Passengers
using Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport have been told to expect major
delays after a total power failure overnight led to the airport being
closed.
Although the problem has been fixed, there were long hold-ups with some people abandoning their cars and heading to the airport on foot.
An airport spokesperson said: "It`s one of the busiest days at Schiphol airport. And then something like this happens. A power outage which knocks out your check-in systems. It goes downhill from there. But the safety of the passengers comes first. It is an unfortunate decision to close the airport."
The power outage, shortly before one o'clock on Sunday morning required Schiphol terminals to be evacuated. Passengers have been talking about their experiences.
Read more: Power failure closes Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport | Euronews
Although the problem has been fixed, there were long hold-ups with some people abandoning their cars and heading to the airport on foot.
An airport spokesperson said: "It`s one of the busiest days at Schiphol airport. And then something like this happens. A power outage which knocks out your check-in systems. It goes downhill from there. But the safety of the passengers comes first. It is an unfortunate decision to close the airport."
The power outage, shortly before one o'clock on Sunday morning required Schiphol terminals to be evacuated. Passengers have been talking about their experiences.
Read more: Power failure closes Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport | Euronews
