Flight disruption continued across Europe on June 22, with thousands of passengers affected by delays and cancellations at several major airports.
A total of 2,316 flights were delayed and 59 were cancelled across England, Germany, Scotland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain and Italy.
Major airports in Amsterdam, Rome, London, Munich, Zurich, Madrid, Milan, Palma de Mallorca, Berlin, Copenhagen, Edinburgh and Bologna were among those impacted.
The disruption affected several leading airlines, including easyJet, KLM, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Swiss and others.
Amsterdam Schiphol Records Most Delays
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport reported the highest number of delays among the listed airports.
The Netherlands hub recorded 291 delayed flights and 10 cancellations, making it one of the most disrupted airports in Europe during the reporting period. KLM was among the carriers heavily affected at Schiphol.
Rome, Heathrow And Munich Also Hit
Rome Fiumicino Airport recorded 259 delayed flights and two cancellations. ITA Airways accounted for a large share of the disruption at the Italian hub.
London Heathrow reported 240 delays and six cancellations, with British Airways handling many of the delayed services.
Munich Airport in Germany saw 235 delays and five cancellations. Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti were among the airlines affected there.
Zurich Airport also experienced significant disruption, recording 224 delays and seven cancellations.
Spain, Italy And Scotland See Disruptions
Madrid-Barajas Airport recorded 215 delayed flights and seven cancellations, affecting airlines such as Air Nostrum, Air Europa and Iberia.
Milan Malpensa reported 204 delays and four cancellations, while Palma de Mallorca saw 205 delays and four cancellations.
Berlin Brandenburg recorded 145 delays and four cancellations. Copenhagen Airport reported 139 delays and five cancellations, while Edinburgh Airport saw 100 delays and two cancellations.
Bologna Airport reported 59 delays and three cancellations.
Airlines Most Affected Across Europe
easyJet recorded the highest number of delays, with 234 delayed flights and 11 cancellations.
KLM followed with 159 delays and five cancellations, while British Airways recorded 155 delayed flights. Ryanair saw 143 delays across multiple European airports.
Lufthansa recorded 117 delays, mainly at Munich Airport, while ITA Airways reported 92 delays, largely at Rome Fiumicino. Swiss registered 82 delays and one cancellation, mostly connected to Zurich.
Other affected carriers included Wizz Air Malta, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Air Canada, SAS, Norwegian Air Sweden, Iberia and Delta Air Lines.
Why Flights Are Being Delayed
European flight disruptions can be caused by several operational pressures.
These may include aircraft rotation problems, crew availability, airport congestion, air traffic management limits, weather-related issues and airline scheduling changes.
Heavy summer travel demand can also add pressure to major hubs, especially when one delayed aircraft affects several later flights.
What Travelers Should Do
Passengers are advised to check airline apps and airport websites before leaving for the airport.
Travelers should also keep travel documents ready, allow extra time for check-in and security, monitor gate changes and contact airlines quickly if rebooking becomes necessary.
Those facing cancellations should review refund and compensation policies directly with their airline.
Conclusion
Europe’s latest flight disruption affected more than 2,300 flights across major airports, with Amsterdam Schiphol, Rome Fiumicino, London Heathrow, Munich and Zurich among the hardest hit.
With easyJet, KLM, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa and ITA Airways reporting major delays, passengers are being urged to stay updated and prepare for possible schedule changes.
