Hundreds Of Passengers Abandoned Around Germany Today As Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart And Nuremberg Cancel 52 And Delay 677 Flights, Grounding Lufthansa, KLM, Eurowings, HOP!, Condor, And Others
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February 16, 2026
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Hundreds of passengers grounded in Germany today as 677 flight delays and 52 cancellations hit Munich (259 delays, 9 cancellations), Frankfurt (149 delays, 12 cancellations), Berlin (103 delays, 6 cancellations), Düsseldorf (71 delays, 10 cancellations), Hamburg (64 delays, 4 cancellations), Stuttgart (23 delays, 6 cancellations), and Nuremberg (8 delays, 5 cancellations).
The most operationally strained airports by total volume were Munich, Frankfurt, and Berlin, while Düsseldorf and Stuttgart showed high cancellation ratios relative to traffic.
The most affected airlines by volume included Lufthansa (181 delays), Lufthansa Cityline (43 delays, 2 cancellations), Eurowings (63 delays), KLM (10 cancellations, 7 delays), and HOP! (10 cancellations, 2 delays). Other widely recognized carriers impacted included Air France (2 cancellations, 6 delays), British Airways (9 delays), easyJet (36 delays), and Condor (13 delays, 2 cancellations).
Cities affected include Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart, and Nuremberg.
- Updated today: Germany recorded 677 delays and 52 cancellations across seven German airports.
- Munich was the most delay-heavy hub with 259 delays.
- Frankfurt recorded the highest cancellation count at 12.
- KLM (10 cancellations) and HOP! (10 cancellations) led airline cancellation exposure.
- Lufthansa Group carriers accounted for a significant share of total delays.
- Nuremberg and Stuttgart showed high cancellation intensity relative to traffic volume.
Most Affected German Airports
Munich International
Munich recorded 259 delays and 9 cancellations, making it the most disruption-heavy airport in Germany by total delay volume. Lufthansa alone accounted for 99 delays, with Lufthansa Cityline adding 41 delays and 2 cancellations.
Frankfurt International
Frankfurt experienced 149 delays and 12 cancellations, the highest cancellation total nationwide. Lufthansa reported 70 delays, while KLM, German Airways, Discover, and HOP! contributed to cancellations.
Berlin Brandenburg
Berlin logged 103 delays and 6 cancellations, with KLM leading cancellations (4) and easyJet leading delays (18). Disruption was concentrated among European short-haul carriers.
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Düsseldorf International
Düsseldorf recorded 71 delays and 10 cancellations, reflecting a cancellation-heavy profile. Eurowings led delay volume (22), while HOP!, KLM, German Airways, and Cityjet contributed to cancellations.
Hamburg Airport
Hamburg saw 64 delays and 4 cancellations, all cancellations linked to KLM. Lufthansa and Eurowings each posted 12 delays.
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Stuttgart Echterdingen
Stuttgart registered 23 delays and 6 cancellations, with cancellations concentrated among KLM and HOP!, while Eurowings led delay counts.
Nuremberg Airport
Nuremberg reported 8 delays and 5 cancellations, showing a high cancellation ratio relative to total traffic. KLM and German Airways were the primary cancellation contributors.
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Airlines Most Affected by Germany Flight Cancellations and Delays
Lufthansa
Total impact: 181 delays across Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Hamburg. Largest delay contributor nationally.
Lufthansa Cityline
Total impact: 43 delays and 2 cancellations, primarily concentrated at Munich.
Eurowings
Total impact: 63 delays, with strong exposure at Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart, and Berlin.
KLM
Total impact: 10 cancellations and 7 delays, appearing in Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Hamburg, and Nuremberg.
HOP!
Total impact: 10 cancellations and 2 delays, showing high cancellation ratios at multiple airports.
easyJet
Total impact: 36 delays, primarily in Berlin and Munich.
Condor
Total impact: 13 delays and 2 cancellations, affecting Munich, Düsseldorf, and Stuttgart.
Air France
Total impact: 2 cancellations and 6 delays, concentrated in Berlin and Hamburg.
British Airways
Total impact: 9 delays, across Munich and Düsseldorf.
What Can Affected Passengers Do?
- Check airline apps and booking portals frequently for schedule updates, especially when traveling via Munich or Frankfurt.
- Arrive early at busy hubs such as Berlin or Düsseldorf to accommodate potential rebooking queues.
- Monitor aircraft rotation patterns if flying with Lufthansa Group carriers.
- Review passenger rights policies applicable within the EU framework.
- Consider alternative same-day departures from nearby airports such as Hamburg or Stuttgart when feasible.
- Retain boarding passes and delay notifications for compensation claims where eligible.
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Overview of Germany Flight Cancellations And Delays
Germany’s aviation network saw concentrated operational strain in Munich, Frankfurt, and Berlin, with secondary impacts in Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart, and Nuremberg. The disruption pattern was predominantly delay-driven, totaling 677 delays, while cancellations reached 52 nationwide.
The most operationally exposed carriers were Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, KLM, HOP!, easyJet, and Condor. Lufthansa Group carriers represented the largest delay footprint, particularly in Munich and Frankfurt. KLM and HOP! demonstrated recurring cancellation concentration across multiple airports including Stuttgart, Hamburg, and Nuremberg.
Major German cities including Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart, and Nuremberg experienced measurable impacts. Munich and Frankfurt carried the heaviest traffic burden, while Stuttgart and Nuremberg displayed higher cancellation ratios relative to traffic size.
Overall, the operational profile across Germany reflected a delay-dominant disruption event, with cancellation intensity concentrated among specific regional and European carriers.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
