European summer 2026 sees record daily flights and staffing‑related ATFM delays
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An average of 35,959 flights per day were operated across Europe between June and August 2026, representing a 2.4% increase over the previous summer.
The network reached a new all‑time high of 37,659 flights on 24 July, while capacity and staffing issues accounted for 49% of en‑route ATFM delays during the 2026 European summer.