Schipol Airport Fails not once but Twice

I have only been to Schipol Airport four times in the last month so I do not know how often this happens but on the last two occasions when I have been herded ( can you think of a better word?) into the standing room only departure gates in Zone H the emergency exit doors have failed to open when staff have tried to get in or out on th the airport.

Now given that these are emergency exit points and the only other way out is up through a narrow set of stairs leading into the room this strikes me as somewhat dangerous

Remember it is Schipol Airport who claims to be the worlds leading airport and it is the designs and procedures of that airport that others around the world strive to emulate.

God help us!

The Cantankerous Nomad has strong views but what are yours on this subject?