Major Travel Chaos Hits Germany As Lufthansa, Air France, Eurowings, Condor, easyJet, And Other Airlines Delay 327 Flights And Cancel 3 Across Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin-Brandenburg And More

Published on December 15, 2025

Germany recorded 330 total disruptions today across Frankfurt International, Munich International, and Berlin-Brandenburg. Lufthansa and its group carriers led airline disruption volumes, with Lufthansa alone accounting for 85+ delays across FRA, MUC, and BER, alongside notable impacts on Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, easyJet, Eurowings, Condor, British Airways, and Air France. Frankfurt emerged as the most affected hub with 155 delays and 2 cancellations, followed by Munich with 98 delays and 1 cancellation, while Berlin-Brandenburg logged 74 delays with no cancellations. Spillover delays touched major European gateways including London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Manchester, and Helsinki, underscoring a delay-heavy operational strain centered on Germany’s busiest airports.

• Update today: Lufthansa led all airlines in disruption volume with the highest number of delays across Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin-Brandenburg.
• Lufthansa Cityline recorded the only cancellation at Munich, adding to double-digit delays within the Lufthansa Group.
• easyJet and Eurowings were the most affected low-cost carriers, particularly at Berlin-Brandenburg, contributing heavily to short-haul delays.
• Frankfurt International (FRA) was the single largest congestion point with 155 delays and 2 cancellations.
• Munich International (MUC) followed with 98 delays, while Berlin-Brandenburg (BER) saw 74 delays without cancellations.
• Disruption was delay-driven, with no U.S.-linked delays or cancellations reported at MUC or BER.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

Lufthansa

Lufthansa recorded the highest delay count nationwide, with 59 delays at Frankfurt, 23 at Munich, and 3 at Berlin-Brandenburg, making it the primary driver of today’s disruption profile.

Lufthansa Cityline

Lufthansa Cityline registered 1 cancellation and 13 delays at Munich, alongside additional delays at Berlin-Brandenburg, placing it among the most impacted regional operators.

Air Dolomiti

Air Dolomiti experienced 13 delays at Frankfurt and 6 at Munich, reflecting sustained pressure on intra-European feeder services.

easyJet

easyJet was heavily affected at Berlin-Brandenburg with 17 delays, and added further delays at Munich, making it the most disrupted low-cost carrier today.

Eurowings

Eurowings logged 10 delays at Berlin-Brandenburg, contributing significantly to short-haul congestion at Germany’s capital airport.

Condor

Condor recorded 11 delays at Frankfurt, 4 at Munich, and additional delays at Berlin-Brandenburg, indicating widespread schedule disruption across leisure routes.

Most Affected German Airports by Cancellations and Delays

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Frankfurt was Germany’s most disrupted airport today, posting 155 delays and 2 cancellations. The airport also generated the widest international knock-on effects, including delays to London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris CDG, Manchester, and Birmingham.

Munich International Airport (MUC)

Munich recorded 98 delays and 1 cancellation, with disruption concentrated among Lufthansa Group airlines and spreading to destinations such as London Heathrow, Helsinki, Gatwick, and Barcelona.

Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Berlin-Brandenburg logged 74 delays and zero cancellations, with impacts dominated by easyJet, Air France and Eurowings, and secondary effects reaching Paris CDG, Amsterdam Schiphol, London Heathrow, and Mediterranean leisure airports.

Stuttgart Airport (STR)

Stuttgart experienced multiple inbound and outbound delays linked to congestion at Frankfurt and Berlin, contributing to regional network strain.

Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Hamburg saw isolated delays tied to Munich and Frankfurt operations, reflecting broader national air traffic pressure.

How Travellers Were Impacted at Major Airports

• Passengers faced extended waiting times due to cascading aircraft rotation delays.
• Tight connections at Frankfurt and Munich increased the risk of missed onward flights.
• Short-haul European services experienced rolling departure reschedules.
• Evening departures were more vulnerable as delays accumulated through the day.
• Travelers were advised to monitor airline notifications and allow additional buffer time.
• Passengers were advised to look out for baggage policies as delays up the chances of luggage separation on affected flights.

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Overview of Germany Flight Cancellations

Today’s Germany-wide disruption remained concentrated at Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin-Brandenburg, with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, easyJet, Eurowings, Condor, and Air Dolomiti emerging as the most affected airlines. Frankfurt International and Munich International repeatedly surfaced as the primary congestion points, while Berlin-Brandenburg followed closely due to low-cost carrier delays. Despite limited cancellations, the high delay volume across Germany’s top airports created a nationwide ripple effect, reinforcing Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin-Brandenburg as the central hubs shaping today’s flight disruption landscape.

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Source: Different airports and FlightAware