I don't know soe much, but would guess.
1. Airports know approx the conditions at the airfield.
2. Airlines like to arrive at target airfield about on time.
3. Crew are advised to arrive at target airfield about on-time.
As a previous reply says, first crew to chichen-out/reject landing at airport during these times is often mentioned. well my hat off to them. and would ask previous landing aircraft/crew to have a cold look at conditions when they landed their aircraft and view the Flt Data Rec Info. Am sure it will help in the future.!!!
Like all operations, Landing in conditions that are on the edge of limits will make many press reports when all is not perfect.
Better being at another airfield than off the run/taxiway at target airfield, AF340 evac worked very well, well done to all.
My understanding is operations put so much pressure on pilots and others in the airlline world we should not be surprised at what will happon.
Reep what you soe they call it.!!!!