Hundreds Of Passengers Affected Across Europe As Rome and 12 Others Delay 1,871 And Cancel 75 Flights, Impacting Several Major Airlines

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August 25, 2026 11:07 PM

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Flight cancellations persisted in Europe today, as the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, and France faced 1,871 delays and 75 cancellations.
The highest delay totals were reported at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Int’l (Fiumicino Int’l), Paris Charles de Gaulle/Roissy, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona Int’l, and Amsterdam Schiphol. Among airlines, easyJet recorded the highest delays, followed by Ryanair. Air France, Vueling Airlines, ITA Airways, KLM, and British Airways were also among the airlines recording the most delays.

European Airports Recording the Highest Flight Disruption Levels

Leonardo da Vinci Int’l (Fiumicino Int’l)

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Int’l (Fiumicino Int’l) recorded 219 delays and six cancellations. Air France accounted for four cancellations, while ITA Airways recorded 90 delays.

Paris Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

Paris Charles de Gaulle/Roissy recorded 214 delays and 13 cancellations. Air France recorded 92 delays and 10 cancellations, making it the airport’s most affected airline.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas recorded 194 delays and three cancellations. Ryanair recorded 32 delays, while Iberia had 35 delays and one cancellation.

Barcelona Int’l

Barcelona Int’l recorded 193 delays and five cancellations. Vueling Airlines accounted for 86 delays, while ITA Airways, WestJet, and Air Canada each recorded cancellations.

Amsterdam Schiphol

Amsterdam Schiphol recorded 188 delays and five cancellations. KLM had 89 delays and three cancellations, while easyJet recorded 17 delays and two cancellations.

London Gatwick

London Gatwick recorded 167 delays and eight cancellations. easyJet accounted for 105 delays and five cancellations, while British Airways recorded three cancellations.

Zurich (Kloten)

Zurich (Kloten) recorded 144 delays and six cancellations. Swiss recorded 47 delays and three cancellations, while KLM had two cancellations.

Malpensa Int’l

Malpensa Int’l recorded 143 delays and eight cancellations. easyJet recorded 39 delays and six cancellations, making it the largest contributor among the airlines shown for the airport.

London Heathrow

London Heathrow recorded 138 delays and four cancellations. British Airways accounted for 69 delays and two cancellations.

Naples Int’l (Capodichino)

Naples Int’l (Capodichino) recorded 130 delays and two cancellations. easyJet recorded 43 delays and one cancellation.

Lyon

Lyon recorded 62 delays and nine cancellations. All nine cancellations attributed to the airlines shown were from easyJet.

Geneva Cointrin Int’l

Geneva Cointrin Int’l recorded 59 delays and three cancellations. easyJet recorded 32 delays and two cancellations.

Liverpool John Lennon

Liverpool John Lennon recorded 20 delays and three cancellations. easyJet accounted for 12 delays and all three cancellations among the airlines shown.

Airlines Recording the Highest Delay and Cancellation Totals

easyJet

easyJet recorded 286 delays across the key airports in Europe, the highest total among airlines. Its delays included 105 at London Gatwick, 43 at Naples Int’l (Capodichino), 39 at Malpensa Int’l, and 32 at Geneva Cointrin Int’l. It also recorded 30 cancellations.

Ryanair

Ryanair recorded 109 delays, including 32 at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, 30 at Malpensa Int’l, 22 at Naples Int’l (Capodichino), 18 at Barcelona Int’l, and seven at Liverpool John Lennon. It recorded no cancellations in the figures shown.

Air France

Air France recorded 96 delays, including 92 at Charles de Gaulle/Roissy. It also recorded three delays at Lyon and one at Leonardo da Vinci Int’l (Fiumicino Int’l). Its cancellation total reached 14.

Vueling Airlines

Vueling Airlines recorded 95 delays, with 86 at Barcelona Int’l. It also recorded six at Amsterdam Schiphol and three at Geneva Cointrin Int’l.

ITA Airways

ITA Airways recorded 90 delays, all at Leonardo da Vinci Int’l (Fiumicino Int’l). It also recorded two cancellations at Barcelona Int’l and two at Leonardo da Vinci Int’l (Fiumicino Int’l).

KLM

KLM recorded 90 delays, including 89 at Amsterdam Schiphol and one at Zurich (Kloten). It also recorded five cancellations across the two airports.

British Airways

British Airways recorded 72 delays, with 69 at London Heathrow and three at London Gatwick. It recorded five cancellations in total.

Practical Steps for Passengers Dealing With a Cancelled Flight

• Check the airline’s latest flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Contact the airline to confirm rebooking or alternative travel arrangements.
• Keep boarding passes, booking confirmations, and receipts for eligible expenses.
• Check whether your airline provides accommodation or meal assistance during longer disruptions.
• Arrive at the airport at the time recommended by the airline for any replacement flight.
• Check the departure gate and boarding time regularly, as these can change.

Operational Factors Affecting European Flight Schedules

Flight cancellations can occur for several operational reasons, including aircraft availability, crew scheduling, airport capacity, air traffic management requirements, maintenance needs, and changes to planned flight operations.

Weather conditions can also affect aircraft movements and airport operations, while congestion at busy hubs can create knock-on delays for later flights. These factors can affect individual airlines and airports differently throughout the day.

The Broader Picture of Today’s European Flight Disruptions

In the United Kingdom, London Gatwick recorded 167 delays and London Heathrow recorded 138, while Liverpool John Lennon recorded 20. easyJet was particularly prominent at Gatwick, where it recorded 105 delays and five cancellations.

In France, Charles de Gaulle/Roissy recorded 214 delays and 13 cancellations, while Lyon recorded 62 delays and nine cancellations. Air France was the most affected airline across these airports, with 96 delays and 14 cancellations.

Spain also saw significant movement disruption, with Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas recording 194 delays and Barcelona Int’l recording 193. Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and Iberia were among the airlines contributing to the figures.

In Italy, Leonardo da Vinci Int’l (Fiumicino Int’l) recorded 219 delays, the highest total among all airports examined, while Malpensa Int’l recorded 143. ITA Airways and easyJet were among the most affected carriers.

Meanwhile, Amsterdam Schiphol in the Netherlands recorded 188 delays, with KLM accounting for 89. In Switzerland, Zurich (Kloten) recorded 144 delays and Geneva Cointrin Int’l recorded 59.

With 1,871 delays and 75 cancellations across these major airports across Europe, passengers travelling through European hubs today should continue checking their airline and airport status for the latest departure information.

Flight cancellations were also reported yesterday. Read our previous report here.

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 25 August 2026 at 1:02 pm ET USA (5:02 pm GMT)

Primary Source: FlightAware.

Verification Protocol: All statistics have been independently reviewed and cross-checked by our human editorial desk. Timestamped records, data logs and feed snapshots are securely archived internally to support historical accuracy and editorial transparency.

Note: Real-time flight-tracking figures reflect active airspace and operational data. Minor variations may occur when compared with information displayed at individual airport terminals or airline departure gates.

Travellers are advised to check directly with their respective airlines and airports for the latest flight status, schedule changes and operational updates.