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- Freezing rain causes flight cancellations and delays across Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich and Düsseldorf
Freezing rain causes flight cancellations and delays across Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich and Düsseldorf
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Checked by Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Last updated on February 6, 2026
525
Affected flights
4
Affected airports
18
Affected airlines
What Happened
Freezing rain in Germany disrupted air traffic at Berlin Brandenburg, Frankfurt, Munich and Düsseldorf. Berlin halted departures at BER, contributing to 129 cancellations and 396 delays nationwide. easyJet recorded the most cancellations, with additional impacts across Air France, KLM, BA CityFlyer, Brussels Airlines, Swiss Airlines, British Airways and others. Authorities advised passengers to monitor airline channels and avoid crowded terminals. Under European rules, carriers owe care and rerouting or refunds, while compensation is unlikely due to extraordinary weather.
Flight Disruption Details
Freezing rain across central Germany has led to widespread flight disruptions at multiple airports, notably Berlin Brandenburg (BER), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) and Düsseldorf Airport. Berlin Brandenburg halted all departures after ice formed on aircraft, preventing de-icing. Landings initially continued, but the lack of outbound slots led to cascading disruptions. In Berlin, 116 flights were canceled and 94 delayed.
Frankfurt recorded 5 cancellations and 148 delays. Munich saw 5 cancellations and 99 delays. Düsseldorf reported 3 cancellations and 55 delays. In total, Germany faced 129 cancellations and 396 delays. Authorities indicated that normal operations would resume as weather conditions improve and advised passengers to check official airline websites or mobile apps, as airport display updates may lag.
The impact spans numerous carriers. easyJet reported the highest disruption, with 37 cancellations and 14 delays. Air France and KLM each canceled 9 flights, with KLM also reporting 2 delays. BA CityFlyer and Brussels Airlines each canceled 8 flights. Swiss Airlines logged 7 cancellations and 2 delays, while British Airways had 6 cancellations and 5 delays. Aegean Airlines, SAS and Norwegian carriers each canceled 4 flights, with SAS and the Norwegian carriers reporting no delays. Additional affected operators, each with at least one cancellation or delay, include Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Finnair, Vueling Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Wizz Air Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, United Airlines and Icelandair.
Local authorities and consumer advocates urged travelers to remain in their current accommodations to ease terminal congestion and to follow airline communications for rebooking and status updates. Under European passenger rights rules, airlines must provide rerouting or refunds for cancellations and maintain a duty of care, including meals, refreshments and, when necessary, hotel accommodation and transport. Given the weather conditions, compensation is unlikely as the disruptions appear to be caused by extraordinary circumstances.
Rail services also faced weather-related disruptions, potentially limiting alternative travel options. Passengers should allow extra time and verify any connections before traveling to the airport.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights
When your flight's disrupted, you may be entitled to various forms of care and compensation under EC 261 and other applicable laws.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. You may also get a full refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Care and assistance
Your airline must provide food and refreshments if your journey is delayed more than a few hours.
Accommodation
If you are away from home and your journey is delayed overnight, the airline must offer you accommodation and transportation to it.
Communication
Under EC 261 you are entitled to 2 phone calls or emails if your journey is delayed over 1 hour. No compensation when a disruption is caused by extraordinary circumstances, as this appears to be.
This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight. Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to check-in and boarding times.
Quick facts
Summary
Disruption
Delays and Cancellations
Cause
Weather issue
Status
Current disruption
Compensation
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected
525
Airlines affected
easyJet, Air France, KLM, BA CityFlyer, Brussels Airlines, Swiss Airlines, British Airways, Aegean Airlines, SAS, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Finnair, Vueling Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Wizz Air Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, United Airlines, Icelandair
Airports affected
Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Frankfurt Airport, Munich International, Düsseldorf Airport
Checked by
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated
February 6, 2026
What To Do If Your Flight Is Cancelled
If you're traveling to or from the European Union, here's what to do when your flight is unexpectedly scrubbed:
Gather evidence that your flight was delayed, canceled, or overbooked.
Get the airline to provide written confirmation of the disruption and the reason behind it.
Request an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Make a note of the arrival time at your final destination.
Ask the airline to provide vouchers for meals and refreshments.
Avoid signing documents or accepting offers that may waive your passenger rights.
If an overnight stay is required, ask the airline to provide accommodation.
Save receipts for any additional expenses caused by the disruption.
