Schiphol increases airline rates – NRC

Airlines will pay an average of 7.9% more for use of Schiphol Airport over the next three years. Schiphol will charge more for the most polluting and noisiest aircraft. Cleaner planes are stimulated. This makes the airport known on Wednesday.

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Airport charges are set for the next three years. Previously, prices were reviewed each year. In 2019, port tariffs will increase by 10.7% on average, by 8.7% in 2020 and by 4.2% in 2021.

This means that Schiphol largely cancels out the sharp reduction in recent years. In 2016, airport charges were reduced by 11.6%. The previous year, they dropped 6.8%.

'Heavy fares & # 39;

Schiphol establishes a basic fare and divides the aircraft into seven categories. The most polluting aircraft pay a higher amount. By 2021, 180% of the standard takeoff and landing fees must be paid for the noisiest and most polluting aircraft. This concerns the Boeing 747-200 and the McDonnell Douglas MD-80.

For cleaner aircraft, airlines pay less than the basic fare. Among others, the Airbus A320neo and the Boeing B787 (Dreamliner) fall into the lowest category. The measures are in line with the plan of action of the entire aviation sector, "Smart and sustainable", with the aim of reducing by 35% the CO2 emissions by 2030

In a reaction, KLM says that rates are "substantial", According to the ANP news agency, sustainable alternatives are not sufficiently taken into account. As a possible alternative, the airline indicates that shorter flights should pay more than distant flights.

Last week, easyJet flight company Schiphol asked that more environmentally friendly aircraft be more attractive. The cost of port dues depends on about 20% of the aircraft type and 80% of passenger factors. The price fighter believes this ratio should be 60/40. Schiphol has not announced any change in this allocation.