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European Travel Breakdown: Why the Technology Needs to Change

Blizzards have frozen Europe’s planes, trains, and automobiles, stranding thousands during the holidays. Aviation expert Clive Irving on how travelers are being kept in the dark.

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Snow and freezing temperatures continue to cause holiday travel chaos Monday for road, rail and air passengers in Europe after a weekend of disruption. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

There is an unprecedented breakdown of the travel infrastructure in Europe.

In fact, it has failed. And travelers familiar with winter conditions in the U.S. are asking why.

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