Published on
November 15, 2025
Travel chaos has hit Ireland, Sweden, the UK, France, the Netherlands, and Germany as Emerald Airlines, SAS, British Airways, Air France, KLM, and Lufthansa face 41 cancellations and 858 delays across Dublin, Stockholm, Belfast, Paris, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt due to operational issues. These disruptions have left passengers stranded, with delays affecting up to 53% of flights at Dublin International Airport alone. Airlines like Emerald and SAS reported cancellation rates of 10% and 33%, while KLM and Air France faced delays impacting over 30% of their operations. Airports such as Leeds Bradford and George Best Belfast City saw cancellation rates reaching 10%. The scale of the disruption reflects the significant challenges these airlines and airports are facing, creating a ripple effect across Europe’s busiest travel hubs.
Flight Cancellations and Delays Across European Airlines
The table below showcases flight cancellations and delays across several prominent European airlines. Brussels Airlines, KLM, and SAS experienced significant delays, with Brussels Airlines facing a 33% delay rate and SAS reporting a 33% delay rate as well. Vueling Airlines and Emerald Airlines UK also saw notable delays, with 29% and 29% of their flights delayed, respectively. On the cancellation front, HOP! recorded a high cancellation rate of 3%, while Emerald Airlines (Ireland) had the highest percentage at 10%. Despite some of these disruptions, airlines like Air France, British Airways, and Lufthansa experienced relatively low cancellation rates, with Air France and British Airways reporting cancellations of 0%. This table provides an overview of the challenges these airlines faced, reflecting the impact on passengers across various European airports.
AirlineCountryCancelled (#)Cancelled (%)Delayed (#)Delayed (%)Air FranceFrance10%12122%British AirwaysUnited Kingdom20%11522%Brussels AirlinesBelgium22%3133%CityjetIreland22%1111%Emerald AirlinesIreland910%44%Emerald Airlines UKUK/Ireland92%13329%FinnairFinland10%5931%FlybondiArgentina (Note: Excluded as non-European)22%1212%HOP!France23%3250%KLMNetherlands54%4435%LufthansaGermany10%14823%SASScandinavia (Denmark/Norway/Sweden)20%8233%Vueling AirlinesSpain31%6629%Flight Cancellations and Delays Across Major European Airports
The table below provides a detailed look at flight cancellations and delays across major European airports. Dublin International Airport (DUB) faced the highest percentage of delayed flights, with 41% of its operations delayed. Other airports such as Brussels Airlines and London Heathrow also had significant delays, with Brussels Airlines experiencing 33% of delays and Heathrow reporting 30%. On the cancellation front, Leeds Bradford International (LBA) had the highest cancellation rate at 10%, while George Best Belfast City (BHD) saw 8% of its flights cancelled. Despite these disruptions, airports such as Charles de Gaulle/Roissy and Amsterdam Schiphol had relatively low cancellation rates, both at 0%, although they still saw high delay percentages. This data reflects the operational challenges at these busy hubs, showcasing the impact on travelers and airport efficiency.Airport NameIATA CodeCountryCancelled (#)Cancelled (%)Delayed (#)Delayed (%)Amsterdam SchipholAMSNetherlands30%22832%Birmingham InternationalBHXUnited Kingdom53%3728%Brussels AirlinesBRUBelgium22%3133%Charles de Gaulle/RoissyCDGFrance20%17527%CopenhagenCPHDenmark30%7416%Dublin InternationalDUBIreland51%15641%George Best Belfast CityBHDUnited Kingdom58%1118%Leeds Bradford InternationalLBAUnited Kingdom410%513%Leonardo da Vinci International (FCO)FCOItaly20%7014%London HeathrowLHRUnited Kingdom20%20830%Stockholm-ArlandaARNSweden20%5616%
Flight Cancellations and Delays Across Major European Airports
The table below provides a snapshot of flight cancellations and delays across prominent European airports. Dublin International Airport (DUB) experienced the highest delay percentage, with 53% of its flights delayed, highlighting significant operational challenges. Other airports such as Birmingham International (BHX) and London Heathrow (LHR) also saw substantial delays, with 30% and 24% of flights delayed, respectively. In terms of cancellations, George Best Belfast City (BHD) and Leeds Bradford International (LBA) had the highest cancellation rates at 8%. Meanwhile, airports like Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Charles de Gaulle (CDG) reported relatively low cancellation percentages of 0%, although they still saw considerable delays. This data reflects the operational strain experienced by these key European travel hubs.
Airport NameIATA CodeCountryCancelled (#)Cancelled (%)Delayed (#)Delayed (%)Amsterdam SchipholAMSNetherlands40%17224%Birmingham InternationalBHXUnited Kingdom53%4030%Charles de Gaulle/RoissyCDGFrance30%15322%CopenhagenCPHDenmark30%7416%Dublin InternationalDUBIreland51%20053%Frankfurt InternationalFRAGermany20%10615%George Best Belfast CityBHDUnited Kingdom58%1220%Leeds Bradford InternationalLBAUnited Kingdom48%715%Leonardo da Vinci International (FCO)FCOItaly20%7014%London HeathrowLHRUnited Kingdom20%17024%Stockholm-ArlandaARNSweden20%5917%
Travel chaos has hit Ireland, Sweden, the UK, France, Netherlands, and Germany as Emerald Airlines, SAS, British Airways, Air France, KLM, and Lufthansa face 41 cancellations and 858 delays across Dublin, Stockholm, Belfast, Paris, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt due to operational issues.
Conclusion
Travel chaos has hit major European airports, with significant disruptions across Ireland, Sweden, the UK, France, the Netherlands, and Germany. Airlines such as Emerald, SAS, British Airways, Air France, KLM, and Lufthansa have faced 41 flight cancellations and over 858 delays. Dublin, Stockholm, Belfast, Paris, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt have been the hardest-hit airports, grappling with operational challenges and severe delays. Factors such as high passenger traffic, adverse weather, and scheduling issues have all contributed to these widespread travel disruptions, leaving passengers stranded and airports struggling to manage the surge in cancellations and delays.
