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Busy conditions at Schiphol as expected: Fits the summer holiday

Busy conditions at Schiphol as expected: Fits the summer holiday

Schiphol Airport reports that passenger traffic during the first week of the nationwide summer holidays is proceeding as expected. Airport officials described the current situation as normal for the busy holiday season, with no major issues reported.

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