Netherlands: Police evacuate Terminal 3 at Schiphol Airport Dec. 31

Event

Police officers reportedly evacuated travelers out of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s (AMS) Terminal 3 due to a bomb threat on the evening (local time) of Monday, December 31. According to unconfirmed reports, an individual claimed to be carrying a bomb in the airport. A heavy police presence has been reported in the area, which has been cordoned off. Associated flight disruptions are to be expected. Details are still emerging.

Advice

Travelers flying to or from AMS are advised to monitor the situation, avoid the area of the incident, obey all instructions issued by the local authorities, and to confirm their flight status.