The winter imposed severe conditions in both northern Europa as in USA, which wreaked havoc on mobility and left millions in uncertainty. Airports, routes and transportation services face major challenges in the face of historic and low snowfalls temperatures.
In Europasnow storms seriously affected the operations of key airports in England, Germany y Netherlands. Regions of Wales and northern Britain woke up under several centimeters of snow, forcing airports in Manchester y Liverpool to close temporarily. Although they reopened after intense work, delays persist, affecting the plans of thousands of travelers.
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In Germany, the airport of Frankfurt, the largest in the country, canceled 120 flights due to snow and poor visibility, while Munich reported 35 cancellations. In the Netherlands, the airport Amsterdam-Schiphol, a central node for Europe, accumulated 68 cancellations and more than 200 delays. The effects are extended to Spain, with significant delays at the airports of Madrid y Barcelona.
Cold on the other continent
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, United States faces a winter with a winter storm classified by specialists as one of the most severe of the decade. More than 70 million people are under warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS). States such as Kansas and Missouri report blizzards, freezing rain and snow, with accumulations that could exceed 38 centimeters.
The storm affects a stretch of 2,400 kilometers from the Midwest to the East Coast. In Kansas City, the airport temporarily closed over the weekend due to accumulated ice, while in Washington DC, snowfall of up to 25 centimeters is expected that could paralyze the capital.
The airline American Airlines warned of alterations in 46 airports, while authorities ask for extreme precautions and avoid non-essential travel.