Flights Cancelled Over Europe With 497 Cancellations and 2,491 Delays Affecting Travel Across Rome, Liverpool, and Others

Flight cancellations further intensified throughout Europe, with 2,491 delays and 497 cancellations across 21 major airports on Sunday, October 25, affecting journeys through the UK, the Netherlands, France, Italy, and Ireland, alongside connecting networks in Germany and Switzerland.
The schedule adjustments are primarily driven by strong winds from Storm Boelo, which arrived across northwestern Europe just days after Storm Austen affected the region on Friday. Amsterdam Schiphol recorded the highest totals for both delays (395) and cancellations (159), while London Heathrow and Dublin Airport also registered high cancellation counts.
Among carriers, KLM recorded the highest number of cancelled flights (136), followed by easyJet (64) and Emerald Airlines (38). Ryanair logged the highest volume of delayed services (598), ahead of easyJet (570) and Jet2 (216).

European Airport Disruptions Breakdown

Manchester recorded the highest arrival delay rate at 50%, alongside a 35% departure delay rate. Schiphol reported arrival and departure delay rates of 29% and 25%, respectively, while Charles de Gaulle recorded 14% for arrivals and 17% for departures. At Fiumicino, the rates stood at 15% for arrivals and 24% for departures, while Heathrow registered 12% and 15%, respectively.

Airline Delay and Cancellation Figures

Schedule adjustments affected both major flag carriers and regional operators across Europe. While Ryanair, easyJet, and Jet2 experienced high delay volumes, KLM, easyJet, Emerald Airlines, and British Airways recorded the highest cancellation totals.

Why Flights Are Disrupted: Storm Boelo and Air Traffic Spacing

The high number of flight changes on Sunday, October 25, is directly linked to consecutive weather fronts moving across Western Europe:

• High Winds at Amsterdam Schiphol: Following the passage of Storm Austen on Friday, Storm Boelo brought strong winds to the Netherlands on Sunday. Because high wind speeds reduce the number of runways available and require wider safety margins, fewer flights are able to take off and land at Schiphol, prompting preventative flight cancellations by KLM and partner carriers.
• Air Traffic Restrictions in the UK: Storm Boelo also brought challenging wind conditions across the United Kingdom, particularly across south-east England. Air traffic control implemented restricted spacing between aircraft to ensure safe approaches and departures, leading to rolling delays and knock-on cancellations.
• London Hub Adjustments: London Heathrow has experienced notable schedule changes across its short-haul networks, alongside 30 delays affecting flights to, from, or within the United States. At London Gatwick, airport officials advised passengers to verify their flight status with their airline before travelling to the terminal due to high winds.

Practical Steps for Affected Passengers

If you are scheduled to fly through any of the 21 affected European airports, consider the following steps before heading to the terminal:

• Confirm your flight status first: Check your airline’s official website or mobile app for the latest departure times before leaving for the airport, as advised by officials at hubs like Gatwick and Schiphol.
• Enable real-time alerts: Turn on push notifications in your airline’s app to receive direct updates on departure shifts, gate changes, and cancellations.
• Contact your airline promptly after a cancellation: If your flight is cancelled, reach out to the carrier immediately to arrange rebooking or request a refund.
• Check with your carrier before booking separate transport: Always contact your airline before purchasing alternative travel arrangements independently, as self-booking without prior authorization can affect reimbursement eligibility.
• Verify onward connections: If a departure delay changes your expected arrival time at a hub, check how the shift affects any connecting flights on your itinerary.
• Review passenger rights and insurance: Check applicable air passenger rights—including EU and UK regulations where relevant—as well as your travel insurance policy for coverage of eligible expenses.
• Keep all documentation: Retain booking confirmations, boarding passes, and itemised receipts for any food, hotel, or transit expenses incurred during your journey.

Flight cancellations were also recorded across Europe yesterday. Read our previous report here.

The figures presented in this report were collected and reviewed using real-time records dated October 25, 2026, at 1:07 pm ET (5:07 pm GMT).

Primary source: FlightAware.

Verification Process: The editorial team reviewed and cross-checked the figures to support accuracy. Timestamped records, flight-tracking logs and data-feed snapshots have been preserved for reference and editorial transparency.

Note: Flight-tracking figures can change as airspace conditions and airline operations develop. Small discrepancies may occur when comparing these figures with subsequent updates from individual airports or airlines.

Passengers should verify their flight status, follow schedule changes and consult the latest operational updates from their airlines before travelling.

Verified by Rana Pratap