Europe’s aviation sector is facing major operational disruptions, with over 355 flight cancellations and nearly 3,900 delays reported across key markets including the Netherlands, France, Germany, the UK, Sweden, and Ireland.

Major carriers such as KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, Norwegian, and Scandinavian Airlines have been affected, impacting airports in Amsterdam, Paris, Düsseldorf, London, Stockholm, and Dublin, according to TTW.

Industry analysts say the disruptions highlight persistent pressures on Europe’s busiest airports, driven by staff shortages and adverse weather.

The situation underscores the need for improved contingency planning and staffing strategies to manage passenger flows and reduce delays, particularly during peak travel periods.

Major European airports have reported 302 flight cancellations and 4,109 delays, highlighting persistent challenges in the aviation sector.

Key hubs affected include Amsterdam Schiphol, London Heathrow, and Paris Charles de Gaulle, with airports like Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt seeing particularly high numbers of delayed flights.

Flight cancellations and delays have heavily affected travel across Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, France, Germany, the UK, Sweden, and Ireland.

Major carriers, including the Scandinavian Airlines, have faced significant challenges, causing chaos at key airports such as Amsterdam, Paris, Düsseldorf, London, Stockholm, and Dublin.

Industry experts attribute the disruptions to staff shortages and adverse weather, emphasizing the urgent need for improved operational efficiency, robust contingency planning, and enhanced staffing solutions to mitigate passenger impact during peak travel periods.