News / Schiphol airport charges to rise, but freighters pay less than passenger planes

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to increase the charges for freighter flights by a minimum of 29% from April 1, while the minimum increase for passenger flights will be 44%.

Yesterday it published its fee increases for the next three years: 2019 is set to see the highest increases at an average of 10.7%; 2020 charges will rise 8.7% on average; and 2021, by 4.2%.

In a move that was widely welcomed, the airport has significantly increased charges for older aircraft, with freighter operators looking at ...