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Bangkok

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Spain’s 24-hour general strike could disrupt flights on 11 November

Passengers flying through Spanish airports on 11 November 2026 could face disruption during a 24-hour nationwide strike backed by CC OO and UGT, following calls from housing-rights groups over wages, housing, and prices. If airport workers or air traffic controllers cause a cancellation or delay outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 generally won't be owed, while strikes by an airline's own staff don't automatically exclude it. If your flight is canceled, you're still entitled to choose a refund or an alternative flight, with food, drinks, and necessary accommodation provided while you wait for rebooking.

Matteo FlorisNov 11, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Lufthansa Group warns of Spain flight disruption during 24-hour general strike

Passengers traveling to or from Spain on 11 November 2026 face expected flight and ground transport disruption during a 24-hour general strike organized by UGT and CCOO over housing costs. Lufthansa Group has warned of schedule changes, with passengers on canceled Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and Discover flights offered a free rebooking or refund. Rail services, metros, and buses are also likely to be affected, while demonstrations in Madrid and Barcelona could interrupt airport journeys. Compensation is generally unlikely for disruption caused by this nationwide strike, but passengers may still have rights to refunds, rebooking, and care during delays.

Matteo FlorisNov 11, 2026

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Cancellations

Naples Capodichino Airport closes to all flights for November 2026

A full-month runway and taxiway renovation has suspended every flight at Naples Capodichino Airport from 1 to 30 November 2026, affecting all airlines and routes serving the airport. Passengers are being rerouted through Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport or Rome Fiumicino Airport, with onward journeys by rail and other surface transport to Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Naples' central railway station and port remain open, and arrivals from 1 December aren't expected to be affected, although some schedule changes may remain. Compensation is unlikely for this planned closure, but affected travelers should contact their airline about refunds, rebooking, and any care they're entitled to.

Josh ArnfieldNov 11, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Dense fog disrupts 176 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Passengers traveling through Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on 10 November 2026 faced 29 cancellations and 147 delayed flights by 8:00 am as dense fog reduced visibility. The airport introduced low-visibility procedures and expected conditions to improve by 12:00 pm, while Heathrow, London City, and Paris Orly airports also experienced weather-related delays. Eurocontrol warned of long delays across a wider area affected by fog and freezing fog, stretching from the southern United Kingdom into northwestern Europe. Compensation generally isn't owed for disruption caused by this weather, but passengers can still be entitled to refunds, rebooking, and care from their airline during the wait.

Josh ArnfieldNov 11, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Weather disrupts US airports with 803 flights delayed and 56 canceled

US travelers faced at least 859 disrupted flights on 9 November 2026, including 803 delays and 56 cancellations, as weather slowed operations across the country. Federal Aviation Administration warnings highlighted strong winds in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., thunderstorms in Austin and San Antonio, and low clouds in San Diego and San Francisco. With further disruption possible later in the day, passengers were advised to monitor flight status and enable airline app notifications. Compensation is generally unlikely for these weather-related disruptions, but if you're affected, you should ask your airline about rebooking, refunds, and any care and assistance available.

Josh ArnfieldNov 10, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Kraków airport fog diverts dozens of flights and cancels more than 13 arrivals

Passengers traveling through Kraków-Balice faced diversions, bus transfers, and cancellations after dense fog disrupted flights over 7–8 November 2026, with problems continuing on Monday, 9 November. Dozens of aircraft landed at alternative airports in Poland and the Czech Republic, while airlines canceled more than 13 Sunday arrivals into Kraków. Monday's disruption included a Wizz Air flight to Tel Aviv delayed by around 4 hours, bus transport to Rzeszów for a Ryanair Palermo service, and the cancellation of Lufthansa's Frankfurt arrival. Weather-related compensation is unlikely, but you're still entitled to applicable support, including alternative travel or refunds for cancellations and care during long waits.

Josh ArnfieldNov 10, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

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SpiceJet cancellations and delays disrupt hundreds of Diwali travelers at Ahmedabad

Hundreds of Diwali travelers faced disrupted plans as SpiceJet canceled flights and experienced long delays at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport from 7 November 2026. Services to Kochi, Patna, and Bagdogra were among those affected, with passengers facing hours of uncertainty, costly replacement tickets, and limited same-day alternatives during the festive rush. The problems appear linked to the airline's operational pressures, including aircraft availability, maintenance backlogs, and limited spare capacity, while some passengers received cancellation notices only after arriving at the airport. If your flight was affected, Indian passenger-rights rules may provide compensation, refunds or rebooking, and care, depending on your circumstances.

Josh ArnfieldNov 9, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Milan Malpensa faces full-day air traffic control strike on 22 November

A full-day air traffic control strike is scheduled at Milan Malpensa Airport on 22 November 2026, alongside other airport labor disputes and rail stoppages across Europe. Groundforce strikes in Spain will require airline schedule changes, while recent security threats have diverted European flights and weather restrictions have affected Boston Logan International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you're traveling this month, disruption could affect both your flight and your connection to the airport. Compensation is unlikely for weather, air traffic control strikes, or security incidents outside the airline's control, but refunds, rebooking, and care may still apply on covered EU and UK journeys.

Josh ArnfieldNov 9, 2026

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Cancellations

Mesa deportation flight carrying at least 8 Iranians canceled after boarding

At least 8 Iranian nationals had boarded a deportation aircraft in Mesa, Arizona, before the flight was called off on 8 November 2026. The planned journey involved transit through Georgia and Pakistan before an eventual return to Iran, and lawyers had recently received notices about arrangements for a Pakistan-bound flight. The cancellation came amid a legal challenge by the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund over alleged sharing of confidential asylum information and the risks facing people returned to Iran. European and UK flight compensation rules don't cover this route, and standard commercial airline remedies shouldn't be assumed to apply to a government removal operation.

Josh ArnfieldNov 9, 2026

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Delays

Strong winds delay arrivals and departures at Kelowna International Airport

Passengers traveling through Kelowna International Airport on 8 November 2026 faced weather-related delays, including services to Vancouver, Comox, Calgary, and Toronto. Most waits were short, but some reached around 2 hours as aircraft arriving late pushed back subsequent departures. Winds in Kelowna were around 45 km/h on Sunday afternoon, while the wider storm system caused fallen trees and power outages across parts of British Columbia. Compensation generally isn't owed for disruption caused by weather outside the airline's control, but if your journey was affected, you can ask your airline about rebooking, refunds, and any care available under the rules covering your flight.

Josh ArnfieldNov 9, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

UAE–Saudi Arabia flights face cancellations and delays amid regional tensions

Passengers traveling between the United Arab Emirates and regional destinations, including Saudi Arabia, faced cancellations, delays, and service changes on 8 November 2026 amid continuing regional conflict. Saudi air defenses intercepted 2 missiles aimed at Riyadh, while a separate UAE rescue operation brought 22 cargo ship crew members to safety in the Sea of Oman. If you're traveling, check with your airline before leaving for the airport and follow official UAE announcements; compensation isn't expected for conflict-related disruption outside airlines' control, but refunds, rebooking, and care may still be available depending on your flight and the rules that apply.

Josh ArnfieldNov 9, 2026

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Delays

Chennai airport smoke delays 26 flights and diverts IndiGo service

Diwali firecracker smoke disrupted 27 flights at Chennai airport overnight on 8–9 November 2026, with 11 arrivals and 15 departures delayed and an IndiGo service diverted to Bengaluru. Flight 6E2002 eventually landed in Chennai at 1:54 am after visibility improved, following a scheduled arrival of 10:45 pm. Airport officials continuously monitored conditions as runway visibility dropped to about 900 meters, below the 950-meter minimum required for runway 07. Compensation is unlikely because the disruption was outside the airline's control, but affected passengers can still ask their airline about applicable care, assistance, and any rebooking or refund options.

Josh ArnfieldNov 9, 2026

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Delays

Boston Logan construction prompts FAA delays averaging about 70 minutes

Boston-bound passengers faced holds at their departure airports on 7 November 2026 after runway and taxiway work reduced arrival capacity at Boston Logan International Airport. The FAA introduced a ground delay program with average assigned waits of about 70 minutes, while Logan remained open and some flights could still operate normally. Restrictions could continue into Saturday evening and were separate from the thunderstorms that had disrupted Boston and Newark the previous day. Compensation isn't expected for these US domestic delays outside the airline's control, but you can ask your airline about rebooking, refund options, and available assistance.

Josh ArnfieldNov 9, 2026

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Delays

Bomb threats disrupt 4 Israel flights operated by Delta, Austrian Airlines, and KLM

Delta Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, and KLM faced false bomb threats affecting at least 4 Israel-linked flights between 13 October and 6 November 2026, while the Haifa-bound Crown Iris cruise also underwent a security search. Passengers experienced an arrival evacuation at Ben Gurion Airport, a delayed departure from New York, a diversion to Sofia, and aircraft checks in Bucharest. The threats didn't cause 5 cancellations; KLM’s onward flight was later canceled because of a separate technical problem. Compensation for the security-related disruption is unlikely because the threats were outside the airlines’ control, but passengers on covered flights may still have rights to care, rebooking, or refunds.

Josh ArnfieldNov 9, 2026

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Delays

Aer Lingus and Wizz Air flights diverted as bomb threats disrupt 35 flights

Passengers on Aer Lingus, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Finnair, LOT, and Aegean Airlines faced disrupted journeys as bomb threats affected 35 European flights on 3, 5, and 6 November 2026. An Aer Lingus service from Dublin to Rome diverted to Évreux in France under fighter-jet escort, while a Wizz Air flight from Milan to Warsaw landed in Vienna before continuing to its destination. Security checks found no explosives or suspicious objects, and authorities are investigating possible links between the incidents. Compensation is generally unlikely because the threats were outside the airlines' control, but if you were affected, your airline still has responsibilities for onward travel and appropriate care, including meals and overnight accommodation when needed.

Josh ArnfieldNov 9, 2026

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Delays and Cancellations

Ryanair and other airlines face hoax bomb threats affecting at least 34 flights

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Wizz Air, easyJet, LOT Polish Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines were affected by hoax bomb threats that disrupted at least 34 flights across 16 European nations over several days. Passengers faced diversions, military jet escorts, evacuations, and security searches, with incidents involving Rome Fiumicino Airport, Sofia Airport, Plovdiv Airport, Évreux air base, and Murcia Regional Airport. Every aircraft landed safely, no injuries were reported, and searches found no explosives or suspicious materials. Compensation generally isn't owed for these security-related disruptions, but if your journey was affected, you may still have rights to rebooking, a refund, and care while you wait.

Josh ArnfieldNov 9, 2026

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