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KLM Cancels 295 Flights Amid Severe Winter Weather

1/3/2026

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Schiphol Airport faces significant disruptions as KLM cancels 295 flights scheduled for January 4.
On January 2, snow and strong winds caused widespread issues and operational restrictions that limit runway use.
Only two runways are operational, handling about 20 aircraft arrivals and departures per hour.
Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut (KNMI) weather bureau issued a code yellow warning for the Netherlands, forecasting continued snow and hail throughout the weekend.

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Schiphol Airport faces significant disruptions as KLM cancels 295 flights scheduled for January 4.
On January 2, snow and strong winds caused widespread issues and operational restrictions that limit runway use.
Only two runways are operational, handling about 20 aircraft arrivals and departures per hour.
Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut (KNMI) weather bureau issued a code yellow warning for the Netherlands, forecasting continued snow and hail throughout the weekend.