News / KLM leads opposition as Netherlands eyes open skies policy for freighters

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Freighter operators could enjoy an open skies policy in the Netherlands, following a discussion in the Dutch parliament next month.

Politicians are set to consider opening up traffic rights to freighters in a bid  to boost the economy, despite reportedly fierce opposition from KLM.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment commissioned Seabury to research “lucrative corridors” and air cargo trends affecting Schiphol and the Netherlands, with a possible view to reducing traffic right restrictions on freighters. Backed by the Dutch Shippers Council, ...