Major Flight Disruptions in Europe: 33 Cancellations and Over 1,200 Delays Impact Airlines and Airports
Airlines including easyJet, KLM, Wizz, and Air France have faced 33 flight cancellations and over 1,200 delays impacting travel across Paris, Frankfurt, Athens, Lisbon, and more. France, Germany, Greece, and Portugal have seen widespread aviation disruption, affecting both passengers and carriers.
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Significant disruption has swept across several European countries as leading airlines experienced widespread flight cancellations and delays. Airlines such as easyJet, KLM, Wizz Air, and Air France encountered a combined total of 33 cancelled flights and 1,290 delays. The disruptions have affected air travelers and operations in countries including France, Germany, Greece, and Portugal. Key airports in cities such as Paris, Frankfurt, Athens, and Lisbon have been impacted.
The incident has caused operational challenges for major airlines and inconvenience for passengers with travel plans to and from these locations. While the specific causes for these disruptions have not been disclosed in the article, the scale of the issue has meant hundreds of flights have either not departed or left significantly behind schedule. With prominent European hubs disrupted, the effects have been widely felt among airlines and airports, leading to substantial ripples in passenger itineraries and airline logistics.
Currently, there is no mention of the disruption's start or end dates, nor are figures available for the total number of passengers affected. Details regarding the eligibility for compensation under passenger rights legislation remain unclear without information on the precise cause of the disruptions. However, the breadth of the flight impact is clear, with disruption impacting airlines and airports across multiple countries.
Know your rights
When your flight's disrupted, you have rights. Most passenger protection laws cover the following:
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. Some laws say you can choose a full refund instead.
Food and essential care
Providing food and drinks is a basic right under many regulations. Typically after a delay of a few hours.
Accommodation
Some passenger rights say the airline must provide accommodation when your journey is delayed overnight.
Compensation
Good passenger rights ensure passengers get fairly compensated for delays and cancellations. Try our compensation check and find out how much money we can get you.
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:
Unknown
Compensation:
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected:
1323
Status:
Current disruption
Airlines affected:
easyJet, KLM, Wizz Air, Air France
Airports affected:
Paris, Frankfurt, Athens, Lisbon
Checked by:
Carmina Davis
Date updated:
December 5, 2025