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Deep freeze triggers cascading flight delays at Warsaw Chopin Airport
Sub-zero temperatures pushed Warsaw Chopin Airport into lengthy de-icing operations, delaying 68 % of departures and 17 % of arrivals on 18-19 January. LOT extended its minimum connection times and freight handlers warned of backlogs. Business travellers should retain delay evidence for EU 261 claims and allow generous buffers in onward schedules.
Winter storm causes nationwide PKP Intercity delays of up to three hours
Ice-covered tracks and heavy frost delayed numerous PKP Intercity trains on 19 January, with some services running three hours late. Travellers can claim up to 50 % of the ticket price in compensation. Companies are urged to build contingency time into rail-based itineraries as further cold weather is expected.