Thousands Of Travellers Stranded In Europe As Lufthansa, British, Air France, KLM, Iberia, SAS, Vueling, ITA, And Other Airlines Delay 1,362 And Cancel 56 Flights, Disrupting Spain, France, Germany, Netherlands, UK, Denmark, Italy And Switzerland Across
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February 12, 2026
Thousands of travellers stranded in Europe Today as 1,362 total flight delays and 56 total cancellations hit Madrid (249 delays, 14 cancellations), Amsterdam (236, 12), Paris CDG (158, 13), Frankfurt (127, 3), Copenhagen (117, 2), Paris Orly (109, 2), London Heathrow (105, 6), Barcelona (101, 1), Zurich (82, 1), and Rome Fiumicino (78, 2).
According to the latest update today, Madrid, Barcelona (Spain); Paris Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly (France); Amsterdam (Netherlands); London Heathrow (United Kingdom); Frankfurt (Germany); Copenhagen (Denmark); Rome Fiumicino (Italy); and Zurich (Switzerland) were among the most affected European cities.
The most affected airlines by volume included Iberia (57 delays, 13 cancellations across hubs), Air France (108 delays, 13 cancellations), KLM (100+ delays, 6 cancellations), Lufthansa (60+ delays, 4 cancellations), British Airways (37 delays, 1 cancellation), SAS (43 delays), Vueling Airlines (67 delays), and ITA Airways (28 delays).
Additional widely recognized carriers such as Ryanair, easyJet, Swiss, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, Air India, Condor, Finnair, TAP Air Portugal, and Cathay Pacific also recorded operational disruption.
- Update today: Europe recorded 1,362 delays and 56 cancellations across ten major airports.
- Madrid and Amsterdam together accounted for 485 delays and 26 cancellations.
- Paris CDG recorded 13 cancellations, among the highest totals.
- London Heathrow saw 11 US-related delays, the highest transatlantic exposure.
- Frankfurt logged 127 delays with Lufthansa alone contributing 43.
- Zurich recorded 7 US-linked delays, second only to Heathrow.
- Barcelona had zero US-related delays, despite 101 total delays.
- Rome Fiumicino had the lowest total delay volume among major hubs at 78.
Most Affected Europe Airports
Madrid
249 delays and 14 cancellations make Madrid the most disrupted hub in Europe during the reporting period. Iberia accounted for 53 delays and 11 cancellations at the airport.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam recorded 236 delays and 12 cancellations, with KLM alone reporting 94 delays and 5 cancellations.
Paris CDG
Paris Charles de Gaulle logged 158 delays and 13 cancellations, heavily influenced by Air France operations (94 delays, 8 cancellations).
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Frankfurt
Frankfurt reported 127 delays and 3 cancellations, with Lufthansa contributing 43 delays and all 3 cancellations.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen recorded 117 delays and 2 cancellations, with SAS leading delay volume at 38 flights.
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Paris Orly
Paris Orly logged 109 delays and 2 cancellations, with Transavia France reporting 20 delays.
London Heathrow
Heathrow recorded 105 delays and 6 cancellations, alongside 11 US-related delays.
Airlines Most Affected by Europe Flight Cancellations and Delays
Iberia
Iberia logged 57 delays and 13 cancellations across Madrid, Paris CDG, Rome, and Barcelona.
Air France
Air France faced 108 delays and 13 cancellations across Paris CDG, Orly, Copenhagen, Heathrow, Zurich, and Rome.
KLM
KLM recorded more than 100 delays and 6 cancellations, primarily at Amsterdam and Heathrow.
Lufthansa
Lufthansa faced Over 60 delays and 4 cancellations, concentrated at Frankfurt and Barcelona.
British Airways
British Airways recorded 37 delays and 1 cancellation at Heathrow.
SAS
SAS logged 43 delays across Copenhagen and Paris CDG.
Vueling Airlines
Vueling Airlines logged 67 delays across Barcelona, Paris Orly, and Rome.
ITA Airways
ITA Airways recorded 28 delays at Rome Fiumicino.
What Can Impacted Passengers In Europe Do?
- Monitor airline apps and airport websites for real-time schedule changes.
- Check eligibility for rebooking on alternative flights.
- Retain boarding passes and receipts for potential compensation claims.
- Arrive early at airports experiencing higher disruption levels.
- Verify connecting flight status before departure.
- Review EU passenger rights under applicable regulations.
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Overview of Europe Flight Cancellations
Europe’s disruption footprint spans Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Italy, and Switzerland, with the highest operational strain recorded in Spain and the Netherlands.
In Spain, Madrid and Barcelona together recorded 350 delays and 15 cancellations, heavily involving Iberia and Vueling Airlines.
In France, Paris CDG and Paris Orly combined for 267 delays and 15 cancellations, led by Air France and Transavia France.
In Germany, Frankfurt contributed 127 delays and 3 cancellations, primarily through Lufthansa operations.
In the Netherlands, Amsterdam reported 236 delays and 12 cancellations, with KLM responsible for the majority of delay volume.
In the United Kingdom, Heathrow logged 105 delays and 6 cancellations, with British Airways dominating delay totals.
In Denmark, Copenhagen recorded 117 delays and 2 cancellations, driven by SAS.
In Italy, Rome Fiumicino saw 78 delays and 2 cancellations, largely connected to ITA Airways and Iberia.
In Switzerland, Zurich recorded 82 delays and 1 cancellation, with Swiss operating 26 delayed flights and 7 US-related disruptions.
Across Europe, major network carriers including Iberia, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, SAS, Vueling Airlines, ITA Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Swiss, Emirates, and TAP Air Portugal were impacted to varying degrees.
The concentration of delays at Madrid and Amsterdam, the elevated cancellation figures at Paris CDG, and the significant transatlantic exposure at Heathrow and Zurich collectively define the current European operational landscape.
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Source: Different airports and FlightAware
