Recent experiences with major problems/delays at airports?

LynneR · Jun 7, 2022

Hello,
I am in the US and am reading of many cancellations or major delays at many airports across Europe. For people who have traveled in the past couple weeks, I'm am wondering what your experiences have been.
I will be leaving soon and am worried about making a connecting flights in Amsterdam, both ways. I'm leaving tomorrow, so making changes now may not be possible. But I'd like to know what I'm in for. My first flight has a 3 hour layover, and the second is only 1hr, 45 min transfer time.)

Safe travels, everyone.
Lynne

C clearly · Jun 7, 2022

LynneR said:
But I'd like to know what I'm in for.

Impossible to know. Just bring patience and a sense of humour! Good luck!

J Willhaus · Jun 7, 2022

It may go well or not. My husband had a bad experience last fall with cancelled and then missed flights, but he eventually made it to Spain and home again. We are traveling to Madrid again in about 2 weeks so while I hope it will go smoothly, I am prepared for alternatives.

Peter Fransiscus · Jun 7, 2022

LynneR said:
Hello,
I am in the US and am reading of many cancellations or major delays at many airports across Europe. For people who have traveled in the past couple weeks, I'm am wondering what your experiences have been.
I will be leaving soon and am worried about making a connecting flights in Amsterdam, both ways. I'm leaving tomorrow, so making changes now may not be possible. But I'd like to know what I'm in for. My first flight has a 3 hour layover, and the second is only 1hr, 45 min transfer time.)

Safe travels, everyone.
Lynne

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LTfit · Jun 7, 2022

Good luck with your transfer at Schiphol! As of last Friday no one is allowed in the departure area unless their flight leaves within 4 hours. Due to the long lines and delays people were coming hours and hours ahead of time.

Hopefully those in transit and transferring such as yourself have better luck.

lvf · Jun 7, 2022

LynneR said:
Hello,
I am in the US and am reading of many cancellations or major delays at many airports across Europe. For people who have traveled in the past couple weeks, I'm am wondering what your experiences have been.
I will be leaving soon and am worried about making a connecting flights in Amsterdam, both ways. I'm leaving tomorrow, so making changes now may not be possible. But I'd like to know what I'm in for. My first flight has a 3 hour layover, and the second is only 1hr, 45 min transfer time.)

Safe travels, everyone.
Lynne

You probably know that KLM canceled boarding for their incoming flights to Amsterdam last Saturday I believe, because of backup at the airport . My sister and her husband were there. KLM sent out a notification saying they were hoping to solve the problem by Sunday, which would have been a very quick turnaround. You may be all good to go now. I hope you have safe and uneventful travel to your Camino.

Corned Beef · Jun 7, 2022

Who are you flying with within Europe?

lt56ny · Jun 7, 2022

LynneR said:
Hello,
I am in the US and am reading of many cancellations or major delays at many airports across Europe. For people who have traveled in the past couple weeks, I'm am wondering what your experiences have been.
I will be leaving soon and am worried about making a connecting flights in Amsterdam, both ways. I'm leaving tomorrow, so making changes now may not be possible. But I'd like to know what I'm in for. My first flight has a 3 hour layover, and the second is only 1hr, 45 min transfer time.)

Safe travels, everyone.
Lynne

If your flight is arriving late and making your connection is tight make sure you let the flight attendants know. On two occasions my connecting flights to San Sebastian and Pamplona was with Vueling once and Iberia Express once (both Iberia partners. I flew on Iberia). Both times the attendant at the gate gave me a large pass and when I got to customs I was ushered to the front of the line. When I had to go through security I was again ushered to the front. If you fly on Iberia the walk from Terminal 4 to to 4S is like a stage on the camino and even with over an hour I still just made both flights. That was Madrid and it was pre-covid and it was also in October. But the airport was packed nonetheless. Maybe the same will be true arriving in Amsterdam. Good luck and buen camino

Linda P · Jun 7, 2022

LTfit said:
Good luck with your transfer at Schiphol! As of last Friday no one is allowed in the departure area unless their flight leaves within 4 hours. Due to the long lines and delays people were coming hours and hours ahead of time.

Hopefully those in transit and transferring such as yourself have better luck.

Agree

LTfit said:
Good luck with your transfer at Schiphol! As of last Friday no one is allowed in the departure area unless their flight leaves within 4 hours. Due to the long lines and delays people were coming hours and hours ahead of time.

Hopefully those in transit and transferring such as yourself have better luck.

My husband flew out of Schiphol several weeks ago and it was a mess - took him over 3 hours to get checked in and to the gate. But he was originating there, not transferring, so not sure what you’ll experience. Good luck!!

Kathy F. · Jun 7, 2022

YIKES!
Makes you appreciate the pace of the Camino.
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