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Update July 5 | 16.00 o’clock Weather conditions allow air traffic to increase gradually. Schiphol still advises travelers to check the current travel information via their airline, the Schiphol app and schiphol.nl before they go to the airport.
Schiphol is working with airlines to allow as many travelers as possible to depart today. Travelers whose flight has been canceled will be rebooked by airlines. Many travelers are expected to be rebooked on flights in the coming days. In combination with the start of the summer holidays, travelers should therefore take into account that it will be busier than usual. As a result, they may sometimes have to wait for check-in, security or passport control.
Schiphol does everything possible to ensure that travelers reach the gate as pleasantly and smoothly as possible. The staffing at Schiphol is in any case in order. The airport recommends travelers to book a free time slot for the security check. This contributes to a faster flow for everyone. Update July 5 | 15.00 o’clockThe number of flights to and from Schiphol will increase over the course of the increase incrementally in the afternoon as weather conditions improve. Earlier today, severe restrictions were in place for airlines to land and depart. This was due to a combination of strong gusts of wind, rain and poor visibility. More than 400 flights have been canceled so far. There are also delays. Schiphol expects the flight schedule to be disrupted for the rest of the day. 400Schiphol works together with airlines to allow as many travelers as possible to depart today. Airlines are rebooking passengers on available alternative flights departing today or in the coming days. 400In the event of a cancellation of their flight, travelers can contact their airline. Travelers are advised to check the current information via their airline, the Schiphol app and schiphol.nl before they go to the airport. 400
Update July 5 | 11: 15 o’clockAir traffic at Schiphol is seriously disrupted today. Currently 400 flights have been cancelled. This number can increase during the day. Extra office staff has been deployed in the terminal to assist travelers. 400The advice to travelers remains to check the current information via their airline, the Schiphol app and schiphol.nl before they go to the airport. 400
Update July 5 | 09: 15 o’clockCurrently there are about 300 flights canceled (16 arriving, 150 departing) due to the storm. This number can increase during the day. 400Schiphol recommends travelers with urge them to check the current information via their airline, the Schiphol app and schiphol.nl before they go to the airport. In case of a cancellation or delay of their flight, travelers can contact their airline. 400
Tuesday, July 4The most recent weather forecast results in Wednesday, July 5 between .09 hours and 11. hours, very limited air traffic will be possible. Due to a combination of strong wind gusts, rain and poor visibility, there are serious restrictions for airlines to land and take off. This means there will be cancellations and delays. This applies to both arriving and departing flights. 400How many flights it in total is currently unclear. This depends on the new schedule of airlines and the current weather conditions. 400Schiphol recommends travelers with urge them to check the current information via their airline, the Schiphol app and schiphol.nl before they go to the airport. In case of a cancellation or delay of their flight, travelers can contact their airline. 400With the west wind like arriving at Schiphol tomorrow morning, aircraft can normally take off and land on the Oostbaan and Buitenveldertbaan. However, due to the combination of strong gusts of wind, rain and poor visibility, the East runway is not an option for safety reasons. The Buitenveldertbaan runway is under maintenance. Even if the Buitenveldertbaan had been available, the vast majority of take-offs and landings could not have taken place due to the weather. 400 Schiphol thinks it’s huge annoying for travelers and airlines that the combination of weather conditions and runway maintenance has these consequences for them. 400
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