Europe's airlines and passengers are experiencing severe air-traffic disruptions, the worst in 25 years, due to ATC strikes, staffing shortages, and airspace restrictions. With millions of travelers facing delays, the situation is exacerbated by ongoing strikes and a lack of quick solutions. The EU's decision to increase delay thresholds for compensation has further frustrated both passengers and airlines. The long-awaited Single European Sky initiative remains stalled, leaving travelers to prepare for continued disruptions this summer.