Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has been given the green light to increase airport charges by a cumulative 33% over the coming three years, by Dutch regulators – a decision which could push up air fares further.
This means that by 2027, charges will have doubled compared to 2019.
Aviation industry representative the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has slammed the move as “very disappointing”.
“It is very disappointing that the Regulator can consider a 33% cost increase to be reasonable. Schiphol is set to double its charges in just 8 years, while its services decline, and its capital spending fails to bring in much-needed improvements. Along with the uncertainty over the airport’s future capacity, this can only further damage the viability of Schiphol as a hub airport and the wider economy of the Netherlands,” said Rafael Schvartzman, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Europe.
IATA added: “Aviation supports more than 400,000 jobs and 3.6% of Dutch GDP. Schiphol is the essential artery for airlines to bring business, goods, and tourism to and from the Netherlands. It is therefore important that Schiphol tariffs remain reasonable and Schiphol remains competitive.”
