He KLM Group, Delta Air Lines, Corendon, EasyJet and TUI they will appeal the Dutch government plan which aims to significantly reduce flight movements in the Schiphol Airport to cut the noise levels and CO2 emissions. The companies demand that the network of destinations and tons of cargo that they transport annually to and from Schiphol be maintained.
The aviation employers recall that it contributes significantly to the Dutch economy, with more than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs. “Millions of people from the Netherlands use the airport every year for business trips, holidays, family visits or studies, while the airport’s international network makes it attractive to foreign companies seeking to establish themselves in the Netherlands,” they have reported. companies through a statement.
Las airlines operating at Amsterdam airport maintain that the unilateral and sudden decision of the Dutch Government to reduce Schiphol’s capacity from 500,000 to 460,000 annual flight movements (with the ultimate goal of reducing flight movements to 440,000 by 2024) “is incomprehensible” and in breach of the interests of the companies that have made million-dollar investments according to the decarbonization objectives of each one, at the request of the regulators. They consider “that the Government’s justification is based on operational restrictions without taking into account viable alternative solutions to reduce noise.”
The employer recalls that the application of the government plan “would significantly reduce travel options and connectivity for consumers.” On the other hand, the legal argument of the airlines focuses on the fact that the government’s plan “in addition to violating national, European and international legislation, is unnecessary, harmful and lacks justification.” The companies defend that they are already making significant progress in reducing emissions from aircraft and airport operations and that it is a matter of time before air traffic adapts to the requirements of the strictest environmental protection regulations.
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KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Martinair, Transavia – all part of the Air France-KLM Group – as well as Corendon, Delta Air Lines, easyJet and TUI are calling on the courts to safeguard Schiphol Airport’s future capacity.
The KLM Group, which represents around 60% of Schiphol’s traffic, initiated this legal action in line with the parent company Air France-KLM Group’s position on the matter. In addition, the industry association BARIN has expressed its full support for this initiative. This initiative also has the full support of the industry associations Airlines for Europe (A4E) and the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), as capacity reduction at Schiphol has major implications for the EU single aviation market. On the other hand, the industry association IATA and several airlines will go to court to initiate proceedings against the Dutch government.