Flights Cancelled Around Europe As Greece, England, France, Spain, Portugal, And More Delay 1,123 And Cancel 20 Flights, Disrupting British Airways, Air France, Aegean, TAP Air Portugal, And Others In Athens, Paris, Lisbon, And More

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Thousands of travelers faced disruptions in Europe today as air travel disruptions intensified at major hubs in Greece, England, France, Spain, Portugal, and Norway, with 1,123 delays and 20 cancellations across Paris Charles de Gaulle (254 delays, 4 cancellations) in Paris, Malaga Airport (86 delays, 4 cancellations) in Malaga, Melilla Airport (7 delays, 3 cancellations) in Melilla, London City Airport (21 delays, 1 cancellation) in London, Oslo Gardermoen Airport (82 delays, 7 cancellations) in Oslo, London Heathrow Airport (155 delays, 1 cancellation) in London, Manchester Airport (120 delays) in Manchester, Porto Airport (53 delays) in Porto, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (150 delays) in Lisbon, and Athens International Airport (195 delays) in Athens.
The most affected airlines included Air France (113 delays), easyJet (95 delays), British Airways (91 delays), Aegean Airlines (79 delays), TAP Air Portugal (76 delays), and Ryanair (60 delays), while cancellations were led by SAS (9 cancellations, 31 delays) and Mel Air (6 cancellations, 7 delays). Other airlines such as Jet2 (42 delays), Sky Express (39 delays), and HOP! (16 delays) also recorded notable operational strain.
These disruptions spanned multiple countries, including France, Spain, England, Norway, Portugal, and Greece.

• Updated today: A total of 1,123 delays and 20 cancellations were recorded across major European airports.
• Paris Charles de Gaulle reported the highest delays at 254, followed by Athens (195) and London Heathrow (155).
• SAS recorded the highest cancellations (9), followed by Mel Air (6).
• Air France, easyJet, and British Airways were among the most delay-affected airlines.
• Manchester Airport saw 120 delays with zero cancellations, indicating operational strain without flight suspensions.
• Portugal hubs (Lisbon and Porto) together recorded over 200 delays, driven largely by TAP Air Portugal.
• Greek carriers Aegean Airlines and Sky Express contributed significantly to delays in Athens.

Most Impacted European Airports

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Operations in Paris faced the highest disruption levels, with Air France, easyJet, and HOP! among the most impacted carriers experiencing delays.

Athens International Airport

Athens saw heavy congestion, with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Olympic Air leading the disruptions across domestic and regional routes.

London Heathrow Airport

At Heathrow, delays were driven by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Iberia, affecting both long-haul and short-haul connectivity.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

Lisbon experienced significant operational pressure, primarily impacting TAP Air Portugal, easyJet, and Portugalia services.

Manchester Airport

Manchester recorded high delay volumes, largely affecting Jet2, easyJet, and Ryanair, with no cancellations reported.

Oslo Gardermoen Airport

In Oslo, disruptions were led by SAS and Norwegian Air Shuttle, with cancellations concentrated among Scandinavian carriers.

Malaga Airport

Malaga’s disruptions were driven by Ryanair, easyJet, and Jet2, alongside cancellations involving Mel Air.

Porto Airport

Porto saw moderate delays, mainly impacting easyJet, Ryanair, and TAP Air Portugal operations.

Airlines Most Affected by Europe Flight Cancellations & Delays

Air France

Air France recorded the highest number of delays overall, with operations heavily impacted at Paris Charles de Gaulle and additional disruptions across Lisbon, Manchester, and Athens.

easyJet

easyJet experienced widespread delays across multiple airports, including Paris, Malaga, Manchester, Porto, Lisbon, and Athens, reflecting network-wide operational strain.

British Airways

British Airways saw significant delays, particularly at London Heathrow, where it accounted for a large share of disrupted departures.

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines was a major contributor to delays in Athens, reflecting congestion in Greek domestic and regional operations.

TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal faced extensive delays at Lisbon and Porto, indicating concentrated disruption within Portugal’s aviation network.

Ryanair

Ryanair recorded delays across multiple airports including Malaga, Manchester, Porto, and Athens, though it reported no cancellations in this dataset.

SAS

SAS stood out with the highest cancellations, alongside delays at both Paris Charles de Gaulle and Oslo Gardermoen.

Mel Air

Mel Air recorded a high number of cancellations relative to its operations, particularly across Malaga and Melilla.

Jet2

Jet2 experienced notable delays, especially at Manchester and Malaga, contributing to congestion in UK leisure travel routes.

Sky Express

Sky Express was significantly impacted in Athens, with delays affecting regional connectivity across Greece.

What Can Impacted Travelers Do?

• Check real-time flight status through airline apps or airport websites
• Arrive early at airports to accommodate possible schedule changes
• Stay in contact with airlines for rebooking or assistance options
• Keep essential items in carry-on luggage in case of delays
• Monitor weather and air traffic updates that may affect routes
• Consider alternative flights or nearby airports if disruptions persist

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Overview of Europe Flight Cancellations & Delays

Flight disruptions across Europe today, May 4, reflect concentrated operational pressure on major aviation hubs. Airlines such as Air France, easyJet, British Airways, Ryanair, TAP Air Portugal, and Aegean Airlines were among the most affected, with delays spreading across Paris, Athens, London, Lisbon, Manchester, Malaga, Oslo, Porto, and Melilla.
Author’s note: Data is compiled from FlightAware and may change with live updates. Airlines may adjust schedules for safety, so travelers should monitor real-time updates, check rebooking policies, and stay flexible.
The scale of disruption was particularly visible in Paris Charles de Gaulle, Athens International Airport, and London Heathrow, while Lisbon and Manchester also saw significant operational strain. Across France, Spain, England, Norway, Portugal, and Greece, delays dominated the disruption landscape, with cancellations remaining comparatively limited but concentrated among specific carriers like SAS and Mel Air.
Repeated congestion at Paris, Athens, London, and Lisbon, along with continued pressure at Manchester, Malaga, and Oslo, highlights how multiple European aviation hubs were simultaneously affected, creating a ripple effect across regional and international travel networks.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware