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The largest airport in the Netherlands, Schiphol, cancelled more than a hundred flights on Friday, 6 December, due to strong winds caused by the Darragh storm. This was reported by the administration of the airport, one of the key aviation hubs in Europe, Reutersreports.
Extent of delays and cancellations
In addition to the cancelled flights, a significant number of flights were delayed, some by an hour or more. “Due to the strong winds brought by Storm Darragh, the number of departures and arrivals is expected to decrease on Friday. We urge passengers to take into account possible delays and cancellations,” the administration said in a statement.
Meteorological situation
The Netherlands Meteorological Institute has warned of powerful gusts of wind that will be observed in most parts of the country during Friday morning. Schiphol, which handles tens of thousands of passengers daily, has been hit by severe weather conditions that have significantly affected flight schedules.
Recommendations for passengers
The airport administration urged passengers to closely monitor the status of their flights and be prepared for changes in plans. Storm Darragh has already caused traffic chaos, and its effects are likely to affect the airport’s operations throughout the day.
Passengers who were supposed to fly today can contact the airlines to clarify details and reschedule their flights.
