The flight starts already when you arrive at the airport. Here you have to be patient, because it is waiting, waiting and waiting again.
It will be busy at Schiphol this summer, which means you will have to wait longer. Unfortunately, you can't get through the queue faster with children. With a small child in a queue you literally have your hands full under normal circumstances. Officially, you can fly with your baby 7 days after birth, provided you have had a normal delivery without complications. However, it is recommended that you start flying with your baby at the earliest when he is 6 weeks or older.
At Schiphol you can always take your baby to one of the many 'Baby Care' places. You will find these near the toilets and other sanitary facilities. If you have already passed security and are flying outside the Schengen area, you can also visit the Baby Care Lounge on Holland Boulevard. Don't forget that you often have to walk a long way at the airport.
First to the check-in desk, then on to customs and then towards the gate. Once your baby grows up, it is no longer pleasant to carry him on your arm all the time. So make sure you bring a baby carrier or sling with you. If your child is a bit older, a buggy is ideal.
You can distract your little world traveler with his favorite stuffed animal, a book or other toys.
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But what do you do when the 'Baby Care' places are not even close and you are standing outside? Upon arrival, people have no idea what they are getting into. The line is much longer than you think and it is completely opaque how long you will be queuing. Many travelers who go there 4 hours in advance were still outside when they found out after only 2 hours of queueing that they would probably miss their flight. Once inside, the worst has yet to begin.
“The queue is getting closer and closer, it spans several floors. Quarrels break out, a few become aggressive. Schiphol employees recommend to stay in line anyway, who knows, maybe the flight will be waiting," said van der Waals on Twitter. Certain flights have been canceled. In July there are on average 13.500 seats too many available compared to the number of security guards. Demand for air travel exceeds the highest scenarios. “There are three security bands open, one for a sort of priority row. The rest is abandoned due to staff shortages.”
"A young Schiphol employee is standing with tears in her eyes because people are acting aggressively towards her. The Schiphol staff is on their gums, are left to their own devices by the company with minimal instructions and hardly any authority to act"
Cancellation of flights due to structural staff shortages is not insured.
