Europe’s winter aviation crisis deepens as Amsterdam Schiphol’s de icing fluid shortage and severe storm trigger 601 flight cancellations, 387 delays and multi day chaos for KLM and partner airlines.
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.
Whiteout-level snow, 50 mph gusts and multi-foot drifts are hammering Washington and Oregon’s Cascade passes, prompting urgent winter storm warnings, chain controls and calls to delay all nonessential mountain travel.
Oceania Cruises is going adults-only for new bookings from January 7, 2026, promising quieter, kid-free sailings focused on culinary excellence, destination immersion, and a serene luxury atmosphere at sea.
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.
Bulgaria’s new digital nomad visa, Schengen membership and fresh euro adoption combine in 2026 to create one of Europe’s most accessible and affordable bases for non EU remote workers.
