Schiphol expecting peak in winter holiday departures on Friday
4 days, 19 hours ago

Schiphol expecting peak in winter holiday departures on Friday

NL Times  

Schiphol Airport warned of an expected peak in departing passengers scheduled to fly on Friday. “Rounding out the top 10 list are Switzerland, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates and France.” An average of 55,000 passengers will depart daily from the airport, an increase of 2,000 compared to a year earlier. The airport is also expecting to handle an average of 69,000 transfer passengers per day, up from 61,000 a year ago. This is an increase of 6.7% compared to the same period last year, when 2.8 million passengers travelled via Schiphol,” the airport stated. The airport also reminded people to check in online when possible, look up the expected crowd levels on the Schiphol website, and to arrive either two hours early for most European flights, or three hours before departure for other flights.

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Fewer trains to and from Schiphol Airport due to rail works and strikes
1 month, 1 week ago

Fewer trains to and from Schiphol Airport due to rail works and strikes

NL Times  

Train passengers traveling to or from Schiphol can expect disruptions on the tracks until Tuesday, December 3. Due to the rail work, significantly fewer trains will be running. Furthermore, from November 16 to November 28 and on December 2 and 3, there will be significantly fewer trains to and from the airport. In addition to the rail work on the …

Schiphol facing more flight cuts despite gov't promise that downsizing is not the goal
1 month, 1 week ago

Schiphol facing more flight cuts despite gov't promise that downsizing is not the goal

NL Times  

The government may need to lower the number of flight movements allowed at Schiphol Airport next year even further due to disappointing results from calculations on reducing noise pollution. Madlener previously said that Schiphol would be allowed between 475,000 and 485,000 flight movements next year. They advised the Minister to adjust the lower figure of his “bandwidth” to 466,000 flight …

Schiphol to invest €6 billion in bringing back "top service"
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Schiphol to invest €6 billion in bringing back "top service"

Dutch News  

The Schiphol airport authority has announced plans to spend €6 million on improving its services for passengers, infrastructure and working conditions for staff over the next five years. Yet despite a smooth operational performance this May and summer holidays, “overall passenger satisfaction is not at the required level,” the authority said on Friday. “It is crucial to bring back passenger …

Schiphol to invest €6 billion in bringing back "top service"
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Schiphol to invest €6 billion in bringing back "top service"

Dutch News  

The Schiphol airport authority has announced plans to spend €6 million on improving its services for passengers, infrastructure and working conditions for staff over the next five years. Yet despite a smooth operational performance this May and summer holidays, “overall passenger satisfaction is not at the required level,” the authority said on Friday. “It is crucial to bring back passenger …

Large crowds at Schiphol, as summer holidays have also started in the Central region
5 months, 1 week ago

Large crowds at Schiphol, as summer holidays have also started in the Central region

NL Times  

Schiphol is very busy now that the summer holidays have also started in the Central region of the Netherlands. Schiphol previously stated that it expects this summer holidays to be busier than last year. Last week, Schiphol employees said they feared that the already high workload due to the peak travel season of the coming summer would become unbearable, NH …

Schiphol expects another busy, but manageable holiday weekend
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Schiphol expects another busy, but manageable holiday weekend

NL Times  

Schiphol Airport is expecting another busy weekend due to the May holidays. The airport expects an average of around 70,000 departing passengers every day during the April/May holiday break, with a possible peak of 80,000 travelers per day. Schiphol previously said that this April/May school holiday break was expected to be 10 percent busier compared to last year. Staff shortages …

Schiphol Airport border and security teams prepared for busy holiday period
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Schiphol Airport border and security teams prepared for busy holiday period

NL Times  

The Koninklijke Marechaussee is prepared for busy weeks during the May school holidays. It is tasked with monitoring the country's borders, some security responsibilities at airports, as well as running passport control checkpoints. The Marechaussee pointed out that since this year, 14- and 15-year-olds are allowed through the self-service passport control where passengers scan their own documents. “We hope that …

Fewer trains to Schiphol for ten days next week due to construction work
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Fewer trains to Schiphol for ten days next week due to construction work

NL Times  

Starting Monday, February 26, there will be fewer trains to Schiphol Airport for ten days due to construction work, ProRail reported. Furthermore, from Monday, NS will be able to operate one train per hour less on the high-speed rail line between Breda and Amsterdam. Due to delivery problems, there are fewer new trains and the older ones need maintenance. As …

Schiphol’s southernmost runway closes for 9 weeks; Noise to affect more homeowners
10 months ago

Schiphol’s southernmost runway closes for 9 weeks; Noise to affect more homeowners

NL Times  

Schiphol is starting major maintenance and renovations on its Kaagbaan today. “We realize that major maintenance on one of our must-used runways can cause additional disruption in the area,” said Sybren Hahn, executive director of Schiphol Infrastructure. We work with all our might and as much as possible during the night.” Schiphol is giving the Kaagbaan, its touch-down zone where …

Schiphol says it's ready for summer: 26% more passengers expected daily versus 2022
1 year, 5 months ago

Schiphol says it's ready for summer: 26% more passengers expected daily versus 2022

NL Times  

Schiphol Airport is expecting a 26 percent increase in the number of passengers departing from the Amsterdam-area facility during the upcoming summer holiday compared to 2022. The airport said it is preparing to handle an average of 68,000 passengers passengers per day, with over 77,000 expected on peak days. After many coronavirus restrictions were lifted last year, people took to …

Schiphol confirms restrictions returning to limit departing passengers
1 year, 10 months ago

Schiphol confirms restrictions returning to limit departing passengers

NL Times  

Schiphol Airport has confirmed plans to again force airlines to limit the total number of departing passengers during the April and May school vacation period. “Schiphol believes a 5 percent easing of the busy morning peak is needed to reduce the risk of unacceptable delays for travellers at check-in, security check and passport control,” the airport confirmed in a statement. …

Schiphol suffers €77 million loss due to capacity problems
1 year, 10 months ago

Schiphol suffers €77 million loss due to capacity problems

NL Times  

Schiphol suffered a substantial loss last year due to the problems at the airport. The restrictions implemented due to staff shortages cost the umbrella organization Schiphol Group about 120 million euros, resulting in a loss of 77 million euros. Then the airport incurred a loss of 287 million euros from ordinary operations, but due to some windfalls, the profit under …

Schiphol delays restrictions announcement about upcoming April-May holiday period
1 year, 10 months ago

Schiphol delays restrictions announcement about upcoming April-May holiday period

NL Times  

Schiphol Airport's final decision about how it will approach the upcoming April and May holiday period was delayed on Thursday. Airport slot coordinator Hugo Thomassen said the airlines raised many questions during their consultations with the airport, specifically about Schiphol's proposal to again limit the number of departing passengers. Schiphol's proposal is basically intended to create a "safety margin" with …

Schiphol holds job fair, more than 1300 visitors expected
1 year, 10 months ago

Schiphol holds job fair, more than 1300 visitors expected

NL Times  

Schiphol expects more than 1,300 visitors at the job fair the airport is holding on Saturday to recruit much-needed additional staff. Around 50 employers, including major handling companies such as Swissport and Aviapartner, will attend the event and provide information about vacancies. During the busy May holidays and summer, Schiphol may still have to limit the number of daily departures. …

Longer lines at Schiphol expected due to the autumn holidays and coronavirus
2 years, 2 months ago

Longer lines at Schiphol expected due to the autumn holidays and coronavirus

NL Times  

Airline passengers should expect very long lines at Schiphol Airport during the coming autumn holidays. I expect many tense travelers who have to wait for a long time," said FNV campaign manager Joost van Doesburg. The FNV campaign manager saw excessively long queues again on Monday Monday, which, according to him, will also be the case during the autumn holidays. …

Airlines upset Schiphol will cut passenger total for 6 months; Ticket prices should rise
2 years, 2 months ago

Airlines upset Schiphol will cut passenger total for 6 months; Ticket prices should rise

NL Times  

The airlines active in the Netherlands are not happy with Schiphol's decision to further reduce the number of departing passengers in the upcoming winter season in order to reduce the crowds caused by staff shortages at security checkpoints. BARIN chair Marnix Fruitema said on Radio 1 that he also expected the decision will lead to an increase in ticket prices. …

Long lines at Schiphol on Saturday; No departure scheme for Benschop
2 years, 3 months ago

Long lines at Schiphol on Saturday; No departure scheme for Benschop

NL Times  

Schiphol expects lines of passengers to extend outside the departure halls again on Saturday. According to a spokesperson, most travelers are still inside and a handful of people are waiting under the tent that Schiphol placed earlier this year because of the long queues outside. " The budget airline warns travelers to get to Schiphol on time because of the …

Schiphol asks some airlines to cancel flights on Monday because of crowds
2 years, 3 months ago

Schiphol asks some airlines to cancel flights on Monday because of crowds

NL Times  

Schiphol Airport announced on Monday that it was asking airlines to cancel flights scheduled to depart that day between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. The primary airport in the Netherlands, and one of the largest in Europe, has been plagued all day with long lines of passengers queued up for hours at security security, particularly in Departures 1 and Departures …

Schiphol situation on Sunday much better than Saturday
2 years, 4 months ago

Schiphol situation on Sunday much better than Saturday

NL Times  

The queues at Schiphol are "a lot better" on Sunday morning than on Saturday, when travelers had to queue for hours. Schiphol is especially busy on Sunday with passengers arriving. In total, Schiphol will process 180,000 travelers on Sunday. There were many outraged reactions on social media and some travelers began angrily kicking the shutters that blocked off access to …

Schiphol passengers do not have to wait outside yet amid heat wave
2 years, 4 months ago

Schiphol passengers do not have to wait outside yet amid heat wave

NL Times  

Travelers who left Schiphol early on Saturday did not have to line up outside, according to the airport. Passengers transferring at Schiphol, approximately one third of the total number of passengers, are counted twice. Schiphol expects a "peak day" in the arrivals hall with a longer line for passport control and baggage claim. The Netherlands is seeing its first official …

Schiphol taking measures against heat from tomorrow
2 years, 4 months ago

Schiphol taking measures against heat from tomorrow

NL Times  

Schiphol will take measures to protect travelers against the heat at the airport from Tuesday. Airport staff will hand out more ice cream and water, and the fans on the ceilings outside the departure hall will run faster for waiting passengers. Schiphol also said it would do everything possible to keep the heat outside the terminal and monitor the temperature …

Schiphol handling more passengers next month; Expect long lines on peak days
2 years, 4 months ago

Schiphol handling more passengers next month; Expect long lines on peak days

NL Times  

Schiphol will allow more departing passengers again from next week. The airport’s security checkpoint will be better staffed in August, so Schiphol is sticking to the plan to allow up to 73,000 passengers to depart daily, De Telegraaf reports. Despite the more wiggle room, Schiphol expects that there will still be long lines on peak travel days. “Friday, Sunday, and …

Schiphol blames long weekend lines on passengers showing up too early
2 years, 5 months ago

Schiphol blames long weekend lines on passengers showing up too early

NL Times  

The first weekend of the summer holiday “actually went quite well” at Schiphol. However, the queues for security stretched up to two hours several times due to many passengers arriving at Schiphol too early, according to an airport spokesperson. The airport believes this is the reason that the first summer holiday weekend went quite well. Schiphol is also struggling with …

Schiphol workforce grows by 400, but many vacancies remain
2 years, 5 months ago

Schiphol workforce grows by 400, but many vacancies remain

NL Times  

Schiphol’s desperate search for new employees to fill staff shortages at the airport bears some fruit. Staff shortages, mainly in baggage handling and security, have regularly caused massively long queues at Schiphol since the start of the May vacation. Despite these new additions to the Schiphol workforce, there are still many open vacancies at the airport. “Per profession, it’s 100 …

Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport tells passengers not to arrive more than four hours ahead of flights
2 years, 5 months ago

Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport tells passengers not to arrive more than four hours ahead of flights

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Europe’s busiest airport is warning passengers not to arrive more than four hours ahead of their …

KLM: Most passengers with summer bookings will not face Schiphol cancellations
2 years, 6 months ago

KLM: Most passengers with summer bookings will not face Schiphol cancellations

NL Times  

Most of the passengers who have already booked a reservation with Dutch airline KLM for the summer holiday period will not face changes to their travel plans due to staff shortages at Schiphol Airport. KLM announced on Thursday that it will comply with restrictions to the the number of travelers allowed to use the airport per day first by limiting …

Schiphol could face massive damages claim from Dutch consumer group
2 years, 6 months ago

Schiphol could face massive damages claim from Dutch consumer group

NL Times  

The Dutch consumer association, Consumentenbond, is investigating the possibility of claiming damages against Schiphol airport on behalf of many airline passengers. “Flights are planned months in advance, and the airport knows how many flights, on average, depart during a normal summer holiday. However, they are stuck with the cancellation costs of self-booked travel components, such as a holiday home, hotel, …

Schiphol to scrap up to 30% of flights this summer: report
2 years, 6 months ago

Schiphol to scrap up to 30% of flights this summer: report

NL Times  

Schiphol airport will cancel dozens of flights per day this summer, sources close to the airport told De Telegraaf. The airport requested space to cancel up to 30 percent of the flights but expects to cancel slightly fewer, according to the newspaper's sources. Schiphol asked airlines to cancel flights, but as no airline volunteered to do so, the airport is …

Schiphol crowded ahead of Pentecost weekend; Departure hall access limitation enforced
2 years, 6 months ago

Schiphol crowded ahead of Pentecost weekend; Departure hall access limitation enforced

NL Times  

Friday morning was again very busy at Schiphol airport. Between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., there were already long lines of passengers waiting, and the crowds seemed to be increasing with lines stretching out the door. The crowds are mainly holidaymakers, likely people who want to get away for a bit during the long Pentecost weekend. To prevent crowds from …

Schiphol limiting departure hall access only to those flying within 4 hours
2 years, 6 months ago

Schiphol limiting departure hall access only to those flying within 4 hours

NL Times  

In an effort to reduce severe crowding at the departure halls, Schiphol Airport will only allow passengers departing within four hours to access the check-in desks, baggage drops, and security checkpoints. Lines at the airport over the past five weeks have frequently stretched from one departure hall to the next, extending outside of the airport and down the roadway. Staff …

Schiphol strike threat still on the table as union talks continue
2 years, 6 months ago

Schiphol strike threat still on the table as union talks continue

NL Times  

Schiphol is scrambling to find solutions to the crowds and staff shortages it's facing, all under the looming threat of a strike if it doesn't present a plan that suits trade union FNV by tomorrow. After chaos at the airport last summer, when "everything that could go wrong did go wrong," FNV warned Schiphol CEO Dick Benschop that something had …

Airlines want to move some Schiphol flights to Rotterdam; Groningen also available
2 years, 6 months ago

Airlines want to move some Schiphol flights to Rotterdam; Groningen also available

NL Times  

Rotterdam The Hague Airport has received an official request from several airlines to allow them to move their flights from Schiphol to the regional airport. According to the spokesperson, "a decision on the request does not have to take very long.” Relocating flights should relieve the pressure on Schiphol Airport, which is suffering from staff shortages, especially in security. Nevertheless, …

Busy arrival day expected at Schiphol due to Ascension Day long weekend
2 years, 6 months ago

Busy arrival day expected at Schiphol due to Ascension Day long weekend

NL Times  

Many passengers are expected again at Schiphol Airport on Sunday, because many people are returning after a long Ascension Day weekend. At the beginning of the May holiday, chaos ensued at the airport due to a strike caused by angry employees about the workload, which is high due to staff shortages. The coronavirus pandemic cost many airport staff their jobs …

Long, but moving lines at Schiphol airport
2 years, 6 months ago

Long, but moving lines at Schiphol airport

NL Times  

The queues at Schiphol on Ascension Day were long but constantly moving. Travelers on social media report that the lines are moving steadily, though some still complained about the waiting times. In addition to different experiences, there are also different peak times, a spokesperson for Schiphol said to NOS. KLM employees told news wire ANP that the situation at the …

Schiphol expects crowds due to Ascension Day long weekend
2 years, 6 months ago

Schiphol expects crowds due to Ascension Day long weekend

NL Times  

Schiphol Airport expects another crowded day at departures on Thursday due to the Ascension Day long weekend. Due to staff shortages among the airport's security officers and baggage handlers, the airport expects long lines for travelers, just like the past days. Trade union FNV previously said it would take action if the is no agreement with the airport by June …

Crowds already building at Schiphol for holiday weekend
2 years, 6 months ago

Crowds already building at Schiphol for holiday weekend

NL Times  

People traveling through Schiphol this holiday weekend can again expect crowds and long queues at the airport. Schiphol expected Wednesday and Thursday to be "peak days" for departures and "busy days" for arrivals. On Sunday, the Koninklijke Marechaussee had to intervene in a "threatening situation" at the security checkpoint when travelers waiting in line for hours saw security guards leave …

Schiphol crowds expected to continue; Airport boss leaves World Economic Forum early
2 years, 6 months ago

Schiphol crowds expected to continue; Airport boss leaves World Economic Forum early

NL Times  

Tuesday will be another "busy day" at Schiphol after staff shortages caused chaos at the airport on Monday. The problems are so bad that Schiphol CEO Dick Benschop left the World Economic Forum in Switzerland early to be present at the airport, according to De Telegraaf. On Sunday, the Koninklijke Marechaussee had to intervene in a "threatening situation" at the …

Schiphol must prevent future chaos: Harbers
2 years, 7 months ago

Schiphol must prevent future chaos: Harbers

NL Times  

Minister Mark Harbers visited Schiphol Airport Saturday, urging the airport to do everything in its power to ensure the chaos of recent weeks does not repeat itself. Staff shortages and working conditions must be addressed, he said, according to the NOS. Although the coronavirus pandemic caused setbacks and there is currently a personnel shortage across many sectors, Harbers said this …

Another crowded day expected at Schiphol
2 years, 7 months ago

Another crowded day expected at Schiphol

NL Times  

Schiphol will again be crowded on Monday. Schiphol asked airlines to reduce the number of travelers due to the large crowds and to relieve the workload of airport staff. "The call on airlines to take fewer passengers does not apply at the moment, but we don't rule out that we will use it again elsewhere in the year if there …

Schiphol fails to limit passenger numbers to target
2 years, 7 months ago

Schiphol fails to limit passenger numbers to target

NL Times  

Schiphol has not succeeded in limiting the number of travelers at the airport on Sunday as planned in order to relieve the workload of the staff. The airport was in talks with airlines about ways to reduce the flow of passengers in order to relieve the workload for staff at Schiphol. IATA, the international trade association of airlines, previously indicated …

Schiphol urges airlines to scrap holiday flights to control airport chaos
2 years, 7 months ago

Schiphol urges airlines to scrap holiday flights to control airport chaos

Dutch News  

The Schiphol airport authority is asking tour operators and airlines to cancel flights this and next weekend so that passenger numbers can be better managed, broadcaster NOS said on Friday. KLM, which accounts for around half the traffic at Schiphol, said it would cancel some flights but would also be talking to the airport authority about finding a structural solution …

Schiphol urges airlines to scrap holiday flights to control airport chaos
2 years, 7 months ago

Schiphol urges airlines to scrap holiday flights to control airport chaos

Dutch News  

The Schiphol airport authority is asking tour operators and airlines to cancel flights this and next weekend so that passenger numbers can be better managed, broadcaster NOS said on Friday. KLM, which accounts for around half the traffic at Schiphol, said it would cancel some flights but would also be talking to the airport authority about finding a structural solution …

Schiphol says airport crowds will be manageable this summer
3 years, 6 months ago

Schiphol says airport crowds will be manageable this summer

NL Times  

Schiphol Airport said it does not expect the additional time needed to review Covid-19 vaccination status and coronavirus test documentation to cause any major delays this summer. Checking the documents will require extra work, but this should not cause any significant problems as long as people arrive prepared, a spokesperson from Schiphol said to the ANP. The airport advised travelers …

Flights disrupted at Schiphol and Eindhoven airports due to snow
3 years, 10 months ago

Flights disrupted at Schiphol and Eindhoven airports due to snow

NL Times  

The winter weather has affected not only public transport in the Netherlands but also the flight schedule of Schiphol and Eindhoven Airport, among others. No flights will be departing from Eindhoven until at least 1 p.m. Incoming flights will be diverted to Cologne Airport. Although several flights have been delayed at Schiphol on Sunday, closing the airport is not in …

Schiphol plans job cuts, calls for coordinated international response on air travel
4 years, 3 months ago

Schiphol plans job cuts, calls for coordinated international response on air travel

Dutch News  

The Schiphol Airport group plans to cut its workforce of 3,000 by several hundred jobs after booking a loss of €246m in the first six months of this year. In addition, building work on a new terminal has been delayed for at least two years as the coronavirus epidemic continues to have an ‘unprecedented’ impact on air travel. ‘The international …

Schiphol on the brink of exceeding flight limit
7 years, 1 month ago

Schiphol on the brink of exceeding flight limit

NL Times  

Schiphol Airport is close to reaching its maximum flight limit of 500 thousand flight movements per year until 2020. The airport is currently handling 422,285 flights per month, four percent more than in the same period last year. If this trend continues, Schiphol will handle 498 thousand flights by the end of this year.

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