London Heathrow recorded the strongest departure punctuality among four major European hubs in 2025, ahead of Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt and Paris Charles de Gaulle. The comparison gives winter travellers another measure to consider alongside fares, flight times and airport connections. Heathrow achieved 79% annual departure punctuality, compared with Amsterdam’s 71%, Frankfurt’s 68% and Paris CDG’s
Passport-control congestion at European airports is creating uncertainty for international travellers, particularly those crossing external Schengen borders. Amsterdam Schiphol and Frankfurt have issued guidance highlighting conditions that can lengthen processing times. The immediate concern involves passengers reaching onward flights, airport transfers and accommodation as planned. However, earlier warnings do not establish current waiting times at
KLM flight KL642 reportedly completed its New York–Amsterdam crossing in five hours and 43 minutes after departing on October 8, 2026. The supplied flight history records the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner leaving New York JFK at 21:26 UTC. It landed at Amsterdam Schiphol at 03:09 UTC on October 9. The elapsed time highlights an unusually swift
American Express opened a Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 17 September 2026, adding a premium space for eligible card members travelling through the Dutch aviation hub. The lounge sits between Concourses E and F and offers seating, work areas, dining and drinks before departure. The opening gives Schiphol passengers another option for spending
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is planning for more passengers in 2026 while working within a 478,000-flight annual capacity framework. The balance matters far beyond the Netherlands. Schiphol connects European cities with long-haul destinations, making its capacity decisions relevant to airlines, travellers and tourism businesses. Royal Schiphol Group expects between 68 million and 72 million passengers in
The Netherlands has retained a leading position in European Union aviation after Amsterdam Schiphol recorded more commercial flights than any other EU airport during 2025. Schiphol handled approximately 488,000 scheduled and non-scheduled commercial flights, according to Eurostat data released on August 28, 2026. Paris Charles de Gaulle ranked second with 476,000 flights, while Frankfurt Main
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will bring assistance for passengers with reduced mobility under direct airport management from early 2028, marking a significant change in how one of Europe’s busiest aviation gateways delivers accessible travel services. The Netherlands airport currently provides the service through Axxicom Airport Caddy, part of Facilicom Groep. Axxicom has supported passengers at Schiphol
Thousands of passengers faced difficult journeys at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport after 280 flights were delayed and 15 were cancelled, disrupting domestic and international services operated by KLM, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Lufthansa, easyJet and other major carriers. The operational pressure affected travellers flying between Amsterdam and prominent destinations including London, New York, Paris, Dubai,
Fourteen reported departure cancellations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport disrupted major international and European routes, affecting passengers traveling to destinations across North America, South America, Asia and Europe. The affected schedule included KLM services to New York, Minneapolis, Portland, San Diego, Washington, Rio de Janeiro, Taipei and Bristol. Flights operated by easyJet, Vueling and airBaltic were
