African and European Routes Face New Travel Setback with Dozens of Flights Canceled and Multiple Number of Delays at Major Airports, Impacting Airlines Like Air Algerie, South African Airlink, CemAir, and More

Travel disruptions are an inevitable part of modern air travel, and on September 20, 2025, a series of cancellations affected multiple airlines, including Air Algerie, South African Airlink, CemAir, TACV Cabo Verde, and Air Cote d’Ivoire. These cancellations resulted in …

Travel disruptions are an inevitable part of modern air travel, and on September 20, 2025, a series of cancellations affected multiple airlines, including Air Algerie, South African Airlink, CemAir, TACV Cabo Verde, and Air Cote d’Ivoire. These cancellations resulted in widespread inconveniences for passengers traveling both domestically and internationally.

In this article, we provide a comprehensive overview of the canceled flights from these airlines. Whether you’re a passenger affected by the disruptions or just monitoring the situation, this guide will give you all the relevant information you need, including how to contact the airlines for rebooking and compensation.

Air Algerie Cancellations (DAH)

Air Algerie faced multiple cancellations on September 20, 2025, including DAH6387, a vital route between Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir (AZR) and Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL). Here are the details for DAH6387 and other canceled Air Algerie flights:

Flight IDAircraft TypeOrigin (IATA/ICAO)Destination (IATA/ICAO)Scheduled Departure TimeStatus
DAH6387Boeing 737-800AZR / DAUACZL / DABCFri 11:20 PM CETCanceled

Details:

  • Flight DAH6387 was scheduled to depart from Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir (AZR) at 11:20 PM CET on September 20, 2025, and head to Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL) in Constantine, Algeria.
  • Passengers affected by this cancellation should contact Air Algerie for alternative flight options or refunds.

Passenger Impact:
The cancellation of DAH6387 has caused inconvenience for passengers, especially those with connecting flights or tight schedules. Air Algerie recommends reaching out to their customer service team for assistance in rebooking or processing compensation claims.

South African Airlink Cancellations (LNK)

South African Airlink canceled LNK342 on September 20, 2025, affecting travelers flying between Walvis Bay (WVB) and Cape Town (CPT). Here are the details of the canceled flight LNK342:

Flight IDAircraft TypeOrigin (IATA/ICAO)Destination (IATA/ICAO)Scheduled Departure TimeStatus
LNK342Embraer E190WVB / FYWBCPT / FACTFri 02:50 PM CATCanceled

Details:

  • Flight LNK342 was scheduled to depart from Walvis Bay (WVB) at 2:50 PM CAT and head to Cape Town International (CPT).
  • Affected passengers should contact South African Airlink for rebooking or compensation information.

Passenger Impact:
With this cancellation, passengers are advised to check for alternative flights from Walvis Bay to Cape Town. South African Airlink offers support for rebooking and compensation, depending on the circumstances of the cancellation.


CemAir Cancellations (KEM)

CemAir also experienced cancellations on September 20, 2025, particularly for KEM108 and KEM109 flights between Johannesburg (JNB) and Bloemfontein (BFN). Below are the details:

Flight IDAircraft TypeOrigin (IATA/ICAO)Destination (IATA/ICAO)Scheduled Departure TimeStatus
KEM108Bombardier CRJ100JNB / FAORBFN / FABLFri 03:40 PM SASTCanceled
KEM109Bombardier CRJ100BFN / FABLJNB / FAORFri 05:10 PM SASTCanceled

Details:

  • Flight KEM108 was supposed to depart from OR Tambo International (JNB) to Bloemfontein (BFN) at 3:40 PM SAST.
  • Flight KEM109, the return leg of the journey, was scheduled to leave Bloemfontein (BFN) for OR Tambo International (JNB) at 5:10 PM SAST.

Passenger Impact:
Passengers are encouraged to contact CemAir directly for rebooking options, as the cancellations affect those traveling between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein.


TACV Cabo Verde Cancellations (TCV)

TACV Cabo Verde Airlines also faced cancellations for several domestic flights within Cape Verde. The affected flights included routes from Praia (RAI) to São Filipe (SFL) and other local destinations. Here are the details of some of the key cancellations:

Flight IDAircraft TypeOrigin (IATA/ICAO)Destination (IATA/ICAO)Scheduled Departure TimeStatus
TCV4051ATR 72RAI / GVNPSFL / GVSFFri 08:05 AM -01Canceled
TCV4014DH8CRAI / GVNPSID / GVACFri 08:43 AM -01Canceled
TCV4501ATR 72SFL / GVSFRAI / GVNPFri 09:05 AM -01Canceled

Details:

  • Flight TCV4051 was scheduled to depart from Praia (RAI) to São Filipe (SFL) at 8:05 AM.
  • Other affected flights included routes from Praia (RAI) to Amílcar Cabral (SID) and São Filipe (SFL) to Praia (RAI).
  • Passengers are advised to check with TACV Cabo Verde Airlines for rebooking or compensation options.

Passenger Impact:
With several cancellations impacting domestic flights within Cape Verde, passengers are encouraged to reach out to TACV Cabo Verde Airlines for alternative arrangements and compensation.


Air Cote d’Ivoire Cancellations (VRE)

Air Cote d’Ivoire also experienced cancellations on September 20, 2025, particularly affecting flights between Maya-Maya (BZV) and N’Djili International (FIH), Port Bouet (ABJ) and Senou International (BKO), and Douala (DLA) and Yaoundé (NSI). Below are the full details of the canceled flights:

Flight IDAircraft TypeOrigin (IATA/ICAO)Destination (IATA/ICAO)Scheduled Departure TimeStatus
VRE837A320BZV / FCBBFIH / FZAAFri 08:40 AM WATCanceled
VRE712A319ABJ / DIAPBKO / GABSFri 08:10 AM GMTCanceled
VRE803A319DLA / FKKDNSI / FKYSFri 09:10 AM WATCanceled
VRE837A320FIH / FZAAABJ / DIAPFri 09:55 AM WATCanceled
VRE803A319NSI / FKYSABJ / DIAPFri 10:45 AM WATCanceled
VRE713A319BKO / GABSABJ / DIAPFri 10:40 AM GMTCanceled

Details:

  • Flight VRE837 from Maya-Maya (BZV) to N’Djili International (FIH) and Flight VRE712 from Port Bouet (ABJ) to Senou International (BKO) were both canceled early in the morning.
  • Flight VRE803 was affected on both Douala (DLA) to Yaoundé (NSI) and the return leg from Yaoundé (NSI) to Port Bouet (ABJ).

Passenger Impact:
As these cancellations affect both domestic and international routes within West and Central Africa, affected passengers should reach out to Air Cote d’Ivoire for assistance with rebooking or refunds.

On September 20, 2025, multiple airlines, including Air Algerie, South African Airlink, CemAir, TACV Cabo Verde, and Air Cote d’Ivoire, experienced significant cancellations that disrupted travel for thousands of passengers. These cancellations occurred across a range of domestic and international routes, highlighting the challenges faced by the global airline industry.

Passengers affected by these disruptions are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates, rebooking options, and compensation information. Staying informed about your flight status through official airline websites and trusted tracking platforms such as FlightAware will ensure that you are prepared for any changes to your travel plans.

Source – Flightaware

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