On May 31, 2026, Europe’s air traffic encountered substantial disruptions with 481 flights cancelled and over 5,000 delayed. These disturbances affected several countries across the continent during the same period.
Flight interruptions were recorded in Italy, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Greece, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Among the most affected airports were major hubs such as Frankfurt, Vienna, Athens, and Rome.
The airlines involved in these disruptions included British Airways, ITA, Aegean, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and easyJet, with operations notably impacted at the airports listed.
These cancellations and delays resulted in significant inconvenience for travelers using numerous European airports and airlines
on that day.
