European Flight Disruptions Strike Major Hubs

European flight disruptions on November 22 left thousands stranded across major hubs.

On November 22, widespread European flight disruptions produced 57 cancellations and 1,262 delays across the region, affecting carriers such as KLM (KL), British Airways (BA), Lufthansa (LH), Swiss (LX), Aer Lingus (EI) and TAROM (RO). The largest bottlenecks were reported at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), London Heathrow (LHR) and Brussels Airport (BRU).

KLM (KL) reported the biggest single-airline impact that day: 15 cancellations and 276 delays. Brussels Airlines (SN) and TAROM (RO) also recorded notable operational issues, compounding passenger disruption across both large hubs and smaller gateways.

Where European flight disruptions hit hardest

Amsterdam Schiphol saw a high concentration of late departures and cancellations, amplifying knock-on delays across KLM’s network. London Heathrow experienced a mix of late arrivals and missed connections, while Brussels (BRU) struggled with a cluster of short- and medium-haul disruptions that spread delays into the wider European schedule.

• European flight disruptions: 57 cancellations and 1,262 delays reported on November 22.
• KLM (KL): 15 cancellations, 276 delays.
• Key hubs affected: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), London Heathrow (LHR), Brussels Airport (BRU).

These disruptions affected travelers on both short-haul and long-haul sectors and created ripple effects across crews, aircraft rotations and onward connections. Smaller operators and regional routes felt the pressure when aircraft and crews were held up at the impacted hubs.

Passengers booked on affected flights should check their airline’s live status, using the carrier code and flight number where available, and consult airport channels for the latest gate or rebooking options. Airlines typically post the most up-to-date information on flight rebooking, meals or accommodation when criteria are met under EU regulations.