KLM: unknown Schiphol shrinkage ‘dramatic’ for industry

The national airport has not met the environmental requirements for years and does not have a nature permit. The government can no longer justify the growth. And this is a turning point, because for a long time Dutch accessibility was too important to hinder growth.

But canceling flights will harm companies such as Schiphol and KLM. Ben Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, recently referred to his company and airport as “the”. crown jewels Dutch economy

“KLM robbed”

KLM says in a response that it has been robbed and fears the continued existence of its network as we know it today. The plans will also conflict with the coalition agreement. According to the company, the intention is “drastic for the accessibility of KLM and the Netherlands” to reduce and undermine the so-called center function of Schiphol and KLM.

Even though the airport is not in favor of ‘growth for growth’, according to Schiphol, the plans cause uncertainty. Schiphol hopes to be able to enter into consultations with those affected.

“It seems very likely that the cabinet is deliberately trying to kill aviation and thus make the Netherlands the ugly duckling of Europe,” said Marnix Fruitema, chairman of BARIN, the Dutch aviation association.

Source: RTL

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