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[Check Compensation](https://funnel.airhelp.com/claims/new?lang=en&departureAirportIata=&arrivalAirportIata=) ### Disruptions Weekly Overview **High** #### New York ~ 30,543 Flights affected #### Amsterdam ~ 26,029 Flights affected #### Frankfurt ~ 25,742 Flights affected #### Munich ~ 24,542 Flights affected #### Stockholm ~ 22,382 Flights affected #### Chicago ~ 9,061 Flights affected #### Atlanta ~ 7,410 Flights affected #### Dallas ~ 5,704 Flights affected #### Los Angeles ~ 5,510 Flights affected #### Miami ~ 4,567 Flights affected #### Detroit ~ 4,310 Flights affected #### Toronto ~ 3,657 Flights affected **Medium** #### Montreal ~ 3,400 Flights affected #### Barcelona ~ 3,360 Flights affected #### Vienna ~ 3,360 Flights affected #### London ~ 3,137 Flights affected #### Paris ~ 1,680 Flights affected #### Orlando ~ 1,651 Flights affected #### Houston ~ 1,394 Flights affected #### New Orleans ~ 1,394 Flights affected #### Baltimore ~ 1,394 Flights affected #### Charlotte ~ 1,394 Flights affected #### Denver ~ 1,394 Flights affected #### Philadelphia ~ 1,394 Flights affected #### Seoul ~ 1,200 Flights affected #### Hong Kong ~ 1,200 Flights affected #### Hanoi ~ 1,200 Flights affected #### Oslo ~ 1,200 Flights affected **Low** #### Sydney ~ 780 Flights affected #### Melbourne ~ 780 Flights affected #### Brisbane ~ 780 Flights affected #### Auckland ~ 780 Flights affected #### Wellington ~ 780 Flights affected #### San Francisco ~ 646 Flights affected #### Shanghai ~ 308 Flights affected #### Dubai ~ 308 Flights affected #### Manila ~ 308 Flights affected ## Delays and Cancellations ### TSA staffing crisis causes 1,394 flight disruptions at US airports Airports across the United States have been hit by a growing TSA staffing crisis since 14 February 2026, and by late morning on 21 March 2026 there had already been 1,394 disrupted flights across domestic arrivals and departures. Security lines stretched to more than 3 hours at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, while passengers at LaGuardia Airport were queuing into the car park before dawn. Because this disruption appears to stem from a government staffing problem rather than an airline issue, compensation under EC 261 is unlikely, although airlines should still provide care such as rebooking or refunds, meals, and accommodation where needed. Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt·Apr 27, 2026 [Read more](https://www.airhelp.com/en/flight-disruptions/tsa-crisis-1394-flight-disruptions-us-airports-27042026/) ### Shanghai Pudong IT outage disrupts 308 flights across Asia A ground-handling systems outage at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) on 26 April 2026 caused 279 delays and 29 cancellations, disrupting 308 flights across Asia. The biggest knock-on effects were felt at Shanghai Pudong, Dubai International Airport (DXB), and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), with Emirates facing departure queues of up to 75 minutes in Dubai and Flydubai retiming 4 South Asian departures. Although the IT failure was resolved within the day, tight aircraft rotations and crew limits kept the disruption moving through the network. Passengers on some EU or UK-linked routes may still be eligible for up to 600€ compensation under EC 261. Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt·Apr 27, 2026 [Read more](https://www.airhelp.com/en/flight-disruptions/shanghai-pudong-it-outage-308-flights-27042026/) ### Orlando International Airport delays disrupt 257 flights At least 257 flights were delayed at Orlando International Airport on 27 April 2026 as operational congestion spread across the airport during a busy spring travel weekend. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines were all affected, with delays beginning in the early-morning departure bank and continuing into the afternoon. If your trip was disrupted, your rights may depend on your route and the reason for the delay, but airlines may still need to provide care such as meals, vouchers, transportation, rebooking, or refunds. AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand what applies to your journey before you rebook or head to the airport. Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt·Apr 27, 2026 [Read more](https://www.airhelp.com/en/flight-disruptions/orlando-international-airport-delays-257-flights-27042026/) ### KLM, easyJet, and Kuwait Airways cancel 278 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport A major multi-airline breakdown at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) on 23 April 2026 saw KLM, easyJet, and Kuwait Airways cancel 278 flights while 9 more were significantly delayed. The disruption hit busy routes to Paris and London as well as long-haul services to New York and Dubai, leaving thousands of passengers facing long rebooking lines, overnight stays, and very limited spare seats out of Amsterdam. Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt·Apr 27, 2026 [Read more](https://www.airhelp.com/en/flight-disruptions/klm-easyjet-kuwait-airways-278-cancellations-schiphol-23042026/) ### Flydubai and Air France cancellations at Istanbul Airport strand over 1,000 passengers A rolling series of cancellations at Istanbul Airport (IST) was still disrupting travel on 22 April 2026, after Flydubai and Air France cut multiple daily services on the Istanbul-Dubai and Istanbul-Paris routes. The airport remained open, but the route cuts hit Istanbul's role as a major transfer point between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. With several flights a day removed and aircraft on these routes often carrying around 300 passengers, well over 1,000 travelers may already have been stranded. Because the disruption appears to involve both airline choices and airspace restrictions outside airline control, compensation isn't automatic, but passengers should still check their rights, keep receipts, and ask about rebooking, refunds, and care. Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt·Apr 23, 2026 [Read more](https://www.airhelp.com/en/flight-disruptions/flydubai-air-france-cancellations-istanbul-airport-22042026/) ### Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights as jet fuel shortage spreads worldwide A global jet fuel shortage is pushing airlines to cut schedules and raise fees worldwide, with Lufthansa Group making the biggest move so far. It has announced 20,000 cancellations over the next 6 months, with 120 daily services already disappearing from schedules from 20 April 2026 and the first wave focused on Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport through 31 May 2026. KLM is also canceling 160 intra-European flights, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has cut 1,000 April services, and Air Canada is removing 4 daily Toronto to New York flights serving John F. Kennedy International Airport from 1 June 2026. Most of the cancellations are well in advance, and don't qualify for compensation. But if your flight is canceled less than 2 weeks before departure you may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU laws. In all cases, airlines still need to provide rerouting, refunds, and care if your trip is disrupted. Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt·Apr 23, 2026 [Read more](https://www.airhelp.com/en/flight-disruptions/jet-fuel-shortage-lufthansa-cancels-20000-flights-23042026/) ### American Airlines 787 breaks down at Milan Malpensa, blocking Runway Operations at Milan Malpensa Airport were disrupted on 21 April 2026 after American Airlines flight AA207, a Boeing 787-8 due to fly to Miami, suffered a technical fault while taxiing and blocked access to Runway 35R. Departures had to use a slower runway procedure, while delayed outbound flights held gates and created knock-on disruption for arrivals. Passengers on the grounded aircraft stayed on board while engineers assessed whether it could be restarted or would need towing equipment. Because the problem appears to involve an aircraft issue under the airline's control, passengers whose flights were canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours may be entitled to up to {{compensation_value}} compensation under EC 261. Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt·Apr 22, 2026 [Read more](https://www.airhelp.com/en/flight-disruptions/american-airlines-787-blocks-runway-35r-milan-malpensa-22042026/) ### Strait of Hormuz jet fuel crisis disrupts 3,400 flights as Lufthansa, Delta, Air Canada, and KLM cut routes The Strait of Hormuz crisis has started to hit travelers across Europe and beyond, with around 3,400 flights canceled and more delays and diversions expected as airlines ration fuel and avoid closed Middle East airspace. Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have all announced schedule cuts, including Air Canada’s suspension of flights linking Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, and John F. Kennedy International Airport from 1 June to 25 October. Air passengers affected should check with their airlines, who must provide care and assistance, including rebooking or refunds, meals, and accommodation where needed. Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt·Apr 22, 2026 [Read more](https://www.airhelp.com/en/flight-disruptions/iran-fuel-crunch-3400-flight-cancellations-airline-cuts-21042026/)