LATAM Airlines Colombia cancels 18 flights and delays 5 after Bogotá weather disruption

Disruption overview

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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Disruption details

Passengers flying with LATAM Airlines Colombia faced major disruption on 25 May 2026 after severe weather cut runway capacity at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá.

The airline canceled 18 flights and delayed another 5 services as dense fog, wind shear, and very low visibility slowed operations at the capital's main hub.

For passengers, this meant missed connections, longer waits, and crowded terminals as the disruption spread beyond Bogotá to Medellín, Cartagena, Cali, and Barranquilla during a busy travel period. Thousands of travelers were left trying to rearrange domestic journeys and onward international connections.

Aerocivil said the weather sharply restricted runway capacity in Bogotá, and the impact moved quickly through LATAM's network. Because many aircraft and crews could not leave the capital on time, later flights in other cities were also thrown off, creating a wider operational backlog across Colombia.

So far, the disruption has included:

• 18 cancellations and 5 delays, bringing the total number of disrupted LATAM services to 23.

• Knock-on problems for flights to and from Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, Cali, and Barranquilla.

• Extended holding patterns, rebooking lines, and congestion inside terminals.

LATAM opened rebooking, travel credit, and refund options early on Monday and told customers to keep checking its mobile app and SMS alerts for gate changes and revised departure times. That gave affected passengers some flexibility, even as operations remained under pressure.

The airline also said it is phasing departures once visibility in Bogotá improves, in an effort to reduce gate congestion and move aircraft more smoothly through the airport. Aerocivil is monitoring conditions as the weather continues to put pressure on infrastructure and air traffic flow.

The regulator said the disruption is a clear reminder that limited runway and air traffic control resilience can turn a localized weather problem into a much wider network issue. What began at one airport quickly affected several cities once schedules started slipping.

The disruption is still ongoing, and LATAM has not given an end time. The airline says operations should normalize once weather conditions stabilize. No injuries or safety incidents have been reported.

Because this disruption was caused by severe weather outside the airline's control, compensation under ANAC-400 is unlikely. Even so, that doesn't mean you're without support. If your flight was canceled or seriously delayed, your airline should still provide care and assistance, including food and refreshments during long waits, accommodation if you need to stay overnight, and the choice of rerouting or a refund after a cancellation.

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