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September 18, 2025
Thousands of travelers are stranded in the UK, France, Spain, and Switzerland as major airlines, including British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, easyJet, and others, have cancelled over 70 flights across Europe. These cancellations have caused significant disruptions to travel, particularly affecting airports in key cities such as Paris, London, Barcelona, and Basel. The cancellations have been primarily caused by operational issues, weather conditions, and staffing shortages, which have left passengers scrambling to find alternative flights or make last-minute changes to their travel plans. This wave of flight cancellations highlights the ongoing challenges within the aviation industry, especially during busy travel periods.
The cancellations span across several major airlines, each contributing to the widespread travel disruptions. British Airways has cancelled 12 flights, particularly affecting routes from London Heathrow and Edinburgh. Air France has also seen 7 cancellations, with most flights grounded at Paris Orly and Nice Cote d’Azur. Lufthansa experienced 5 cancellations, primarily affecting Frankfurt and Munich routes. easyJet, being one of the most affected airlines, has grounded 35 flights, impacting airports like London Gatwick, Barcelona, and others.
In terms of countries, the United Kingdom has seen 7 cancellations, mainly at London Gatwick, Isle of Man, and Manchester. France follows with 6 cancellations, particularly from Paris Orly and Nice Cote d’Azur. Germany has experienced 4 cancellations, with disruptions at Frankfurt, Munich, and Dusseldorf airports. Switzerland saw the highest impact with 20 cancellations at Basle-Mulhouse, while Spain had 4 cancellations, affecting flights to and from Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, and Nantes.
easyJet Today’s Cancellations
Additional disruptions occurred at airports like Manchester Airport (MAN), Barcelona International Airport (BCN), and Naples International Airport (NAP), affecting travelers in the UK, Spain, and Italy. The cancellations span flights to popular destinations such as Hamburg and Edinburgh, causing significant delays. Affected passengers should stay updated on their rebooking options and contact easyJet customer service for assistance. The airline continues to work on resolving these disruptions and ensuring passengers can be accommodated as quickly as possible.
Additional disruptions occurred at airports like Manchester Airport (MAN), Barcelona International Airport (BCN), and Naples International Airport (NAP), affecting travelers in the UK, Spain, and Italy. The cancellations span flights to popular destinations such as Hamburg and Edinburgh, causing significant delays. Affected passengers should stay updated on their rebooking options and contact easyJet customer service for assistance. The airline continues to work on resolving these disruptions and ensuring passengers can be accommodated as quickly as possible.
British Airways Today’s Cancellations
Today, British Airways has cancelled 12 flights, impacting several major airports and routes across Europe and beyond. The cancellations primarily affect short and long-haul travel between destinations such as London Heathrow, Aberdeen, Budapest, and San Diego. Passengers traveling on these routes are facing significant disruptions, with some having to find alternative flights or adjust their travel plans. Below is a table summarizing the affected flights:
These cancellations highlight ongoing challenges that British Airways is facing today, impacting both domestic and international travel. Passengers are advised to check with the airline for updates on rebooking and alternative arrangements.
Vueling Airlines Today’s Cancellations
Today, Vueling Airlines has cancelled 13 flights across major European airports. Barcelona International (BCN) and Dusseldorf International (DUS) are among the most affected, with routes like BCN to Dusseldorf and BCN to Bordeaux-Merignac (BOD) disrupted. Flights from Paris Orly (ORY) and London Gatwick (LGW) have also been impacted, including the ORY to LGW and LGW to ORY routes.
Additional disruptions affected Basle-Mulhouse (EAP), with several flights to Barcelona Int’l (BCN) and Malpensa International (MXP) cancelled. Also, the route between Leonardo da Vinci International (FCO) and Paris Orly (ORY) was cancelled. Passengers on these affected routes should stay updated with Vueling Airlines for rebooking options and alternative arrangements.
Air France Today’s Cancellations
Today, Air France has cancelled 7 flights, primarily affecting domestic routes within France. Key cancellations include flights from Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) and from Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS) to Paris Orly (ORY). These disruptions impact both business and leisure travelers.
Other significant cancellations include flights from Nice Cote d’Azur (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) and Paris Orly (ORY) to Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS). The affected passengers should check with Air France for rebooking options. These disruptions highlight operational challenges across various airports in France.
Lufthansa Cityline Today’s Cancellations
Today, Lufthansa Cityline has cancelled 5 flights, mainly affecting short-haul domestic routes in Germany and neighboring countries. Cancellations include flights from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Munich Int’l (MUC) and Frankfurt Int’l (FRA) to Basle-Mulhouse (EAP).
Additional disruptions include flights from Munich Int’l (MUC) to Dusseldorf Int’l (DUS) and Basle-Mulhouse (EAP) to Frankfurt Int’l (FRA). Affected passengers should check with Lufthansa Cityline for rebooking and updates on alternative travel arrangements. These cancellations are causing delays across these key routes in Europe.
Summary of Affected Airports and Cancellations
Several airports across Europe and beyond have experienced significant disruptions due to flight cancellations. In the United Kingdom, London Gatwick (LGW), Isle of Man (IOM), and Manchester (MAN) saw a total of 7 cancellations. France also faced major disruptions, with Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Paris Orly (ORY) airports having 6 flights cancelled. Germany experienced cancellations at Frankfurt (FRA), Dusseldorf (DUS), and Hamburg (HAM), with a total of 6 flights affected.
Basle-Mulhouse (EAP) had the highest number of cancellations, with 20 flights disrupted. Spain, including Barcelona International (BCN) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI), saw 9 cancellations, while Italy had 7 cancellations at Leonardo da Vinci International (FCO) and Palermo International (PMO). Portugal also faced 4 cancellations across Lisbon (LIS) and Porto/Oporto (OPO) airports. Additionally, international airports like John F. Kennedy International (JFK) in the United States and Toronto Pearson (YYZ) in Canada saw minor disruptions.
Conclusion
The widespread flight cancellations today have caused significant disruptions for travelers across major European airports, affecting passengers in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland. Airlines such as easyJet, British Airways, Air France, and Lufthansa have grounded dozens of flights, leaving many stranded and facing travel delays. Passengers are advised to stay informed through their airlines’ official channels for rebooking options and compensation. As the situation develops, airlines are working to resolve these issues and accommodate affected passengers as quickly as possible.
