Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Thousands of Travelers Isolated as Ryanair, British Airways, Air France, Aeroflot Hit with 93 Cancellations in UK, Italy, France, Russia at London Heathrow, Hamburg, Beauvais, Lisbon, Moscow and More
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October 2, 2025
Thousands of travelers across Europe and Russia are facing significant travel disruptions as major airlines, including Ryanair, British Airways, Air France, and Aeroflot, experience widespread cancellations. A total of 93 flights have been cancelled, stranding passengers in airports throughout the UK, Italy, France, and Russia. London Heathrow, Hamburg, Beauvais, Lisbon, and Moscow are among the hardest-hit airports, with numerous flights to and from these hubs grounded. This wave of disruptions has left travelers isolated, unable to reach their destinations on time.
The cancellations affect both short-haul and long-haul routes, further complicating the situation for those trying to rebook. Passengers are advised to stay informed through airline apps and airport information boards while awaiting updates. With no immediate relief in sight, the ongoing crisis is causing chaos at some of the busiest airports in Europe and beyond.
The airlines have not specified the reason behind the disruptions, but it seems to be a combination of different operational challenges throughout Europe.
The Big Picture: Who’s Most Affected
Ryanair accounts for 20 cancellations (18%), British Airways for 18 cancellationsand Aeroflot for 11 cancellations and 43 delays (7%). Among all carriers tracked, Ryanair posted the highest number of delayed flights (551), followed closely by easyJet with 539 delays (27%). In total, the disruption spans 93 cancellations and 2,736 delays across the carriers listed.
Airline‑by‑Airline SnapshotAirlineCancellations (#)Cancellations (%)Delays (#)Delays (%)Ryanair200%67022%British Airways182%39550%Aeroflot112%437%Braathens Regional Airways42%42%Brussels Airlines52%8036%KLM50%20225%Lufthansa20%20718%Air France20%18623%Vueling Airlines30%12115%Lucky Air62%3513%Finnair20%3913%Buzz61%4911%Cityjet21%2116%German Airways24%1429%easyJet10%58029%Lufthansa Cityline40%4022%PLAY12%00%Swiss10%5017%
Totals (all carriers above): 93 cancellations and 2,736 delays.
Airports, Cities, and Countries Affected
Airports:
Paphos Int’l; Queen Alia Int’l; Bologna (Guglielmo Marconi); Beauvais Tillé; Sarajevo Int’l; London Stansted; Limoges‑Bellegarde; Faro; Palese Macchie (Bari); Porto/Oporto; Barcelona Int’l; Leonardo da Vinci Int’l (Fiumicino); Galileo Galilei (Pisa Int’l); Orio al Serio Int’l (Bergamo); Dublin Int’l; Bermuda Int’l; London Heathrow; Larnaca Int’l; Edinburgh; Hamburg; General Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon); Amsterdam Schiphol; Brussels; George Best Belfast City; Manchester; Glasgow Int’l; Sheremetyevo Int’l; Kazan; Koltsovo Int’l (Yekaterinburg); Gumrak (Volgograd); Kurumoch (Samara); Bolshoye Savino (Perm); Minsk Int’l; Murmansk.
Cities):
Paphos; Amman; Bologna; Beauvais; Sarajevo; London (Heathrow, Stansted); Limoges; Faro; Bari; Porto; Barcelona; Rome (Fiumicino); Pisa; Bergamo; Dublin; Bermuda; Larnaca; Edinburgh; Hamburg; Lisbon; Amsterdam; Brussels; Belfast; Manchester; Glasgow; Moscow (Sheremetyevo); Kazan; Yekaterinburg; Volgograd; Samara; Perm; Minsk; Murmansk.
Countries/territories represented by those cities/airports:
Cyprus, Jordan, Italy, France, Bosnia and Herzegovina, United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Bermuda, Russia, Belarus.
What Affected Passengers Can Do NowRebook proactively: Use your airline’s app or website first—inventory updates appear there fastest. If you’re already at the airport, line up at customer service and try the app/chat at the same time.Ask about interline or same‑day changes: Even when cancellations rise (e.g., Ryanair 20; British Airways 18; Aeroflot 11), carriers sometimes open rebooking on later services or alternative airports nearby.Document everything: Keep boarding passes, disruption notifications, and receipts for meals, ground transport, or accommodation—useful for reimbursement claims where applicable.Monitor your specific route: With delays concentrated at scale for some carriers (Ryanair 551; easyJet 539; British Airways 373), keep an eye on gate/terminal changes and rolling ETAs.Consider alternate airports or routing: The affected network includes major hubs (e.g., London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol) and secondary fields (Beauvais Tillé, Bergamo, Limoges). Checking nearby airports can unlock seats sooner.Communicate with downstream bookings: Notify hotels, car rentals, and tours if your arrival time shifts; many will hold reservations if you advise them early.Travel insurance: If you purchased a policy, review coverage for delays, missed connections, or cancellations and follow its claim steps.Outlook
Today’s figures—93 cancellations and 2,736 delays across the airlines listed—underscore how quickly disruption cascades through interconnected schedules. With both major flag carriers and low‑cost operators affected, passengers should expect continued knock‑on effects through the day and plan accordingly using the steps above.
Source: FlightAware
