Europe Snow Disruptions: Flight Cancellations & Travel Delays Forecasted

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has cancelled over 150 flights scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026, due to anticipated heavy snowfall, impacting travel plans for passengers departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). The cancellations represent a significant disruption to KLM’s operations and reach as airports across Europe brace for severe winter weather.

Schiphol Airport, KLM’s primary hub, proactively scaled back its flight schedule as a precautionary measure, anticipating challenging conditions. The airline confirmed the cancellations, stating the decision was made to minimize disruption and ensure passenger safety. According to Schiphol’s website, the airport has a single terminal building divided into eight concourses: B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and M.

The cancellations are not isolated to KLM. Reports indicate that airports in Paris are also experiencing substantial flight disruptions, with up to one-third of flights cancelled due to a combination of snow, and ice. Brussels Airport is also anticipating delays, with KLM operating four flights daily between Amsterdam Schiphol and Brussels Airport.

Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights directly with KLM via the airline’s website, www.klm.com, or by contacting KLM’s customer service at +31 20 474 7747. Schiphol Airport also provides real-time flight information on its website for both arriving and departing flights.

KLM’s on-time performance, based on data from November 10, 2025, to February 9, 2026, currently stands at 77%, defined as flights arriving within 15 minutes of their scheduled time. The current weather situation is expected to impact this performance metric.

The airline operates a number of codeshare flights with other carriers, including Transavia.com, Delta Air Lines, Air France, Air Baltic, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Tarom, El Al Israel Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Croatia Airlines, Air Europa, AeroMexico, KM Malta Airlines, Kenya Airways, Saudia, China Airlines, Korean Air, Georgian Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Air Astana, and Air Serbia.

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