Dec 2 (Reuters) – Long-distance trains and hundreds of flights in and out of the German city of Munich were cancelled on Saturday because of heavy snowfall, according to statements by Deutsche Bahn and Munich Airport.

Flights were not scheduled to depart or arrive at Munich airport until at least 12 p.m. (1100 GMT), according to a statement on its website.

Trains could not arrive at Munich’s central train station, Deutsche Bahn said on its website. The halt was expected to last all day, it added, advising travellers to rebook their trips.

Meanwhile,Air Malta announced that the KM309 from Munich to Malta was unable to operate and the aircraft is currently held in Munich Airport awaiting airport re-opening.

The restrictive weather conditions and heavy snowfall has continued to cause Munich Airport to remain closed for all operations on 02nd December. This has resulted in the cancellation of the KM306/307/308/309 between Malta and Munich on 02nd December.

Airlines meantime await confirmation of situation improvement with regards to flights planned to operate on 03rd December.

Customers who have booked their flight directly through Air Malta may send an email to refundrequest@airmalta.com to request a full refund.