A pan-European cold snap snarled travel on 6 January, with impacts reaching into Italy despite the worst snowfall hitting France, the Netherlands and Germany. The Associated Press reports that heavy snow forced the closure of six French airports and grounded 400 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol. Although Italian airspace remained open, Bologna saw light snow while Rome continued to battle torrential rain that swelled the Tiber River.
Italian carriers operating trans-European routes—particularly ITA Airways and easyJet—have warned of residual delays and aircraft rotations as crews and equipment end up out of position. Milan-Malpensa’s morning wave experienced knock-on delays of up to 90 minutes for inbound flights from Paris and Amsterdam.
Should last-minute itinerary changes force detours through countries with different entry rules, VisaHQ can swiftly secure the required visas or transit permits. Their Italy portal (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) keeps travelers updated on current requirements and offers expedited processing, reducing paperwork surprises amid ongoing schedule disruptions.
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Rail freight via the Brenner and Mont Cenis corridors also experienced slow-downs due to snow-related speed restrictions north of the Alps, prompting trucking firms to reroute via the Gotthard. Logistics managers moving just-in-time components into northern Italy’s industrial belt should allow extra buffer days this week.
Travellers heading to ski resorts in the Dolomites welcomed fresh snow, but road authorities cautioned that ice and fallen branches could prolong transfer times from Venice and Verona airports. Mobility teams should monitor regional weather bulletins and consider flexible ticketing options until the cold front passes.
Meteorologists predict freezing temperatures will persist across central Europe for several more days, meaning further disruption is likely. Companies with critical staff transiting through hub airports north of the Alps should evaluate alternative routings via Iberia or southern Europe to reach Italy.
Italian carriers operating trans-European routes—particularly ITA Airways and easyJet—have warned of residual delays and aircraft rotations as crews and equipment end up out of position. Milan-Malpensa’s morning wave experienced knock-on delays of up to 90 minutes for inbound flights from Paris and Amsterdam.
Should last-minute itinerary changes force detours through countries with different entry rules, VisaHQ can swiftly secure the required visas or transit permits. Their Italy portal (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) keeps travelers updated on current requirements and offers expedited processing, reducing paperwork surprises amid ongoing schedule disruptions.
Rail freight via the Brenner and Mont Cenis corridors also experienced slow-downs due to snow-related speed restrictions north of the Alps, prompting trucking firms to reroute via the Gotthard. Logistics managers moving just-in-time components into northern Italy’s industrial belt should allow extra buffer days this week.
Travellers heading to ski resorts in the Dolomites welcomed fresh snow, but road authorities cautioned that ice and fallen branches could prolong transfer times from Venice and Verona airports. Mobility teams should monitor regional weather bulletins and consider flexible ticketing options until the cold front passes.
Meteorologists predict freezing temperatures will persist across central Europe for several more days, meaning further disruption is likely. Companies with critical staff transiting through hub airports north of the Alps should evaluate alternative routings via Iberia or southern Europe to reach Italy.
