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- Amsterdam Schiphol and Princess Juliana delays and cancellations affect 428 flights
Amsterdam Schiphol and Princess Juliana delays and cancellations affect 428 flights
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Checked by Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Last updated on 22 June 2026
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Affected airlines
Disruption overview
Flight schedules at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Princess Juliana International Airport were heavily disrupted on 22 June 2026 as 417 delayed movements and 11 cancellations pushed the total to 428 affected flights. Amsterdam saw the largest knock-on effect as KLM, Delta Air Lines, and Air France connections slipped out of sequence, while in Sint Maarten, delays hit Winair, American Airlines, and JetBlue services and made same-day onward connections harder to keep. For passengers, that meant long waits, missed links, and crowded rebooking desks. Because the cause has only been described as operational disruption, compensation isn't certain, but travelers on some flights departing from Amsterdam may still want to check whether EC 261 applies to their case.
Passengers affected by this flight disruption may be eligible for compensation of up to £520 under passenger rights regulations. Eligibility depends on the circumstances of the disruption.
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Disruption details
Travelers moving through Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Princess Juliana International Airport faced major disruption on 22 June 2026 after operational problems delayed or canceled 428 arrivals and departures across the two hubs.
Airport boards and flight-tracking data showed 417 delays and 11 cancellations. For passengers, this meant missed connections, longer waits, and last-minute changes from the morning rush into the evening. Many delays lasted more than 2 hours.
Amsterdam took the bigger hit. Schiphol is the home base of KLM and an important connecting point for Delta Air Lines and Air France, so once aircraft and crews fell out of position, the disruption spread quickly through the day's schedule. Late European feeder flights forced airlines to reshuffle aircraft, adjust departure slots, and cancel some services.
The knock-on effect didn't stop in the Netherlands. Arrival boards at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and London Heathrow Airport showed transatlantic flights landing well behind schedule, squeezing already tight evening turnaround times on the ground.
At Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten, a different type of network came under pressure. The airport is central to Winair's island-hopping schedule and also handles busy service for American Airlines and JetBlue. With tight turnarounds and onward links to St Barthélemy, Anguilla, and the US mainland, even shorter delays were enough to trigger missed same-day connections.
For travelers there, the disruption was easy to feel on the ground. Queues built up at check-in, transfer desks, and customer-service counters as passengers tried to rebook flights or find hotel rooms.
The main impacts were clear:
417 departures or arrivals were delayed.
11 flights were canceled.
In total, 428 departures and arrivals were affected.
Delays started during the morning peaks and stretched into the evening, with many running more than 2 hours late.
Even with only 11 cancellations, the scale of delay at two network-critical airports was enough to disrupt itineraries across Europe, North America, and the Caribbean.
Airlines tried to protect longer routes by using spare aircraft where they could and rerouting some customers through Paris Charles de Gaulle or London Heathrow. That helped keep some long-haul flights moving, but it also meant shorter flights within Europe and around the Caribbean took more of the schedule cuts.
The cause has only been described as operational disruption. The immediate problem appears to have left aircraft and crews out of position, but no weather event, strike, or technical outage was identified.
If your journey was affected, it's worth keeping records of your delay and saving receipts for meals or accommodation. Because some of the disruption involved flights departing from Amsterdam, EC 261 may apply in some cases. Whether you're entitled to compensation will depend on the exact cause of the delay or cancellation and whether it was within the airline's control. Even if compensation isn't clear yet, your airline may still need to help with rerouting or a refund, plus meals or accommodation during long waits. AirHelp's free checker can help you understand what rights may apply to your flight.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights
When your flight's disrupted, you have rights. Most passenger protection laws cover the following:
Compensation
Good passenger rights ensure passengers get fairly compensated for delays and cancellations. Try our compensation check and find out how much money we can get you.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. Some laws say you can choose a full refund instead.
Food and essential care
Providing food and drinks is a basic right under many regulations. Typically after a delay of a few hours.
Accommodation
Some passenger rights say the airline must provide accommodation when your journey is delayed overnight.
This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight. Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to check-in and boarding times.
Quick facts
Summary
Disruption
Delays and Cancellations
Cause
Other
Status
Current disruption
Compensation
May qualify for compensation
Flights affected
428
Airlines affected
KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air France, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways Corporation, Windward Island Airways International
Airports affected
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Princ. Juliana Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, London Heathrow Airport
Cities affected
Amsterdam, Sint Maarten, New York, London, Saint Maarten
Countries affected
Netherlands, Sint Maarten, United States, United Kingdom, Saint Martin (French part)
Start date
2026-06-22
Checked by
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated
22 June 2026
What to do if your flight is delayed, canceled, or overbooked
If you're traveling to, from, or within the European Union, here's what you should do when you experience a disruption.
Gather evidence that your flight was delayed, cancelled, or overbooked.
Get the airline to provide written confirmation of the disruption and the reason behind it.
Request an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Make a note of the arrival time at your final destination.
Ask the airline to provide vouchers for meals and refreshments.
Avoid signing documents or accepting offers that may waive your passenger rights.
If an overnight stay is required, ask the airline to provide accommodation.
Save receipts for any additional expenses caused by the disruption.
