June 15, 2007
 
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was awarded ACI Europe's Best Airport Award 2007. Ad Rutten, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer of Schiphol Group received the prize yesterday evening during ACI Europe Best Airport Award 2007 ceremony in Zurich. ACI (Airports Council International) is the international organization for airports operators.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was awarded first prize in the category of airports with annual passenger numbers exceeding 25 million. Nominated airports were judged on five criteria, namely; retail, security, facilities, community relationship, environmental awareness and service.

Ad Rutten said he was very proud that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was awarded this prize. "It illustrates that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is an innovative airport and highlights that we focus on more than just passengers and airlines. We also focus on the community and our environment."