European air travel faced severe disruptions on February 15-16, 2026, due to a combination of snowstorms, labor strikes, and icy weather conditions. Over 700 flights were canceled and more than 5,000 delayed across major airports including Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Munich, and others. Snow and ice accumulation, along with strikes by Lufthansa pilots and crew, significantly impacted operations, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded or rerouted. Amsterdam saw about half of its flights affected, with Schiphol canceling 119 departures and 98 arrivals, primarily short-haul flights. Paris airports reduced flight schedules by up to 30%, with hundreds of cancellations, especially affecting domestic and European routes. The Lufthansa strike grounded approximately 800 flights, impacting roughly 100,000 passengers and disrupting connections across Central Europe. Weather conditions prompted authorities to impose capacity restrictions and operational measures, including de-icing and runway management, to ensure safety. The disruptions extended to surface transportation, with delays reported on roads and railways. Travelers were advised to stay flexible, check flight statuses regularly, and utilize passenger rights for refunds or rerouting. As weather conditions improve, airports are working to clear backlogs, but residual delays are expected. The incident underscores the vulnerability of Europe's interconnected air travel network during winter weather and industrial action.