There will be more competition at Schiphol, which could make flying even cheaper. In the coming months, the European Commission will negotiate with airlines from the Middle East and Southeast Asia for more landing rights across Europe. This has been decided by the European ministers of Transport, NOS reports.
One condition is that countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar must stop government support to their airlines, such as Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways.
European airlines have strongly opposed the plans, fearing that the arrival of new airlines will lead to job losses. Last weekend, a number of major airlines such as Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, together with a large number of trade unions, sent a letter to the Netherlands, the EU president, to plead for fair competition.
Companies such as Etihad and Emirates can offer cheap airline tickets because they are government-owned and therefore receive disguised state aid. Minister Schultz is not so afraid of that, she said after the meeting in Luxembourg.
Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways have recently ordered many aircraft. It is expected that they will use Schiphol to fly to, among other things. There are virtually no landing spots available in London and the options in Germany and France are also limited. According to many analysts, Schiphol is an attractive airport.
Arranging landing rights was one of the priorities of the Dutch Presidency of the EU.
Source: NOS.nl
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As I recall, landing fees for many Asian airlines were increased more than 10 years ago, which resulted in many airlines ignoring Schiphol.
At the time, we sometimes went to Asia with other airlines, but that ended at a certain point and CHINA AIR and EVA AIR remained.
Since we want Amsterdam up and Bangkok down, there was little choice left.
We've never flown EVA before, but are going to try this.
At that time (what year was that??) Schiphol lost a lot of tourists, also in transit.
Do they really think they can save this and want to negotiate higher prices??
Of course 1 x up and 1 time down is fine, but if the prices are such, then just a stopover or try EVA AIR once.
Other companies are ordering planes, while “The Netherlands” is complaining.
An investigation into the departure airports Germany, Belgium etc., towards Asia, will surprise you.
A simple choice if there is a few hundred euros difference in flight prices, especially if you are also traveling with children.
It is time for the Netherlands to put its feet on the ground and not just when it comes to airline tickets.
LOUISE
EVA is fine and flies at “normal” times. Often done.
If you pay a few hundred more you will be in the Elite Class, highly recommended!
Just a correction. There are landing fees and take-off and landing fees, also known as airport charges. The airport charges are the amounts that must be paid for the landing or departure of an aircraft and per passenger transported. An increase in (the number of) landing fees is not related to an increase or decrease in airport charges. The fact that, as Louise states, many Asian airlines previously ignored Schiphol has nothing to do with an increase in (the number of) landing fees.
The Schiphol Group's core activities are divided into aviation and non-aviation, each of which contributes to turnover. The total turnover of Schiphol Group consists of airport charges (aviation) and commercial (non-aviation) activities such as (concession income) from shops and catering, rental, parking, etc..
For Schiphol, the rates for aviation activities are regulated, whereby the maximum return for those activities is determined periodically in accordance with statutory provisions. The non-aviation activities are not regulated.
The airlines pay take-off and landing fees for each landing and each departure. They pay a 'passenger service charge' and a 'security service charge' for each departing passenger. Schiphol sets the rates annually. This is done after extensive consultation with the airlines, under the supervision of the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa).
The manner in which airport charges for the Schiphol location are determined is laid down in the Aviation Act. The starting point is cost-related and transparent pricing. Schiphol may only pass on costs to users of the airport that are directly related to the primary airport operation, infrastructure and security.
I understand that there are a number of airlines from the East that want to use Schiphol as a hub for the US. Just like Jet from India has been doing from Schiphol for a while now. By the way, I didn't hear any complaints about that from the VNV and KLM. Then we will see, for example, Dubai-Amsterdam to JFK at Schiphol. Although there is hardly any room left for more planes. Because it is already getting stuck at many airports in the US. To start, simply stand in line like the Efteling and wait 45 minutes. What is wisdom and in the interest of the consumer? Not an easy story. We don't know what the aviation world will look like in 10 years. Do certain companies still exist? And who will merge with whom or who will cross the beet bridge in the competitive battle. Well, state aid? If you say that often, it becomes a truth for many people. Truth content? There are also thick books that say it is not true. Again, veracity? I usually use foreign airlines because they often better suit my needs.