Chaos in Barcelona: floods caused canceled flights

Floods hit Barcelona

Severe flooding continues in Barcelona, affecting El Prat Airport, public transport, and city entrances. Heavy rain has flooded the airport terminal, with water gushing through the ceiling and even onto one of the runways. More than 70 flights have already been canceled. The Barcelona region has been put on red alert, with the Spanish meteorological agency AEMET warning of an "extreme threat of heavy rain" and urging people to avoid unnecessary travel.

Road and public transport links to the airport have been affected by the floods and passengers are urged to check flight information before travelling, even with confirmed flights. Vueling, the airline with the largest number of flights from Barcelona, has increased the number of check-in desks to help affected passengers, but further delays and cancellations are expected while the airport authority deals with the situation.

This emergency in Barcelona is only part of the impact of the disaster in the country

Other regions, such as Valencia, are still coping with the recent floods, which have had a severe impact. This situation highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and the issue of European countries' preparedness for such disasters.

Compensation and insurance: what travelers need to know

Travelers considering canceling a trip should pay attention to their insurance conditions. Usually, passengers can be compensated or reschedule their flight if an airline cancels a flight due to weather conditions. However, it is advisable to review your insurance policy carefully—sometimes extreme weather conditions may not be covered.

While the clean-up and crisis management work continues in Barcelona, this experience is a sad reminder of the increasing threats that extreme weather poses to travel and infrastructure.