Anyone who ever comes to Schiphol has noticed it. More and more large round clocks that hang throughout the airport are covered with a gray cover. The airport will do something about this this year, a spokesperson tells NU.nl.
According to the spokesperson, the first clocks were already covered in 2012. “Because of increasing maintenance costs.” The spokesperson cannot say what amounts that is. That it is very complex to keep the clocks on foot.
If one of the 87 clocks stands still, you cannot just replace the battery. “The clocks are wired and those cables are in the ceilings. So then the entire ceiling must be open.” That did not happen at an airport that tens of thousands of people go through a day.
The clocks hang on Plaza, where you enter the airport, in the departure halls and at the Gates. “Repairing the clocks costs money. They also replace,” says the spokesperson. Covered clocks at an airport, where people would like to know what time it is, are of no use.
Schiphol has now decided to permanently remove the majority of the clocks. “In places where time is crucial, think of transfer zones or gates, they come back. In other places they leave. Covered clocks do not contribute to the quality and travel experience that we want to offer passengers.”
Instead of the 87 clocks hanging there, around thirty -working clocks come back.
Anyone who has ever leg to Schiphol has probably noticed it. More and More Large Round Clocks That Are Hanging Throughhout The Airport Are Covered With A Gray Cover. The Airport is going to do something about this year, a spokesperson Tells Nu.nl.
Accordance to the spokesperson, The First Clocks Were Covered As Early AS 2012. “Because of Increasing Maintenance Costs.” The Spokesperson Cannot Say What Amount’s are Involved. However, it is very complex to keep the clocks running.
If one of the 87 clocks stops, you can’t just replace the battery. “The clocks are wired and those cables are in the ceilings. So then the entire ceiling has to be opened.” That is not so done at an airport where tens of thousands of people pass through every day.
The Clocks Hang on Plaza, Where You Enter The Airport, In The Departure Halls and At The Gates. “Repairing the Clocks Costs Money. Replacing Them Too,” Says the Spokesperson. Covered Clocks at An Airport, Where People Like To Know What Time It is, Are Of No Use.
Schiphol Has Now also decided to permanently remove must of the clocks. “They will come back in places where time is crucial, such as transfer zones or gates. They will be removed in other places. Covered clocks do not contribute to the quality and travel experience we want to offer passers.”
Instead of the 87 Clocks That Are Currently Hanging, Approximately Thirty Working Clocks Will Return.