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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Joanna Whitehead

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to cap passengers over May holidays

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Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport has confirmed it will cap passenger numbers departing in April and May, including during the half-term holidays.

Schiphol officials have said that airlines will now need to book 5 per cent fewer seats between the morning peak hours of 6am and 1pm “to reduce the risk of unacceptable delays for travellers at check-in, security check and passport control”.

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