First things first – when winter weather or wider disruption hits major hubs, recovery is rarely instant. Even once conditions improve, aircraft and crews may be out of position, so delays can continue for a day or two. Staying flexible and checking live updates remains key.

What to do now

• Check your flight status directly with your airline before travelling and enable app notifications.
• Keep an eye on hub airports such as Schiphol, where disruption can ripple out across multiple routes.
• Pack to reduce stress: if possible, travel with hand luggage only. Always keep medication, chargers, and essentials with you.
• Build slack into onward plans such as parking exit times, rail tickets, or hotel check-ins.

Preparing for disruptions

• Avoid early-morning winter drives by booking an airport hotel with parking the night before you fly
• Make sure you're covered for unexpected changes with Holiday Extras travel insurance
• Keep flexibility in your extras – Flextras offers the most adaptable terms if plans change

Known disruption to watch

1) Germany: Storm Elli will comtinue to disrupt travel on Monday

Ongoing delays and disruptions are expected due to ice rain, especially at Frankfurt airport

We recommend you should

• Plan your journey to the airport carefully: road and rail disruption can be as impactful as flight delays.
• Expect short-notice changes: some cancellations may be made on the day depending on conditions.
• Travel light if possible: it makes rebooking and rerouting easier if disruption escalates.

If your flight is delayed or cancelled, you may be entitled to care, rerouting, or a refund under UK261/EU261 passenger rights.

If your flight is delayed or cancelled

• Contact your airline first – they are responsible for rerouting, refunds, and care.
• Keep receipts for food, transport, or accommodation if advised by your airline.
• Separate tickets: if you booked legs independently, missed connections are not protected.

Changing plans with Holiday Extras

If your travel plans change, you can amend or cancel your Holiday Extras booking online. Customers with Flextras can usually cancel for a voucher and rebook once new travel details are confirmed.

• Use our online amends system to change or cancel bookings.
• For travel insurance queries, email [email protected].

Customers already abroad

Our support teams are fully briefed. Live Chat is the fastest way to reach us.

More information

• Frankfurt airport: live travel updates
• Met Office: UK snow and ice warnings
• EUROCONTROL Network Operations Portal