Weather - Operations at Munich Airport suspended until Sunday morning
The closure of flight operations at Munich Airport has been extended until 6.00 a.m. on Sunday due to heavy snowfall. This was announced by an airport spokesperson on Saturday morning. Initially, air traffic had been suspended until midday. Passengers are asked not to arrive at all. Before departing on Sunday, passengers should check the status of their flight with their airline, the spokesperson recommended. The winter service is working to ensure safe operations again.
A Lufthansa spokesperson pointed out that the closure of air traffic in Munich would have an impact on other airports. For example, there are also significant restrictions in Frankfurt.
Rail traffic is also affected, particularly around Munich. Fallen trees blocked the tracks and overhead lines were iced over. Train services to and from the main station in Munich were initially suspended. Passengers in Ulm and Munich had to spend the night on trains. Subways, buses and streetcars also initially stopped running in the Bavarian capital. There were numerous accidents on the roads throughout Bavaria. As a railroad spokeswoman told the German Press Agency, train services in southern Germany are expected to remain severely disrupted until Monday.
According to the German Weather Service, the wintry weather will continue for the time being. Heavy snowfall is expected to continue in the south and south-east until the afternoon.
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- Due to the extended closure of flight operations at Munich Airport, air traffic in other German cities, such as Frankfurt, is also experiencing significant restrictions.
- The heavy snowfall and icy conditions are not only affecting flight operations but also causing disruptions in rail traffic, particularly around Munich.
- Passengers planning to travel on Sunday are advised to check the status of their flights with their airlines, as well as any changes in rail traffic, to ensure they can reach their destinations safely.
- Warning signs of potential disruptions in air traffic and rail services are not limited to Munich, as Bavaria as a whole has experienced numerous accidents on the roads due to wintry weather conditions.
- The airport's winter service is working diligently to clear runways and ensure safe operations for when flight operations resume, but the ongoing heavy snowfall and icing in Munich and surrounding Bavaria may continue to pose challenges.
- The German Weather Service forecasts that heavy snowfall is expected to persist in the south and south-east of the country until the afternoon, possibly prolonging the travel disruptions and causing further delays in air traffic and rail services in Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
