News / Order to cut flights at Schiphol 'a challenge' and raises fears at other airports

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News that the Dutch government on Friday ordered Schiphol to cut flight numbers by 12% next year has led to fears other European airports may also face reductions.

The Dutch government ordered Schiphol to reduce the maximum number of flights at the airport from 500,000 to 440,000 – a more severe reduction than the airport anticipated.

The cuts will be in force for the next five years – but the government has not said what will happen after that, making planning impossible ...