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Posted on October 4, 2025
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Storm Amy led to over 150 flight cancellations at Schiphol Airport, affecting travel plans due to severe weather conditions.
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -At least 80 incoming and more than 70 outgoing flights were canceled at the Netherlands' Schiphol Airport on Saturday as Storm Amy moved across the country, the airport said in a statement on its website.
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) issued a warning for Storm Amy for wind gusts reaching 90 km/h along the Dutch coast and up to 75 km/h in inland areas.
Several other flights at Schiphol, one of Europe's busiest airports, experienced delays due to the severe weather.
The majority of the canceled flights were operated by KLM, AirFrance-KLM's Dutch arm, which also warned on its website that further delays or cancellations could affect Sunday flights as the storm continues.
(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)
A storm warning is an alert issued by meteorological agencies to inform the public about severe weather conditions, such as high winds or heavy rainfall, that may pose a threat to safety.
Flight cancellation occurs when an airline decides to not operate a scheduled flight, often due to adverse weather conditions, technical issues, or operational challenges.
Schiphol Airport is the main international airport of the Netherlands, located near Amsterdam, and is one of the busiest airports in Europe, serving millions of passengers annually.
KLM, or Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, is the flag carrier airline of the Netherlands, known for its extensive international and domestic flight services.
Wind gusts are brief bursts of high wind speed that can occur during storms or windy conditions, often leading to hazardous situations for transportation and outdoor activities.
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