Wednesday, November 13

Tag: Schiphol

KLM: New restrictions at Schiphol lack perspective
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KLM: New restrictions at Schiphol lack perspective

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has announced that it will again drastically restrict the number of departing passengers this winter. This is simply unacceptable to KLM. Previously, airlines were required to reduce the number of local boarding passengers by 18% in the summer period through to the end of October. They have now been asked to implement reductions of up to 22% for the winter season, which lasts until the end of March. This hopeless situation, lacking any perspective, has been in effect since May. Schiphol has repeatedly called on KLM and other airlines, and hence our passengers, to resolve this persistent problem. The ongoing constraints on passengers boarding locally is damaging our reputation among passengers who are keen and willing to travel after the extended Cov...
Flying from Amsterdam? Don’t miss your flight with these tips
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Flying from Amsterdam? Don’t miss your flight with these tips

AMSTERDAM-High temperatures, holiday pictures permanently in your Instagram feed, and that need for an out-of-office message on your business email. Well, if you are experiencing these “symptoms” is definitely time to take a (well deserved) break or a long holiday. However, if you are thinking to fly out from Amsterdam Schiphol airport, you better read these tips on how to minimize the queues at the busiest location in The Netherlands.  With an average of 3 hours to pass security and more than an hour to enter the airport during the weekend, these tips can literally save your holiday. Take the train and/or pass via the Schiphol Plaza It is not only an environmental choice but a different way to enter the airport. With the arrival via Schiphol Plaza, you can easily access the depar...
KLM takes additional measures to get summer holidays off to a smooth start
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KLM takes additional measures to get summer holidays off to a smooth start

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will take various measures (some supplementing existing measures) to ensure that customers who book a flight with KLM get their summer holidays off to a good start, despite persistent operational challenges at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol due to the shortage of airport security staff. The measures will take effect from today through 28 August. Work pressure at the airport is currently relentless as Schiphol and KLM are both faced with staff shortages. KLM’s measures are intended to restore operational stability, thereby relieving pressure on staff at Schiphol and KLM. ·         Through 28 August, we will cancel 10 to 20 return flights to European destinations every day. ·         We will also strongly restrict the sale of remaining seats on KLM and...