Mess in AMS today - April 2022 onwards
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#1052
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
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#1054
Join Date: May 2009
Location: AMS
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My KLM flight for 2 days time was cancelled, and without doing anything 2 hours later I was rebooked onto Lufthansa flights with similar departure and arrival times. I'm impressed to be automatically rebooked outside of AF/KLM, but a little disappointed to not be able to claim the EU261 compensation.
#1055
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVPG100K, BA Gold, AC, AF/KL, VS, AA, AV, KE, SQ, UA | Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
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Have a flight coming up on July 7th AMS-MSP (09:45am departure). Unfortunately I can't realistically book other airports as I need to be in Amsterdam and I'm trying to do my best to prepare for the airport security there. Fortunately will be in J, which gets me Skypriority access.
For the night before my flight I'm debating staying at the Schiphol Sheraton right at the airport, the Hilton right at the airport or sticking with our hotel near Centraal station. From what I've read on this thread, might it be better staying downtown and hopping on a train out to Schiphol? Or should I plan on spending the night right at the airport terminal. Thanks in advance.
For the night before my flight I'm debating staying at the Schiphol Sheraton right at the airport, the Hilton right at the airport or sticking with our hotel near Centraal station. From what I've read on this thread, might it be better staying downtown and hopping on a train out to Schiphol? Or should I plan on spending the night right at the airport terminal. Thanks in advance.
#1056
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Johan
#1057
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I did the Yotel airside this past week. It's expensive for what you get but I slept well enough - arriving 22:30 and leaving 07:45.
Odd feeling waking up inside the terminal.
Odd feeling waking up inside the terminal.
#1058
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: ST E+, *G, some hotel gold...
Posts: 4,135
Flights today show check in 1-3, so unless it's a workday only change, it's still Departures 1. (and frankly, good riddance. If dropped off by car, it was ok-ish, but from train you're looking at a loong walk to T1A to drop off bags, then a loong walk back to either Privium or *A/A26 lounge, then a looong walk to B gates...)
Have a flight coming up on July 7th AMS-MSP (09:45am departure). Unfortunately I can't realistically book other airports as I need to be in Amsterdam and I'm trying to do my best to prepare for the airport security there. Fortunately will be in J, which gets me Skypriority access.
For the night before my flight I'm debating staying at the Schiphol Sheraton right at the airport, the Hilton right at the airport or sticking with our hotel near Centraal station. From what I've read on this thread, might it be better staying downtown and hopping on a train out to Schiphol? Or should I plan on spending the night right at the airport terminal. Thanks in advance.
For the night before my flight I'm debating staying at the Schiphol Sheraton right at the airport, the Hilton right at the airport or sticking with our hotel near Centraal station. From what I've read on this thread, might it be better staying downtown and hopping on a train out to Schiphol? Or should I plan on spending the night right at the airport terminal. Thanks in advance.
The Ubers cancelling could be because the impossibility to reach some (binnenstad) streets due to the canals/street works/closure as much traffic is 1 way now (detours) + your taxi needs a special permit to use the tram/bus lane and/or enter seperate construction lanes (a last new trick by our green party)
Uber black / van seems to be reliable but Uber X is shakey unreliable....
Uber black / van seems to be reliable but Uber X is shakey unreliable....
#1059
Join Date: Nov 2021
Programs: FB
Posts: 80
Citizen M has a shower in the middle of the room, and a tablet to control everything. But it works. Hoofdorp has options. I'm partial to cheap hotels by Amsterdam Sluiterdijk station -- think Hoofdorp, but towards the city. Yes, you lose maybe 15 minutes vs. the Hilton.
On the other hand, hotels served by a shuttle are not ideal at AMS. Some of those serve five properties and take half an hour. Either go walking distance, or take Hoofdorp/Sluiterdijk.
(Okay, I remember a Mercure once that was served by shuttle and wasn't bad. Just know what you're getting into).
On the other hand, hotels served by a shuttle are not ideal at AMS. Some of those serve five properties and take half an hour. Either go walking distance, or take Hoofdorp/Sluiterdijk.
(Okay, I remember a Mercure once that was served by shuttle and wasn't bad. Just know what you're getting into).
#1060
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
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If you are price conscious then Hoofdorp, Sloterdijk and Zuid are all perfectly fine locations with very easy access to Schiphol- as others have said, you might lose around 15-20 minutes compared with the Hilton and Sheraton, which is a minor inconvenience, especially as the chances are you will need to leave loads of time anyway for the Schiphol security and passport control circus.
Last edited by South London Bon Viveur; Jun 19, 22 at 2:46 pm
#1061
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Southern Cali
Programs: AA ExPlat, Marriott Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,569
The way things stand, you *will* be staying in Amsterdam!
Meaning you've asked to change your ticket from LAX-LHR-AMS to LAX-LHR (or LAX-LHR-NCE), and they have refused? Rather than asking to short-check your bags, you should be asking to change the destination.
I think BA has already dropped all Covid-related flexibility, but given that your ticket was booked some time ago, and in J, you may have greater flexibility to make changes to your ticket.
The KLM ticket can be cancelled for a refund (KLM and AF are quite generous regarding cancellations now)
Meaning you've asked to change your ticket from LAX-LHR-AMS to LAX-LHR (or LAX-LHR-NCE), and they have refused? Rather than asking to short-check your bags, you should be asking to change the destination.
I think BA has already dropped all Covid-related flexibility, but given that your ticket was booked some time ago, and in J, you may have greater flexibility to make changes to your ticket.
The KLM ticket can be cancelled for a refund (KLM and AF are quite generous regarding cancellations now)

I even asked about moving the AMS flight a day later so I could short check the bags to LHR, and they quoted me a measly $8k per person fare difference. What a steal

#1062
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 205
So I actually spoke with BA regarding this ticket. To change the destination it was coming out to $10k per person 
I even asked about moving the AMS flight a day later so I could short check the bags to LHR, and they quoted me a measly $8k per person fare difference. What a steal

I even asked about moving the AMS flight a day later so I could short check the bags to LHR, and they quoted me a measly $8k per person fare difference. What a steal

Plus I wouldn't be surprised if BA let you short-check it even without an overnight connection, in my experience they are more flexible about that sort of stuff than US carriers.
#1063
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: AMS/RTM
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#1064
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 11
Given all the issues with Schiphol right now, is it best to check one's luggage or strictly use carry-on? I have a flight in mid-August from AMS to ORD at 11:00 am. Will not get to Schiphol until 8:30 am. From what I am reading, this may not be enough time to check-in and go through security. Flying Business Class with United if that makes any difference.
#1065
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 11
Does anyone know if it is best to check luggage or use carry-on luggage for flights from Amsterdam to the US? We are flying Business Class with United in mid-August from AMS to ORD. The flight is at 11:00 am and we will not be able to be at Schiphol before 8:30 am. From what I have been reading about this airport, I have concerns that we will not make our flight and want to try everything possible to expedite our way through the airport. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.