Mess in AMS today - April 2022 onwards
#1261
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Chosing the Sheraton the day before is a wise choice as even i have resorted to this tactic for my 13th July flight.
You at least evade the A4 highway Schiphol exit congestion and the backedup terminals car drop off lanes.
Could make a decent chance to be first at the checkin counters
#1262
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In fact, theoretically, even a transit passenger could do this when doing a Schengen-non Schengen transfer. Just walk past the back of the security checkpoints and use the passport control as if you just came in through security at D2..
#1263
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Delta PM, Hyatt Plat, IHG Diamond AMB
Posts: 52
Quick SP question. Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids under 5) I have SP, rest of family doesn't, will book under same PNR.
Since kids cant use e-gates, will my whole family be able to use SP security at AMS?
Flying AMS-ZRH in Y on either KLM or LX, thanks!
Since kids cant use e-gates, will my whole family be able to use SP security at AMS?
Flying AMS-ZRH in Y on either KLM or LX, thanks!
#1264
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Somewhere between BHX and HUY
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Slightly OT but I was pleasantly surprised to see that BHX is offering a Schiphol experience special.
Huuge queue to get to security. Queue to get to the first floor where the queue is. Police at regular intervals. No way to skip to priority until you arrive at security entrance. All this at 4.30 in the morning!!!
Huuge queue to get to security. Queue to get to the first floor where the queue is. Police at regular intervals. No way to skip to priority until you arrive at security entrance. All this at 4.30 in the morning!!!
#1265
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: NYC
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You probably mean passport automated gates when you talk about E-gates? If so then yes the automated passport gates can't be used by young kids. However Zurich is within the Schengen zone, so you do not need to clear passport control at AMS.
If you are flying LX I don't know if you will have access to SP / priority security, as Swiss Airlines is not part of Skyteam.
#1266
Join Date: Dec 2018
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Continuing the euro queue tour at CDG now. From 2L to 2F went smooth like butter. Hardly any queue at passport control.
However on the other side (2F to 2L) the queue was so huge that it continued to the floor below via escalators.
However on the other side (2F to 2L) the queue was so huge that it continued to the floor below via escalators.
#1267
Join Date: May 2022
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Hopefully no queues at the Champagne booth at 2F for you after putting such a hard shift in
#1268
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Netherlands
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I arrived in the plaza this morning at 9:58am. 4 hour protocol was not enforced, no staff at the escalators.
Bags checked in at KL SP desk at 10:02am.
Went upstairs to departures 2 Privium went straight in the priority line. Not all too busy for priority, non priority was quite busy but I believe well doable. From what I could see only half the scanners we manned. All the backpacks and carry-ons went to secondary only jackets did not. So exited security at 10:28.
Privium passport check was of cause a breeze.
Privium west lounge was half full, sitting here now for 30 minutes and tabels are not being cleared.
I’m surprised to see how many people try to enter the Privium lounge, the lady at the desk is constantly sending people away. Probably also happens at the Crown Lounge but I never sit near the entrance.
Bags checked in at KL SP desk at 10:02am.
Went upstairs to departures 2 Privium went straight in the priority line. Not all too busy for priority, non priority was quite busy but I believe well doable. From what I could see only half the scanners we manned. All the backpacks and carry-ons went to secondary only jackets did not. So exited security at 10:28.
Privium passport check was of cause a breeze.
Privium west lounge was half full, sitting here now for 30 minutes and tabels are not being cleared.
I’m surprised to see how many people try to enter the Privium lounge, the lady at the desk is constantly sending people away. Probably also happens at the Crown Lounge but I never sit near the entrance.
#1269
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Johan
#1270
Join Date: Dec 2018
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Netherlines there was actually no champagne out at F lounge (around 10AM) only hard liquor
But when I asked the guy at the bar downstairs he very kindly grabbed me a glass from behind the scenes!
The champagne eventually made it out around 10.45
Next stop Amsterdam!! Thankfully connecting within Schengen but will check out the passport queue to see what I missed
But when I asked the guy at the bar downstairs he very kindly grabbed me a glass from behind the scenes!
The champagne eventually made it out around 10.45
Next stop Amsterdam!! Thankfully connecting within Schengen but will check out the passport queue to see what I missed
#1271
Join Date: May 2022
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Last Thursday i was siting naar the entrance as the Lounge was full due to Tbe SQ flight taking off @11ish as you stated correctly.To my surprise 6 pax paid at the desk the 60EUR fee to enter in the relative short period i was there and they were let in despite the Lounge being full.Catering was terrific,however the tables were not cleaned quickly(really slow)which made the Lounge look like a cheap take-away restaurant.
#1272
Join Date: Jun 2012
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I arrived in the plaza this morning at 9:58am. 4 hour protocol was not enforced, no staff at the escalators.
Bags checked in at KL SP desk at 10:02am.
Went upstairs to departures 2 Privium went straight in the priority line. Not all too busy for priority, non priority was quite busy but I believe well doable. From what I could see only half the scanners we manned. All the backpacks and carry-ons went to secondary only jackets did not. So exited security at 10:28.
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Bags checked in at KL SP desk at 10:02am.
Went upstairs to departures 2 Privium went straight in the priority line. Not all too busy for priority, non priority was quite busy but I believe well doable. From what I could see only half the scanners we manned. All the backpacks and carry-ons went to secondary only jackets did not. So exited security at 10:28.
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#1273
Join Date: Dec 2018
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Back on topic: Landed at AMS
Would love to step inside and check the state of the queues, but our airplane is currently on hold between pier C and D as "our gate is still occupied by the previous airplane".
Not just humans who are queuing!
Would love to step inside and check the state of the queues, but our airplane is currently on hold between pier C and D as "our gate is still occupied by the previous airplane".
Not just humans who are queuing!
#1274
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Netherlands
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Privium only gave me an advantage at the passport check, which is not the main problem. Security you and I would be no different. So if this evening is the same as this morning you should only take 5 minutes longer than I did.
#1275
Join Date: Dec 2018
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Disappointment, the queue from S to NS is practically empty!
Lounge 26 is full to almost capacity though 😫
(Guess its that time of the day where most TATL are now gone)
Lounge 26 is full to almost capacity though 😫
(Guess its that time of the day where most TATL are now gone)