08 Dec 2018 | 06:03 PM UTC
Netherlands: Flight delays and cancelations reported at AMS December 8
High winds cause hundreds of flight delays and cancelations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) on December 8; lingering disruptions likely over the coming hours
Event
High winds were reported at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) beginning on Friday, December 7, and have led to hundreds of flight delays and cancelations on Saturday, December 8. Sustained wind speeds of 32-40 km/h (20-25 mph) and higher wind gusts are forecast for AMS through Saturday night (local time). Lingering flight disruptions are to be expected over the coming hours until the winds subside.
Advice
Individuals traveling via AMS are advised to follow local weather forecasts, confirm the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport, and contact their airline for more information.
