Munich Airport apologizes after snow chaos leaves 600 passengers stuck inside aircraft overnight

Munich Airport has issued an apology after heavy snowfall severely disrupted operations during the night of February 19–20, 2026, leaving around 600 passengers stranded onboard six aircraft. According to the airport, intense wet snowfall created significant operational challenges, including extended de-icing procedures and the temporary closure of runways for snow clearance. Although a special exemption […]