Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:29pm on 05 Jan 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
Severe snow and ice disrupted holiday travel across Western Europe, affecting airports and key routes. In the UK, Manchester, Liverpool, and Bristol airports reopened, but Leeds Bradford airport stayed closed. Germany’s Frankfurt airport canceled 120 flights, and Munich reported 35 cancellations. Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport saw 68 flight cancellations and over 200 delays, with long-haul services to the U.S. also impacted. Spain faced delays of up to 3.5 hours for flights from snowy European destinations like Frankfurt and London. Authorities urged travelers to verify flight statuses and avoid unnecessary travel amidst worsening winter conditions.
