WILLEMSTAD – Recipients of return flights from Curaçao and Suriname faced an unusually tough journey on Monday, with some passengers reporting delays of up to six hours while remaining on board their aircraft on the ground. The disruptions were linked to adverse weather conditions in the Netherlands, which forced KLM flights — including services originating from Curaçao — to divert from Schiphol Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport.
According to reports, passengers on both a KLM flight from Curaçao and a Surinam Airways flight (operated by Eastern Airlines) experienced significant delays after their flights were redirected due to severe winter weather around Schiphol. Once on the ground in Maastricht, travelers were kept on the aircraft for many hours before being allowed to disembark, with waits of up to six hours described as “a tough experience” by those affected.
The extended delay underscores the broader impact of the combination of weather-related disruptions in Europe and the temporary restrictions on airspace connected to regional instability earlier in the week. Many passengers arriving on Curaçao had already faced long waits for outbound flights due to cancellations and rescheduling tied to these extraordinary conditions.
Travelers continuing to return home are urged to remain in close contact with their airlines for the latest scheduling information and to prepare for potential further delays as airlines adjust operations.