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Schiphol continues to take extra measures in busy periods to prevent long queues in security checks.

Flight pilots KL887 from Schiphol to Hong Kong can not catch one hole. During the tropical storm Hato, they were the only ones who pushed their plane (Boeing 747-400) this morning.

Although the freeway is completely open after an accident, there are still miles of files on the A4 to The Hague. There had been an accident with a few cars for the Ringvale Cadaduct. A file is also available on the A5 at Schiphol. According to the ANWB, it is still quite clear from Amsterdam.

The hundreds of Dutch who were forced to spend days longer than planned on Madeira because their flights were removed, are back in their own country. A plane of travel agency Corendon landed early on Thursday morning at Schiphol Airport.

Half of the Madeira stranded Dutch people have returned to Dutch soil. The other half comes, if it's ok tomorrow morning.

The emergency services have departed to the Postduifweg at Schiphol Airport. It's announced Grip 1. It is still unclear what is going on.

Job Witteman, founder of Dutch internet node AMS-IX, leaves the company. He is one of the driving forces behind high-quality Dutch web connections.

The second 'black saturday' is coming. Especially in France, Germany and Italy, it is busy on the roads, the ANWB predicts.

Travelers to the United States may no longer include devices that have been openly visible in the hand luggage. These are electronics, for example, the screws are missing or whose housing is damaged. That confirms KLM and Schiphol versus Tweakers.

Samsung has previously installed the In-Traffic Reply app on its smartphones, including the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 +. People already using these smartphones will receive a notification this week if they want to install the app. That says the company is Friday.

UPDATE 10.11 o'clock Black Saturday also had consequences in the Netherlands. It was also fast at Schiphol. On the A4's exits, traffic was wall-mounted for a while. It drives again, but it is still busy. The Traffic Information Service advises motorists to leave in good time.

Dutch tourists who left Kos last yesterday are scared of the ravage they find on the Greek island.

TUI, one of the largest tour operators in the Netherlands, explores how it's been with the Dutch on the Greek island of Kos that has been hit by a heavy earthquake. 'We currently have more than 2700 holidaymakers and our tour guides go along the hotels to see how it is with the guests and in what state of the hotels are there,' said a spokeswoman.

At least 75 million euros a year should be invested extra in Schiphol to avoid hours of waiting. That says financial aviation experts. 'Not only to more staff for security and passport controls, but also for more space and new technologies, such as 3D scans.'

Sixty red flamingos have been found by the customs in Schiphol in coffins. They were traveling from Cuba to China. One of the birds had died and three were in a bad state. The flamingos are seized and are taken care of, according to a spokeswoman from the Dutch Food and Welfare Authority.

Schiphol immediately gains additional strengthening of various government departments to prevent chaos as in May during the busy summer period.

A member of motor club No Surrender was arrested in a Rotterdam prison on Tuesday on suspicion of abuses and abduction of a club mate in Breda. The 34-year-old Rotterdammer was already in charge of the heavy abuse of another former member of the motorcycle club.

Behind the scenes, 27 EU member states are fighting a robbery about the housing of two European agencies. They are still in London but have to leave the Brexit.

At Schiphol, thirteen men were detained during the flight of Naples to Amsterdam on Sunday. The airline reported to the Royal Marechaussee that the men caused inconvenience during the journey and showed annoying, aggressive behavior.

Holidaymakers are likely to be affected by the punctual actions of the Royal Marechaussee at the airports such as Schiphol and Rotterdam in the coming summer months.

Have you been treated badly by Schiphol security staff? Then our reporter wants to speak to you.

KLM Airlines Collaborates with Letting Web Site Airbnb, by arranging a flight through the website to directly offer a suitable range of accommodations at the destination. That makes the two companies known today.

In a vital part of the Dutch energy supply, an attack with ransomware was launched in early March 2017. That reported the National Cyber ​​Security Center (NCSC) on Wednesday. In the first three months of this year, two government agencies have also been victims of hostage software. In total, 116 cyber incidents were reported to the NCSC during the first three months.

The Dutch Traffic Controls Association (VNV) sees the ban on laptops and tablets in the hand luggage on flights to the United States. The UN expects the Americans to announce a ban on the use of laptops, e-readers and tablets aboard aircraft on the way from the EU to the US within a few days.

Travel agencies are now also under fire because airline passengers are more likely to suffer from long delays and flight cancellations. The deceased traveler is entitled to a compensation of up to 600 euros.

The organizations Claimingo and Reisrecht will formally assume Schiphol and airline companies formally responsible for the delays caused by passengers in the May holidays due to the far-reaching rows at the airport. Hundreds of demeaners have reported themselves to Claimingo and Reisrecht.

Schiphol will provide additional staff during the summer during security checks during busy periods. To this end, the airport has decided following the long waiting times at peak times in the May holidays. 'The processes did not run on moments as we should, we are talking about that,' said topman Jos Nijhuis Wednesday.

A British Jet2 Boeing 757 made a successful emergency landing on Schiphol on Tuesday night.

It is again very busy on Saturday at Schiphol. On social media, quite a few people complain about the long queues at the airport. There are talk of waiting times of fat an hour. 'The crap on Schiphol' and 'Schiphol is horror', twittering travelers.

The appeal in the 'less-Moroccans process' PVV leader Geert Wilders begins in late October. On 24 and 26 October are scheduled hearings are called. Then can be done from either side research needs. On November 9 the court in The Hague takes the decisions about needs and requests. When the trial is scheduled, is not yet clear.