US EditionSnow and Ice Wreak Havoc Across Europe, Causing Deadly Accidents and Travel Chaos
Heavy snow and ice have canceled hundreds of flights and caused multiple road deaths in France and across Europe, with 69% of KLM flights disrupted, officials said.
- This past week, Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam services were cancelled for a third day as Amsterdam Schiphol Airport cancelled over 3,200 flights since January 2.
- Named by France's national weather service, Storm Goretti brought snow, ice and high winds that disrupted runways, de‑icing and airport operations across European airports and runways.
- Two Glasgow services scheduled for morning and afternoon times were cancelled, including arrivals at 9.55am and 4.35pm and departures at 10.40am and 5.20pm, while Eurostar warned passengers of severe delays and last-minute cancellations.
- Passengers faced thousands stranded as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines repeatedly cancelled flights, forcing Geoff Hodges, head of GVBikes in Taunton, to arrange his own hotel and undertake a four-day journey home.
- As hubs struggled, airports in Paris and Amsterdam were worst hit, with Schiphol warning over 700 cancellations and Dutch authorities saying more than 1,000 passengers spent the night, according to Schiphol Airport spokesperson.
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