Published on
November 7, 2025
More than 75 flight cancellations and 864 delays have impacted Europe, causing travel chaos in Sweden, Finland, Spain, Belgium, and France. Airlines like SAS, Finnair, Vueling, Brussels, and Air France have left thousands stranded in Goteborg, Helsinki, Barcelona, Brussels, and Paris due to operational issues. These disruptions have affected travelers during peak travel times, with widespread delays and cancellations leaving passengers frustrated and uncertain about their travel plans. The situation has strained airports across the region, with many passengers struggling to find alternative routes or accommodations as they wait for flights to resume.
Overview of Cancellations and Delays by European Airlines
The data reveals significant disruptions across several European airlines, with a total of 75 cancellations (1.9%) and 864 delays (20.7%). Vueling Airlines led with 25 cancellations, accounting for 4% of its flights, while Lufthansa recorded 13 cancellations, a 1% cancellation rate. The highest delay percentage was observed with Vueling Airlines at 34%, followed by Portugalia at 36%. These figures highlight the challenges airlines are facing with operational efficiency, particularly during peak travel periods.
AirlineCancelled (#)Cancelled (%)Delayed (#)Delayed (%)Vueling Airlines254%19934%Brussels Airlines145%6326%Lufthansa131%21924%Iberia30%8929%Finnair30%227%Air France20%12119%Swiss20%5621%Air Baltic21%2814%Portugalia22%2736%Scandinavian Airlines Ireland21%2011%Virgin Atlantic22%912%German Airways25%721%SAS Link21%10%Transavia France10%6419%Total751.9%86420.7%Overview of Cancellations and Delays at European Airports
The following data showcases the cancellations and delays at major European airports. Barcelona International (BCN) had the highest cancellations, with 20 cancellations (4%) and 190 delays (38%), totaling 210 disruptions. Frankfurt (FRA) recorded 4 cancellations (0%) and 126 delays (17%), while Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) experienced 4 cancellations (1%) and 121 delays (48%). Brussels (BRU) faced significant cancellations, with 10 cancellations (15%), although it had relatively fewer delays at 9 delays (13%). Overall, these airports are grappling with a mix of cancellations and operational delays, impacting thousands of passengers across Europe.AirportCountryCancelled (#)Cancelled (%)Delayed (#)Delayed (%)Total DisruptionsBarcelona Int’l (BCN)Spain204%19038%210Frankfurt Int’l (FRA)Germany40%12617%130Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)Netherlands41%12148%125London Heathrow (LHR)UK30%12319%126Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD)Spain20%14527%147Brussels (BRU)Belgium1015%913%19Goteborg (GOT)Sweden91%6810%77Geneva Cointrin Int’l (GVA)Switzerland20%208%22Linate (LIN)Italy21%2015%22Leeds Bradford Int’l (LBA)UK24%612%8Total683.5%91225.4%980
Overview of Cancellations and Delays at European Airports
The data shows 66 cancellations (1.8%) and 1,210 delays (18.5%) across major European airports, resulting in 1,276 disruptions in total. Barcelona International (BCN) had the highest disruption count with 180 incidents, followed by Frankfurt International (FRA) with 109 disruptions. Zurich (ZRH) had the highest delay percentage of 25%, while Goteborg (GOT) faced the highest cancellation rate at 9%. The overall trend indicates that delays are more widespread compared to cancellations, affecting thousands of travelers.
AirportCountryCancelled (#)Cancelled (%)Delayed (#)Delayed (%)Total DisruptionsBarcelona Int’l (BCN)Spain122%16832%180Frankfurt Int’l (FRA)Germany81%10115%109Brussels (BRU)Belgium82%4014%48Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD)Spain40%14622%150Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG)France40%9514%99Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH)Switzerland30%8825%91Goteborg (GOT)Sweden59%611%11Munich Int’l (MUC)Germany20%14029%142Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)Netherlands20%13919%141General Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)Portugal20%9128%93Geneva Cointrin Int’l (GVA)Switzerland20%2511%27Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL)Finland21%218%23Hamburg (HAM)Germany21%2010%22Riga Int’l (RIX)Latvia22%1113%13Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN)Sweden20%329%34London Heathrow (LHR)UK50%7911%84Total661.8%1,21018.5%1,276Affected Routes
The disruptions have heavily impacted major European routes, particularly from Goteborg, Helsinki, Barcelona, Brussels, and Paris. Vueling Airlines faced cancellations on routes from Barcelona to various cities, while SAS and Finnair saw operational challenges affecting Scandinavian flights. Brussels Airlines and Air France also contributed to the chaos, with multiple delayed flights from Brussels and Paris. Passengers have been left stranded, struggling to secure alternative flights on these busy, high-demand routes.
More than 75 flight cancellations and 864 delays have impacted Europe, causing travel chaos in Sweden, Finland, Spain, Belgium, and France. Airlines like SAS, Finnair, Vueling, Brussels, and Air France have left thousands stranded in Goteborg, Helsinki, Barcelona, Brussels, and Paris due to operational issues.
Conclusion
The recent wave of more than 75 flight cancellations and 864 delays has severely impacted Europe, causing widespread travel chaos in Sweden, Finland, Spain, Belgium, and France. Airlines like SAS, Finnair, Vueling, Brussels, and Air France have struggled with operational issues, leaving thousands of travelers stranded across major airports in Goteborg, Helsinki, Barcelona, Brussels, and Paris. These disruptions have highlighted the vulnerability of air travel during peak periods, with travelers facing significant delays and cancellations that have disrupted their plans and strained the region’s travel infrastructure.
Source: FlightAware
