Severe weather conditions affecting Attica have caused major disruptions at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, as the intense weather led to the use of only one runway for all flights. The reduced capacity for managing air traffic resulted in significant delays, with passengers experiencing serious coordination issues and disruptions to their flights throughout the day.

The decision to operate with only one runway for take-offs and landings led to delays of between 1 and 1.5 hours on almost all flights. The already difficult situation was made worse by increased traffic, as the airport was particularly crowded during the bad weather, causing even greater delays and coordination problems.

Advice for passengers: How to prepare for delays
The recent situation at Eleftherios Venizelos shows that the airport may face similar problems during other periods of severe weather or high demand.

Passengers are advised to prepare for potential delays, monitor announcements from their airline, and consider allowing extra time between flights, especially if they have a connection.