Published on
November 3, 2025
Europe is facing severe travel chaos as several airlines, including Brussels, HOP!, CityJet, Braathens, and Scandinavian Airlines, are reporting 21 new cancellations and 957 delays. The disruption is widespread, affecting major airports in cities like Paris, Rome, Athens, and Billund, with travelers in Velika Gorica and other locations also feeling the impact. The ripple effect of these delays is being felt across countries, including Croatia, France, Denmark, Italy, and Greece, with passengers struggling to reach their destinations. Airports like Paris and Athens are particularly hit, causing major disruptions for both departing and arriving flights.
While the airlines are doing their best to manage the situation, long delays and the high number of cancellations are causing frustration among travelers. Passengers are advised to check their flight status regularly and stay updated on any new changes.
Affected Airports, Cities, and Countries in Europe
Here are the main airports and cities experiencing disruptions: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in the United Kingdom, with 6 cancellations and 165 delays; Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in France, with 3 cancellations and 166 delays; and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands, facing 2 cancellations and 153 delays. Other affected airports include Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy, with 1 cancellation and 90 delays; Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany, reporting 1 cancellation and 60 delays; and Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) in Spain, which has 1 cancellation and 60 delays.
Additionally, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Italy has 1 cancellation and 56 delays, while Athens International Airport (ATH) in Greece is facing 1 cancellation and 83 delays. Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland has 2 cancellations and 100 delays, and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Sweden reports 3 cancellations and 24 delays. These disruptions have impacted travelers across major European cities and their associated airports.
Impact on Airlines
In addition to the airport disruptions, airlines serving these regions have also been significantly affected. British Airways (UK) has reported 3 cancellations and 91 delays, while KLM (Netherlands) has seen 2 cancellations and 68 delays. Brussels Airlines (Belgium) is facing 2 cancellations and 40 delays, and Swiss International Air Lines (Switzerland) has had 2 cancellations and 39 delays. Other affected carriers include SAS (Sweden/Norway/Denmark), which has 2 cancellations and 23 delays, and Finnair (Finland), with 2 cancellations and 13 delays. Lufthansa (Germany) has experienced 1 cancellation and 80 delays, and Air France (France) reports 1 cancellation and 60 delays.
Vueling Airlines (Spain) has had 1 cancellation and 62 delays, while HOP! (France) reports 1 cancellation and 19 delays. CityJet (Ireland) has seen 1 cancellation and 10 delays, and Braathens Regional Airways (Sweden) is dealing with 2 cancellations and 4 delays. Air Iceland Connect (Iceland) has the highest cancellation rate, with 2 cancellations (9%) but no delays. Scandinavian Airlines Ireland (Ireland) has 1 cancellation and 4 delays, and Virgin Atlantic (UK) has experienced 3 cancellations (4%) and 11 delays. These disruptions have significantly impacted passengers across various European airlines.
Total Disruptions Across EuropeTotal Cancellations: 21 flightsTotal Delays: 957 flights
These figures highlight large‑scale disruption across Europe with many passengers facing delays or cancellations.
What Can Affected Passengers Do Now?
If you’re travelling and impacted by these disruptions, here are some steps to help you manage the situation:
Check Your Flight Status
Keep a regular check on your flight status via your airline’s website or the relevant airport’s live flight tracker. Since many flights are delayed or cancelled, real‑time updates matter.
Understand Your Rights
Under European regulations you may be eligible for assistance: meals, accommodation, refunds or re‑routing if your flight is cancelled or delayed significantly. Being informed helps when you’re negotiating with your airline.
Stay in Touch with the Airline
If your flight is cancelled or delayed, contact your airline as soon as you can. Ask about alternative flights, routes or compensation. Keeping communication open tends to resolve issues faster.
Consider Travel Insurance
If you already have travel insurance, check whether it covers cancellations, delays or missed connections. If not, you may want that for future trips, especially when disruption risk is high.
Plan Ahead if You’re Travelling Soon
Given the scale of disruptions at these airports (see list above) it’s wise to allow extra time for connections, consider alternate routes, and monitor the situation. Arriving early doesn’t guarantee you’ll be immune from delays, but it gives you more buffer.
Final Words for Passengers Affected across Europe
With 21 cancellations and 957 delays affecting major airports and airlines across Europe, the current travel disruption is widespread and impactful. From London, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Frankfurt to Barcelona, Milan, Athens, Zurich and Stockholm — passengers across many cities and countries are affected. Knowing your rights, staying in touch with your airline and planning ahead can make a big difference when your travel plans go off‑track. Stay alert and travel safely.
Source: FlightAware, Different Airports
