Two minutes of complete silence at an airport, it seems impossible. But every year, on the 4th of May, Schiphol becomes completely quiet. Today we commemorate all war casualties and everyone who fought for our freedom.
Did you know the last 'over the wing bridge' in the world was located at Schiphol? ✈️ For years, passengers had the rare chance to board their flight right over the aircraft’s wings. We recently waved goodbye to this unique piece of aviation history. See the before and after!
Down through the years
Take-offs and landings
Ups and downs
Braving the elements
Our first love
and our longest relation
Even after 100 years
still up in the clouds
Congratulations on your 100th birthday
@KLM
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A warm welcome to the newest member of KLM’s fleet – the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. The plane has a special logo to celebrate the airline’s 100th anniversary. What a beauty!
@sarahrcsa
There have been no changes at our airport for UK travellers. New staff members were being trained yesterday, leading to longer queues at the passport control than usual. Sadly, this tweet has taken on a life of its own. For further reference: ^Jonathan
@grahambower
There have been no changes at our airport for UK travellers. New staff members were being trained yesterday, leading to longer queues at the passport control than usual. Sadly, this tweet has taken on a life of its own. For further reference: . ^Mayen
Have you spotted the Pride baggage belt yet? It will be here until the 6th of August to celebrate Pride Amsterdam, which is taking place this week! 🏳️🌈
@ingnl
@MattSingh_
There have been no changes at our airport for UK travellers. New staff members were being trained yesterday, leading to longer queues at the passport control than usual. Sadly, this tweet has taken on a life of its own. For further reference: . ^Mayen
The government's experimental regulation is being suspended. This means that the maximum of 460,000 flights no longer applies. We are disappointed by this development seeing as the regulatory scheme gave local residents clarity and certainty.
Today at Schiphol we're observing a two-minute silence. We are paying our respects to all the civilians and soldiers who died and bravely fought for freedom, both in the Second World War and thereafter 🇳🇱
@Marechaussee
@KMar_PenB_SPL
It's our birthday today. Schiphol was founded exactly 104 years ago. Even though we're not having a big celebration this year, we want to thank you for all the times you travelled via Schiphol and we hope to see you again soon!
@apsamuelson
There have been no changes at our airport for UK travellers. New staff members were being trained yesterday, leading to longer queues at the passport control than usual. Sadly, this tweet has taken on a life of its own. For further reference: . ^Mayen
Once a year, Schiphol becomes completely quiet. Today, on 4th May, we commemorate all war casualties and everyone who fought for our freedom.
@Marechaussee
Some spotters take such professional-looking photos that they deserve to be in the spotlight. Mike Rozeboom: Many airlines land at Schiphol every day. I try to take the most attractive photos possible of them. Like this one of a Korean Air Airbus A330 getting ready for take-off.
Today, the new
@SurinamAirways
A340-300 landed at Schiphol for the first time. This colourful Airbus will be flying between Schiphol and Paramaribo on a regular basis ✈️
Today we commemorate flight MH17 of Malaysia Airlines, 10 years ago this day.
The private national commemoration at the monument in Vijfhuizen can be followed live via the big screen at Jan Dellaertplein at Schiphol from 13:40.
Today, on the 4th of May, we held a two-minute silence. We did this together in remembrance of all victims of war and everyone who fought so hard for our freedom.
@Rat_1960
There have been no changes at our airport for UK travellers. New staff members were being trained yesterday, leading to longer queues at the passport control than usual. Sadly, this tweet has taken on a life of its own. For further reference: . ^Mayen
De-ice, de-ice baby ❄️ We have to admit, de-icing planes looks quite "cool". And when those anti-collision lights hit, the aircraft look "extra fresh".
Ok, enough ice jokes for today 🤐
Fly by! The Royal Netherlands Air Force KDC-10 made a farewell flight through the Netherlands today. Schiphol was one of the airports this special tanker and transport aircraft – which can refuel fighter jets mid-air – flew past on its final voyage 🇳🇱
Today marked the one-millionth taxi ride to leave the Schiphol taxi stand in 2018. Of these journeys, around 70% were driven in a Tesla: electric and no emissions. …
Vandaag is er een afschuwelijk incident geweest waarbij een persoon in een vliegtuigmotor is beland. Onze gedachten gaan uit naar de nabestaanden en we hebben zorg voor de passagiers en collega’s die dit hebben gezien. De Koninklijke Marechaussee voert momenteel onderzoek uit.
Vanmiddag heeft zich een incident voorgedaan op het platform van Schiphol waarbij een persoon in een draaiende vliegtuigmotor terecht is gekomen en is overleden. De Marechaussee start een onderzoek.