Schiphol to reduce airline charges because of Middle East conflict

Amsterdam Schiphol is to introduce a temporary 10% discount on its airport charges to help its airlines cover the cost of soaring fuel prices due to the current conflict in the Middle East.

The airport notes that airline costs “have risen unexpectedly and sharply as a result of high kerosene prices”.

The Schiphol Group, said: “Especially in the current geopolitical situation, it is important to keep the Netherlands connected to the rest of the world and to ensure that essential flights can continue to operate.

“A strong aviation sector contributes to the resilience, independence (for example, to ensure the supply of goods and food, and for repatriation) and economy of the Netherlands.”

The discount is a temporary, targeted measure that applies from April 27, 2026, through March 31, 2027 and only applies to daytime flights as night flights are excluded from this scheme.

The airport added: “In the interests of our local environment, we want to continue to discourage flying at night.

“The discount will have a temporary negative effect on Schiphol’s financial results. However, this will not affect investments planned for the next ten years, as the measure is temporary.

“Schiphol remains financially robust and continuously seeks the right balance between operating costs, charges, loans and investments.”