Published on
March 13, 2026
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Travel disruptions hit Queen Alia International Airport today as 41 flights were cancelled and 41 others delayed, leaving passengers dealing with schedule changes across several international routes. The airlines most affected included Royal Jordanian (14 cancellations, 24 delays), Ryanair (12 cancellations), EgyptAir (5 cancellations), Gulf Air (4 cancellations), Buzz (3 cancellations) and Qatar Airways (3 cancellations).
Several other well-known carriers also recorded delays despite not leading the disruption totals in Jordan, including Emirates, FlyDubai, Air Arabia, Flynas, MEA, Air Cairo, Jordan Aviation, and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.
The disruptions affected connections linking Amman with major hubs and cities including Cairo, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, London, Madrid, Sofia, Vienna, Amsterdam, Beirut and Detroit, with Queen Alia International Airport, Cairo International Airport, Hamad International Airport, Bahrain International Airport, London Stansted Airport and Dubai International Airport among the airports most affected.
- 41 cancellations and 41 delays disrupted flights at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, affecting airlines across the Middle East and Europe.
- Royal Jordanian recorded the largest impact, with 14 cancellations and 24 delays affecting multiple routes.
- Ryanair saw 12 flights cancelled, making it the second-most disrupted airline at the airport today.
- EgyptAir, Gulf Air, Buzz and Qatar Airways also faced notable cancellations during the disruption period.
- Flights connecting Amman with cities such as Cairo, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, London and Madrid experienced schedule changes.
- Additional delays were reported among Emirates, FlyDubai, Air Arabia, Flynas, MEA, Air Cairo and Jordan Aviation.
- Passengers traveling between Jordan, the UAE, Egypt, the United Kingdom and several European destinations were among those affected.
Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays
Royal Jordanian
Royal Jordanian experienced the most disruption at Queen Alia International Airport today, with 14 flight cancellations and 24 delays. As Jordan’s national carrier and the airport’s primary operator, many of its regional and international connections were impacted, contributing heavily to the overall disruption.
Ryanair
Low-cost carrier Ryanair recorded 12 cancellations during the disruption period. The airline operates several routes connecting European destinations to Amman, and the cancellations affected travelers planning journeys between Jordan and parts of Europe.
EgyptAir
EgyptAir reported 5 cancelled flights, affecting connections between Amman and Cairo. The airline plays a key role in linking Jordan and Egypt, making these disruptions particularly noticeable for passengers traveling between the two capitals.
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Gulf Air
Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air saw 4 flights cancelled. The disruptions affected services linking Amman and Bahrain, a route frequently used for both regional travel and onward connections.
Buzz
The European airline Buzz, which operates flights on behalf of Ryanair Group, recorded 3 cancellations during the disruption window. These cancellations added to the overall disruption affecting travelers on routes between Jordan and European cities.
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Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways faced 3 flight cancellations, impacting routes between Amman and Doha. Doha is a major international transit hub, meaning the cancellations also affected passengers connecting to other destinations worldwide.
What can affected passengers do?
- Check the latest flight status updates through the airline’s official website or mobile app.
- Contact the airline’s customer service to confirm rebooking options or schedule changes.
- Arrive at the airport early in case replacement flights or revised boarding times are announced.
- Keep travel documents and booking details accessible for quicker assistance at airline counters.
- Monitor email or SMS notifications from airlines for updates on delays or rebooked flights.
- If eligible, request meal vouchers, hotel accommodation, or rebooking assistance from the airline.
Overview of Flight Disruptions
The disruption at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman affected travel across Jordan, the Middle East and Europe, with dozens of flights cancelled or delayed throughout the day.
Major carriers including Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, EgyptAir, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, FlyDubai and Air Arabia were among the airlines facing operational challenges. The largest share of disruptions involved Royal Jordanian, reflecting its extensive operations at the airport.
The ripple effects extended to several major international routes linking Amman with Cairo, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, London, Madrid, Sofia, Vienna and Amsterdam. Airports in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and multiple European countries were connected to the affected flights.
Several major aviation hubs were linked to the disruptions, including Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Cairo International Airport in Egypt, Hamad International Airport in Doha, Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, London Stansted Airport in the United Kingdom and Bahrain International Airport in Bahrain.
With 41 cancellations and 41 delays, the situation highlighted the scale of disruption facing travelers moving through Queen Alia International Airport, with passengers across Jordan, Europe and the Middle East experiencing flight changes as airlines adjusted schedules throughout the day.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware




