On July 13, 2026, flight disruptions affected multiple countries across Europe as 71 flights were cancelled and 1,545 delayed. The disturbances hit England, France, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, and Poland, with major hubs including London Heathrow Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport reporting significant operational issues.
London Heathrow reported 8 cancellations and 282 delays, Paris Charles de Gaulle had 6 cancellations and 356 delays, while Amsterdam Schiphol recorded the highest number of cancellations with 28 and 249 delays. Frankfurt Airport faced 4 cancellations alongside 204 delays, Nice Côte d’Azur Airport had 6 cancellations and 158 delays,
and Copenhagen Airport experienced 8 cancellations and 120 delays. Berlin Brandenburg recorded 4 cancellations and 89 delays; Warsaw Chopin reported 5 cancellations and 79 delays; Stavanger Sola Airport saw the least disruption with 2 cancellations and 8 delays.
British Airways had 5 cancellations and led airlines with 181 delays, mainly at London Heathrow. Air France experienced 3 cancellations and 143 delays, centered at Paris Charles de Gaulle. easyJet reported 1 cancellation and 140 delays spread across Berlin Brandenburg, Copenhagen, Nice Côte d’Azur, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Amsterdam Schiphol. KLM had the highest cancellations among airlines at 30 and 106
delays. Lufthansa faced 2 cancellations and 94 delays, primarily at Frankfurt and Berlin airports. LOT Polish Airlines recorded 56 delays, mostly at Warsaw Chopin with some in Norway. SAS had 9 cancellations and 29 delays affecting Copenhagen, Stavanger, and Nice. Additionally, HOP! reported 48 delays mainly at Paris Charles de Gaulle and some at Amsterdam Schiphol. Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, and Condor also experienced disruptions.
The flight disruptions stemmed from a combination of operational challenges including aircraft rotation issues, crew scheduling adjustments, airport congestion, air traffic management restrictions, maintenance needs, and shifting weather conditions. Europe’s interconnected aviation system caused delays
and cancellations at key airports to cascade throughout the continent’s network, impacting both domestic and international flights.
Thousands of travelers encountered uncertainties as flights were delayed or cancelled across major European hubs, affecting schedules throughout England, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Poland, and Norway. The disturbances at airports such as Paris Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Frankfurt resulted in widespread interruptions to travel plans on July 13.
Flight data used in this report was aggregated in real time via FlightAware and verified by editorial teams to ensure accuracy. The figures represent active airspace conditions as of mid-July
13, 2026, and provide a detailed snapshot of the broad operational challenges confronting Europe’s busiest airports on that day.
