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2,209 flight delays and cancellations hit major US hubs
More than 2,209 flights were delayed or canceled across the United States on 29 May 2026 , with the biggest pressure points at hubs in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Newark, Boston, and Baltimore. Thunderstorms, air traffic restrictions, and the knock-on effect of planes and crews falling out of position left passengers facing missed connections, while American Airlines and several regional carriers were among the most exposed. Because the disruption appears to be outside the airlines' control, cash compensation is usually unlikely, but carriers should still help with rebooking or refunds and provide care during long delays.
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Frankfurt Airport and Düsseldorf Airport disruption affects 354 flights
On 28 May 2026, passengers at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) saw 354 flights affected, with more than 350 delays and at least 4 cancellations across the afternoon and evening. Lufthansa, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, and Condor were among the airlines hit as staffing gaps, aircraft positioning issues, and the after-effects of earlier labor action disrupted normal operations. Because the disruption appears to have been caused by operational issues within airline control, passengers whose flights were canceled at short notice or arrived over 3 hours late may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.
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Delays and Cancellations
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Schiphol, Paris CDG, and Helsinki hit by more than 1,500 flight delays as Italy strike nears
At least 1,578 flights were delayed or canceled across major European hubs on 28 May 2026, with the heaviest disruption centered on Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Helsinki Airport, Oslo Airport, and Milan Malpensa Airport. Pressure on airlines including KLM, SAS, Finnair, Lufthansa, and Iberia was already high, and the situation could worsen on 29 May as Italy prepares for a nationwide airport and ground-handling strike that may cancel more than 1,000 flights. If your trip is affected, what you're owed will depend on the cause of the disruption, so it's worth checking whether EC 261 compensation, rebooking, refunds, or care and assistance apply.
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Cancellations
May be eligible
12 flights canceled at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester as British Airways, United, and JetBlue cut services
In the 24 hours leading up to 29 May 2026, 12 flights were canceled across London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, and Manchester Airport, cutting domestic, European, trans-Atlantic, and long-haul links from the United Kingdom's busiest hubs. Airlines affected included British Airways, United Airlines, JetBlue, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Norwegian, Emerald Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and Kuwait Airways. Passengers on services to New York-JFK, Chicago O'Hare, Delhi, Kuwait City, Stockholm-Arlanda, and Zurich were among those left scrambling for alternatives, with long-haul replacement seats especially hard to find. The cause still hasn't been confirmed, so compensation remains uncertain, but rerouting, refunds, and essential care may still matter if your journey was interrupted.
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EU Entry/Exit System causes up to 6-hour waits at Lisbon Airport
The EU's Entry/Exit System is creating long lines at Lisbon Airport (LIS) and other European entry points as first-time non-EU travelers complete new biometric checks. Since the system became fully operational on 10 April 2026, some passengers have faced waits of 4 to 6 hours and missed onward connections. Smartraveller is urging Australians to leave much more time at the airport, choose flexible tickets, and prepare for slow-moving queues. At Lisbon, some passengers were reportedly fast-tracked only when they were close to departure, including some flying with TAP Air Portugal. Because the disruption is linked to government border processing rather than an airline-controlled problem, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, although care and assistance may still apply if your flight is disrupted.
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Delays and Cancellations
Strong winds trigger SFO ground delay and disrupt 460 flights
Strong easterly winds forced the FAA to slow arrivals into San Francisco International Airport on 28 May 2026, triggering a ground-delay program for flights headed to SFO from the contiguous United States, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. The slowdown cut the airport's arrival rate to 25 flights per hour and was scheduled to remain in place until 12:59 am on 29 May 2026. By mid-afternoon, at least 460 flights had been disrupted, including 413 delays and 47 cancellations. Because the disruption was caused by weather, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays and offer rebooking or refunds when needed.
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Cancellations
May be eligible
Spain sees 9 flight cancellations affecting Iberia, Delta, and British Airways
Between 27 May 2026 and the morning of 29 May 2026, 9 flights were canceled across Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Barcelona–El Prat Airport, and Málaga Airport as disruption spread across Spain's busiest air hubs. Iberia, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Air Nostrum, easyJet, Transavia, and Norwegian Air Shuttle were all affected, with cancellations hitting domestic Spanish links, major European routes, and Delta's Atlanta service from Madrid. Thousands of travelers were left scrambling for new plans, and because airlines haven't confirmed one clear cause, compensation under EC 261 remains uncertain and may depend on each carrier's explanation, although passengers should still ask for rebooking, refunds, and essential care.
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Delays and Cancellations
Gulf hubs log 166 cancellations and 103 delays at Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, and Riyadh airports
A fresh wave of disruption has hit Bahrain International Airport, Hamad International Airport, Dubai International Airport, and King Khalid International Airport, where 166 cancellations and 103 delays were recorded across a short operating window. For passengers, that has meant missed connections, long lines for rebooking, meal vouchers, and hotel rooms, with knock-on effects spreading through major long-haul routes linking Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The disruption appears tied to regional airspace pressure and operational constraints rather than an airline-controlled issue, so compensation is likely limited, but travelers should still receive care, assistance, and rerouting support if their journey is affected.
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Delay
East Midlands Airport security alert delays Jet2 and Ryanair flights
East Midlands Airport temporarily paused departures and evacuated its passenger terminal on 26 May 2026 after security equipment flagged a checked bag. The alert delayed flights including a Jet2 service to Chania and Ryanair departures to Faro, Knock, and Murcia. No cancellations were reported, and the luggage was declared harmless shortly after 11:00 am. If you were caught up in the disruption, the wait and uncertainty were understandably stressful. Because the delay was caused by a security incident outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during longer delays.
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Delays and Cancellations
Chicago O'Hare disruption delays 297 flights and cancels 7 more
On 26 May 2026, Chicago O'Hare International Airport recorded 297 delays and 7 cancellations, with United Airlines, American Airlines, and SkyWest services hit hardest. Thunderstorms, temporary air traffic control limits, and ORD's heavy congestion quickly pushed the disruption beyond Chicago and into the wider network. For passengers, that meant missed connections, longer waits, and late arrivals on both domestic and international routes linked to places including Copenhagen, Dublin, Seoul, and Mexico City. Because the disruption was driven mainly by weather and ATC restrictions outside airline control, compensation under any regulation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds where relevant, and care during long delays.
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Delays and Cancellations
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Rome Fiumicino groundings disrupt 4 easyJet, United Airlines, and American Airlines flights
At least 4 departures were held on the ground or removed from the schedule at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino International Airport on 27 May 2026, affecting easyJet, United Airlines, and American Airlines services from Rome. Delays then spread to flights connected with Geneva Airport, Zurich Airport, Copenhagen Airport, Athens International Airport, and key North American routes, with some passengers facing longer layovers or reroutings through other European gateways. The disruption also underlined how stretched Italian aviation has been this spring, after recent strikes and operational issues left less room to absorb new problems. Because the exact cause had not yet been confirmed, compensation is not clear-cut, but passengers on airline-controlled cancellations or long delays may still have rights under EC 261 and can use AirHelp's free checker to see what may apply.
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Delays and Cancellations
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US flight disruption causes 5,284 delays and 95 cancellations on 28 May
A broad day of disruption hit US flights on 28 May 2026, leaving 5,284 delays and 95 cancellations across major and regional airlines. Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport recorded 696 delays and 9 cancellations, while Washington Dulles International Airport saw the highest airport cancellation total with 17, as disruption also spread through Atlanta, New York LaGuardia, Charlotte, Boston, Orlando, Los Angeles, Seattle, Hartford, and Columbus. With heavy traffic, crew and aircraft rotation issues, air-traffic-control congestion, and severe weather all playing a part, passenger rights will depend on the route and the exact cause of the disruption. If your journey was affected, it’s worth checking what support or compensation may apply to your flight.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Europe flight disruptions hit 2,649 services at Heathrow, Gatwick, Schiphol, and Charles de Gaulle
A broad wave of disruption across Europe left passengers facing long waits, missed connections, and last-minute cancellations after 2,649 services were affected in the 24 hours before publication. Major pressure points included London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, while easyJet, KLM, and Lufthansa were among the airlines dealing with high numbers of delays and cancellations. Hundreds of travelers were still stranded as airports and airlines tried to clear the backlog. With adverse weather, air traffic control restrictions, and ground staffing shortages all feeding the disruption, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide care, rerouting, or refunds where needed.
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Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Australia and New Zealand disruption affects 290 flights across QantasLink, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Sounds Air
Flights across Australia and New Zealand were still under pressure on 26 May 2026, with 28 cancellations and 262 significant delays by early afternoon. QantasLink, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Sounds Air were among the airlines most affected, while Melbourne Airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Canberra Airport, and Wellington International Airport saw the sharpest strain as missed connections and long rebooking lines built up. The disruption appears to have come from operational pressure inside the airlines' own networks rather than one isolated trigger, and some delays could continue for another 24–48 hours. Passenger rights will depend on the route and the reason recorded for the disruption, but some EU-bound trips may still need a closer look under EC 261, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you see what may apply.
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Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
More than 4,200 flights delayed or canceled across Asia and the Middle East
A widespread flight disruption on 25 May 2026 affected major hubs across Asia and parts of the Middle East, with around 4,230 flights disrupted overall, including about 530 cancellations and more than 3,700 delays. Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport were at the center of the pressure, while Chengdu, Tokyo, Bengaluru, Jeddah, Riyadh, and Amman also faced knock-on disruption that left travelers dealing with long lines, repeated schedule changes, and limited rebooking options. Because congestion, local weather, and tight aircraft and crew availability all appear to have played a role, passenger rights may vary depending on the route and whether the disruption was within the airline’s control.
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Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Toronto Pearson delays and cancellations hit 181 flights
Toronto Pearson International Airport recorded 181 disrupted flights by midday on 26 May 2026, including 162 delays and 19 cancellations. The disruption hit Canada's busiest hub just as summer travel was building, putting pressure on connections across Canada and onward to the United States and Europe. Air Canada and WestJet absorbed much of the disruption, with knock-on schedule changes also affecting passengers booked under Air France, KLM, Delta Air Lines, and Virgin Atlantic flight codes. If your journey was affected, your airline should help with rebooking, refunds where relevant, and essential care, while any compensation will depend on whether the cause is later judged to be within airline control.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
2,209 flight delays and cancellations hit major US hubs
More than 2,209 flights were delayed or canceled across the United States on 29 May 2026 , with the biggest pressure points at hubs in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Newark, Boston, and Baltimore. Thunderstorms, air traffic restrictions, and the knock-on effect of planes and crews falling out of position left passengers facing missed connections, while American Airlines and several regional carriers were among the most exposed. Because the disruption appears to be outside the airlines' control, cash compensation is usually unlikely, but carriers should still help with rebooking or refunds and provide care during long delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Eligible
Frankfurt Airport and Düsseldorf Airport disruption affects 354 flights
On 28 May 2026, passengers at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) saw 354 flights affected, with more than 350 delays and at least 4 cancellations across the afternoon and evening. Lufthansa, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, and Condor were among the airlines hit as staffing gaps, aircraft positioning issues, and the after-effects of earlier labor action disrupted normal operations. Because the disruption appears to have been caused by operational issues within airline control, passengers whose flights were canceled at short notice or arrived over 3 hours late may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Schiphol, Paris CDG, and Helsinki hit by more than 1,500 flight delays as Italy strike nears
At least 1,578 flights were delayed or canceled across major European hubs on 28 May 2026, with the heaviest disruption centered on Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Helsinki Airport, Oslo Airport, and Milan Malpensa Airport. Pressure on airlines including KLM, SAS, Finnair, Lufthansa, and Iberia was already high, and the situation could worsen on 29 May as Italy prepares for a nationwide airport and ground-handling strike that may cancel more than 1,000 flights. If your trip is affected, what you're owed will depend on the cause of the disruption, so it's worth checking whether EC 261 compensation, rebooking, refunds, or care and assistance apply.
Read more
Cancellations
May be eligible
12 flights canceled at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester as British Airways, United, and JetBlue cut services
In the 24 hours leading up to 29 May 2026, 12 flights were canceled across London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, and Manchester Airport, cutting domestic, European, trans-Atlantic, and long-haul links from the United Kingdom's busiest hubs. Airlines affected included British Airways, United Airlines, JetBlue, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Norwegian, Emerald Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and Kuwait Airways. Passengers on services to New York-JFK, Chicago O'Hare, Delhi, Kuwait City, Stockholm-Arlanda, and Zurich were among those left scrambling for alternatives, with long-haul replacement seats especially hard to find. The cause still hasn't been confirmed, so compensation remains uncertain, but rerouting, refunds, and essential care may still matter if your journey was interrupted.
Read more
Delay
EU Entry/Exit System causes up to 6-hour waits at Lisbon Airport
The EU's Entry/Exit System is creating long lines at Lisbon Airport (LIS) and other European entry points as first-time non-EU travelers complete new biometric checks. Since the system became fully operational on 10 April 2026, some passengers have faced waits of 4 to 6 hours and missed onward connections. Smartraveller is urging Australians to leave much more time at the airport, choose flexible tickets, and prepare for slow-moving queues. At Lisbon, some passengers were reportedly fast-tracked only when they were close to departure, including some flying with TAP Air Portugal. Because the disruption is linked to government border processing rather than an airline-controlled problem, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, although care and assistance may still apply if your flight is disrupted.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Strong winds trigger SFO ground delay and disrupt 460 flights
Strong easterly winds forced the FAA to slow arrivals into San Francisco International Airport on 28 May 2026, triggering a ground-delay program for flights headed to SFO from the contiguous United States, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. The slowdown cut the airport's arrival rate to 25 flights per hour and was scheduled to remain in place until 12:59 am on 29 May 2026. By mid-afternoon, at least 460 flights had been disrupted, including 413 delays and 47 cancellations. Because the disruption was caused by weather, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays and offer rebooking or refunds when needed.
Read more
Cancellations
May be eligible
Spain sees 9 flight cancellations affecting Iberia, Delta, and British Airways
Between 27 May 2026 and the morning of 29 May 2026, 9 flights were canceled across Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Barcelona–El Prat Airport, and Málaga Airport as disruption spread across Spain's busiest air hubs. Iberia, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Air Nostrum, easyJet, Transavia, and Norwegian Air Shuttle were all affected, with cancellations hitting domestic Spanish links, major European routes, and Delta's Atlanta service from Madrid. Thousands of travelers were left scrambling for new plans, and because airlines haven't confirmed one clear cause, compensation under EC 261 remains uncertain and may depend on each carrier's explanation, although passengers should still ask for rebooking, refunds, and essential care.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Gulf hubs log 166 cancellations and 103 delays at Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, and Riyadh airports
A fresh wave of disruption has hit Bahrain International Airport, Hamad International Airport, Dubai International Airport, and King Khalid International Airport, where 166 cancellations and 103 delays were recorded across a short operating window. For passengers, that has meant missed connections, long lines for rebooking, meal vouchers, and hotel rooms, with knock-on effects spreading through major long-haul routes linking Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The disruption appears tied to regional airspace pressure and operational constraints rather than an airline-controlled issue, so compensation is likely limited, but travelers should still receive care, assistance, and rerouting support if their journey is affected.
Read more
Delay
East Midlands Airport security alert delays Jet2 and Ryanair flights
East Midlands Airport temporarily paused departures and evacuated its passenger terminal on 26 May 2026 after security equipment flagged a checked bag. The alert delayed flights including a Jet2 service to Chania and Ryanair departures to Faro, Knock, and Murcia. No cancellations were reported, and the luggage was declared harmless shortly after 11:00 am. If you were caught up in the disruption, the wait and uncertainty were understandably stressful. Because the delay was caused by a security incident outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during longer delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Chicago O'Hare disruption delays 297 flights and cancels 7 more
On 26 May 2026, Chicago O'Hare International Airport recorded 297 delays and 7 cancellations, with United Airlines, American Airlines, and SkyWest services hit hardest. Thunderstorms, temporary air traffic control limits, and ORD's heavy congestion quickly pushed the disruption beyond Chicago and into the wider network. For passengers, that meant missed connections, longer waits, and late arrivals on both domestic and international routes linked to places including Copenhagen, Dublin, Seoul, and Mexico City. Because the disruption was driven mainly by weather and ATC restrictions outside airline control, compensation under any regulation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds where relevant, and care during long delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Rome Fiumicino groundings disrupt 4 easyJet, United Airlines, and American Airlines flights
At least 4 departures were held on the ground or removed from the schedule at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino International Airport on 27 May 2026, affecting easyJet, United Airlines, and American Airlines services from Rome. Delays then spread to flights connected with Geneva Airport, Zurich Airport, Copenhagen Airport, Athens International Airport, and key North American routes, with some passengers facing longer layovers or reroutings through other European gateways. The disruption also underlined how stretched Italian aviation has been this spring, after recent strikes and operational issues left less room to absorb new problems. Because the exact cause had not yet been confirmed, compensation is not clear-cut, but passengers on airline-controlled cancellations or long delays may still have rights under EC 261 and can use AirHelp's free checker to see what may apply.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
US flight disruption causes 5,284 delays and 95 cancellations on 28 May
A broad day of disruption hit US flights on 28 May 2026, leaving 5,284 delays and 95 cancellations across major and regional airlines. Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport recorded 696 delays and 9 cancellations, while Washington Dulles International Airport saw the highest airport cancellation total with 17, as disruption also spread through Atlanta, New York LaGuardia, Charlotte, Boston, Orlando, Los Angeles, Seattle, Hartford, and Columbus. With heavy traffic, crew and aircraft rotation issues, air-traffic-control congestion, and severe weather all playing a part, passenger rights will depend on the route and the exact cause of the disruption. If your journey was affected, it’s worth checking what support or compensation may apply to your flight.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Europe flight disruptions hit 2,649 services at Heathrow, Gatwick, Schiphol, and Charles de Gaulle
A broad wave of disruption across Europe left passengers facing long waits, missed connections, and last-minute cancellations after 2,649 services were affected in the 24 hours before publication. Major pressure points included London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, while easyJet, KLM, and Lufthansa were among the airlines dealing with high numbers of delays and cancellations. Hundreds of travelers were still stranded as airports and airlines tried to clear the backlog. With adverse weather, air traffic control restrictions, and ground staffing shortages all feeding the disruption, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide care, rerouting, or refunds where needed.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Australia and New Zealand disruption affects 290 flights across QantasLink, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Sounds Air
Flights across Australia and New Zealand were still under pressure on 26 May 2026, with 28 cancellations and 262 significant delays by early afternoon. QantasLink, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Sounds Air were among the airlines most affected, while Melbourne Airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Canberra Airport, and Wellington International Airport saw the sharpest strain as missed connections and long rebooking lines built up. The disruption appears to have come from operational pressure inside the airlines' own networks rather than one isolated trigger, and some delays could continue for another 24–48 hours. Passenger rights will depend on the route and the reason recorded for the disruption, but some EU-bound trips may still need a closer look under EC 261, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you see what may apply.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
More than 4,200 flights delayed or canceled across Asia and the Middle East
A widespread flight disruption on 25 May 2026 affected major hubs across Asia and parts of the Middle East, with around 4,230 flights disrupted overall, including about 530 cancellations and more than 3,700 delays. Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport were at the center of the pressure, while Chengdu, Tokyo, Bengaluru, Jeddah, Riyadh, and Amman also faced knock-on disruption that left travelers dealing with long lines, repeated schedule changes, and limited rebooking options. Because congestion, local weather, and tight aircraft and crew availability all appear to have played a role, passenger rights may vary depending on the route and whether the disruption was within the airline’s control.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Toronto Pearson delays and cancellations hit 181 flights
Toronto Pearson International Airport recorded 181 disrupted flights by midday on 26 May 2026, including 162 delays and 19 cancellations. The disruption hit Canada's busiest hub just as summer travel was building, putting pressure on connections across Canada and onward to the United States and Europe. Air Canada and WestJet absorbed much of the disruption, with knock-on schedule changes also affecting passengers booked under Air France, KLM, Delta Air Lines, and Virgin Atlantic flight codes. If your journey was affected, your airline should help with rebooking, refunds where relevant, and essential care, while any compensation will depend on whether the cause is later judged to be within airline control.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
2,209 flight delays and cancellations hit major US hubs
More than 2,209 flights were delayed or canceled across the United States on 29 May 2026 , with the biggest pressure points at hubs in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Newark, Boston, and Baltimore. Thunderstorms, air traffic restrictions, and the knock-on effect of planes and crews falling out of position left passengers facing missed connections, while American Airlines and several regional carriers were among the most exposed. Because the disruption appears to be outside the airlines' control, cash compensation is usually unlikely, but carriers should still help with rebooking or refunds and provide care during long delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Eligible
Frankfurt Airport and Düsseldorf Airport disruption affects 354 flights
On 28 May 2026, passengers at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) saw 354 flights affected, with more than 350 delays and at least 4 cancellations across the afternoon and evening. Lufthansa, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, and Condor were among the airlines hit as staffing gaps, aircraft positioning issues, and the after-effects of earlier labor action disrupted normal operations. Because the disruption appears to have been caused by operational issues within airline control, passengers whose flights were canceled at short notice or arrived over 3 hours late may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Schiphol, Paris CDG, and Helsinki hit by more than 1,500 flight delays as Italy strike nears
At least 1,578 flights were delayed or canceled across major European hubs on 28 May 2026, with the heaviest disruption centered on Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Helsinki Airport, Oslo Airport, and Milan Malpensa Airport. Pressure on airlines including KLM, SAS, Finnair, Lufthansa, and Iberia was already high, and the situation could worsen on 29 May as Italy prepares for a nationwide airport and ground-handling strike that may cancel more than 1,000 flights. If your trip is affected, what you're owed will depend on the cause of the disruption, so it's worth checking whether EC 261 compensation, rebooking, refunds, or care and assistance apply.
Read more
Cancellations
May be eligible
12 flights canceled at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester as British Airways, United, and JetBlue cut services
In the 24 hours leading up to 29 May 2026, 12 flights were canceled across London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, and Manchester Airport, cutting domestic, European, trans-Atlantic, and long-haul links from the United Kingdom's busiest hubs. Airlines affected included British Airways, United Airlines, JetBlue, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Norwegian, Emerald Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and Kuwait Airways. Passengers on services to New York-JFK, Chicago O'Hare, Delhi, Kuwait City, Stockholm-Arlanda, and Zurich were among those left scrambling for alternatives, with long-haul replacement seats especially hard to find. The cause still hasn't been confirmed, so compensation remains uncertain, but rerouting, refunds, and essential care may still matter if your journey was interrupted.
Read more
Delay
EU Entry/Exit System causes up to 6-hour waits at Lisbon Airport
The EU's Entry/Exit System is creating long lines at Lisbon Airport (LIS) and other European entry points as first-time non-EU travelers complete new biometric checks. Since the system became fully operational on 10 April 2026, some passengers have faced waits of 4 to 6 hours and missed onward connections. Smartraveller is urging Australians to leave much more time at the airport, choose flexible tickets, and prepare for slow-moving queues. At Lisbon, some passengers were reportedly fast-tracked only when they were close to departure, including some flying with TAP Air Portugal. Because the disruption is linked to government border processing rather than an airline-controlled problem, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, although care and assistance may still apply if your flight is disrupted.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Strong winds trigger SFO ground delay and disrupt 460 flights
Strong easterly winds forced the FAA to slow arrivals into San Francisco International Airport on 28 May 2026, triggering a ground-delay program for flights headed to SFO from the contiguous United States, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. The slowdown cut the airport's arrival rate to 25 flights per hour and was scheduled to remain in place until 12:59 am on 29 May 2026. By mid-afternoon, at least 460 flights had been disrupted, including 413 delays and 47 cancellations. Because the disruption was caused by weather, compensation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during long delays and offer rebooking or refunds when needed.
Read more
Cancellations
May be eligible
Spain sees 9 flight cancellations affecting Iberia, Delta, and British Airways
Between 27 May 2026 and the morning of 29 May 2026, 9 flights were canceled across Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Barcelona–El Prat Airport, and Málaga Airport as disruption spread across Spain's busiest air hubs. Iberia, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Air Nostrum, easyJet, Transavia, and Norwegian Air Shuttle were all affected, with cancellations hitting domestic Spanish links, major European routes, and Delta's Atlanta service from Madrid. Thousands of travelers were left scrambling for new plans, and because airlines haven't confirmed one clear cause, compensation under EC 261 remains uncertain and may depend on each carrier's explanation, although passengers should still ask for rebooking, refunds, and essential care.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Gulf hubs log 166 cancellations and 103 delays at Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, and Riyadh airports
A fresh wave of disruption has hit Bahrain International Airport, Hamad International Airport, Dubai International Airport, and King Khalid International Airport, where 166 cancellations and 103 delays were recorded across a short operating window. For passengers, that has meant missed connections, long lines for rebooking, meal vouchers, and hotel rooms, with knock-on effects spreading through major long-haul routes linking Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The disruption appears tied to regional airspace pressure and operational constraints rather than an airline-controlled issue, so compensation is likely limited, but travelers should still receive care, assistance, and rerouting support if their journey is affected.
Read more
Delay
East Midlands Airport security alert delays Jet2 and Ryanair flights
East Midlands Airport temporarily paused departures and evacuated its passenger terminal on 26 May 2026 after security equipment flagged a checked bag. The alert delayed flights including a Jet2 service to Chania and Ryanair departures to Faro, Knock, and Murcia. No cancellations were reported, and the luggage was declared harmless shortly after 11:00 am. If you were caught up in the disruption, the wait and uncertainty were understandably stressful. Because the delay was caused by a security incident outside the airline's control, compensation under EC 261 is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide care and assistance during longer delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Chicago O'Hare disruption delays 297 flights and cancels 7 more
On 26 May 2026, Chicago O'Hare International Airport recorded 297 delays and 7 cancellations, with United Airlines, American Airlines, and SkyWest services hit hardest. Thunderstorms, temporary air traffic control limits, and ORD's heavy congestion quickly pushed the disruption beyond Chicago and into the wider network. For passengers, that meant missed connections, longer waits, and late arrivals on both domestic and international routes linked to places including Copenhagen, Dublin, Seoul, and Mexico City. Because the disruption was driven mainly by weather and ATC restrictions outside airline control, compensation under any regulation is usually unlikely, but airlines should still provide rebooking, refunds where relevant, and care during long delays.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
Rome Fiumicino groundings disrupt 4 easyJet, United Airlines, and American Airlines flights
At least 4 departures were held on the ground or removed from the schedule at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino International Airport on 27 May 2026, affecting easyJet, United Airlines, and American Airlines services from Rome. Delays then spread to flights connected with Geneva Airport, Zurich Airport, Copenhagen Airport, Athens International Airport, and key North American routes, with some passengers facing longer layovers or reroutings through other European gateways. The disruption also underlined how stretched Italian aviation has been this spring, after recent strikes and operational issues left less room to absorb new problems. Because the exact cause had not yet been confirmed, compensation is not clear-cut, but passengers on airline-controlled cancellations or long delays may still have rights under EC 261 and can use AirHelp's free checker to see what may apply.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
May be eligible
US flight disruption causes 5,284 delays and 95 cancellations on 28 May
A broad day of disruption hit US flights on 28 May 2026, leaving 5,284 delays and 95 cancellations across major and regional airlines. Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport recorded 696 delays and 9 cancellations, while Washington Dulles International Airport saw the highest airport cancellation total with 17, as disruption also spread through Atlanta, New York LaGuardia, Charlotte, Boston, Orlando, Los Angeles, Seattle, Hartford, and Columbus. With heavy traffic, crew and aircraft rotation issues, air-traffic-control congestion, and severe weather all playing a part, passenger rights will depend on the route and the exact cause of the disruption. If your journey was affected, it’s worth checking what support or compensation may apply to your flight.
Read more
Delays and Cancellations
Europe flight disruptions hit 2,649 services at Heathrow, Gatwick, Schiphol, and Charles de Gaulle
A broad wave of disruption across Europe left passengers facing long waits, missed connections, and last-minute cancellations after 2,649 services were affected in the 24 hours before publication. Major pressure points included London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, while easyJet, KLM, and Lufthansa were among the airlines dealing with high numbers of delays and cancellations. Hundreds of travelers were still stranded as airports and airlines tried to clear the backlog. With adverse weather, air traffic control restrictions, and ground staffing shortages all feeding the disruption, compensation is usually unlikely under EC 261, but airlines should still provide care, rerouting, or refunds where needed.
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Australia and New Zealand disruption affects 290 flights across QantasLink, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Sounds Air
Flights across Australia and New Zealand were still under pressure on 26 May 2026, with 28 cancellations and 262 significant delays by early afternoon. QantasLink, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Sounds Air were among the airlines most affected, while Melbourne Airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Canberra Airport, and Wellington International Airport saw the sharpest strain as missed connections and long rebooking lines built up. The disruption appears to have come from operational pressure inside the airlines' own networks rather than one isolated trigger, and some delays could continue for another 24–48 hours. Passenger rights will depend on the route and the reason recorded for the disruption, but some EU-bound trips may still need a closer look under EC 261, and AirHelp's free flight checker can help you see what may apply.
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More than 4,200 flights delayed or canceled across Asia and the Middle East
A widespread flight disruption on 25 May 2026 affected major hubs across Asia and parts of the Middle East, with around 4,230 flights disrupted overall, including about 530 cancellations and more than 3,700 delays. Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport were at the center of the pressure, while Chengdu, Tokyo, Bengaluru, Jeddah, Riyadh, and Amman also faced knock-on disruption that left travelers dealing with long lines, repeated schedule changes, and limited rebooking options. Because congestion, local weather, and tight aircraft and crew availability all appear to have played a role, passenger rights may vary depending on the route and whether the disruption was within the airline’s control.
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Toronto Pearson delays and cancellations hit 181 flights
Toronto Pearson International Airport recorded 181 disrupted flights by midday on 26 May 2026, including 162 delays and 19 cancellations. The disruption hit Canada's busiest hub just as summer travel was building, putting pressure on connections across Canada and onward to the United States and Europe. Air Canada and WestJet absorbed much of the disruption, with knock-on schedule changes also affecting passengers booked under Air France, KLM, Delta Air Lines, and Virgin Atlantic flight codes. If your journey was affected, your airline should help with rebooking, refunds where relevant, and essential care, while any compensation will depend on whether the cause is later judged to be within airline control.
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