Tag: Schiphol

Schiphol gives travellers real-time information about baggage waiting times

WEBWIRE – Friday, April 5, 2024 We regularly conduct surveys among passengers to find out what they need on their journey to or from the airport. From now on, travellers arriving at Schiphol can see where their baggage is and how long it will take to appear on the baggage belt. Schiphol is able to provide this data thanks to predictive algorithms. The airport has been using this technology in the ground handling of aircraft for a while now. Travellers can see exactly when their baggage will appear on the belt on all 150 screens in the baggage halls, via ... Read more

Response by Schiphol to Labour Authority decision

WEBWIRE – Friday, February 2, 2024 Good working conditions and a healthy workplace have been prioritised in the new course Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has charted. Many improvements have been made over the years, but things have to be done quicker and better. As we said following previous Labour Authority reports on the decision: it is unfortunate that we and the sector have not been sufficiently successful in solving this ourselves and that the Labour Inspectorate has to get involved. Schiphol and partners are currently making progress when it comes to taking measures, conducting research and implementing innovations. Measures to reduce ... Read more

Schiphol improving quality by catching up on maintenance

WEBWIRE – Friday, October 6, 2023 After too much of a focus on costs and growth for many years, we must now play catch-up in order to offer employees, travellers and airlines the necessary quality. Schiphol is prioritising quality at the airport in its investments over the coming years. Between 2024 and 2027, the airport is investing three billion euros into catching up on maintenance and upgrades. Important parts of the airport infrastructure including Pier C, the baggage basement, climate-control systems, walkways, aircraft stands and taxiways are due to undergo major maintenance or need renewing. This is needed in order ... Read more