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Passengers Grounded Around Ireland Today as Dublin Airport Faced 211 Delays And 3 Cancelled Flights, Disrupting Ryanair, Emerald Airlines, Aer Lingus, British Airways, And Other Airlines
Passengers disrupted in Ireland today as Dublin International Airport (DUB) recorded 211 total delays and 3 cancellations today. The most affected airlines by volume were Ryanair (2 cancellations, 102 delays), Emerald Airlines (38 delays), Aer Lingus (26 delays), and Buzz (1 cancellation, 17 delays). Other widely used carriers that were not among the most affected but still faced delays today included British Airways, Air France, KLM, SAS, United Airlines, and Air Canada.
On the airport side, the heaviest delay volumes linked to Dublin were faced by Manchester Airport (multiple delayed services), Edinburgh Airport (repeated delays), London Heathrow Airport, and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, while Berlin Brandenburg Airport (3 cancellations) accounted for all recorded cancellations tied to Dublin.
- Updated today: operations at Dublin show 211 delays and 3 cancellations affecting short-haul, regional, and limited long-haul routes.
- Ryanair recorded the highest disruption volume with 102 delays and 2 cancellations.
- Emerald Airlines and Aer Lingus together accounted for 64 delays, with no cancellations.
- UK and European routes represented the majority of delayed services.
Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays
Ryanair
Ryanair recorded the highest disruption volume today, with 102 delayed flights from Dublin, making it the most impacted airline overall by operational delays.
Emerald Airlines
Emerald Airlines followed with 38 delayed flights, largely affecting regional and short-haul connections across the UK and Ireland.
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus experienced 26 delays, impacting a mix of domestic, UK, and European services.
Buzz
Buzz reported 17 delayed flights, contributing to secondary disruption within short-haul European routes.
British Airways
British Airways saw multiple delayed flights, mainly on UK–Ireland sectors, without widespread network disruption.
Air France
Air France recorded isolated delays, primarily linked to France–Ireland operations.
KLM
KLM experienced limited delays, connected to services operating via Amsterdam.
What Can Affected Passengers Do?
- Monitor airline apps and airport departure boards frequently
Check for real-time updates on departure times, gate changes, and boarding status, as schedules may change multiple times within a short window. - Confirm aircraft status before leaving for the airport
Verify whether the inbound aircraft for your flight has arrived or is delayed, as this often determines whether departure times will shift further. - Allow additional buffer time for connections
Build in extra time between connecting flights, especially on short-haul routes where delays can cascade and affect onward travel. - Keep boarding passes and notifications accessible
Ensure digital or printed boarding passes are easy to access, as gate reassignments or rapid boarding calls may occur with limited notice. - Contact airline customer service for rebooking or updates
Use official airline channels—apps, desks, or helplines—to explore rebooking options, standby possibilities, or updated travel arrangements if delays persist.
Overview of Flight Disruptions
Today’s disruption pattern is delay-heavy rather than cancellation-driven, with operational pressure concentrated on Ireland–UK and Ireland–Europe corridors. Ryanair, Emerald Airlines, Aer Lingus, Buzz, British Airways, and Air France all recorded delays, reflecting broad network impact rather than a single-carrier event.
On the airport level, Dublin International Airport remained the central hub for delays, while Manchester, Edinburgh, London Heathrow, and Amsterdam Schiphol appeared repeatedly across delayed origin and destination lists. From a country perspective, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, and the Netherlands surfaced multiple times, underscoring how today’s disruption extended across Western and Central Europe. Long-haul exposure stayed limited, indicating that today’s operational strain primarily affected short-haul and regional travel flows rather than intercontinental services.
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Source: Different airports and FlightAware
