Schiphol plans to curb passenger numbers by 18%

The Schiphol airport crisis continues to add to passengers’ and airline woes. Days after the airport CEO, Dick Benschop handed over his resignation, the airport issued a statement to curb the daily passenger numbers by 18% until at least October 31, 2022 Commenting on the new measures Hanne Buis, chief operating officer of the Royal Schiphol Group said: “This decision is bad news for passengers and for airlines. The reduction is necessary to guarantee the safety of our passengers and employees.” Criticising the new steps, airline KLM said: “Schiphol’s decision was “disappointing. Short notice of the move would affect its