Airport – The fire protection level of Princess Juliana International Airport was affected today due to the non-reporting to work of Rescue and Fire Fighting personnel.
As a result of this situation the fire protection level was insufficient in the morning hours to execute normal aircraft operations. Following some measures the level of fire protection was raised to a category 7 allowing for limited aircraft operations as of 08:45 am.
The developments resulted in one delay and cancellations of 12 flights.
At 11:15 the fire protection level was restored to the normal level and operations at the airport continued as normal.
We regret the unfortunate situation caused by the lower fire protection level and apologize to the traveling public for any inconvenience caused as a result of this.
Princess Juliana International Airport operating company N.V.
Simpson Bay
drs. Eugene B. Holiday
President