Storm Amy causes widespread flight disruptions at Dutch airport

At least 80 incoming and over 70 outgoing flights were canceled at the Netherlands’ Schiphol Airport on October 4 as Storm Amy swept across the country, the airport said in a statement on its website.

The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) issued warnings for strong winds, forecasting gusts of up to 90 km/h along the Dutch coast and 75 km/h in inland areas, Caliber.Az reports via Reuters.

Several other flights at Schiphol, one of Europe’s busiest airports, faced delays due to the severe weather. The majority of canceled flights were operated by KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France-KLM, which also cautioned on its website that further delays or cancellations could affect  flights on October 5 as the storm persists.

Passengers were advised to check with their airlines before traveling and to expect disruptions throughout the weekend.

By Sabina Mammadli