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IATA: Schiphol flight restrictions throttling air connectivity benefits in the Netherlands
24Jun By Editorial TeamNo Comments
Travel & Food

IATA: Schiphol flight restrictions throttling air connectivity benefits in the Netherlands

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed shock at the announcement by the government of the Netherlands will cut the number of annual flights at Schiphol Airport to 440,000 – a 20% cut to Schiphol’s potential cap. “This sudden decision is a shocking blow to aviation, jobs, and the economy of the Netherlands. It comes on top of a tripling of the passenger tax, and a 37% rise in airport charges. We are seeing a throttling of air connectivity which has been steadily built up for 100 years, and supported large parts of the Dutch economy and the aspirations of millions of Dutch travelers,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. The justification put forward for the cut is not supported by facts. The government claims that the cuts will reduce noise and deliver a s...
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Shrinking Schiphol highly detrimental and not in line with coalition agreement
24Jun By Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Shrinking Schiphol highly detrimental and not in line with coalition agreement

KLM and the Dutch government both support greater sustainability in air transport KLM is surprised by the government’s sudden resolve to substantially cut back operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol The proposed cutback is not in line with the coalition agreement between the ruling parties This strongly undermines the hub function that KLM and Schiphol have jointly developed The cutback will not have the desired effect in terms of local residents affected by noise nuisance. Fewer aircraft movements will see more people affected by noise This move will not resolve the issue of high nitrogen deposits in the Netherlands, because air transport only accounts for around 1% of all nitrogen deposition The Dutch government’s decision to cut back ope...
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KLM takes measures to keep Whit Monday weekend manageable at Schiphol
4Jun By Editorial TeamNo Comments
Travel & Food

KLM takes measures to keep Whit Monday weekend manageable at Schiphol

Congestion is expected again at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol this Whit Monday weekend, 3-6 June, known as Pinksteren in the Netherlands. The circumstances compel KLM to take measures that will help keep the situation under control at the airport and within its own operations. KLM will therefore proactively cancel up to 50 flights a day in the coming weekend. Passengers affected by this decision have, of course, been rebooked onto other flights. KLM has also freed up seats on certain flights, so that passengers who miss their flight or transfer due to congestion at the airport can fly to their destination later that day. Furthermore, KLM will be testing an alternative baggage handling process this weekend. Baggage will be loaded onto the aircraft later than usual, to ensure ...
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