The impending Storm Ciaran is poised to disrupt travel between the UK and Europe, with a wave of cancellations and delays anticipated to last for an additional two days.
Local British reports indicate a halt of over 100 flights within the UK, and maritime travel has been even more severely affected.
At least six people died in severe flooding in Tuscany, central Italy, and three in Portugal, bringing to 15 the provisional death toll across western Europe from the storm.
Authorities have halted ferry services across the Channel, including routes from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk.
Rail connections between the UK and Europe are also facing interruptions. Certain routes have been preemptively closed in anticipation of the storm, while others are obstructed by obstacles like fallen trees and flooding.
Those planning to journey to Europe are being advised to confirm the status of their flights in advance due to potential cancellations. This comes as the rail link between Guildford and Gatwick Airport will be out of operation from November 11 to November 17.
Around 100 flights have been canceled by British Airways and KLM, the Dutch carrier. This includes a number of flights to, from, and within the UK.
Additionally, British Airways has called off a significant number of short-haul flights at Heathrow Airport and has grounded approximately 40 domestic and European flights. Airports in Guernsey and Alderney have also suspended services until further notice.
Cancellations in Europe affect two return flights to destinations such as Amsterdam, Belfast City, Brussels, Glasgow, and Paris CDG.
KLM has further canceled a series of flights connecting Schiphol and UK airports due to Amsterdam airport’s limited capacity.
