Published on
October 12, 2025
Thousands of travelers are isolated across Europe, including the UK, Spain, France, and the Netherlands, as easyJet, Vueling, Air France, and KLM face 92 flight cancellations and over 2,500 delays. Major disruptions are being felt in cities like London, Barcelona, Paris, and Amsterdam, with passengers left stranded at these key hubs. The cause of these widespread delays and cancellations stems from a mix of operational challenges, staffing shortages, and adverse weather conditions. These factors have created a perfect storm, leaving many travelers uncertain of when they will be able to reach their destinations. As these airlines work to resolve the situation, affected passengers continue to face frustration and extended waiting times across major European airports.
Europe Today’s Flight Cancellations and Delays
Today, Europe has witnessed a total of 92 flight cancellations and 2,739 delays, highlighting significant disruptions in air travel. These delays and cancellations span across various major airlines, including easyJet, Vueling, and Ryanair, causing inconvenience for passengers. The situation underlines the challenges facing travelers today, with airlines working to manage the impact on affected routes and ensure smoother operations as the day progresses.
Airline NameCanceled FlightsDelayed FlightseasyJet28468Vueling Airlines13137SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)861Air France7182Swiss689Norwegian Air Sweden553Brussels Airlines444SAS Link412KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines)3115Aeroflot378Ryanair1845Pegasus Airlines1348British Airways1131LOT Polish Airlines1111BA Euroflyer120Aer Lingus119Scandinavian Airlines Ireland119Air Iceland Connect20Sata Internacional27Total922739European Airport Flight Cancellations: By Origin
Today, several major European airports are experiencing flight cancellations, with Palma de Mallorca leading the disruptions at 15 cancellations. Other airports facing significant cancellations include Amsterdam Schiphol with 6, and Charles de Gaulle/Roissy with 4. Barcelona, Malpensa, and Copenhagen have each reported 3 cancellations, while airports such as Zurich and Oslo have reported fewer cancellations, totaling 2 or 3 at each. In total, there have been 57 cancellations across various European destinations, highlighting the ongoing operational challenges at key travel hubs.European AirportCountryCanceled Flights (#)Delayed Flights (#)Palma de Mallorca (PMI)Spain15302Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)Netherlands6145Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG)France4199Barcelona Int’l (BCN)Spain3146Malpensa Int’l (MXP)Italy385Copenhagen (CPH)Denmark345Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN)Sweden329Basle-Mulhouse (EAP)France/Switzerland/Germany329Oslo, Gardermoen (OSL)Norway326Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH)Switzerland2145Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD)Spain2129London Heathrow (LHR)United Kingdom2127General Humberto Delgado (LIS)Portugal2123Brussels (BRU)Belgium266London Luton (LTN)United Kingdom247Nice Cote d’Azur (NCE)France241Geneva Cointrin Int’l (GVA)Switzerland239Total571723
European Airport Flight Cancellations: By Destinations
Today, European airports are facing significant flight disruptions, with a total of 63 cancellations reported across various destinations. Palma de Mallorca leads the list with 16 cancellations, followed by Barcelona and Oslo, each with 5. Other notable disruptions include airports like Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Ibiza, each with 4 cancellations. The total number of delayed flights across these destinations has reached 1,488, highlighting the ongoing challenges at major travel hubs in Europe.
European AirportCountryCanceled Flights (#)Delayed Flights (#)Palma de Mallorca (PMI)Spain16327Barcelona Int’l (BCN)Spain5124Oslo, Gardermoen (OSL)Norway538Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG)France4147Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)Netherlands4140Ibiza (IBZ)Spain448Geneva Cointrin Int’l (GVA)Switzerland437Basle-Mulhouse (EAP)France/Switzerland/Germany328London Gatwick (LGW)United Kingdom2110London Heathrow (LHR)United Kingdom294Copenhagen (CPH)Denmark275Malpensa Int’l (MXP)Italy272Naples Int’l (Capodichino) (NAP)Italy260Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN)Sweden253Brussels (BRU)Belgium250London Luton (LTN)United Kingdom243Nice Cote d’Azur (NCE)France233Khrabrovo (KGD)Russia09Total631488Affected Routes in Europe
The flight cancellations across major European airports today have disrupted several key routes. Palma de Mallorca, with the highest number of cancellations, primarily affects flights within Spain, while Barcelona and Ibiza also see significant disruptions, impacting domestic and regional connections. International routes from Amsterdam Schiphol and Charles de Gaulle are also heavily affected, with delays and cancellations spanning across European and intercontinental destinations. Furthermore, airports like Oslo Gardermoen and Geneva Cointrin see multiple disruptions, particularly affecting travelers flying between Scandinavian countries, Switzerland, and other European hubs. These cancellations have led to widespread travel interruptions, causing delays and rebookings for passengers across multiple airlines.
Thousands of travelers are isolated across Europe, including the UK, Spain, France, and the Netherlands, as easyJet, Vueling, Air France, and KLM face 92 flight cancellations and over 2,500 delays. Operational disruptions, staffing shortages, and adverse weather are causing widespread chaos at airports in London, Barcelona, Paris, and Amsterdam.
Conclusion
Thousands of travelers remain isolated across Europe, including the UK, Spain, France, and the Netherlands, as easyJet, Vueling, Air France, and KLM continue to face 92 flight cancellations and over 2,500 delays. The disruptions, particularly affecting London, Barcelona, Paris, and Amsterdam, are primarily due to a combination of operational issues, staffing shortages, and adverse weather conditions. These ongoing challenges have caused significant frustration for passengers, highlighting the vulnerabilities in the airline industry’s ability to cope with high demand during peak travel seasons.
