Published on December 14, 2025
In a significant disruption to the travel industry, three major European airlines—EasyJet, Air France, and British Airways—have been forced to cancel over 30 flights across multiple European destinations due to severe weather conditions. The cancellations have affected key routes, airports, and regions, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and raising questions about the readiness of airlines to handle weather-related disruptions. The most impacted countries include the UK, France, Portugal, and several other European nations, where travelers were left scrambling for alternative flights and accommodations.

Breakdown of the Flights Cancelled

Easy Jet Airlines

Ident	Type	Origin	Destination	Scheduled Departure Time

EZY7751

A320

Porto / Oporto (OPO / LPPR)

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Sat 12:55PM WET

EZY1469

A20N

Geneva Cointrin Int’l (GVA / LSGG)

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Sat 02:05PM CET

EZY8521

A320

London Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Sat 01:05PM GMT

EZY1281

A20N

Basle-Mulhouse (EAP / LFSB)

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Sat 02:45PM CET

EZY8328

A319

Leonardo da Vinci Int’l (Fiumicino Int’l) (FCO / LIRF)

London Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)

Sat 02:55PM CET

EZY7634

A320

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

General Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS / LPPT)

Sat 02:30PM WET

EZY2471

A320

London Luton (LTN / EGGW)

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Sat 02:40PM GMT

EZY2877

A320

Bristol Int’l (BRS / EGGD)

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Sat 03:20PM GMT

EZY7752

A320

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Porto / Oporto (OPO / LPPR)

Sat 03:35PM WET

EZY5334

A320

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Berlin-Brandenburg (BER / EDDB)

Sat 03:45PM WET

EZY2715

A320

Bristol Int’l (BRS / EGGD)

Malaga (AGP / LEMG)

Sat 04:10PM GMT

EZY7966

A320

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS / EHAM)

Sat 04:25PM WET

EZY1470

A20N

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Geneva Cointrin Int’l (GVA / LSGG)

Sat 05:25PM WET

EZY8522

A320

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

London Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)

Sat 05:35PM WET

EZY7755

A320

Porto / Oporto (OPO / LPPR)

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Sat 06:15PM WET

EZY1282

A20N

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Basle-Mulhouse (EAP / LFSB)

Sat 06:30PM WET

EZY2472

A320

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

London Luton (LTN / EGGW)

Sat 07:20PM WET

EZY7635

A320

General Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS / LPPT)

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Sat 07:20PM WET

EZY2716

A320

Malaga (AGP / LEMG)

Bristol Int’l (BRS / EGGD)

Sat 08:30PM CET

EZY2878

A320

Madeira Int’l (Funchal) (FNC / LPMA)

Bristol Int’l (BRS / EGGD)

Sat 07:30PM WET

Air France

Ident	Type	Origin	Destination	Scheduled Departure Time

AFR693

B772

Raleigh-Durham Intl (KRDU)

Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)

Sat 07:05PM EST

AFR1212

BCS3

Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)

Linate (LIN / LIML)

Sun 07:25AM CET

AFR1213

BCS3

Linate (LIN / LIML)

Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)

Sun 09:55AM CET

AFR972

A332

Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)

Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (FNBJ)

Sun 10:40AM CET

British Airways

Ident	Type	Origin	Destination	Scheduled Departure Time

BAW178

B772

John F Kennedy Intl (KJFK)

London Heathrow (LHR / EGLL)

Sat 08:15AM EST

BAW695

A320

Vienna Int’l (Schwechat) (VIE / LOWW)

London Heathrow (LHR / EGLL)

Sat 02:45PM CET

BAW497

A320

Gibraltar (GIB / LXGB)

London Heathrow (LHR / EGLL)

Sat 03:20PM CET

BAW2159

B772

Hewanorra Int’l (UVF / TLPL)

Point Salines Int’l (GND / TGPY)

Sat 04:19PM AST

BAW133

B788

London Heathrow (LHR / EGLL)

King Abdulaziz Int’l (JED / OEJN)

Sat 08:30PM GMT

BAW2158

B772

Point Salines Int’l (GND / TGPY)

Hewanorra Int’l (UVF / TLPL)

Sat 06:53PM AST

BAW8

B789

Tokyo Int’l (Haneda) (HND / RJTT)

London Heathrow (LHR / EGLL)

Sun 09:45AM JST

BAW132

B788

King Abdulaziz Int’l (JED / OEJN)

London Heathrow (LHR / EGLL)

Sun 08:00AM +03

BAW2158

B772

Hewanorra Int’l (UVF / TLPL)

London Gatwick (LGW / EGKK)

Sun 08:45PM AST

The Airports Most Affected by the Cancellations

EasyJet

EasyJet flights have been heavily impacted, especially those flying to and from Madeira, a popular island destination. The following airports are affected:

• Madeira International (Funchal)
• London Gatwick
• London Luton
• Bristol International
• Porto/Oporto
• Malaga
• Amsterdam Schiphol

Air France

Air France’s cancellations have primarily affected travelers flying from Paris, with a significant number of flights disrupted at Charles de Gaulle. The following airports were hit the hardest:

• Charles de Gaulle (Paris)
• Linate (Milan)
• Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (Angola)

British Airways

British Airways saw a wide array of cancellations impacting both short-haul and long-haul flights. The airlines’ operations were most disrupted at the following airports:

• London Heathrow
• London Gatwick
• Vienna International
• Gibraltar
• Hewanorra International (Saint Lucia)
• Point Salines International (Grenada)
• Tokyo International (Haneda)

Key Areas Affected by the Cancellations

EasyJet

• Madeira: The entire Madeira region suffered, especially affecting tourists visiting the popular island destination. Cancellations have led to chaos at Madeira International (Funchal), a vital hub for flights between Portugal, the UK, and mainland Europe.
• Malaga and Porto: These areas also saw severe disruptions, affecting both leisure and business travelers heading to these Mediterranean locales.

Air France

• Paris: Being the home base for Air France, Charles de Gaulle was at the center of the storm, with numerous inbound and outbound flights canceled. Passengers traveling to and from major hubs like Milan and Angola experienced significant delays and were forced to rebook or delay their travel plans.
• Linate and Milan: The Milan region also saw a ripple effect, with tourists headed to Italy’s fashion capital and local businesspeople experiencing the brunt of the weather disruptions.

British Airways

• London Heathrow: Serving as one of the most important international hubs in the world, London Heathrow faced multiple flight cancellations, particularly affecting travelers bound for popular international destinations like Saudi Arabia and Tokyo.
• Caribbean and Southern Europe: British Airways also saw major disruptions to flights heading toward the Caribbean, including Saint Lucia and Grenada, which significantly impacted tourism during peak seasons.

The Key Routes and Cities Impacted by Cancellations

EasyJet

• Porto/Oporto to Madeira
• London Gatwick to Madeira
• London Luton to Madeira
• Bristol to Madeira
• Madeira to Lisbon
• Madeira to Berlin
• Madeira to Amsterdam
• Bristol to Malaga

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The cancellation of these key routes, many of which connect major European cities with popular holiday destinations, led to a massive disruption in holiday plans. Passengers were forced to either wait for alternative flights or cancel their trips altogether.

Air France

• Paris to Milan (Linate)
• Paris to Angola
• Milan to Paris
• Paris to Paris (internal domestic disruption)

These routes, especially the Paris-Milan corridor, are vital for both business and leisure travelers. The severe weather led to delays and cancellations, affecting both regional and international flights.

British Airways

• New York (JFK) to London Heathrow
• Vienna to London Heathrow
• Gibraltar to London Heathrow
• Saint Lucia to Grenada
• London Heathrow to Jeddah
• London Heathrow to Tokyo

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The international and Caribbean routes operated by British Airways faced severe disruptions, affecting both leisure and business travelers heading to top destinations worldwide. Heathrow, as the primary hub, suffered the most, leading to delays in connecting flights.

The Ripple Effect on Travelers: Stranded and Struggling

Passengers traveling on EasyJet, Air France, and British Airways faced massive disruptions due to these cancellations. Many travelers were left stranded at airports across Europe, with limited accommodation options and few available flights to rebook. Business travelers, particularly those with tight schedules or connecting flights, were hit hard by the delays, while tourists faced ruined vacations and expensive rebooking costs.
The weather-related cancellations disrupted not only holiday plans but also impacted economic activities in various regions, especially in areas where tourism plays a crucial role in the local economy.

How Will the Industry Weather the Storm?

The cancellation of flights had far-reaching consequences for local tourism. In places like Madeira and the Caribbean, where the economy relies heavily on seasonal tourists, the immediate cancellation of flights led to empty hotels and resorts. For Madeira, this disruption was especially damaging, as it is known for attracting visitors seeking a scenic, peaceful getaway during the winter months.
Similarly, disruptions at airports in Paris, London, and Milan affected the flow of business travelers and tourists heading to key attractions in these cities. The ripple effect of cancellations led to reduced foot traffic in popular tourist destinations such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the British Museum.

Rising from the Ashes: What Travelers Can Expect Next

Despite these disruptions, the tourism and travel industries are already looking for ways to recover from the setback. Airlines have taken immediate steps to improve passenger communication during such events and are looking into more robust contingency plans to handle future disruptions caused by extreme weather.
Additionally, airports are investing in improving their infrastructure and offering better customer service for affected passengers. The key takeaway for travelers is to stay informed and flexible with travel plans, especially during the winter months when weather-related cancellations are more frequent.

A New Dawn for European Travel: Recovery and Growth Ahead

The airline industry will learn valuable lessons from these cancellations, and with new technologies and improved communication strategies, the industry is poised to recover. Future improvements will help minimize the disruptions caused by weather-related cancellations, ensuring that passengers can enjoy smoother, more predictable travel experiences in the future.

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