Because of winter weather, with snowfall, sleet, and freezing rain, 120 of the 1,090 flights scheduled for Sunday at Germany’s busiest airport, Frankfurt, have been cancelled, a spokesman for the airport operator Fraport told dpa.
As runways need to be cleared and visibility is reduced, the airport’s capacity is limited, he said.
Additionally, the de-icing of aircraft is taking longer due to the weather conditions, he added.
The spokesman advised passengers to check with their airline regarding their flights and, if necessary, to allow extra time for the journey to the airport.
Fraport had already warned of possible flight cancellations due to the weather conditions.
