Under the new rules, advertisements promoting petrol and diesel cars, airline travel, cruise holidays and fossil fuel contracts are no longer permitted. Ads for meat products, including beef, pork, chicken and fish, have also been removed from public billboards and transport hubs. 

Amsterdam officials say the policy is intended to support the city’s target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 and to encourage residents to adopt more sustainable lifestyles. The move builds on earlier environmental measures introduced by the Dutch capital, including restrictions on polluting vehicles and campaigns promoting cycling and plant-based diets. 

Environmental campaigners welcomed the decision, comparing it to earlier bans on tobacco advertising. Hannah Prins, a climate activist, said the restrictions could help reshape public attitudes over time, arguing that future generations may look back at such adverts in the same way people now view cigarette promotions. 

The ban was first proposed several years ago and formally approved by Amsterdam’s city council earlier this year, following growing pressure from environmental groups. Campaign organisation Reclame Fossielvrij, or Fossil Free Advertising, had long argued that advertisements encouraging high-carbon consumption conflicted with the city’s climate commitments. 

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Amsterdam is not the first Dutch city to restrict environmentally harmful advertising. Nearby Haarlem introduced a ban on most meat advertisements in public spaces in 2022, with the policy taking effect in 2024. However, Amsterdam is the first national capital to extend the restrictions to both meat and fossil fuel products on such a large scale. 

The measures have also sparked criticism from parts of the travel and advertising industries, which argue the policy limits commercial freedom and unfairly targets legal products. According to Deutsche Welle, travel industry groups previously challenged a similar advertising ban in The Hague, claiming it violated free speech and European trade law. A Dutch court rejected those arguments, ruling that public health and climate objectives justified the restrictions. 

Despite the controversy, city authorities say the policy reflects a broader shift in how governments approach climate action. Public advertising spaces across Amsterdam are now increasingly filled with promotions for cultural events, museums and local attractions rather than high-emission products.

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This sprawling hotel and wellness centre stands on what was once a popular zoo. It is entirely possible that where guests now lay their heads at night or relax in the whirlpool during the day was once the very place where elephants were exercised or lions trained.

That all came to an end in 1989 when Thermae 2000 first opened. The zoo animals went their separate ways, and, instead, thermal spas, restaurants, wellness facilities, and, a few years later, hotel rooms took their place.

What did remain, and had to remain as it is protected by law, is a very large and impressive mammoth tree, one of the world’s largest, heaviest and oldest tree species. The new centre had to be built around the tree and, today, it still stands proudly among the state-of-the-art facilities.

A striking location above Valkenburg

The centre is located in the southern part of the country, just a 90-minute drive from Brussels, making it an easy escape for those seeking a restorative short break.

It is not only the oldest and biggest of its kind in the Netherlands but surely also one of the most distinctive in design.

Thermae 2000 resembles the eye-catching shape of a pyramid, which is fitting as it is perched on the Cauberg, probably the most famous “mountain” in the country, just outside the pretty and popular town of Valkenburg.

It was founded by two Dutch physiotherapists, Marcel Jaspars and Mijndert Verschuur, which seems appropriate because this is exactly the kind of place to head when body and mind are in need of some recharge and TLC.

When it came to naming the centre, the two men came up with a novel idea. They chose the first letter from their Christian names, M, and put them together to create MM, which, as every Latin scholar will know, means 2000 in Roman numerals, hence Thermae 2000.

The pair later went their separate ways but reunited a few years ago for a major staff reunion celebrating the centre’s 30^th anniversary.

Wellness on a grand scale

Today, the resort comprises just about everything needed for a relaxing getaway: a wellness centre, spa treatments, a four-star hotel and restaurants where guests do not even need to change for dinner, as dining in a bathrobe is perfectly acceptable.

The wellness facilities are second to none and include what must be the largest number of saunas on one site in the country. In fact, you could stay for a week, trying a different one each day, and still have several left to experience.

The largest and most popular is Infinitum, which comes with huge windows and splendid panoramic views over the unspoilt surrounding countryside.

But there is far more here than saunas, both indoor and outdoor. Guests can also indulge in a wide range of spa treatments, and whichever one is chosen, aching bones and tired muscles are likely to feel far less tense afterwards.

There is even a relaxation cinema where, for a relatively small extra charge, visitors can watch a nature-themed film while reclining in a massage chair.

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Signature treatments and loyal staff

As with much else about this lovely place, it is probably the friendly Dutch staff who truly make it what it is.

One good example is Patricia, one of the longest-serving members of the team, who has worked as a masseuse here for more than 30 years.

One of her specialities is the Lomi Lomi massage, likened to the therapeutic effect of waves rolling onto a Hawaiian beach. Guests are covered from head to toe in fragrant oil before being gently massaged for 50 minutes.

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Another option is the Lotus massage, also lasting 50 minutes, covering the front and back of the body as well as the face.

The newest treatment is the Japanese head spa, focusing on cleansing, soothing and revitalising the scalp. It uses specially developed products and a nourishing mask carefully massaged in before finishing with conditioner that leaves hair feeling supple and healthy.

Guests can choose a 45-minute treatment (€89.95), focusing on deep cleansing, steam therapy and a refreshing scalp massage, or a 75-minute treatment (€114.95) for a more extensive experience with extra attention to the back, neck, face and scalp.

For Patricia, working here is also a family affair, as her husband does the same work at the centre.

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Stay the night in comfort

While many visitors come only for the day, the experience may tempt them to stay longer.

Thermae 2000 has 74 rooms in total, including 14 wellness suites.

Some of the newest suites opened last year in what used to be office space. Those offices were relocated to make way for impressive guest rooms featuring their own infrared sauna, modern comforts and cracking views of the countryside and recently renovated gardens.

All rooms are connected to the wellness centre, allowing guests to meander around in a bathrobe all day. The spa does, however, have designated swimwear and nude days, so it is best to check in advance.

Another long-serving member of staff, Patty, who works in the wellness area, explains how the centre first came about and reveals a curious link with the past.

Patty, who joined five years after it opened in 1989, recalls that her uncle both worked as a lion tamer and actually lived at the zoo that once occupied the site.

Food, drink and Dutch hospitality

If the friendliness of staff like Patty leaves guests with a feel-good glow, so too will the food.

There are several places to eat, including Bread & Bites, which overlooks the pool and wellness area. Tasty dishes currently include butter chicken curry, crispy skin salmon fillet, pork tenderloin skewer, burgers and local specialities such as Flammkuchen with goat’s cheese.

It is an ideal lunch stop between treatments and activities.

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Close by is another eatery, slightly more sophisticated, called The Lounge Bar, which appears to be the evening choice for many guests.

Current offerings include veal fillet, aubergine-filled ravioli and zander fillet. There is also an excellent selection of beers and wines, and, considering the quality, prices are very reasonable.

For a quick bite or drink, there is even an on-site food truck.

Again, the welcoming staff make the visit even more memorable and are a credit to the owners. Near-perfect English is spoken throughout, and all information is also available in English, which may be useful for visitors from the UK looking for a short Benelux escape.

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More than just a spa break

Not everyone immediately thinks of the Netherlands for a holiday, while this modest country does not claim to rival the South of France or Tuscany, this resort undoubtedly has something unique to offer.

One particularly distinctive feature is the source of the many gallons of water needed each year to supply the pools. This is pumped from its own 381 metre deep thermal spring in the Cauberg, dating back thousands of years.

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Yet the owners do not rest on their laurels. While this former zoo has been a roaring success over the past 37 years, it continues to evolve.

The garden was redesigned last year, last June, the resort unveiled a fully renovated lobby along with 12 new luxury hotel suites, each with a balcony.

Time permitting, visitors should also explore nearby Valkenburg, where parking is free for the first hour and where they can currently enjoy Everyday People, local street art featuring life-size concrete sculptures of real people, running until 8 June. There are also caves and castle ruins nearby, making for an excellent day out.

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So, if you are looking for a short break this spring or summer and do not wish to venture too far from Belgium, Thermae 2000 deserves serious consideration.

It is unlikely to disappoint, not least because of the warmth of the welcome, with guests even offered a glass of bubbles on arrival.

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“The carefully thought-out Terminal design Schiphol took experience of the traveller as a starting point. This perspective aimed to contribute to a sense of calm, helping travellers feel at ease; Art was introduced to complement the peaceful environment and to provide points of reference. Over the years, as the airport grew and became more complex, it received a n additional role. Today, art also creates meaning and gets people to think about the human aspect of the airport”, Schiphol Airport writes in a press release.

One of the better-known examples of art at the airport is the so-called Real Time clock by Maarten Baas, which has been part of Lounge 2 since 2016. The clock features hands drawn on in real time with a roller and paint by the designer himself, dressed in a pair of blue overalls. It is part of Baas’ Real Time series, artworks designed to point out the strangeness of measured, a project which dates back to 2009.

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The People’s Clock

Ten years later, Baas returns to Schiphol with yet another art installation. Just like last time, the designer put together a clock. However, contrary to his design from 2016, The People’s Clock was made with the cooperation of some 1,000 people.

“Thousands of people are involved in the clock. It’s a huge production and really the effort of so many people who did this behind the scenes. I don’t know any other example in which so many people for such a long time were concentrated on one place to make one artwork. So many people who are becoming, literally, time,” Baas explains in a docu about the process.

Not only does The People’s Clock show the passage of time, the project also demonstrates the power of cooperation. About 1,000 people, mainly airport employees such as security staff, baggage handlers, airline personnel, and cleaners, helped to make the piece of art become a reality. The volunteers were asked to move in sync in order to form the clock’s hour and minute hands. Meanwhile, a single person running a lap of the circular perimeter each minute forms the second hand.

The People’s Clock was filmed in real time at a hangar located at Schiphol, a process that took over 12 hours overall. In order to make sure that people stayed engaged, an array of activities was organised by the airport and its partners, such as yoga, silk-printing, games, meals, and workshops.

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Maarten Baas’ new art installation has been installed at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s Lounge 1. Measuring 250 x 250 x 250 centimetres, it will undoubtedly become an important point of reference for the millions of intra-European travellers going through the lounge every year.

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The idea to revive ‘dusking’ or ‘schemeren’ came to van Heemstra while she was guiding a group of people on a night walk in Amsterdam. One of the participants said it reminded her of ‘dusking’, which she remembered doing on the farm where she grew up.

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After doing some digging through Dutch newspapers from the last century, the writer discovered that ‘dusking’ was popular in the country until the middle of the 20^th century. To put it concretely, at the end of the day, people gathered to watch the dusk settling over the landscape, as a way of winding down. That notion, however, faded over the years as life became more quick-paced, meaning people no longer had or took the time to watch the world go dark.

“It was a way of saving energy, but also, above all, a shared way of bringing the day to a close. A small rite of passage in which work was left behind and the evening’s rest began. An hour or so of neither producing nor consuming, simply sitting and watching the darkness fall, the boundaries blur, the day fade away and give way to the night,” Marjolijn van Heemstra writes.

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How to dusk

Since discovering the ancient practice, the writer has been trying to bring ‘dusking’ back through a series of events in the Netherlands and abroad. According to van Heemstra, it is a very simple way to take back control, while also being a small act of resistance in a culture that is all too often obsessed with efficiency. She also considers it a way to reconnect with and become aware of the nature surrounding us.

“People have a lot of problems focusing on things because there’s so much happening at once. But the crisis is much bigger for the world around us. If you don’t know a tree, even if it’s in front of your house, because you never take the time to look at it, you don’t mind it being cut. So, it’s about seeing things and trying to establish a relationship with them and then maybe caring for them,” she told the BBC.

So, how does one dusk? The only thing that is really essential to practice at home is a little chunk of time at the end of the day. A chair can bring a degree of comfort to the table, while some companies can give ‘dusking’ a social component. Especially when ‘dusking’ outside, it can be more enjoyable to dusk in nice weather, making it a little easier to stay in the moment. Now, all that remains to be done is breathe in, breathe out, and calm down while watching the world go dark.

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Keukenhof showcases around seven million spring-flowering bulbs, grown by more than 100 flower bulb companies. Over 500 growers present an enormous variety of cut flowers and pot plants in more than 20 flower shows. Every autumn, a team of around forty gardeners carefully plants millions of bulbs, arranging colours, patterns, and layers to create the park’s displays, making sure that visitors can enjoy a perfect blend of colours and textures throughout the season. 

The gardens cover 32 hectares in the province of South Holland, in the “Dune and Bulb Region” south of Haarlem. Castle Keukenhof, a 17^th-century estate at the heart of the park, provides a historic backdrop to the gardens, connecting visitors to the Netherlands’ long tradition of tulip cultivation.

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Keukenhof’s history stretches back to the 15^th century, when the land was part of the hunting grounds and kitchen garden for nearby Teylingen Castle. Herbs, fruit, and game were gathered for the castle kitchen, which is how the name “Keukenhof” (literally kitchen garden) came about. In 1641, a manor house called Keukenhof Castle was built on the estate, and the gardens were redesigned in the mid-1800s by landscape architects Jan David Zocher and his son Louis Paul Zocher in an English landscape style, with winding paths and open vistas. Keukenhof opened as a public flower park in 1949, with its first season in 1950 attracting over 236,000 visitors. 

Tulips, the flowers most associated with the park, have their own long journey to the Netherlands. Originally from Central Asia, they travelled through Persia and the Ottoman Empire before arriving in the Netherlands in the late 16^th century, largely because of botanist Carolus Clusius. Tulips became extremely popular during the early 17^th century, leading to the famous “Tulip Mania,” when rare bulbs were traded at very high prices. After this period, cultivation continued to grow, and the Dutch climate proved ideal for bulbs. Today, the Netherlands is the world’s centre for tulip breeding and trade, producing thousands of varieties and exporting them globally, a tradition that Keukenhof continues every spring. 

The park features more than 800 varieties of flowers across the 32-hectare site, including tulips, irises, lilies, daffodils, orchids and hyacinths. Among the highlights was the Tulip and Hyacinth Show at the Oranje Nassau Pavilion, held from 19 to 24 March, where Dutch growers presented their finest blooms, giving visitors a chance to see the rarest and some of the award-winning varieties.

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Keukenhof is open daily from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm until May 10, 2026. Tickets are best bought online in advance to avoid long lines, especially on sunny days, as Keukenhof can see up to 26,000 visitors per day. The park is located in South Holland, south of Haarlem and southwest of Amsterdam, in the “Dune and Bulb Region.” Visitors can reach it by car, bus, or a combination of train and shuttle, making it easy to plan a day trip.

The Netherlands’ long tradition of flower cultivation is highlighted in Keukenhof, while also marking the arrival of spring. The opening day brought a lively, colourful start to the season, and over the eight-week period, the gardens offer a constantly changing display of blooms. From early crocuses to towering tulips and carefully arranged floral patterns, the park provides visitors with a variety of sights and experiences throughout their visit. Curious when each flower reaches its peak? See the full schedule of blooming dates here to make the most of your visit.

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The Netherlands’ highest administrative court overturned a 2024 government decision that aimed to limit annual flight numbers to 478,000. The cap had been introduced as part of a wider effort to reduce noise for residents near the airport and was expected to cut airport noise levels by around 15%.

According to the court, the government had not sufficiently justified the decision. It found that the measure failed to properly account for differences in aircraft noise levels and did not demonstrate clearly that the cap would actually reduce noise pollution. 

However, the court decided to keep a separate government measure limiting nighttime flights to a maximum of 27,000 movements. As none of the parties involved in the legal challenge contested this measure, it will remain in place.

Schiphol Watch is hopeful that this will cause a fundamental shift in how aviation noise and the rights of the local residents will balanced:
The question is no longer how many flights Schiphol "needs," but how much noise Schiphol is permitted to produce within legal limits.” 2/2

— The Aviation Environment Federation (@The_AEF) March 11, 2026

The ruling follows legal challenges brought by airlines, which argued the cap would severely impact operations at Schiphol and damage the aviation sector. At the same time, environmental campaigners and residents near the airport had pushed for stricter limits on flights due to concerns over noise pollution.

The debate over flight limits reflects a broader conflict in the Netherlands between environmental goals and the economic role of aviation. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is one of Europe’s busiest hubs, handling tens of millions of passengers annually and serving as a key international transit point. The airport has also announced long-term plans to invest billions of euros in modernising facilities, enhancing passenger comfort, and reducing emissions by 2035.

The court’s ruling comes after the Netherlands introduced a 2.9 percent increase in the air passenger tax, raising the basic fee from €29.40 to €30.25 to fund environmental and sustainable aviation measures, though critics say it could make flying more exclusive, affecting connectivity and the wider economy.

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No injuries were reported and passengers from the planes were taken back to the terminal. No explanation has yet been given for the collision. Crash investigators are now looking what happened and KLM has said it is working with authorities to find the cause.

The collision occurred between a Boeing 737-800, registered PH-BCL, according to Aviation24, as it prepared for departure, and another Boeing 737-8K2, registered PH-BGC, which had just landed from Birmingham in the UK.

An Aviation Safety Network document reveals the first was being operated as flight KLM1953 to Athens, and that it “hit” the Birmingham aircraft “during push back from gate D54 at Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport.” 

@skyvibesl6 On 21 February 2026, two KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft collided on the ground at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol during pushback and taxi operations. One had arrived from Birmingham, the other was departing for Athens. There were no injuries, minor damage was reported, and authorities are investigating the cause. #fyp #news #aviation #Uk #netherland ♬ Monolith – Soundridemusic

The same document shows the Athens aircraft “received minor tail rudder damage and was taken out of service for inspection and repair.” Meanwhile, the aircraft arriving from Birmingham received minor damage and was also taken out of service for inspection.

The passengers heading to Athens were put on another KLM Boeing 737 and flew out to the Greek capital approximately three and a half hours late. Characterising the collision as “highly unusual,” KLM said in a statement: “We are investigating the circumstances of the incident together with the relevant authorities.” The carrier added: “We understand that this is inconvenient for our passengers and have rebooked them onto other flights as quickly as possible.” 

The collision is the second airport taxi-ing emergency to have happened in the region this month. At Brussels Airport earlier in February, a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) attempted departure from the Belgian capital on its way to Copenhagen, Denmark. Instead of pushing back from its gate and reaching its assigned runway for take-off, the pilots  of the Airbus A320neo began gathering speed for ascent while it was still on a taxiway, putting the aircraft and its 165 passengers at risk of running out of tarmac, encountering a side road, or crashing into an obstacle.

Take-off was aborted and the SAS flight came to a halt near fuel containers, where it was met by emergency responders and fire teams. No injuries were reported but passengers had to wait hours return to the terminal and were accommodated overnight, flying out the next day.

Some aircraft are fitted with the Runway Awareness Advisory System (RAAS), a non-mandatory software that helps guide the crew in these situations. The SAS plane was not, the airline has said. It is not yet clear whether Amsterdam planes were.

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After more than 25 years of collecting, preserving, and exhibiting photography, the Nederlands Fotomuseum now occupies the former Santos warehouse, giving the institution space worthy of its expanding ambitions and collections.

Built between 1901 and 1903, the Grade A listed building originally served as a storage facility for coffee imported from the Brazilian port of Santos, the name of which still appears proudly on the façade. By the early 20^th century, coffee had already become a staple drink across much of Europe, and Rotterdam’s port played a central role in this trade.

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The warehouse is now not only the largest of its kind, but also one of the best-preserved industrial buildings of its period in the Netherlands. The architects responsible for the renovation retained the building’s original six floors and cast-iron column structure, which was designed to limit daylight exposure, ideal conditions for conserving both coffee and light-sensitive photographic works.

The red brick building, with its decorated lintels and deep-set openings, now boasts a sleek, renovated structure that has become a familiar sight in Katendrecht. Once notorious as Rotterdam’s rough-and-tumble red-light district and home to Europe’s largest Chinatown, the peninsula has been transformed into a vibrant cultural hub renowned for its artistic and culinary offerings.

The 9,000-square-metre complex was transformed by Hamburg-based architects Renner Hainke Wirth Zirn Architekten to adapt the building for use as a museum.

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A new central atrium and staircase now connect the different levels, from the basement to the rooftop. These are surrounded by spacious, open-plan, multi-use interiors that accommodate exhibitions, events, workshops, and visible storage areas. Visitors can now view parts of the museum’s extensive collection and observe the conservation work that was previously hidden from view.

The two new top floors, wrapped in a semi-transparent façade, crown the original structure. This “crown,” which some say resembles a Basquiat-style illuminated headpiece, houses offices and a restaurant offering panoramic views of the harbour and Rotterdam’s skyline.

The museum’s holdings now number over 6.5 million photographs and objects and are expected to reach 7.5 million by 2028. They trace the evolution of the medium from early daguerreotypes dating back to the 1840s to contemporary work by photographers such as Dana Lixenberg, Erwin Olaf, and Jaya Pelupessy. The collection also comprises over 175 complete archives, including those of Ed van der Elsken, Augusta Curiel, and Esther Kroon, which provide unparalleled insight into Dutch photographic history.

@rotterdam_info A new home for photography in Rotterdam The Nederlands Fotomuseum opens in pakhuis Santos, a restored national monument on Katendrecht and sets a new standard for photography museums in Europe. This new state-of-the-art venue brings photography together in many ways. Across nine floors you’ll find extensive exhibition spaces, a photo bookshop and library, an education centre and community areas. The renewed museum also houses a café, a darkroom and a rooftop restaurant with sweeping views of the Rotterdam skyline. This is not just a museum, it’s a living home for photography, where Dutch photographic heritage meets the city and the future. Will you be one of the first to discover it? Tickets are now available via @nlfotomuseum #dorotterdam #rotterdammakeithappen #visitrotterdam ♬ origineel geluid – Rotterdam Info

At street level, glass façades now replace the former solid walls, visually opening the museum to the city. The café, bookshop, and library invite passers-by inside, blurring the boundaries between the museum and the neighbourhood.

Beyond exhibitions, the museum features community and education spaces, workshops, and even a darkroom accessible to both professionals and amateurs.

The museum’s organisers hope that the omnipresence of photography in the smartphone and social media era will translate into a deeper public interest in the medium’s history and artistic value.

"Since the 17^th-century masters, light has been integral to Dutch art," museum director Birgit Donker has noted. "Photography therefore, feels like a natural continuation of that tradition."

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The Dutch carrier said passengers will be able to use the service for emailing, web browsing, listening to music, playing games, and streaming during flights within Europe. Access will be available by logging in with or signing up for a Flying Blue frequent flyer account. Registration is free and required to access the onboard internet service.

Unlike KLM’s long-haul fleet, its short-haul aircraft do not feature seatback entertainment screens. The airline said free Wi-Fi will help improve connectivity and create a more consistent onboard experience across its network. The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve comfort on short-haul flights: since August last year, KLM has added twelve A321neo aircraft to its European fleet, all featuring modern cabin interiors and seating.

“We listen carefully to what our passengers value, and free internet has been on their wish list for some time. By offering complimentary Wi-Fi, we are making travel within Europe more personal and comfortable,” said Stephanie Putzeist, responsible for customer experience at KLM. 

The service is provided by satellite communications company Viasat, KLM’s connectivity partner for over six years. Viasat supplies the onboard hardware and satellite network used across the airline’s narrowbody and regional fleets, including KLM Cityhopper.

We’re proud to deepen our partnership with @KLM Royal Dutch Airlines as they roll out full, fast, and free in‑flight Wi‑Fi, powered by Viasat, for loyalty members across their European fleet. #InFlightConnectivity pic.twitter.com/cq1tUBXAvJ

— Viasat (@viasat) January 21, 2026

The rollout will take place in phases. Around half of the aircraft operating European routes will be equipped with free Wi-Fi at launch. The service is expected to be available on all Airbus A321neo and Embraer 195-E2 aircraft in the coming years, as well as on a selection of Boeing 737-800s.

KLM’s move follows a wider industry shift toward upgraded onboard connectivity across Europe and global markets. The Lufthansa Group plans to equip its entire fleet of around 850 aircraft with high-speed broadband via Starlink satellites beginning in the second half of 2026, aiming to complete the rollout by 2029, while Emirates is installing Starlink Wi-Fi on all 232 wide-body aircraft, with service across all cabin classes expected by mid-2027. Most of those upgrades, however, focus on medium- and long-haul operations rather than short European routes.

The Starlink approach has not been without controversy. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary criticised Starlink’s installation for adding weight and drag to aircraft, sparking a public feud with Elon Musk. The dispute underscores operational and cost concerns some airlines have raised about satellite-based Wi-Fi systems.

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On Wednesday, 7 January 2026, up to 10 centimeters of snowfall were expected in some locations in the Netherlands, leading to an orange weather alert throughout the country. Schiphol Airport shared that due to the particular circumstances, only a small number of flights would be maintained. Both departing and arriving flights are impacted by the cancellations.

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“Winter weather conditions and strong winds will continue to disrupt flight schedules on Wednesday. As a precaution, more than 700 flights have been cancelled. This number is expected to rise. These are mainly flights within Europe”, the airport wrote in a statement on its website at 10:00 am.

In the night from Tuesday, 6, to Wednesday, 7 January 2026, some 1,000 travellers were already obliged to spend the night at the airport due to previous cancellations. Camp beds were set up to accommodate them as well as possible, and travellers were offered breakfast at the airport.

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Schiphol is urging anyone who is flying via the airport to check the most up-to-date flight information before leaving their home.

“If you see that your flight has been cancelled before departure, we urge you not to come to the airport. If you are already at the airport and your flight is cancelled, please leave the airport and go home or to an alternative place of accommodation. For more information, please contact your airline”, the airport wrote.

#1 most disrupted airport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

675 flights have been cancelled today — 59% of all scheduled departures/arrivals — due to strong winds and snowfall.

Weather right now:
Temp: 0°C
Wind: 180° / 20 kt pic.twitter.com/XXQ7ob3yZS

— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) January 7, 2026

Further impact

As the aviation industry is not the only one to be impacted by the weather conditions in the Netherlands, and as many passengers travel by train to Schiphol, the company also advises checking the NS Travel Planner before departure in order to make sure their train connection remains operational.

Schiphzl is not the only European airport plagued by the harsh meteorological conditions. At Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, some 100 flights were cancelled on Wednesday. Moreover, public transport throughout the French capital suffered heavily from the unusual snowfall and frost, with people in the Paris region being urged to avoid unnecessary travel. On Tuesday, 6 January 2026, six people are said to have died in road incidents caused by the wintery conditions throughout France.

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