Monsoon season causes flight disruptions. Passengers are protected by DGCA regulations and have rights to refunds or alternative flights for weather-related cancellations. Airlines may provide assistance during long delays, but monetary compensation for force majeure events like heavy rain is generally not required.
Thunderstorms in London have delayed over 600 flights at Heathrow and Gatwick, with dozens cancelled, leaving passengers stranded for hours amid a record-breaking European heatwave.
Flights at London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports face delays of up to 11 hours due to thunderstorms following a record-breaking heatwave, with over 800 flights delayed and dozens cancelled as of Saturday.
Southern China is experiencing widespread chaos due to torrential downpours, leading to significant flight delays at major airports like Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and forcing thousands to evacuate homes in Guangxi and Guangdong provinces. Emergency response levels have been raised as forecasters predict the rain belt will persist.
Uruguay's flight to the World Cup from Mexico was hit by multiple delays due to paperwork issues, causing them to arrive late for their pre-match press conference. Coach Marcelo Bielsa downplayed the impact, but captain José María Giménez called the delays 'difficult'.
A sinkhole discovered near Runway 4/22 at New York's LaGuardia Airport led to its immediate closure on Wednesday, causing flight delays and cancellations. Emergency crews are on-site for repairs, with thunderstorms also contributing to air traffic disruptions ahead of the busy Memorial Day travel period.
Kuwait's aviation regulator has launched a new feature on the Sahel app, enabling air travelers to report flight delays, cancellations, and baggage issues, aiming to expedite complaint resolution and enhance passenger protection.
Manchester Airport ranked worst in the UK for flight delays, with an average delay of 19.5 minutes in 2025, per CAA data analysis, citing external factors like European air traffic control strikes and weather.
Hundreds of SpiceJet passengers were left stranded at Mumbai airport due to multiple flight delays and cancellations. The airline cited operational constraints and adverse weather, while recent data highlights SpiceJet's struggle with the lowest on-time performance in India.
