Snowfall Disrupts Air Travel in UK and Germany, Leading to Airport Closures and Flight Cancellations

Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Air Travel in UK and Germany

Heavy snowfall has caused significant disruptions to air travel in the UK and Germany. Several airports in the UK were forced to close their runways on Sunday due to the snow and ice.

Manchester Airport: Temporarily closed its runways due to heavy snow but reopened around 9:45 am local time.

Also temporarily closed its runway due to snow but reopened at 10:15 am local time.

Flight schedules disrupted due to heavy and continuous snowfall.

Closed for several hours around midnight but later reopened.

Closed on Saturday due to challenging weather conditions and reopened in the evening.

Train routes in England, Scotland, and Wales were also affected by the poor weather. National Rail stated that ice and snow could lead to speed restrictions and line closures to ensure safe train operation.

Frankfurt Airport in Germany cancelled 120 of its planned takeoffs and landings on Sunday due to clearance work on runways and reduced visibility. Restrictions were also imposed on flight operations at Munich Airport, where only one runway was open.

Authorities in Germany issued black ice warnings and advised people to stay home where possible. An increase in accident reports was reported as people were driving on snow-covered roads with summer tires.

Overall, the heavy snowfall has caused widespread disruptions to air travel and transportation in both the UK and Germany. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines and airports for the latest information on their flights.