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Passengers Face Sudden Travel Distress As Amsterdam Schiphol, Copenhagen London Heathrow, Barcelona International, Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Cancelled 49 And Delayed 1066 Flights In Haarlemmermeer, London, Paris, El Prat de Llobregat, Leading To Erratic Journeys In Spain, U.K, Netherlands And Other Parts Of Europe

21 February 2026 at 03:13
Passengers Face Sudden Travel Distress As Amsterdam Schiphol, Copenhagen London Heathrow, Barcelona International, Charles de Gaulle/Roissy Cancelled 49 And Delayed 1066 Flights In Haarlemmermeer, London, Paris, El Prat de Llobregat, Leading To Erratic Journeys In Spain, U.K, Netherlands And Other Parts Of Europe
Flight Aware Latest Flight Cancellation News For European Nations

Europe’s skies are experiencing a wave of flight cancellations today, with travellers facing significant delays and abrupt changes to travel plans. Verified cancellation data from FlightAware — the world’s leading real-time flight tracking platform — shows that several major airlines have grounded flights across key European hubs, including Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and other major European gateways.

This disruption comes at a time when air travel demand is high and airlines are running tight schedules with limited buffer capacity.

Confirmed Cancelled Flights by Airline

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM)

From the live cancellation feed on FlightAware, the following KLM flights have been cancelled today:

Flight NumberAircraftOriginDestinationScheduled Time
KLM8951B744Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)Cairo Int’l (CAI)10:30 AM CET
KLM1905B738Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)Vienna (VIE)02:35 PM CET
KLM1906B738Vienna (VIE)Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)05:05 PM CET
KLM621B77WAmsterdam Schiphol (AMS)Atlanta (KATL)05:15 PM CET
KLM622B77WAtlanta (KATL)Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)10:55 PM EST

These cancellations affect both inbound and outbound international services, underlining how disruptions at Amsterdam Schiphol reverberate globally.

easyJet (EZY)

easyJet’s live cancellations are also visible on FlightAware today:

easyJet flights currently showing cancelled status include:

  • A number of flights to and from major European leisure and business routes.
  • Multiple aircraft types across the easyJet fleet.

(Note: FlightAware restricts some details to registered users, but visible cancellations confirm operational disruption.

Air France (AFR)

FlightAware lists Air France flights cancelled today, covering both domestic and international sectors. Sample cancellations observed on the publicly visible list include:

Flight NumberOriginDestinationApprox Time
AFR6109Toulouse (TLS)Paris Orly (ORY)11:40 AM CET
AFR7403Toulouse (TLS)Paris CDG (LFPG)11:40 AM CET
AFR7361Lyon (LYS)Paris CDG (LFPG)11:45 AM CET
AFR7437Bordeaux (BOD)Paris CDG (LFPG)12:00 PM CET

This list shows Air France cancelling regional and domestic flights in France — a sign of internal capacity strains or broader systemic disruption.

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport Cancelled Flights Today

FlightAware’s “Cancelled Today” airport tracker shows a flow of cancellations at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, although exact flight numbers are restricted on the public page. It confirms continuous cancellation activity at CDG — one of Europe’s busiest hubs.

Why Are These Cancellations Happening?

Flight cancellations rarely happen in isolation. Verified reports and industry data show:

  • Airport congestion and over-saturated schedules.
  • Crew and aircraft rotation issues affecting connected flights.
  • Limited slack in peak travel periods amplifies knock-on effects.

Some contextual analysis from AirHelp suggests recent weeks have seen hundreds of delays and cancellations across major European hubs including Amsterdam and Paris, often affecting airlines such as KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, SAS, Vueling, and easyJet.

Passenger Impact: What Travelers Must Know

These cancellations and the resulting delays have direct human consequences:

📍 Missed connections and onward flights
📍 Long wait times at terminals
📍 Rebooking and refund stress
📍 Missed meetings, holidays, and family reunions

When a flight is cancelled — especially international services like KLM’s long-haul routes or easyJet’s busy European routes — passengers must engage with airline customer service immediately to rebook or obtain refunds.

How FlightAware Makes a Difference

Amid chaos and confusion at busy international airports, FlightAware’s real-time flight tracking platform becomes an indispensable tool for travellers:

1. Instant Cancellation Alerts

Passengers can see exactly which flights are cancelled, down to the flight number and origin/destination, directly from live feeds.

2. Time-Stamped Real-Time Data

Unlike airport departure boards with delays in updates, FlightAware pulls live aviation data from global surveillance systems and airline operations feeds.

3. Helps Avoid Unnecessary Waits

By knowing your flight status before leaving home or hotel, you save hours of wasted time and emotional stress.

4. Tailored Alerts

Users can receive flight status updates via app notifications — crucial during times of disruption.

Final Takeaway

Today’s wave of flight cancellations — documented directly via FlightAware’s cancellation trackers for KLM, Air France, and easyJet — is a major travel disruption affecting Europe’s busiest skies.

But accurate, live flight data changes the way travellers cope with chaos. When uncertainty strikes — whether it’s at Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle, or regional European airports — FlightAware stands out as one of the most trustworthy sources for real-time flight status.

It helps travellers stay informed, reduce anxiety, and take proactive steps to rebook, reroute, or adjust their journey with confidence — even amid unprecedented disruptions.

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Thousands Of Passengers Suffer In Asia As Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Philippines, China, Malaysia, And Jordan Cancel 77 And Delay 2,375 Flights, Disrupting Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Air India, Air China, And Other Airlines In Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Kolkata, Manila And Jakarta

21 February 2026 at 02:00
Thousands Of Passengers Suffer In Asia As Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Philippines, China, Malaysia, And Jordan Cancel 77 And Delay 2,375 Flights, Disrupting Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Air India, Air China, And Other Airlines In Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Kolkata, Manila And Jakarta
Thousands Of Passengers Suffer In Asia As Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Philippines, China, Malaysia, And Jordan Cancel 77 And Delay 2,375 Flights

Thousands of travelers grounded in Asia today as 2,375 delays and 77 flight cancellations hit 16 major Asian and Middle Eastern airports. The most affected airlines included Air China (2 cancellations, 75 delays), United Airlines (2 cancellations at Narita, 5 delays), IndiGo (2 cancellations, 145 delays), Air India (2 cancellations, 136 delays), Batik Air (46 cancellations across four Indonesian airports, 50 delays), PAL Express (5 cancellations, 22 delays), and Royal Jordanian (3 cancellations, 5 delays). Other prominent airlines experiencing disruption included Japan Airlines (85 delays at Haneda, 10 at Narita), All Nippon Airways (72 delays at Haneda, 4 at Narita), AirAsia (125 delays at Kuala Lumpur, 4 at Phuket), Cebu Pacific (77 delays at Manila, 3 at Narita), and Thai Airways (69 delays at Bangkok, 10 at Phuket).
Airports affected included Jakarta Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (196 delays, 26 cancellations); Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (92 delays, 10 cancellations); Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (5 delays, 7 cancellations); Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (3 delays, 4 cancellations); Indira Gandhi International Airport (385 delays, 4 cancellations); Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (62 delays, 4 cancellations); Singapore Changi Airport (199 delays, 3 cancellations); Ninoy Aquino International Airport (186 delays, 5 cancellations); Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (26 delays, 4 cancellations); Queen Alia International Airport (16 delays, 4 cancellations); Kuala Lumpur International Airport (275 delays, 2 cancellations); Beijing Capital International Airport (127 delays, 2 cancellations); Narita International Airport (114 delays, 2 cancellations); Tokyo Haneda Airport (232 delays, 0 cancellations); Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (318 delays); and Phuket International Airport (139 delays).
Countries impacted: Indonesia, India, Singapore, Philippines, China, Jordan, Malaysia, Japan, and Thailand.

  • Update today: 2,375 delays and 77 cancellations were recorded across 16 airports.
  • Delhi recorded the highest delay volume at 385 flights.
  • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi followed with 318 delays and zero cancellations.
  • Kuala Lumpur logged 275 delays with only 2 cancellations.
  • Haneda and Suvarnabhumi reported zero cancellations despite high delay counts.
  • Batik Air recorded the highest cancellation concentration across multiple Indonesian airports (46 total).
  • Narita and Haneda together recorded 19 U.S.-linked delays.
  • Indonesian secondary airports showed higher cancellation ratios relative to delay counts.
  • Major full-service carriers in Japan and India accounted for the largest delay volumes.

Most Affected Asian Airports

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Recorded 385 delays and 4 cancellations, the highest delay total in the dataset, primarily involving IndiGo and Air India.

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Logged 318 delays, largely concentrated among Thai carriers.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Registered 275 delays and 2 cancellations, with AirAsia contributing the largest share.

Haneda Airport

Reported 232 delays and no cancellations, dominated by Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways.

Singapore Changi Airport

Recorded 199 delays and 3 cancellations, with Scoot and Singapore Airlines leading delay totals.

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Logged 186 delays and 5 cancellations, mainly involving PAL Express and Cebu Pacific.

Soekarno–Hatta International Airport

Registered 196 delays and 26 cancellations, largely attributed to Batik Air.

Narita International Airport

Reported 114 delays and 2 cancellations, including 8 U.S.-linked delays.

Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays

Batik Air

46 cancellations and 50 delays across four Indonesian airports.

IndiGo

2 cancellations and 145 delays at Delhi.

Air India

2 cancellations and 136 delays at Delhi.

Air China

2 cancellations and 75 delays at Beijing Capital.

United Airlines

2 cancellations at Narita and multiple delays across Japan and Manila.

PAL Express

5 cancellations and 22 delays at Manila.

Thai Airways

69 delays at Bangkok and 10 at Phuket.

AirAsia

125 delays at Kuala Lumpur and additional delays at Phuket.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

  • Check airline apps or official airport websites for real-time updates.
  • Arrive early at the airport during peak disruption periods.
  • Monitor connecting flight status frequently.
  • Contact airline customer service for rebooking options.
  • Keep travel insurance documentation accessible.
  • Retain boarding passes and delay notifications for compensation claims where applicable.

Learn More

Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations

Major carriers most affected included Batik Air, IndiGo, Air India, Air China, United Airlines, PAL Express, Thai Airways, and AirAsia. High delay concentrations were recorded in Delhi, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo (Haneda and Narita), Singapore, Manila, and Jakarta. Secondary but notable disruption occurred in Makassar, Palembang, Shijiazhuang, Amman, Phuket, Kolkata, and Beijing.

Countries impacted were Indonesia, India, Singapore, Philippines, China, Jordan, Malaysia, Japan, and Thailand. The operational pattern shows high delay volumes at major hubs such as Delhi, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Singapore, while Indonesian regional airports experienced comparatively higher cancellation ratios.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware

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Thousands Of Passengers Stranded In Asia As Japan, Thailand, Singapore, UAE, Indonesia, India, China, And Hong Kong Delay 2,894 And Cancel 52 New Flights, Disrupting Emirates, Japan, Singapore, Cathay Pacific, Lion Air, And Others In Tokyo, Bangkok, Shanghai, Dubai And More

17 February 2026 at 01:55
Thousands Of Passengers Stranded In Asia As Japan, Thailand, Singapore, UAE, Indonesia, India, China, And Hong Kong Delay 2,894 And Cancel 52 New Flights, Disrupting Emirates, Japan, Singapore, Cathay Pacific, Lion Air, And Others In Tokyo, Bangkok, Shanghai, Dubai And More
Thousands Of Passengers Stranded In Asia As Japan, Thailand, Singapore, UAE, Indonesia, India, China, And Hong Kong Delay 2,894 And Cancel 52 Flights

Thousands of passengers grounded in Asia today as Japan, Thailand, Singapore, UAE, Indonesia, India, China, and Hong Kong recorded a total of 2,894 delays and 52 cancellations across 15 major Asian airports, including Jakarta (300 delays, 15 cancellations), Mumbai (465 delays, 4 cancellations), Delhi (415 delays, 4 cancellations), Tokyo Haneda (293 delays, 2 cancellations), Bangkok (234 delays, 1 cancellation), Shanghai (210 delays, 2 cancellations), Hong Kong (178 delays, 3 cancellations) and Dubai (172 delays, 2 cancellations).
The most affected airlines by volume included Japan Airlines (168 delays, 4 cancellations), IndiGo (355 delays, 6 cancellations), Air India (294 delays), Cathay Pacific (90 delays, 6 cancellations), China Eastern (98 delays, 1 cancellation), Lion Air (132 delays), Batik Air (105 delays, 19 cancellations), and Thai Airways (55 delays).
Other major carriers such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Flydubai also recorded notable delays.
According to latest flight data, the disruptions impacted Jakarta, Makassar, Mumbai, Delhi, Beijing, Shanghai, Guiyang, Wuhan, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sapporo (New Chitose), Kagoshima, Bangkok, Singapore and Dubai.

  • Update today: 2,894 delays and 52 cancellations recorded across 15 Asian airports.
  • Mumbai recorded the highest delay volume (465).
  • Jakarta recorded the highest cancellations (15).
  • Japan Airlines recorded 168 delays and 4 cancellations across Japanese airports.
  • IndiGo led Indian carriers with 355 delays and 6 cancellations.
  • Cathay Pacific accounted for 6 cancellations and 90 delays across Hong Kong and Beijing.
  • Tokyo Haneda and Hong Kong recorded the highest U.S.-linked delays (10 and 11 respectively).
  • Most disruptions were delay-driven rather than cancellation-heavy.

Most Affected Asian Airports

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Mumbai recorded 465 delays and 4 cancellations, the highest delay count among all airports assessed.

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Delhi saw 415 delays and 4 cancellations, with heavy impact on domestic carriers.

Soekarno–Hatta International Airport

Jakarta registered 300 delays and 15 cancellations, the highest cancellation figure overall.

Haneda Airport

Tokyo Haneda reported 293 delays and 2 cancellations, including 10 U.S.-linked delays.

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Bangkok recorded 234 delays and 1 cancellation, largely affecting Thai carriers.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai logged 210 delays and 2 cancellations, with 9 delays tied to U.S. routes.

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong reported 178 delays and 3 cancellations, including 11 U.S.-linked delays.

Dubai International Airport

Dubai recorded 172 delays and 2 cancellations, primarily affecting regional and Gulf carriers.

Airlines Most Affected by Asia Flight Cancellations and Delays

Japan Airlines

168 delays and 4 cancellations across Tokyo Haneda and New Chitose.

IndiGo

355 delays and 6 cancellations across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangkok and Dubai.

Air India

294 delays across Mumbai, Delhi and Dubai.

Cathay Pacific

90 delays and 6 cancellations across Hong Kong, Beijing and Bangkok.

Batik Air

105 delays and 19 cancellations across Jakarta and Makassar.

China Eastern

98 delays and 1 cancellation across Shanghai, Beijing, Guiyang and Wuhan.

Lion Air

132 delays across Jakarta and Makassar.

Thai Airways

55 delays across Bangkok and Hong Kong.

What Can Impacted Passengers Do?

  • Contact airlines directly for rebooking options.
  • Monitor SMS and email notifications from carriers.
  • Review compensation eligibility under applicable aviation regulations.
  • Allow extra time for airport transfers and connections.
  • Keep receipts for potential reimbursement claims.

Learn More

Overview of Asia Flight Cancellations And Delays

Across Asia, disruptions remained heavily delay-driven, with major hubs like Mumbai, Delhi, Jakarta, and Tokyo Haneda accounting for a significant portion of the 2,894 delays.

Airlines most affected included Japan Airlines, IndiGo, Air India, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, and Batik Air, with cumulative delay figures ranging from 90 to 355 per carrier. Jakarta and Mumbai emerged as key disruption hotspots, while Hong Kong and Tokyo Haneda recorded the highest U.S.-linked delay exposure.

While cancellations totaled 52 across Japan, Thailand, Singapore, UAE, Indonesia, India, China, And Hong Kong, they were concentrated among select carriers such as Batik Air, Cathay Pacific, IndiGo, and Japan Airlines. Major international hubs including Shanghai, Dubai, Bangkok, and Singapore experienced sustained delay volumes but limited cancellations, reinforcing a broader regional pattern of schedule congestion rather than widespread flight withdrawal.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware

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