Amsterdam Airport Schiphol quieter and busier in strong first half of 2025, thanks to new fee incentives
Royal Schiphol Group reported a strong operational and financial performance in the first half of 2025, marked by rising passenger numbers, increased investment, and...
Wizz Air flight makes emergency landing after cockpit fills with smoke
Wizz Air flight W9-5390 from Pozna?, Poland, to London Luton (Airbus A321neo registered G-WUKP) was forced to make an emergency landing at Amsterdam Schiphol...
Dutch court orders removal of 78,000 solar panels near Schiphol to protect flight safety
A Dutch court has ordered the removal of 78,000 solar panels from a solar farm near Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, citing a serious safety risk...
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport handles 6 million passengers in June 2025, up 1% year-on-year
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport welcomed 6 million passengers in June 2025, a 1% increase compared to June 2024. Of these, 3.8 million were origin/destination travellers,...
KLM adds Kittilä, Finland, to 2025/2026 winter season
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is expanding its winter network with the addition of Kittilä, Finland, as a new destination for the 2025–2026 season. Starting...
KLM launches first-ever flights operated by Air France pilots
KLM has begun a unique four-month collaboration with Air France, allowing Air France pilots to operate a KLM Boeing 777-200 on flights between New...
Corendon adds Sal Island to Amsterdam winter schedule with new direct flights and luxury stays
Corendon is reintroducing Sal Island, Cape Verde, to its winter destinations, with three weekly direct flights from Amsterdam starting in November.Known for its...
American Express to open first Centurion lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol in 2026
American Express will open a Centurion® Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 2026 — the first credit card company-operated lounge at the airport. Located...
How Amsterdam Airport Schiphol successfully handled the arrival of world leaders for NATO Summit
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has wrapped up a smooth and well-coordinated operation during the recent NATO Summit, welcoming dozens of world leaders and their delegations...
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol sues solar farm over dangerous glare disrupting runway operations
Schiphol Airport is suing the owners of a large solar farm near its 18R-36L (Polderbaan) runway, claiming that glare from the panels poses...
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport traffic increased by 2% in May 2025
In May 2025, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport handled nearly 6.1 million passengers, marking a 2% increase compared to May 2024. Of these, 4 million were...
Transavia adds Cairo as fourth Egyptian destination, expands winter routes from Brussels
Transavia will begin flying three times a week from Amsterdam to Cairo starting October 27, 2025, marking the Egyptian capital as its fourth destination...
Dutch court revokes Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s nature permit
The District Court of The Hague has annulled the nature permit granted to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2023, ruling that the decision by the...
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol opens one of Europe’s largest and most sustainable car rental centres
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport has officially opened its new Car Rental Service Center, one of the largest in Europe, spanning 40,000 m² on the...
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to close Runway 09-27 (Buitenveldertbaan) for major upgrade from May to September 2025
Runway 09-27 (Buitenveldertbaan) at Amsterdam Schiphol will undergo large-scale maintenance from 10 May to 28 September 2025, during which it will be fully out...
Amsterdam Schiphol runway 18L-36R (aka Aalsmeerbaan) closed for maintenance: 5–10 May 2025
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will close the Aalsmeerbaan Runway from 5 to 10 May for annual maintenance.
During this time, the runway will be unavailable...
KLM adds Bridgetown, Barbados, to winter route network
KLM will launch three weekly flights to Bridgetown, Barbados, for the winter 2025–2026 season, running from October 26, 2025, to March 26, 2026. The...
Amsterdam Schiphol sees passenger growth in March 2025, while cargo volumes dip
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol welcomed 5.3 million passengers in March 2025, marking a 2% year-on-year increase. Of these, 3.3 million were origin/destination travellers, while 2...
Oman Air expands European network with new Amsterdam route
Oman Air Cargo is set to launch direct flights from Muscat to Amsterdam starting July 1, 2025. The route will be operated by the...
United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Dublin after crew member falls ill
A United Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Newark made a U-turn over Iceland and made an emergency landing at Dublin Airport on Tuesday after...