Germany flight chaos: Why do freezing temperatures wreak havoc for airports?
Air transport in Germany was hit by freezing temperatures and extreme weather earlier this week with hundreds of flights grounded.
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Air transport in Germany has been hit by freezing temperatures and extreme weather with hundreds of flights grounded.