Schiphol Airport is preparing for a busy Saturday due to the many holiday flights. After consultation with airlines, a number of flights have been moved, but travelers still have to prepare for longer waiting times. With an extra roof outside, the airport hopes to create more waiting space.
Schiphol deploys office staff, among other things. The airport also hires employees from a security company to manage the passenger flows in the departure hall. A spokesperson emphasizes that these are not security guards. There is a great lack of this at Schiphol.
It is expected that 57,000 travelers will board the plane at Schiphol on Saturday. On Sunday, 63,000 passengers will depart from the airport. Schiphol and airlines have been discussing the expected holiday crowds in recent days. Tour operator Corendon will divert three departing flights to Rotterdam The Hague Airport this weekend. TUI is moving two flights to Rotterdam airport and Transavia one.
There have been major problems at Schiphol over the past two weekends. First there was a strike by KLM baggage handlers, which led to delays and large crowds. Last weekend, staff shortages mainly affected the airport. This again resulted in long waiting times for passengers and Schiphol asked the airlines to cancel flights as well. Some flights depart to other airports such as Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
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