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Tag Archives: Schiphol
Rationalizing Airport Security
During the last two weeks Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport has been testing a novel approach to airport security screening. The Personal Security Pass pilot project aims to demonstrate that it’s possible to reduce wait times and make passenger security screenings … Continue reading
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Tagged airport security, Amsterdam, Schiphol
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Airport Art
As I’ve mentioned on more than one occasion, Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is one of my favorites in Europe. The international gateway is not only well-equipped and conveniently located, it’s also home to a wonderful branch of the world-famous Rijksmuseum. The … Continue reading
Posted in Air Travel, Art, Europe, Libraries, Museums, Tourism
Tagged Amsterdam, Rijksmusem, Schiphol
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Amsterdam: Tag you’re it
I recently received an email from KLM about their new “KLM Care Tag” project. The video below explains how it works, but it’s basically a cleverly designed location-aware luggage tag that provides voiced tips for tourists in Amsterdam. The speaker-equipped … Continue reading
Posted in Air Travel, Europe, Museums, Public Transport, Tech, Tourism
Tagged Amsterdam, GPS, KLM, Schiphol
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Up In The Air
After flying in and out of Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport four times during the last month, I have a newfound appreciation for the facility’s many special amenities. I especially love the museum branch, the library, and the outdoors picnic area … Continue reading
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Tagged Amsterdam, Schiphol
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Real Time AMS
Dutch designer Maarten Baas has created a huge suspended clock for Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport Lounge Two. Part of an ongoing series of clocks that Baas calls “Real Time”, this amazing clock shows a video performance that takes 12 hours … Continue reading
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Tagged Amsterdam, Netherlands, Schiphol
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Layover With A Local
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines wants to turn your layover into a trip during your brief time in the Netherlands. Although the project’s name may sound a bit salacious, KLM simply wants to offer the air traveler with a stopover of … Continue reading
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Tagged Amsterdam, KLM, Netherlands, Schiphol
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An Airport For Booklovers
Bibliophiles may want to consider a stop-over at Tallinn International Airport just to visit the wonderful free library for flyers. Opened two years ago, the library runs entirely on the honor system. There’s no membership requirement, no library card, and … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Libraries, Public Transport, Tourism
Tagged airports, Estonia, Schiphol, Tallinn
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Great Idea, But What About The Fines ?
Having spent many hours waiting for flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, I was pleased to hear about the recent launch of the brilliant airport library on the Holland Boulevard. Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands officially opened the Airport Library … Continue reading