Passengers at Amsterdam airport face delays after power outage

Passengers at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport are facing long waits after a power outage temporarily knocked out its check-in systems.

The outage that hit parts of Amsterdam in early Sunday prompted authorities to briefly shut roads and a rail link to the airport on the outskirts of the Dutch capital.


A display shows flights that have been canceled or delayed in the departure hall at Schiphol airport on the outskirts of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 29 April 2108 (EPA Photo)

The airport says on its website that check-in systems were restored early Sunday, but warned passengers to check the status of their flights for updates. The airport says incoming flights "will be reduced in capacity" from 9-11 a.m. and that several departing flights have been canceled or delayed.

The Dutch power grid administrator, Tennet, says it is investigating the cause of the outage.