Articles tagged with 'blog' | Schiphol

Newsroom Schiphol (blog)

2022
28
January
2022
| 15:14 Europe/Amsterdam
Becoming cleaner and greener is the biggest challenge the aviation industry is facing. Schiphol wants to make progress as quickly as possible, together with airlines, aircraft manufacturers, scientists and fuel producers. We all want flying to
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26
January
2022
| 15:00 Europe/Amsterdam
You arrived at the airport on time, checked in for your flight, went through the security check and now it’s time to go through customs, right? Not yet! You won’t be going through customs at Schiphol until you return from your trip. Unless you’re
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19
January
2022
| 14:48 Europe/Amsterdam
What do Eindhoven, John F. Kennedy and Brisbane airports have in common? They are all associated with Royal Schiphol Group – the company that owns and operates Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – in some way. Just like many of you have brothers, sisters,
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13
January
2022
| 14:39 Europe/Amsterdam
You come across all sorts of things at Schiphol. Polar bears, for example. No kidding! When it snows and in freezing conditions, you might just see them in action at our airport. Not the white, furry kinds that live near the North Pole though – we
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03
January
2022
| 17:50 Europe/Amsterdam
You’ve checked in, gone through security and you are on your way to the gate to wait for your flight. Then it hits you: the pier area looks completely different! It’s bright and spacious, there’s stylish new seating, the bathrooms look like
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2021
31
December
2021
| 16:40 Europe/Amsterdam
Did you know that Schiphol collaborates with airports all around the world? That means we say happy New Year to colleagues in Australia, Asia and North America at different times on 31st December and 1st January. And we’d like to wish you a happy
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22
December
2021
| 17:39 Europe/Amsterdam
Making your home look and feel festive in time for the holidays; we all know that it always seems to take somewhat longer than expected. Putting up the Christmas tree, untangling the Christmas lights before you can hang them up – before you know it,
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15
December
2021
| 17:34 Europe/Amsterdam
Will you be flying this Christmas? Schiphol can be a bit busier during the holiday season. And there are measures in place to ensure that you can travel safely and responsibly. That’s why we ask that you are well-prepared for your journey. With the
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19
November
2021
| 10:52 Europe/Amsterdam
Every day, hundreds of lorries drive to and from Schiphol to pick up and deliver cargo. This is a complex logistical operation that can sometimes lead to delays and unnecessary emissions. Inspired by the traditional milkman, we've come up with a
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01
November
2021
| 13:42 Europe/Amsterdam
At Schiphol, we want to offer our travellers great service. That also means having top-quality food and drink outlets that cater to everyone, including vegans. And what better time than World Vegan Day to publish a blog about meat-free food options
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04
October
2021
| 16:28 Europe/Amsterdam
Suitcases dropped off? Check! Checked-in? Check! Through security? Check! And now, you wait for your flight. Luckily, there’s enough to keep you entertained after security. Here are some tips with a Dutch twist.MasterpiecesYou can go to
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28
September
2021
| 15:24 Europe/Amsterdam
As of 1 October 2021, you will no longer be able to travel to the United Kingdom using your identity card. You’ll need a valid passport. The reason behind this is Brexit – the UK is no longer part of the European Union. But where can you
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23
September
2021
| 14:30 Europe/Amsterdam
The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here. Schiphol’s Panorama Terrace is alsmost open again! Do you want to do some plane spotting, climb into an old KLM Fokker 100 or simply enjoy the amazing view? From Saturday 25th September
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18
September
2021
| 09:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Hip hip hooray, it's our birthday! On 19 September 1916, an aircraft landed at Schiphol for the first time. A good reason to look back at the early years of our airport. Fort SchipholIt’s early 1916 and a Haarlemmermeer farmer sees an
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02
September
2021
| 10:16 Europe/Amsterdam
It’s 1936 and you’re cycling from Amstelveen to Oostvoorne in the pouring rain when suddenly you see Schiphol. Cycling more than 80 kilometres in this weather is not an appealing prospect, so what do you do? Adriana van Toledo and her
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15
July
2021
| 13:16 Europe/Amsterdam
The redevelopment of Departures 1 at Schiphol is great news for travellers! The departure hall has been extended, giving you more space at security, check-in and in the waiting areas. As well as more space, you’ll also save on time thanks to a
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18
June
2021
| 09:36 Europe/Amsterdam
Have you missed going to art galleries and museums as well as flying from Schiphol? Soak up some culture before you even reach your travel destination! You can see many works of art all over the airport. Art has a special meaning at Schiphol, and we
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21
May
2021
| 16:57 Europe/Amsterdam
Who wouldn’t recognise the Schiphol Tower? At 101 metres tall it is the highest control tower in the Netherlands. Ever since 1991, it has been home to air traffic control. They ensure safe traffic flows within an almost 15-kilometre radius
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09
April
2021
| 12:24 Europe/Amsterdam
Where does an aircraft get its electricity from when standing at the gate? Just like a boat in a harbour or caravan at a campsite, it comes from an external source. Schiphol has developed a way for that to happen sustainably: using an extremely
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01
April
2021
| 11:31 Europe/Amsterdam
When you think about smuggling at airports, it may be drugs, cigarettes or money that spring to mind. But animals and plants get smuggled too. We call this wildlife trafficking. This is not only a problem
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18
February
2021
| 14:05 Europe/Amsterdam
You can't see them, but they are definitely there. In fact, their numbers are growing. And you are benefiting from them more and more at Schiphol without even realising.  Positive energy at P3 What are we talking about? Our solar
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12
February
2021
| 09:32 Europe/Amsterdam
Schiphol is a strong advocate for sustainable fuels, such as synthetic kerosene. It contributes to our ambition to reduce aircraft CO2 emissions. KLM and Shell’s test flight using blended synthetic kerosene is great news. But did you know that
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05
February
2021
| 09:58 Europe/Amsterdam
Demolishing a building and then getting rid of the remains? So old-fashioned! Buildings are no longer being demolished, but taken apart piece-by-piece so that a lot can be reused. We call this circular demolition. And Schiphol does it as much as
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2020
10
December
2020
| 16:55 Europe/Amsterdam
We are all eagerly awaiting the COVID-19 vaccine. The Dutch government recently announced that the first vaccinations will probably take place in the Netherlands starting in January. But how does the vaccine actually get from the manufacturer to the
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26
November
2020
| 14:50 Europe/Amsterdam
Five runways, a terminal with seven piers, the Polderbaan Runway with its rather long taxi times...Schiphol is pretty big. But how big? And what does ‘big’ mean? You can read all about the extent of Schiphol here. City-sized
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13
November
2020
| 14:20 Europe/Amsterdam
Today is Friday the thirteenth. The ‘unluckiest’ day of the year. Or so they say. A day when many people are extra careful. Or practice their superstition rituals a little harder, just in case. Aviation is no stranger to superstitions.
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06
August
2020
| 12:10 Europe/Amsterdam
“It’s good to be back at work”, that’s the first thing Ingrid says when we talk to her. Ingrid is Guest Relations Officer for the VIP service. That means she handles all reservation requests and liaises with partners who, for
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22
July
2020
| 11:20 Europe/Amsterdam
It was a tense moment. Monday the 22nd of June. In what kind of state would the Aalsmeerbaan Runway be after the planes, which had been parked there for 3 months, were removed? Would there be a lot of damage? If so, that would be rather
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08
July
2020
| 11:39 Europe/Amsterdam
Cargo is playing an important part in the recommencement of passenger flights at Schiphol. Especially when it comes to intercontinental flights. These are the long journeys between different parts of the world, such as from Amsterdam to
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30
June
2020
| 13:29 Europe/Amsterdam
Gateplanners koppelen jouw vlucht aan de juiste gate. Bij vertragingen moeten ze flink puzzelen, met gatewijzigingen tot gevolg. In deze coronatijden is dat puzzelen behoorlijk veranderd. ‘Nu moeten we voorkomen dat passagiersstromen elkaar
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