On Thursday, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) announced that airlines will have to pay more to fly in and out of the airport – and that airlines will pass the buck to passengers by making it more expensive to fly there.
Airline fees are set to rise by at least 37% over the next three years, resulting in an average increase of 15 euros ($16.29 at current exchange rates) for short-haul flights. The airport said night flights would be about three to six times more expensive than day flights, depending on the type of aircraft.
“The increase in charges is driven by exceptionally high inflation and a sharp increase in interest rates over the last three years,” Amsterdam Airport Schiphol said. In a press release. “As follows from the law, the charges also include compensation for losses incurred during the epidemic years.”
Charges will increase by 41% in 2025 and 5% in 2026 and then decrease by 7.5% in 2027. With these fees, the airport is expected to spend about 6 billion euros ($6.51 billion) on planned maintenance and improvements over the next five years. year
“With these charges, Schiphol is making the necessary investments in better infrastructure, better services for passengers and airlines, and improved operating conditions,” the airport said.
Schiphol also plans to use the fee to combat certain “noisier” airplanes in 2025. Schiphol will invest in noise reduction and encourage airlines to fly new, quieter planes. Some older, more Thunderous plane models will be phased out in 2025.
Airport fees are legislated every three years Netherlands Authority for Consumers and MarketsSo flyers can expect these charges to remain relevant until at least 2028. With these new changes, Schiphol has become the second-most expensive airport in Europe, according to Dutch national airline KLM.
“As the cost of the shock at Schiphol is passed on to the airlines, higher ticket prices for travelers are inevitable.” KLM said in a statement.
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