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Storm Goretti’s lingering fallout is still disrupting flights across Manchester, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam, with rolling delays, missed connections and de-icing bottlenecks expected to affect European travelers for days.
Etihad’s first nonstop Luxembourg–Abu Dhabi flights from October 29, 2026 promise shorter journeys, premium three class comfort and smoother connections across Asia and the Middle East for Benelux travelers.
Storm Goretti slams Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly with 99mph winds, blizzards and mass power cuts, triggering rare red alerts and urgent warnings to avoid all but essential UK travel.
Stranded by snow or ice in Europe or the UK? Learn exactly when EU261 and UK261 flight rules guarantee refunds, rerouting, hotels and care, even when airlines cite extraordinary weather.
London’s Freedom Pass, a cornerstone of concessionary travel, is under formal review as costs surge toward £372 million, raising urgent questions about future eligibility, funding, and potential cuts to Tube and rail benefits.
Storm Elli batters Germany with heavy snow, freezing rain and gale-force winds, triggering rare stay-indoors alerts, widespread travel chaos and safety warnings for residents and winter tourists across key regions.
Storm Goretti slams Western Europe and the UK with life-threatening snow, ice and gales, crippling airports, rail links and roads while experts urge travelers to delay trips and build in major buffers.
Severe winter storms have sparked over 3,000 flight delays and cancellations across Europe, crippling major hubs like Amsterdam, Paris and London and leaving travelers facing long queues, overnight stays and limited options.
Avianca and LATAM flight suspensions and delays at Bogotá’s El Dorado Airport are stranding thousands across Colombia, with expert tips helping travelers manage rebookings, compensation claims, and future high season disruptions.
Italy flights face a perfect storm of Arctic weather, Etna ash and coordinated strikes, with Milan, Venice and Sicily travelers warned to expect major delays, cancellations and shifting schedules in early January.
Storm Goretti’s heavy snow and ice are crippling Western Europe’s transport, with Eurostar cancellations, thousands of flights grounded, de-icing shortages and authorities urging travelers to postpone non essential journeys.
Avelo’s abrupt exit from Bradley International Airport cuts Hartford’s only nonstop link to Montego Bay, stranding winter sun seekers and spotlighting just how fragile New England’s Caribbean connections have become.
