An Airbus that took off from Frankfurt Airport was unable to reach its destination due to a storm system, requiring a delay until the following day for passengers eager to reach the Canary Islands. The region, typically known for its sunny weather, offers a perfect escape for German travelers looking to avoid the harsh winter of Central Europe. With temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius even in January and February, the Canary Islands are an attractive option. As part of Spain, they also belong to the EU and the Eurozone, allowing for seamless travel using just a national ID and local currency. However, travelers should note that hotel prices on the islands are generally higher compared to destinations like Egypt or Tunisia.
This past weekend, specifically on March 21st and 22nd, vacationers faced unfortunate weather conditions as storm Therese swept across the Atlantic, causing significant disruptions to air traffic, particularly affecting Lanzarote, the northernmost of the Canary Islands. Flight data from flightradar24.com indicates that a Condor aircraft was forced to circle above Lanzarote multiple times on Sunday, March 22nd before being redirected to Gran Canaria. This Airbus, operating flight DE1408, typically connects Frankfurt Airport with Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote.
According to aerotelegraph.com, the aircraft was able to successfully fly to Lanzarote on the morning of March 23rd. Other airlines from the Netherlands and the UK faced similar challenges, leading to diversions to Fuerteventura and Tenerife. However, forecasts suggest that the impact of storm Therese will be short-lived, with sunny weather expected to return to Lanzarote in the coming days, maintaining temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.
As reported by fnp.de.
