https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/snow chaos/ Snow Chaos News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:26:48+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/storm-sees-thousands-of-us-flights-cancelled/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/storm-sees-thousands-of-us-flights-cancelled/ Travel chaos has returned to the north-east of the United States after a huge winter storm moved up from the south of the country. The mammoth storm has affected people in over 22 states - from Texas to Maine - and caused at least 12 deaths so far. Thu, 13 Feb 2014 11:32:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/storms-see-thousands-of-flights-cancelled-in-north-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/storms-see-thousands-of-flights-cancelled-in-north-america/ Thousands of flights have been cancelled in North America after winter storms swept the United States and Canada. Some 7,741 flights were delayed and 3,483 were cancelled in the United States on Sunday, with hundreds more under threat today. Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:42:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spring-snow-causes-travel-disruption-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spring-snow-causes-travel-disruption-in-uk/ Heavy snow and icy conditions have caused delays and disruption to flights across the UK as the winter weather continues with a number of airports and roads being closed. Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:13:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flights-hit-as-snow-falls-on-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flights-hit-as-snow-falls-on-uk/ Flight schedules in the UK have been hit by weather disruption, with London Heathrow Airport forced to cut one in ten flights today. Following a joint decision by Heathrow, airlines and air traffic control, the flight schedule at Heathrow was be reduced in order to minimise the expected disruption. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:38:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snow-causes-disruption-for-uk-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snow-causes-disruption-for-uk-passengers/ Heathrow Airport passengers have been facing further delays today with approximately 20% of flight cancellations due to snow. Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:28:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snow-causes-flight-cancellations-in-northern-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snow-causes-flight-cancellations-in-northern-europe/ Flights have been disrupted across Europe following heavy snowfall. Delays to train services in France, Germany and the Netherlands have also been reported as snow falls across the north of the continent. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:20:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-airport-closes-runway-as-snow-sweeps-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-airport-closes-runway-as-snow-sweeps-uk/ London Stansted Airport has been forced to close its single runway due to heavy snow fall closed. Passengers using the Essex based airport are advised to check with airlines before departure. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:30:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-totally-unprepared-for-major-incident/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-totally-unprepared-for-major-incident/ Just hours after celebrating its busiest April ever, London Heathrow Airport has been savagely attacked by MPs. Following snow chaos, which closed the airport for four days over Christmas 2010, the Transport Select Committee branded the BAA operated property “totally unprepared” for a major incident and called for major reform. Thu, 12 May 2011 10:50:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-explores-geothermal-heating-to-prevent-runways-freezing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-explores-geothermal-heating-to-prevent-runways-freezing/ Heathrow Airport is looking at using geothermal heating to combat its runways from freezing in winter. The British Airports Authority said the underground heating technology could prevent a repeat of last December, when the airport had to be closed for five days and 4,000 flights cancelled due to ice on the runways. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:39:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-third-of-uk-flights-delayed-in-late-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-third-of-uk-flights-delayed-in-late-2010/ New figures from the UK Civil Aviation Authority have revealed some 32 per cent of scheduled flights were delayed in the final quarter of 2010. Airlines were quick to point to appalling weather and resultant airport closures – notably at Heathrow during the festive season – but the CAA argues not all delays can be attributed to this cause. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:06:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airlines-get-back-on-track-after-blizzards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airlines-get-back-on-track-after-blizzards/ The US Eastern Seaboard is getting back on its feet after severe blizzards forced the cancellation of thousands of flights and left many homes without power. Flights have now resumed into and out of New York, Boston and Philadelphia. But many passengers were expected to be stranded until the end of the week after some 7,000 flights were cancelled over the peak post-Christmas travel period. Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:23:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/under-investment-led-to-heathrow-snow-closure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/under-investment-led-to-heathrow-snow-closure/ Transport Secretary Philip Hammond wants the air regulators to have new powers to impose heavy fines after Heathrow was closed during the big freeze last week, ruining the holidays of tens of thousands of people. The government also concluded that poor preparation and chronic under-investment led to the closure of Europe’s largest airport. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:30:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baa-begins-heathrow-enquiry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baa-begins-heathrow-enquiry/ BAA chief executive Colin Matthews has confirm an external panel will be charged with establishing what can be learnt from the recent snow calamity at Heathrow Airport. Passengers were stranded at the airport – which brands itself as the busiest in the world – for much of this week following unexpected snowfall on Saturday. Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/end-in-sight-for-heathrow-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/end-in-sight-for-heathrow-passengers/ Hopes were raised among passengers camped out at London Heathrow today with news the airport planned to operate two-thirds of its departures. No fresh snow has fallen since Saturday, with airport operator BAA stating staff are finding some success while working to clear the backlog of passengers stranded in terminals. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:43:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snow-continues-to-disrupt-british-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snow-continues-to-disrupt-british-travel/ Snow across southern England will continue to disrupt travel today, with the Met Office forecasting a further downfall. Airports across the country are struggling to deal with a backlog of passengers following disruption over the weekend. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:23:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snow-causes-travel-disruption-across-the-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snow-causes-travel-disruption-across-the-uk/ Snow has caused travel disruption across the United Kingdom, with no let up expected until early next week. A white Christmas appears to be on the cards, with ten inches of snow expected in some areas over the next 24-hours alone. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:46:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-chaos-continues-to-disrupt-britain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-chaos-continues-to-disrupt-britain/ Snow and ice is continuing to cause travel chaos in parts of the UK, with hundreds of drivers stuck overnight in Scotland. A number of airports are suffering from delays, including London City and Belfast. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:04:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frozen-britain-further-travel-disruption-expected-as-temperatures-plummet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frozen-britain-further-travel-disruption-expected-as-temperatures-plummet/ Further travel disruption is expected across the UK as forecasters predict that temperatures will plummet even lower coupled with the possibility of more snow. Gatwick Airport has reopened after two days of closure, but passengers are warned of delays and cancellations. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:14:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britains-big-freeze-tightens-its-hold/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britains-big-freeze-tightens-its-hold/ The big freeze continued to bring Britain to a standstill as further snowfall overnight forced the cancellation of over 2,000 flights and hundreds of trains, the closure of two airports and chaos on the roads. Some 300 passengers were forced to spend the night attempt on a stuck train in West Sussex after heavy snow caused a series of line failures. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:36:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/big-freeze-brings-travel-chaos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/big-freeze-brings-travel-chaos/ The big freeze continues to bring the UK to a standstill today as further snowfalls overnight gridlock many rail services and roads. Gatwick and Edinburgh will remain closed after ground staff working throughout the night finally lost the battle to clear the settling snow. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:09:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snow-gridlocks-the-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snow-gridlocks-the-uk/ Amid the coldest November for 25 years, parts of Britain have been brought to a standstill by snow and ice, with widespread disruption to airports, roads and railways. Londoners woke up to a thin dusting of snow amid reports that the “big freeze” could reach every part of the UK. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:37:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jackson-resort-wants-avalanche-devices/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jackson-resort-wants-avalanche-devices/ Jackson Hole Mountain Resort wants to install radio-activated devices to trigger controlled avalanches, saying it would be safer than sending workers to the site. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:48:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snow-causes-more-travel-chaos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snow-causes-more-travel-chaos/ Snow continued to fall across the UK creating fresh chaos for travellers and closing Gatwick Airport for the second time in a week. Heathrow is currently open but airport operator BAA is warning of cancellations and delays due to the weather. Birmingham Airport and Cardiff Airport were also closed but both have now reopened but warned of severe delays and cancellations. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:40:04 +0000