The temporary move at Schiphol in Amsterdam was announced to deal with the sharp increase in fuel prices, in light of the situation in the Middle East, the tax reduction will only apply to day flights until the end of March 2027
The International Air Transport Association and the Spanish Airline Association want Spain to cut airport charges by 4.9% yearly, saying AENA earned excess returns and overcharged airlines and passengers for years; "This is unsustainable and unrealistic, we need to see a reduction in charges"
Schiphol Airport is set to raise its fees by 41% next year, following a 40% increase over the past three years. KLM warns that this move will lead to higher ticket prices, weaken the airport’s competitive position, and impact the Dutch economy
Ryanair: "AENA’s annual fee hikes continue to hurt Spain's regional airports, where traffic remains below pre-COVID levels. As a result, we’re cutting regional traffic by 18% for summer 2025."
