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Turkish Airlines Cancels 61 New Year’s Eve Flights as Heavy Snow Threatens Turkey

The carrier cited hazardous conditions after a yellow alert for heavy snow was issued across much of the country.

Overview

  • The airline canceled 61 services scheduled for 31 December due to worsening weather in eastern and central regions.
  • Company spokesperson Yahya Ustun announced the cancellations in a post on X.
  • Turkey’s General Directorate of Meteorology placed much of the country under a yellow-level warning for Wednesday because of heavy snowfall.
  • A cold-air outbreak from Russia and Iceland has driven frost across large areas since Friday.
  • The action coincides with the New Year travel period, increasing the impact on passenger plans.