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transportation2 years ago

Amsterdam Airport Abandons Flight Cap Plans Amid International Pressure

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport's plans to introduce a flight cap in summer 2024 have been suspended by the Dutch government. The cap would have limited the airport to 452,500 annual flights, but the decision to suspend the plan means there won't be major capacity cuts next summer. Smaller airlines and consumers benefit from this decision, but the uncertainty surrounding the issue continues, as more restrictions may be forthcoming in the future. Schiphol Airport expressed disappointment in the government's decision, highlighting the need for clarity and certainty for local residents.

transportation2 years ago

Dutch Government Implements Flight Cap at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Despite Protests

The Dutch government is moving forward with a new flight cap for Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, reducing flight capacity to 452,500 flights per year starting in 2024. This environmental measure has major implications for airlines and passengers, potentially leading to flight cancellations and higher fares. KLM, the largest airline serving the airport, is unhappy with the decision. Critics argue that restricting the types of planes or implementing a carbon offset tax would be more effective in reducing emissions. The plan is subject to approval by the European Commission.

aviation2 years ago

Schiphol Airport Implements Noise Reduction Measures, Bans Private Jets and Late Night Flights.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport plans to introduce a curfew by 2025, banning takeoffs from 12AM until 6AM and landings from 12AM until 5AM, and a private jet ban by 2025 to minimize noise around the airport. The airport also wants to ban "noisy" aircraft, including the Boeing 747, by 2025. These changes are expected to result in 17,500 people experiencing less "serious nuisance" and 13,000 fewer "serious sleep disturbances." The curfew will eliminate 10,000 annual flights, and the private jet ban will reduce traffic.