Southampton, Aberdeen Lead UK Airports With Highest Flight Cancellations

Recent data reveals significant issues with flight cancellations and queue times at UK and European airports. In Scotland, Aberdeen Airport had the highest flight cancellation rate at 2.7%, followed by Glasgow at 2.15% and Edinburgh at 1.19%, with Southampton ranking worst in the UK overall at 3.57%. Although flight cancellations have slightly decreased from 2023 to 2024, passengers continue to face disruptions, with airports like Belfast City and London City also experiencing high cancellation rates. Meanwhile, Brussels Airport in Belgium has become notorious for exceptionally long queues, with some passengers waiting up to five hours at security, prompting government intervention. Other European airports such as Faro in Portugal also experience lengthy passport control waits, causing traveler frustration despite diplomatic efforts to ease the process. Airports including Grenoble, Berlin, Hurghada, Belfast International, and Venice Treviso have also been highlighted for long queues, with UK airports like London City and Southampton reporting significant cancellation impacts.