News / Schiphol 'local rule' for freighter slots gets green light from government

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Freighters will have more access to slots at Schiphol Airport, following the Dutch government’s approval of the ‘local rule’. 

The rule will come into effect on August 31, but only likely to become operational after the summer season. 

The rule essentially deals with three slot issues and will allow full freighters to maintain historic rights by adjusting some administrative parameters.

Freighters fell foul of the historic access rule after Schiphol reached capacity, as many failed to use their slots on the agreed schedule, with cargo flights ...