It has been chaos at Schiphol for a while and it will be busy again in the coming days. Travelers should expect long lines. Due to staff shortages in various departments, including security, it can take hours before you go through the security check. There are also threats of action because of the high workload for security guards and baggage handlers.
Travelers are complaining about the conditions at Schiphol on social media. They are tired of standing in line for hours and they also feel that they are given too little information.
Travel organizations are noticing that more and more customers are trying to avoid the mess at Schiphol. The demand for travel from regional airports and airports in our neighboring countries is growing.
Do you simply depart from Schiphol and accept the crowds, or do you also opt for an alternative airport?