Pilot accidentally hits hostage alarm, causing lockdown at Amsterdam airport
A pilot accidentally triggered a hijacking/hostage-taking alarm in a plane`s cockpit, causing a major security lockdown on Wednesday at Amsterdam`s Schiphol airport, one of Europe`s busiest.
Nov 07, 2019, 07:50 AM IST
Amsterdam suspends all flight services due to severe storm
At least 260 flights were scrapped, while trains, trams and buses were halted across the country after the highest weather alert was issued.
Jan 18, 2018, 17:40 PM IST
Dutch police open fire on man with knife at Schiphol airport
"Man at Schiphol shot at by the military police, after he made threats with a knife. Situation safe," the military police said in a tweet.
Dec 15, 2017, 22:24 PM IST
Dutch heighten security at Amsterdam airport, citing threat 'indications'
Dutch police conducted security searches around Amsterdam`s Schiphol airport on Saturday in response to "indications" of a threat, an official said, causing traffic jams during the busy summer holiday season.
Jul 30, 2016, 15:19 PM IST
Dutch probe airport security scare, man still held
Dutch military police were Wednesday investigating a major security alert triggered overnight at Amsterdam`s busy international airport, with one man still in custody.
Apr 13, 2016, 14:13 PM IST
Man tries to open jet door at 30,000 ft, mistakes it for loo!
In a bizarre incident, a Scottish man tried to open a KLM plane's door at 30,000 feet, mistaking it for the loo entrance, attracting a fine of 600 euros and a ban from travelling with the airline for five years.
Sep 28, 2015, 21:16 PM IST
