Severe winter conditions wreaked havoc across Europe on Sunday, causing significant disruptions to air travel, particularly in the United Kingdom and Germany. Heavy snow and icy conditions led to runway closures and flight cancellations at several major airports, affecting thousands of passengers.
In the UK, airports such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Newcastle faced temporary closures due to snow and ice accumulation. Manchester Airport, the third-largest in the country, shut down early in the morning but managed to reopen its runways by 9:45 a.m. after clearing the snow. Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport also resumed operations by 10:15 a.m., while Newcastle International Airport continued to face delays due to ongoing snowfall.
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Elsewhere, Birmingham Airport was closed for several hours overnight to clear snow but resumed operations by morning. Bristol Airport, however, remained closed through Sunday after being shut down on Saturday evening due to challenging weather conditions, causing delays to departing flights.
Train services across the UK, including in England, Scotland, and Wales, were also affected by the winter storm. Speed restrictions and line closures were put in place to ensure safety, and National Highways issued severe weather alerts urging road users to exercise caution.
In Germany, the harsh winter weather disrupted flights at Frankfurt Airport, the country’s largest. Poor visibility, snow, and black ice led to the cancellation of 120 flights out of the approximately 1,090 scheduled, creating chaos for travelers.
As Europe braces for further winter weather, authorities are closely monitoring the situation and issuing advisories to keep citizens safe and minimize disruptions.
