Schiphol Airport increased its fees by 37%, flight tickets will be more expensive

Schiphol Airport authority put in wages 37Airlines say that means tickets will become more expensive over the next three years.

Due to the impact of high inflation and interest rates, airlines will have to pay an additional 15 euros for every departing passenger by 2027, the airport authority said on Thursday.

“This sharp increase in wages is necessary to invest in the desired quality and sustainability at Schiphol, to improve services to airlines and passengers, and to ensure decent working conditions for all people working at Schiphol,” said finance chief Robert Carsouw.

“It also makes flying noisier aircraft and flying at night significantly more expensive, or even impossible, reducing problem ours neighbors.”

Schiphol is not allowed to make a profit on airport fees and spends them to keep Schiphol operating and Open To improve the quality of the airport. Part of the wage increase is to cover losses incurred during the coronavirus pandemic.

Schiphol said in August it plans to spend €6 million to improve services for passengers and infrastructure And Working conditions of staff over the next five years.

The airport is underground both political and legal pressure to reduce noise disturbance to the locals. staff shortage It has also led to calls for measures to reduce pressure on the airport’s workforce.

Airlines reacted with disappointment to the news of the fare increase. “Schiphol will be one of the most expensive airports in Europe,” said Marnix Fruitema, Chairman of the Board of Directors. airline industry association Barin said: publisher NOS.

“Ticket prices will increase and that worries us,” he said. “And I am concerned about Schiphol’s competitive position. Customers have the choice and if they don’t want to pay they will go to Düsseldorf or Brussels. Airlines can make the same choices.”

KLM CEO Marjan Rintel said more expensive tickets will be inevitable. He said it weakened Schiphol’s position as an international hub.