Schiphol airport passengers on the rise in 2014
10 years, 1 month ago

Schiphol airport passengers on the rise in 2014

NL Times  

The Schiphol Group presented its annual figures for 2014 today. The figures showed that last year brought an increase in passengers, air transport movements and revenue for the group. The number of passengers at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam increased by 4.6 percent compared to 2013 to 55 million passengers. The number of passengers at the Schiphol group as a whole, including the regional airports, increased by 5.3 percent to 60.6 million passengers. The Amsterdam Schiphol Airport handled 438 thousand air transport movements last year, an increase of 3 percent compared to 2013.

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Schiphol will be less impacted by NATO Summit than previously expected
1 month ago

Schiphol will be less impacted by NATO Summit than previously expected

NL Times  

Schiphol Airport will be less impacted by the NATO summit in The Hague at the end of June than initially expected. Instead of 25 to 30 percent of flights being canceled, only up to 10 percent of flights to and from the Amsterdam airport will have to be scrapped, slot coordinator Hugo Thomassen told Luchtvaartniews. In December, Thomassen still expected …

KLM forced to scrap 20% of Schiphol fights due to NATO Summit in June
1 month ago

KLM forced to scrap 20% of Schiphol fights due to NATO Summit in June

NL Times  

KLM will have to scrap a fifth of their flights at Schiphol near the NATO Summit in June. KLM is by far the largest airline operating at Schiphol, accounting for roughly 250,000 flights when including KLM Cityhopper in 2024. EasyJet aircraft took off and landed at Schiphol 34,000 times last year, and KLM subsidiary Transavia organized 32,000 flights there, putting …

Schiphol unconcerned port fees will price it out of market; Hoping for traveler record
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Schiphol unconcerned port fees will price it out of market; Hoping for traveler record

NL Times  

Schiphol expects to come close to the 2019 record in terms of passenger numbers this year, CEO Pieter van Oord said when presenting the annual figures on Friday. Van Oord also said that Schiphol is not pricing itself out of the market by further increasing port charges. Schiphol wants to increase the port charges that airlines pay to use the …

Over 76 mil. travelers through Dutch airports last year; Still below pre-pandemic levels
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 76 mil. travelers through Dutch airports last year; Still below pre-pandemic levels

NL Times  

Last year, over 76 million airline passengers traveled to and from the five airports in the Netherlands. According to Statistics Netherlands, there were a total of 537,000 commercial flights last year, over 6 percent more than a year earlier. The increase in flights and passengers last year was mainly due to growth at Schiphol Airport. According to CBS, three-quarters of …

Researchers say Schiphol can cut more flights without seriously impacting business world
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Researchers say Schiphol can cut more flights without seriously impacting business world

NL Times  

The number of flights via Schiphol Airport can be reduced significantly without it affecting the Dutch business climate, researchers Walter Manshanden and Hans Buursma wrote in the economic magazine ESB. Manshanden and Buursma stated in their article this week that business air traffic has reduced significantly since 2019, the year that the ministry's current leadership used in its calculations to …

Schiphol invested a billion euros in the airport last year; increase of 40 percent
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Schiphol invested a billion euros in the airport last year; increase of 40 percent

NL Times  

Schiphol spent a record 1 billion euros on investments last year, said CEO Pieter van Oord of the airport during the New Year’s reception. “That is over 40 percent more than the year before and a record that we have not seen in, I’d say, 100 years at Schiphol,” Van Oord added. "In order to continue to connect the Netherlands …

Schiphol CEO urges government to make a decision regarding Lelystad Airport
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Schiphol CEO urges government to make a decision regarding Lelystad Airport

NL Times  

Schiphol CEO Pieter van Oord hopes that the Dutch government will make a decision "after 15 years" about opening Lelystad Airport for civil aviation. Lelystad Airport is meant to be a commercial airport to take over holiday flights from Schiphol, but a majority of the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch Parliament is against this idea. The Schoof …

Schiphol saw more passengers than last year but still below pre-pandemic levels
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Schiphol saw more passengers than last year but still below pre-pandemic levels

NL Times  

More passengers transited through Schiphol Airport last year, and the number of flights to and from the largest airport in the Netherlands also increased. The number of passengers and flights in 2024 was still below the level of 2019, the last year before the coronavirus pandemic, Schiphol announced on Tuesday. Schiphol handled 473,814 flight movements last year, 7 percent more …

Fewer Schiphol flights late June due to Nato summit in The Hague
3 months ago

Fewer Schiphol flights late June due to Nato summit in The Hague

Dutch News  

The number of flights to and from Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport will be cut by around 25% next June when The Hague hosts the annual Nato summit. Some 8,500 people are expected to come to the Netherlands for the summit on June 24 and 25, most of whom will travel via Schiphol via private jet. An airport authority spokesman has told …

MPs vote for fewer flights as Schiphol plans a new terminal
3 months, 1 week ago

MPs vote for fewer flights as Schiphol plans a new terminal

Dutch News  

The government’s plan to allow slightly more take-offs and landings at Schiphol airport have again been thrown into doubt, this time by MPs. A majority of parliamentarians on Thursday voted in favour of a motion to stick at a lower total than infrastructure minister Barry Madlener announced at the beginning of this month Madlener’s limit of 478,000 aircraft movements would …

Schiphol expecting peak in winter holiday departures on Friday
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Schiphol will cut flights by 4.4%, reduce noise for locals 15%
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Schiphol will cut flights by 4.4%, reduce noise for locals 15%

Dutch News  

The cabinet is to press ahead with reducing the number of flights at Schiphol to cut serious noise pollution close to the airport, prime minister Dick Schoof told reporters after Friday’s press conference. This, combined with the introduction of quieter aircraft, will cut noise for locals by 15%, five percentage points below the 20% target, Schoof said. Aviation minister Barry …

Schiphol facing more flight cuts despite gov't promise that downsizing is not the goal
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Delays and detour at Schiphol all weekend due to track work
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delays and detour at Schiphol all weekend due to track work

NL Times  

Train travelers in Amsterdam can expect delays and detours throughout the weekend as work is being carried out on the tracks between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Zuid station. ProRail is improving the track at Schiphol Airport from Friday, November 8, to Sunday, November 10, and from Saturday, November 16, to Tuesday, December 3, NS reports. There will also be no …

Schiphol to invest €6 billion in bringing back "top service"
7 months 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"
7 months 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 3 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 …

Travel agencies see tourists avoiding Schiphol; Cheaper tickets across the border
1 year, 1 month ago

Travel agencies see tourists avoiding Schiphol; Cheaper tickets across the border

NL Times  

Dutch holidaymakers increasingly avoid Schiphol, opting to fly from airports across the border. The flight tax of almost 30 euros that applies throughout the Netherlands means that airline tickets are cheaper in Dusseldorf, Cologne, Weeze, and Brussels. Many Netherlands residents are taking advantage of that, especially in the May holidays, three large travel agencies told the Telegraaf. “That started last …

Amsterdam to demand 12% reduction in Schiphol flight movements
1 year, 3 months ago

Amsterdam to demand 12% reduction in Schiphol flight movements

NL Times  

The City of Amsterdam will take a stronger stance to demand that the number of flight movements at Schiphol Airport fall from 500,000 to 440,000 per year. With right-wing political parties currently wrangling in The Hague to see if they can agree on enough policy initiatives to form a new national coalition government, Van Buren said the capital will no …

Almost 21 million passengers traveled through Dutch airports last quarter; Up 11%
1 year, 4 months ago

Almost 21 million passengers traveled through Dutch airports last quarter; Up 11%

NL Times  

The number of air travel passengers has risen sharply. Last quarter, almost 21 million people traveled to and from one of the five Dutch airports. Most passengers, almost 86 percent, traveled via Schiphol in the past three months. With over 2 million passengers, Eindhoven Airport accounted for almost 10 percent of all travelers. Just under 348,000 tons of cargo was …

Air ticket prices "could rise 10%" if Schiphol cuts flights
1 year, 6 months ago

Air ticket prices "could rise 10%" if Schiphol cuts flights

Dutch News  

The cost of airline tickets could go up by a further 5% to 10% as a result of Schiphol’s plans to cut the number of flights, aviation experts say. Aviation economist Rogier Lieshout told the Telegraaf that with Schiphol having to reduce landings by almost 10%, some consumers may stop using the airport all together. The airport also wants to …

Air ticket prices "could rise 10%" if Schiphol cuts flights
1 year, 6 months ago

Air ticket prices "could rise 10%" if Schiphol cuts flights

Dutch News  

The cost of airline tickets could go up by a further 5% to 10% as a result of Schiphol’s plans to cut the number of flights, aviation experts say. Aviation economist Rogier Lieshout told the Telegraaf that with Schiphol having to reduce landings by almost 10%, some consumers may stop using the airport all together. The airport also wants to …

Schiphol wants to spend more money on service quality, could increase ticket prices
1 year, 7 months ago

Schiphol wants to spend more money on service quality, could increase ticket prices

NL Times  

Schiphol wants to structurally spend more money on the quality of services at the airport. This was stated by interim chief executive Ruud Sondag and top financial officer Robert Carsouw during a press conference on the half-year figures. However, according to the Authority for Consumer Protection and Market Economy, the adjusted fees are "not unreasonable" for the airlines, as the …

Schiphol taxis now cost €60 on average; Just outside EU top 10 most expensive
1 year, 7 months ago

Schiphol taxis now cost €60 on average; Just outside EU top 10 most expensive

NL Times  

Taxis at Schiphol have become considerably more expensive in the past year, said Vleigveldinfo.nl after research into taxi rates at 50 European airports. According to the price comparator, Schiphol just missed the top 10 most expensive airports in Europe when it comes to taxi rides. The price per kilometer is “very high” at some airports, including Schiphol and Zaventem in …

Schiphol says it's ready for summer: 26% more passengers expected daily versus 2022
1 year, 8 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 …

Many Dutch people avoiding Schiphol this holiday due to expected crowds
1 year, 11 months ago

Many Dutch people avoiding Schiphol this holiday due to expected crowds

NL Times  

The Dutch will fly more often from either a regional Dutch airport, or from alternatives in Germany and Belgium during the April-May holiday period to avoid the crowds they think will materialize at Schiphol Airport, said travel organization Sunweb and review and travel website Zoover. Last year it was extremely busy at Schiphol during the April-May school holiday period, mainly …

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport prevented from reducing flights by Dutch court ruling
1 year, 11 months ago

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport prevented from reducing flights by Dutch court ruling

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 The Dutch government cannot proceed with plans to reduce the number of flights from Amsterdam’s Schiphol …

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport proposes a ban on private jets
1 year, 11 months ago

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport proposes a ban on private jets

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. “Sufficient scheduled services are available to the most popular destinations flown to by private jets,” says Schiphol Airport in a statement, adding that small police and ambulance aircraft will be permitted to take off and land as they do currently under the new system. The airport’s recent statement …

Schiphol falls from 15th to 29th in World’s Best Airport rankings
1 year, 11 months ago

Schiphol falls from 15th to 29th in World’s Best Airport rankings

NL Times  

The staff shortages-related chaos at Schiphol Airport last year has clearly left a bad taste in passengers’ mouths. The Amsterdam Airport plummeted 14 spots on the World’s Top 100 Airports ranking, dropping from 15th in 2022 to 29th this year. Last year was a difficult one for the Amsterdam Airport, starting with chaos caused by staff shortages in security and …

Airlines in court over government's Schiphol flight reduction
2 years ago

Airlines in court over government's Schiphol flight reduction

Dutch News  

A group of airlines, including KLM, Corendon, easyJet and tour operator TUI are taking the Dutch government to court on Tuesday to challenge its decision to cut flight movements at Schiphol airport. The airlines say they are confident they can reduce noise levels and CO2 emissions ‘while maintaining a network of destinations for the millions of passengers and tonnes of …

Airlines in court over government's Schiphol flight reduction
2 years ago

Airlines in court over government's Schiphol flight reduction

Dutch News  

A group of airlines, including KLM, Corendon, easyJet and tour operator TUI are taking the Dutch government to court on Tuesday to challenge its decision to cut flight movements at Schiphol airport. The airlines say they are confident they can reduce noise levels and CO2 emissions ‘while maintaining a network of destinations for the millions of passengers and tonnes of …

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to cap passengers over May holidays
2 years, 1 month ago

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to cap passengers over May holidays

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 Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport has confirmed it will cap passenger numbers departing in April and May, including …

Schiphol confirms restrictions returning to limit departing passengers
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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 holds job fair, more than 1300 visitors expected
2 years, 1 month 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. …

Schiphol cuts 14,500 flights as permanent contraction begins
2 years, 2 months ago

Schiphol cuts 14,500 flights as permanent contraction begins

NL Times  

Schiphol cut 14,500 flight movements, slot coordinator Hugo Thomassen told De Telegraaf. The Cabinet wants to reduce the flight movements at Schiphol from 500,000 per year to 440,000 per year. Sources told the Telegraaf that the airport aims to cut 40,000 flight movements this year. A spokesperson for Schiphol told the Telegraaf that the 14,500 cut to flight movements is …

Why one of Europe’s top airports has become a ‘crazy mess’
2 years, 5 months ago

Why one of Europe’s top airports has become a ‘crazy mess’

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Getty Images In different presentations across two days, Benschop openly acknowledged Schiphol’s “severe operational issues driven by staff shortages.” He said management is committed to fixing the problems by providing a “reliable and predictable” passenger experience, improving job conditions and worker pay and working with airlines to …

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

KLM cancels 42 flights for Monday; Business travelers avoiding Schiphol
2 years, 6 months ago

KLM cancels 42 flights for Monday; Business travelers avoiding Schiphol

NL Times  

KLM removed 42 flights from the timetable for Monday due to the crowds and staff shortages at Schiphol. The chaos at the Netherlands' biggest airports is resulting in business travelers avoiding it, according to De Telegraaf. More and more business travelers are flying through other airports to avoid the chaos at Schiphol, De Telegraaf reported based on figures from Schiphol …

Schiphol area residents want 50% cut to annual flight movements
2 years, 6 months ago

Schiphol area residents want 50% cut to annual flight movements

NL Times  

Schiphol can halve its annual flight movements from 500,000 to 250,000 without affecting the accessibility of the Netherlands, according to the Working Group for the Future of Aviation. But according to WTL, flight movements at Schiphol can drop much more than 60,000 without damaging the Netherlands’ accessibility. On intercontinental flights, however, most passengers are transfer passengers who get off at …

Schiphol only EU airport where taxi prices did not skyrocket
2 years, 7 months ago

Schiphol only EU airport where taxi prices did not skyrocket

NL Times  

The price you spend on a taxi at the airport skyrocketed in Europe this past year. According to research by Vliegveldinfo.nl, travelers on average pay 10 percent more for a taxi ride to the center of the nearest large city. Vliegveldinfo.nl compares the taxi fares at the 50 busiest European airports every year. According to Guus Wantia, owner of Vliegveldinfo.nl, …

Schiphol handling more passengers next month; Expect long lines on peak days
2 years, 8 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 workforce grows by 400, but many vacancies remain
2 years, 8 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 …

Schiphol and Eindhoven Airport prepare for farmer protests, traffic blockades
2 years, 8 months ago

Schiphol and Eindhoven Airport prepare for farmer protests, traffic blockades

NL Times  

Farmers have threatened to protest on Monday at Schiphol Airport, Eindhoven Airport and Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Authorities expect that farmers will create traffic blockades and target food distribution centers and the Port of Rotterdam. Eindhoven Airport is also preparing for possible protests alongside the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. "Due to a possible protest by farmers, it may be busier than …

Dutch government to rein in flights at Schiphol Airport
2 years, 9 months ago

Dutch government to rein in flights at Schiphol Airport

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The Dutch government said Friday it will cut the maximum number of flights allowed each year at the country’s busiest aviation hub, Schiphol Airport, in an attempt to reduce noise and air pollution. “I want to offer certainty and perspective to both the aviation sector and local residents,” Infrastructure and Water Management Minister Mark Harbers said. Unfortunately, it …

KLM: Most passengers with summer bookings will not face Schiphol cancellations
2 years, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 …

Airlines want to move some Schiphol flights to Rotterdam; Groningen also available
2 years, 10 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, …

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