59 cancellations and at least 215 delays affecting services at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, and Calgary International Airport. Air Canada, WestJet, and regional carriers including Jazz Aviation, PAL Airlines, and Air Inuit were all caught in the disruption, with remote routes to CFB Goose Bay and northern Québec among the hardest hit. Because the problems appear linked to airline staffing and maintenance pressure rather than weather, some passengers on trips covered by EC 261 may be able to claim up to {{compensation_value}} compensation if their flight was canceled or arrived more than 3 hours late.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Weather and ATC constraints disrupt 1,453 flights in Europe
Europe's air travel network was hit by 62 cancellations and 1,391 delays on 21 May 2026, affecting 1,453 flights in total and putting pressure on hubs including Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Barcelona El Prat Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport, Copenhagen Airport, Oslo Gardermoen Airport, and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. As delays built up, airlines such as British Airways, SAS, Norwegian, Austrian Airlines, and Icelandair faced knock-on disruption as aircraft and crews fell out of position. If your journey was affected, it's understandable to be frustrated. Because this disruption appears to be linked to weather and air traffic control restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but your airline should still provide care, support, and rerouting or a refund where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
JFK weather delays and cancellations disrupt 250 flights across the US and Europe
Low cloud and poor visibility at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on 22 May 2026 led to around 190 delays and more than 60 cancellations, affecting roughly 250 flights in total. The disruption spread beyond New York, hitting domestic services linked with Boston and Los Angeles as well as transatlantic routes to London Heathrow and Frankfurt, with JetBlue, Endeavor Air, and British Airways among the airlines affected. Because the problem was weather-related and tied to mandatory air traffic restrictions outside the airline's control, compensation is usually unlikely, but passengers should still be offered rebooking, refunds, and care during long waits.
Read more
Cancellations
British Airways delays Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv flights until 1 August
British Airways has pushed back the restart of nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv until 1 August 2026. That leaves the routes suspended for roughly 6 more weeks and means customers booked in July face more cancellations while the airline responds to the ongoing regional conflict. When services return, British Airways plans to run just one daily flight on each route, far below normal summer capacity. Compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely because the disruption is outside the airline's control, but passengers should still be offered rebooking or a refund, plus care and assistance during longer delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Newark Liberty Airport delays and cancellations disrupt 306 flights on 20 May
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) saw major disruption on 20 May 2026, with 284 delayed flights and 22 cancellations affecting 306 flights in total. United Airlines was the most exposed carrier at Newark, while American Airlines, Republic Airways, and Jazz Aviation operating Air Canada Express services were also caught up as delays spread through peak connection periods and hit routes including St. Louis, Kansas City, and Toronto. Because the disruption was linked to weather and air-traffic flow restrictions, cash compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but passengers may still be entitled to rebooking, refunds, and care during long delays or overnight disruption.
Read more
Delay
May be eligible
American Airlines flight AA 2772 diverts to Dallas Fort Worth instead of Austin
American Airlines flight AA 2772 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport diverted to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on 21 May 2026 after the crew said operational constraints made an Austin landing impossible at the scheduled time. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 landed safely at 10:04 pm, around 40 minutes after its planned arrival, but the trip ended in Dallas, leaving passengers to deal with late-night onward travel, missed plans, and possible overnight accommodation. Because the flight stayed within the United States and American has only described the issue as operational constraints, any compensation will depend on what triggered the diversion, though passengers should still expect timely information, rebooking, and practical care during a longer delay.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Over 3,000 US flights disrupted as delays spread across major hubs
By early afternoon on 21 May 2026, 3,046 flights within, into, or out of the United States had been disrupted, including 659 cancellations and 2,387 delays. New York, Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Miami, Nashville, and Phoenix were among the worst-hit areas, with delays at LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport helping push disruption deeper into the network. Because the main trigger appears to be weather-related, compensation is usually unlikely. Airlines should still help affected passengers with rebooking or refunds and practical care during long waits, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what may apply to your journey.
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Delays and Cancellations
LaGuardia sinkhole closes runway and disrupts around 400 flights
A sinkhole beside Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia Airport forced the closure of one of the airport's two runways on 20 May 2026, and by early evening on 21 May the disruption had grown to around 400 flights across cancellations and delays. With thunderstorms also reducing capacity across the New York area, airlines were left working through a single runway, and delays spread to JFK and Newark. Compensation is unlikely for most domestic US trips because the problem was caused by airport infrastructure, not the airline. Even so, carriers should still offer rebooking or refunds and care during long waits, and you can use AirHelp's free flight checker if your trip included an EU-operated segment that may fall under EC 261.
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Delays and Cancellations
Storms force DFW ground stop and disrupt 850 flights, hitting American Airlines
Severe thunderstorms forced departing flights to stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field on 20 May 2026, disrupting around 850 flights over two days and hitting American Airlines especially hard at its biggest hub. Passengers faced long lines, missed connections, and baggage delays as lightning, low clouds, and flash-flood conditions made departures unsafe. Because the disruption was weather-related, cash compensation under EC 261 is unlikely on affected EU-origin or EU-destined flights, but airlines should still provide care such as rebooking or refunds, meals, and hotel stays during overnight delays.
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