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I flew from AMS to SFO on the 24th of June, I flew back to Schiphol today (12th of juli) and to be honest. It was a breeze. Didn't have to wait for my luggage w

I flew from AMS to SFO on the 24th of June, I flew back to Schiphol today (12th of juli) and to be honest. It was a breeze. Didn't have to wait for my luggage when picking it up. Dropping it off was a bit of a hassle but all in all it took me 1.5 hours. I had longer waits at Schiphol pre and during covid to be honest. Of course this is just N = 2, so YMMV. But for me, I have the feeling that Schiphol is doing quite well with the amount of people. Edit; I have to admit that on the way back I spent 15 minutes talking to the pilots and admiring the cockpit. That is probably the reason why I didn't have to wait. But even if you include those 15 minutes it really isn't much.

pdx_flyer 4y ago
Glad it was smooth for you. Are they still doing the line down the outside of the terminal to check people in or have the reduction in flights kept that from being needed?
dalyons 4y ago
no not at all, you just got lucky. ~5hr security waits are common at the moment (departing Schiphol, happened to a few different friends recently). 3 airlines have moved away from the airport entirely: https://simpleflying.com/airlines-move-out-amsterdam-schipol/ https://simpleflying.com/airlines-move-out-amsterdam-schipol... . Icelandair is sending its own baggage handlers on flights inbound: https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-amsterdam-flights-carry-baggage-handlers/ https://simpleflying.com/icelandair-amsterdam-flights-carry-...