The disruption is not confined to one region or carrier, but stretches across several international networks spanning Europe and North America, according to Travel and Tour World.
Flights to popular destinations including Malaga, Barcelona, Geneva, Milan, Stockholm, New York and Washington are amongst those impacted.
London Heathrow Airport has borne the brunt of the chaos, with both short-haul and long-haul services affected, including:
Gatwick and Manchester airports have experienced fewer disruptions:
Edinburgh Airport has seen disruption predominantly on its transatlantic routes to the US, though some European services have also been caught up:
The knock-on effect of a single delayed or cancelled flight can ripple across multiple routes, given how interconnected the aviation network is.
Passengers are advised to monitor departure and arrival notices at their respective airports and stay informed with updates from their chosen airline.
