Flights Cancelled Throughout Europe As Milan, Rome, And 21 More Airports Cancel 308 And Delay 1,746, Disrupting Air Travel

Flight cancellations further intensified in Europe today as 1,746 delays and 308 cancellations affected major airports in Italy, Austria, Germany, France, Hungary, Romania, and other countries on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The affected airports included Vienna, London Heathrow, Linate, Frankfurt, Venice, Naples, Zurich, Milan Malpensa, Amsterdam Schiphol, Bologna, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Rome Fiumicino, Berlin-Brandenburg, Munich, Turin, Florence, Bari, Palermo, Catania, Hamburg, Geneva, Budapest, and Bucharest.
The airlines recording the highest delay totals were Lufthansa with 156, Ryanair with 129, easyJet with 124, Wizz Air Malta with 122, KLM with 86, and Air France with 82. For cancellations, Wizz Air Malta recorded 44, followed by Ryanair with 41, Air France with 39, KLM with 35, Lufthansa with 27, and Air Dolomiti with 20.
In Italy, the disruptions were linked to the national air traffic control strike organized by ENAV staff and the Uiltrasporti union. The four-hour walkout ran from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, affecting air traffic control across all 33 Italian airports. Carriers including ITA Airways cancelled a portion of their scheduled services, while knock-on delays could continue into evening flight schedules.

• Lufthansa recorded the highest airline delay total at 156.
• Wizz Air Malta recorded the highest airline cancellation total at 44.
• Frankfurt recorded 191 delays, the highest airport delay total.
• Charles de Gaulle recorded 180 delays and 30 cancellations.
• Bologna recorded 28 cancellations.
• Fiumicino recorded 129 delays and 29 cancellations.
• Amsterdam Schiphol recorded 155 delays and 22 cancellations.
• Ryanair recorded 129 delays and 41 cancellations.

Major European Airports See High Delay and Cancellation Counts

Frankfurt

Frankfurt recorded 191 delays and 17 cancellations, the highest delay total of the day. Lufthansa accounted for 65 delays and 11 cancellations, while Condor recorded 45 delays. Departures recorded a 15% delay rate, while arrivals recorded a 12% delay rate.

Charles de Gaulle

Charles de Gaulle recorded 180 delays and 30 cancellations. Air France accounted for 77 delays and 22 cancellations, while HOP! recorded 23 delays and four cancellations. Departures recorded a 16% delay rate, while arrivals recorded an 11% delay rate.

Amsterdam Schiphol

Amsterdam Schiphol recorded 155 delays and 22 cancellations. KLM accounted for 78 delays and 21 cancellations, while Transavia Airlines recorded 18 delays. Departures recorded a 10% delay rate.

Fiumicino

Fiumicino recorded 129 delays and 29 cancellations. Wizz Air Malta recorded 30 delays and 10 cancellations, while ITA Airways recorded 29 delays and four cancellations. Departures recorded a 14% delay rate, while arrivals recorded a 9% delay rate.

Munich

Munich recorded 123 delays and six cancellations. Lufthansa accounted for 65 delays and four cancellations, while Air Dolomiti recorded five delays and two cancellations. Departures recorded a 12% delay rate, while arrivals recorded an 11% delay rate.

London Heathrow

London Heathrow recorded 105 delays and 10 cancellations. British Airways accounted for 48 delays and five cancellations, while Aer Lingus recorded one delay and two cancellations. Departures and arrivals both recorded a 7% delay rate.

Malpensa

Malpensa recorded 96 delays and 22 cancellations. Wizz Air Malta accounted for 22 delays and eight cancellations, while easyJet recorded 19 delays. Departures recorded a 15% delay rate, while arrivals recorded a 14% delay rate.

Airlines With the Highest Delay and Cancellation Numbers

Lufthansa

Lufthansa recorded 156 delays and 27 cancellations. Its highest delay totals came at Frankfurt and Munich, with 65 delays at each airport.

Ryanair

Ryanair recorded 129 delays and 41 cancellations. Its highest delay count came at Palermo, with 18, while Bologna recorded 18 cancellations.

easyJet

easyJet recorded 124 delays. Its highest totals came at Geneva with 41, Malpensa with 19, and Berlin-Brandenburg with 18.

Wizz Air Malta

Wizz Air Malta recorded 122 delays and 44 cancellations, the highest cancellation total among the airlines. Fiumicino recorded 30 delays for the airline, while Malpensa recorded eight cancellations.

KLM

KLM recorded 86 delays and 35 cancellations. Amsterdam Schiphol accounted for 78 delays and 21 cancellations.

Air France

Air France recorded 82 delays and 39 cancellations. Charles de Gaulle accounted for 77 delays and 22 cancellations.

Steps Passengers Can Take During Flight Disruptions

• Check the latest flight status before travelling to the airport.
• Contact the airline promptly if a flight is cancelled or delayed.
• Ask the airline about rebooking options following a cancellation.
• Keep boarding passes, booking confirmations, and receipts for travel-related expenses.
• Allow additional time for airport procedures when delays affect the schedule.
• Check connecting flights separately when travelling on multi-flight itineraries.
• Follow airline and airport announcements for changes to departure times and gates.

Europe Flight Disruptions Continue Across Major Aviation Hubs

The Europe flight disruption picture on September 30 included high delay totals at major hubs such as Frankfurt, Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schiphol, Fiumicino, Munich, and London Heathrow.

Frankfurt led with 191 delays, followed by Charles de Gaulle with 180 and Amsterdam Schiphol with 155. Fiumicino recorded 129 delays, Munich recorded 123, and London Heathrow recorded 105.

Cancellation totals were highest at Charles de Gaulle with 30, Fiumicino with 29, Bologna with 28, Amsterdam Schiphol with 22, and Malpensa with 22.

Among airlines, Lufthansa recorded 156 delays, followed by Ryanair with 129, easyJet with 124, Wizz Air Malta with 122, KLM with 86, and Air France with 82. Cancellation totals were highest for Wizz Air Malta at 44, followed by Ryanair at 41, Air France at 39, KLM at 35, Lufthansa at 27, and Air Dolomiti at 20.

In Italy, Linate, Venice, Naples, Bologna, Fiumicino, Turin, Florence, Bari, Palermo, and Catania recorded flight disruptions during the day of the national air traffic control strike. The 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM walkout affected air traffic control across all 33 Italian airports, with cancellations by carriers including ITA Airways and potential knock-on delays continuing into evening schedules.

The Europe aviation picture therefore included significant delays at major connecting hubs alongside substantial cancellation numbers at several airports, while the Italian ATC strike contributed to disruption across the country’s aviation network.

Flight cancellations were also recorded at notable levels yesterday. For our previous report, read the earlier coverage here.

All figures have been compiled and reviewed by our editorial team from real-time aviation information captured on 27 September 2026 at 12:26 pm ET USA (4:26 p.m. GMT).

Primary Source: FlightAware.

Verification Protocol: Each statistic underwent independent review and cross-verification by our human editorial desk. Timestamped records, data logs, and feed snapshots have been retained internally to maintain historical accuracy and editorial transparency.

Note: Real-time flight-tracking figures represent active airspace and operational conditions. Small differences may occur when these figures are compared with information shown on individual airport terminals or airline departure gates.

Travelers should confirm the latest flight status, schedule adjustments, and operational information directly with their respectiv

Verified by Somudranil Sarkar