News / ACN urges airport authority to reject plan for 37% rise in fees at Schiphol

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Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) has written a strong letter to the Dutch consumer and markets authority over its concerns that “monopolistic” Schiphol’s attempt to raise airline fees by 37% is “unjustified”.

At the end of October, Schiphol proposed new airline charges: 9% in 2022; 12% in 2023; and 12% in 2024.

“The cumulative rise in charges is 37%,” said the airport. “In the original proposal, this figure was 42%, but Schiphol made a downward adjustment after consultation with the airlines.”

“Our charges encourage ...