Published on
November 17, 2025
Airline Cancellations and Delays Overview
The data reveals the cancellation and delay statistics for several European airlines. Among the airlines listed, Air France experienced the highest number of cancellations, with 12 flights canceled, accounting for 2% of its total flights, while also facing delays on 16% of its flights. KLM followed with 9 cancellations (1% of its flights) and 12% of flights delayed. Finnair saw a relatively lower number of cancellations (2) but had a significant delay rate of 20%. British Airways, easyJet, and Wizz Air all experienced delays affecting about 17-19% of their flights, despite having only one cancellation each. SAS Link and Emerald Airlines UK had a higher percentage of cancellations (2%) and delays (5%-15%), showing some operational challenges. Here is a table summarizing the cancellations and delays for these airlines:AirlineCancelled (#)Cancelled (%)Delayed (#)Delayed (%)Air France122%6816%KLM91%8312%Swiss32%1611%Lufthansa20%14115%Finnair20%5120%Brussels Airlines20%3314%SAS Link22%55%Emerald Airlines UK27%415%easyJet10%26717%British Airways10%10619%Wizz Air10%5719%Norwegian Air Sweden10%3916%Lufthansa Cityline10%1514%German Airways12%818%Icelandair12%818%
European Airport Cancellations and Delays
Here is a breakdown of the cancellation and delay statistics for several European airports based on recent data. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) had 6 cancellations, but with a relatively low cancellation rate of 0%, while experiencing 15% of delayed flights. Krakow International (KRK) had 6 cancellations, which accounted for 3% of its flights, with 24% of flights delayed. Paris Orly (ORY) saw 3 cancellations, but its delay percentage was the highest at 31%. In contrast, airports like Zurich (ZRH) and Frankfurt (FRA) had fewer cancellations (3 each), but delays were still notable, with Frankfurt seeing 17% of delayed flights. Below is the detailed table summarizing the statistics:
Airport Name (Code)Cancelled (#)Cancelled (%)Delayed (#)Delayed (%)Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)60%11315%Krakow Int’l (KRK)63%3724%Frankfurt Int’l (FRA)30%11317%Paris Orly (ORY)30%9631%Brussels (BRU)31%4919%Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH)30%4713%London Heathrow (LHR)20%15922%Munich Int’l (MUC)20%6815%Edinburgh (EDI)21%2011%European Airport Cancellations and Delays Overview
The following data provides an overview of cancellations and delays at various major European airports. Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG) had the highest number of delayed flights, with 40% of its departures delayed, despite only 5 cancellations. Paris Orly (ORY) also saw significant delays, with 26% of its flights delayed. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) experienced a relatively low cancellation rate of 1%, but 10% of its flights were delayed. Frankfurt International (FRA) saw 3 cancellations and 17% of flights delayed. London City (LCY), although having a higher cancellation rate (2%), had relatively few delays at 6%. Below is the detailed table:Airport Name (Code)Cancelled (#)Cancelled (%)Delayed (#)Delayed (%)Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)71%7310%Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG)50%25540%Frankfurt Int’l (FRA)30%11517%Paris Orly (ORY)30%8526%Brussels (BRU)20%3915%Copenhagen (CPH)20%4710%London City (LCY)22%56%
Travel turmoil across Europe sees Lufthansa, Brussels, Swiss, KLM, Air France, and British Airways facing 38 cancellations and 948 delays. Affected airports include Frankfurt, Brussels, Zurich, Amsterdam, Paris, and London, due to operational and weather-related issues.
Conclusion
The travel turmoil across Europe continues as Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, KLM, Air France, and British Airways grapple with 38 cancellations and 948 delays. The disruption, affecting major airports like Frankfurt, Brussels, Zurich, Amsterdam, Paris, and London, highlights the operational and weather-related challenges faced by these airlines. With thousands of passengers stranded, the ongoing delays and cancellations serve as a stark reminder of how vulnerable the travel industry is to unforeseen circumstances. As the airlines work to resolve these issues, travelers remain caught in the turmoil, with many facing long waits and uncertain travel plans.
