Thousands of passengers have been left stranded at airports across Europe after a wave of flight delays and cancellations hit major airlines, including Ryanair and British Airways. The disruption, which has affected nearly 2,000 flights, comes just ahead of the summer holiday season.
According to reports, 1,899 flights have been delayed and at least 50 cancelled, impacting both domestic and international routes. Major hubs in London, Paris, Rome and Madrid have been among the worst affected, with London airports experiencing heavy delays on departures and arrivals, and Paris facing backlog issues on short-haul European routes.
The disruption has been attributed to a combination of factors, including air traffic control constraints, weather variability, staffing challenges and high travel demand. Passengers have reported long waits at departure gates, missed connecting flights, and limited updates from airlines.
British Airways has offered passengers the option to rebook on the next available flight or receive refunds for cancelled services. The airline has advised passengers to check flight statuses before heading to airports. Operations are gradually returning to normal, but a full recovery may take some time.
