Munich, Frankfurt flights canceled amid winter weather

Snow and ice have impacted flight operations at three of Germany's major airports, with some flights having to be canceled. "Due to the predicted weather conditions, flight operations are expected to be restricted and flights canceled on Sunday, January 5, especially in the morning,” Munich Airport said on its website. Frankfurt Airport warned of similar disruptions and cancellations during the morning hours and advised travelers to check on the status of their flights before making their way to the airport. Various flights had to be canceled at Frankfurt, including departures to famous European destinations such as Paris, Venice and Prague. Of the 1,090 take-offs and landings planned during the course of Sunday, 120 were canceled, a spokesman for the airport operator Fraport told German news agency DPA. Stuttgart Airport in southwestern Germany also reported several delays due to the winter weather, although the runway had been cleared and was ready for operations. Some planes have to be de-iced before takeoff, delaying departure times. Berlin Brandenburg Airport cut the number of arrivals on Sunday evening in half due to the threat of sleet, a spokesperson told dpa news agency. <br/>