The ANVR is concerned about the stability of the train connection to and from Schiphol. The immediate cause of the concern is the fact that train traffic between Amsterdam and Schiphol was halted on Wednesday morning due to a points failure. That was not the first time that a malfunction occurred. In recent weeks, there have been more long-term problems on the tracks around … [Read more...] about ANVR: concerns about train traffic at Schiphol during the May and summer holidays
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‘Online spending on travel higher than ever’
The Dutch made more online purchases last year than in the previous year. The online growth is mainly due to spending on holidays and tickets for attractions and events. Online spending on travel was higher than ever. This is evident from new figures from the Thuiswinkel Markt Monitor, a study of online consumer spending in the Netherlands. The study was carried out by GfK on … [Read more...] about ‘Online spending on travel higher than ever’
Belgian travel icon Wim Desmet passed away
Wim Desmet, one of the Belgian icons of the European travel industry, has passed away. He was known for Neckermann in Belgium and became the CEO of Thomas Cook Western Europe. Read the in memoriam on TravMagazine Belux. … [Read more...] about Belgian travel icon Wim Desmet passed away
Another incident with a Boeing aircraft
The FAA is investigating how a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 could lose an external panel on a flight to Oregon. United Flight 433 from San Francisco landed at Medford airport at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Friday, carrying 139 passengers and 6 crew members. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, it was only upon inspection by the airline after landing of the … [Read more...] about Another incident with a Boeing aircraft
Eindhoven Airport to be closed for five months from February 2027
The announced renovation of Eindhoven Airport's runway, which caused a stir at the beginning of this year, will take place from February 2027. This is reported by various media, including Omroep Brabant. The work will take approximately five months. During that time, the airport must close. In mid-February this year, it was announced that Eindhoven Airport, owned by the … [Read more...] about Eindhoven Airport to be closed for five months from February 2027




