Chaos as Brits travelling to popular holiday spot face ‘most cancellations’ this summer

UK holidaymakers travelling to one of the country's best-loved European hotspots could be the most likely to face cancellations, new research suggests. 14:27, Sat, Aug 1, 2026 Updated: 14:28, Sat, Aug 1, 2026 Brits travelling to Majorca and Ibiza could be among the most likely to face delays this summer (Image: Getty)Brits travelling to a popular European holiday spot are among the most likely tourists to face flight cancellations this summer, reports suggest. The Balearic Islands have long been a favourite destination for UK holidaymakers, enticing millions of visitors each year with short flight times, warm weather and sandy beaches.Analysis of flight data by AirAdvisor's aviation intelligence platform found that flights between major London airports and the islands of Majorca and Ibiza are most likely to be cancelled over the summer months, however. The research compared routes where a minimum of 100 flights are scheduled between a UK airport and its European counterparts over June, July and August. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may i...