Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Travelers Isolated at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport as easyJet, Ryanair, Air France, KLM, BA CityFlyer, and Other Airlines Face 129 Cancellations with Multiple Delays, Impacting Major Routes to Paris, Zurich, London, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Beyond
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February 6, 2026
Travelers are facing an unprecedented level of disruption at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, as easyJet, Ryanair, Air France, KLM, BA CityFlyer, and several other airlines struggle with 129 cancellations and multiple delays. This chaotic situation is leaving passengers isolated in the airport, unable to proceed with their scheduled travel plans. The ripple effect is being felt across major routes to Paris, Zurich, London, Brussels, Amsterdam, and many other European cities. These widespread cancellations are not only causing inconvenience but also leading to frustration among passengers who were relying on smooth connections. Despite efforts from the airlines, the disruption continues to impact travel schedules, with no clear resolution in sight. As travelers remain stranded, many are desperately seeking alternatives while waiting for updates on their flight statuses. This growing crisis highlights the vulnerabilities in the airline industry and its ability to handle such large-scale disruptions.
Affected Cities
The cities are Berlin-Brandenburg, Paris, Zurich, London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Oslo, Palma de Mallorca, Stockholm, Athens, Keflavik, Frankfurt, Munich, Helsinki, Manchester, Dublin, Tromso, Gran Canaria, Hurghada, Newark, Rinas, Paphos, Valencia, Thessaloniki, Venice, Naples, Porto, Bucharest, Geneva, Istanbul, Malaga, Belgrade, Budapest, Bari, Saarbrucken, Dubai, Luxembourg, Riga, Hamad, Tenerife, Al Massira, Menara, Cairo, Heydar Aliyev, Cologne, Antalya, Sofia, and Edinburgh.
Flight CancellationsAirlineCancelled (%)Delayed (%)easyJet38 (56%)13 (19%)Ryanair11 (17%)16 (25%)Air France10 (90%)0 (0%)KLM9 (69%)2 (15%)BA CityFlyer8 (100%)0 (0%)Brussels Airlines8 (100%)0 (0%)Swiss7 (58%)2 (16%)British Airways6 (46%)5 (38%)Norwegian Air Sweden4 (80%)0 (0%)Aegean Airlines4 (66%)0 (0%)Norwegian Air Shuttle4 (100%)0 (0%)SAS4 (44%)0 (0%)Scandinavian Airlines Ireland3 (60%)0 (0%)Lufthansa2 (5%)5 (13%)Helvetic2 (100%)0 (0%)Vueling Airlines2 (50%)1 (25%)Finnair2 (50%)1 (25%)Pegasus Airlines1 (16%)4 (66%)United1 (50%)0 (0%)Lufthansa Cityline1 (14%)0 (0%)Wizz Air Malta1 (16%)1 (16%)Icelandair1 (50%)0 (0%)Affected Airlines
The airlines include easyJet, Ryanair, Air France, KLM, BA CityFlyer, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, British Airways, Norwegian Air Sweden, Aegean Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS, Scandinavian Airlines Ireland, Lufthansa, Helvetic, Vueling Airlines, Finnair, Pegasus Airlines, United, Lufthansa Cityline, Wizz Air Malta, and Icelandair. These carriers collectively account for the cancellations and delays recorded, reflecting disruptions across low-cost, full-service, regional, and long-haul airlines operating through Berlin-Brandenburg Airport.
Overview of Flight Cancellations
The flight cancellations at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport have been significant, affecting a range of airlines, with easyJet leading the list with 38 cancellations, which account for 56% of its scheduled flights. Other major airlines, such as Ryanair and Air France, also faced cancellations, with Ryanair reporting 11 cancellations (17%) and Air France 10 cancellations (90%), which highlights a severe disruption in their schedules.
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Additional airlines impacted include KLM with 9 cancellations (69%) and BA CityFlyer with 8 cancellations (100%), completely grounding all of its flights. Similarly, Brussels Airlines also reported 8 cancellations (100%), leaving passengers stranded. Swiss saw 7 cancellations (58%), while British Airways faced 6 cancellations (46%), contributing to the total number of disruptions.
Other airlines, such as Norwegian Air Sweden (4 cancellations, 80%) and Aegean Airlines (4 cancellations, 66%), were also significantly impacted. Norwegian Air Shuttle faced 4 cancellations, with 100% of its flights grounded.
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Other notable cancellations include SAS (4 cancellations, 44%), Scandinavian Airlines Ireland (3 cancellations, 60%), Lufthansa (2 cancellations, 5%), and Helvetic (2 cancellations, 100%). Smaller regional carriers such as Vueling Airlines, Finnair, Pegasus Airlines, and Wizz Air Malta also reported cancellations, though on a smaller scale.
This high number of cancellations, especially with Air France, BA CityFlyer, and Brussels Airlines, indicates severe operational challenges at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, leading to a cascading effect on routes across Europe, including Paris, Zurich, London, Brussels, Amsterdam, and beyond. The chaos was compounded by delays, with several flights from these airlines also experiencing significant hold-ups.
The flight cancellations and delays at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport have caused major disruption, affecting a wide range of airlines including easyJet, Ryanair, Air France, and KLM. With 129 cancellations recorded, passengers have been left stranded, particularly on routes to Paris, Zurich, London, Brussels, and Amsterdam. The scale of the disruptions highlights the challenges the airline industry faces in managing large-scale operational issues. As airlines and airports work towards restoring normalcy, travelers are left grappling with uncertainty and delays, emphasizing the need for improved resilience in the air travel sector.
Source: FlightAware and affected airports
