Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

2022 - 9 - 13

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Schiphol queues: Airport slammed for flight cancellations and four ... (Euronews)

Passengers are angry that staff shortages at Schiphol have caused hours-long queues yet again, after the airport's efforts to ease pressure fell through.

At the same time, airport and airline staff conducted [strikes](https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/07/27/lufthansa-strike-more-than-1000-flights-cancelled-as-staff-walk-out-over-pay) over pay and working conditions. The latest debacle follows a difficult summer for Schiphol. [travellers](https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/01/post-brexit-travel-uk-passport-holders-warned-to-urgently-check-expiry-date-after-rule-cha). [mammoth delays.](https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/22/1-in-3-brits-report-travel-disruption-this-summer-but-airport-chaos-is-improving) [British Airways](https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/23/british-airways-to-cancel-another-10000-flights-this-winter-as-heathrow-passenger-cap-is-e) cancelled more than 10,000 upcoming flights to and from London Heathrow. The airport expects a “more manageable day” today, a spokesperson told NL Times. [flying](https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/26/winter-travel-warning-all-the-airlines-cancelling-flights-between-now-and-march-2023),” claimed another. [cancelled due to the chaos](https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/05/flights-cancelled-here-are-the-most-and-least-flexible-airlines-for-rescheduling-your-trip),” wrote one user. [long queues](https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/23/why-you-shouldn-t-arrive-too-early-for-your-flight-and-more-expert-advice-to-beat-airport-) to security staffing issues. [miss their flight](https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/01/dublin-schiphol-manchester-who-s-to-blame-for-europe-s-airport-chaos-and-what-are-your-rig) due to long waiting times,” they added. [chaos](https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/01/airport-queues-could-last-into-next-summer-if-staffing-issues-aren-t-fixed-says-top-indust) on a lack of security staff in the airport. [cancellations](https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/17/gatwick-is-the-latest-airport-to-cancel-thousands-of-summer-flights-is-yours-on-the-list) - intended to ease stress on the terminal - around 650 flights were delayed.

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More queues at Schiphol, airport asks airlines to cancel flights (IamExpat in the Netherlands)

The chaos at Schiphol Airport continues: Monday saw flights cancelled as travellers faced long security queues, and similar scenes are expected on Tuesday.

Monday saw travellers once again facing hours-long queues, with the [airport](https://www.iamexpat.nl/expat-info/transportation/airports-netherlands) eventually pleading with airlines to cancel flights in order to limit the crowds. It’s not clear how many flights were cancelled as a result of this request, but the travel plans of between 5.000 and 10.000 people are reported to have been affected by the long wait times. For a while, it seemed as though the worst was over, but this week appears to have brought more issues to the Netherlands’ largest airport. "Travellers must prepare, that is part of this time. On Monday morning, reports emerged that travellers were having to queue in tents outside of the airport building, as result of staff shortages at security checkpoints. [summer holidays](https://www.iamexpat.nl/education/primary-secondary-education/school-vacations-holiday-dates) may be over, but the [chaos at Schiphol Airport](https://admin.iamexpat.nl/expat-info/dutch-expat-news/travellers-once-again-face-queues-over-three-hours-schiphol-airport) continues.

Schiphol Calls on Airlines To Cancel Flights Due to Lack of Staff (AviationPros.com)

Due to an acute shortage of security staff, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport called on airlines to cancel flights on Monday.

Airlines have often been asked to cancel flights because of this. On several occasions, there has been chaos and long waiting times. "Unbelievable chaos at Schiphol, what an organization," tweeted another.

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Schiphol Airport Asks Airlines To Cancel Flights Due To Labour ... (Hospitality Ireland)

The move comes as one of Europe's busiest airports again grapples with long lines, leading to some travellers missing their flights. Travel at Schiphol has been ...

Click [subscribe](https://www.hospitalityireland.com/subscribe) to sign up for the Hospitality Ireland print edition. "After weeks of improvement, Schiphol did not expect to have to take these measures. Travel at Schiphol has been disrupted on and off since April.

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