I´ve been so busy travelling that I have not been able to post for quite some time (more than 4 year...
I´ve been so busy travelling that I have not been able to post for quite some time (more than 4 years to be precise). Presently in Paraguay, South America.
I travel regularly with KLM and the three reasons why I do is firstly the airline is great, secondly because of their Frequent Flier Programme (Flying Dutchman) is probably the best in the world and thirdly because of the great pleasure I have of stopping over in Schiphol airport.
This is one airport you wouldn’t mind being in if your flight was delayed.
I usually take the international flights to Africa or Asia and make sure that I get into Schiphol airport at least two hours before my onward connecting flight, so that I have as much time as possible there.
Many may find this airport huge and confusing but to me everything is very simple and easy to understand and finding your gate is not at all difficult. The signs and directions are easy to understand but sometimes the walk from one gate to another is rather long, due to the size of the airport and especially if you've arrived on a European flight and are departing on an International one.
The shopping is awesome with a huge range of products from your usual booze, tobacco and perfumes to Tulip seeds, groceries, chocolates etc etc.
They have several restraunts and coffee shops to choose from.
If you’re on Business Class their Business Class Lounge is unique, fully stocked and comfortable.
Being a smoker I was pleased with the ease of finding “Smoking Sections”.
They have a Childrens Activity Room, where parents can leave their children (under careful care of KLM employees) whilst they do there shopping.
Last but not least the Airport Casino. Probably the only one in the world or if not at least in Europe. Nothing I can say to explain the feeling of playing “Blackjack” at 7.00 am in the morning whilst sipping free coffee.
This truly amazing airport gets a 10 out of 10 from me.
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I totally agree with your comments on Schipol airport. It is one of the best airports in the world. However, waiting for your plane takes and age. But what anoyed me was when they keep on changing gate numbers. You dont know where your at. SONIC1971
sue.51 20.02.2002 12:57
it is pretty impressive once you get past check in - we were overawed by the Duty Paid shop and the ridiculous amount of bargains we accumulated - trouble is we had one heck of a job carrying everything.
Sue
vinodgm 13.06.2001 20:04
All flights on KLM must transit through Schiphol ie. London-Amsterdam-Accra-Amerstdam-London.
I just make sure that I get the earlier flight from London to Amsterdam so that I have more time at Schiphol.
I have'nt written an OP on the Frequent Flier (Flying Dutchman) yet but intend to soon. I'll have a look at your OP on Schiphol soon and yes they have improved on their Long Haul flights.
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Advantages: High turnover of passengers, but doesnot feel as stress out as London or Paris airports Disadvantages: Lots of missing baggage lieing somewhere
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