Fewer flights will depart from Schiphol next year, and that means hacking down on space provided to US airlines. The American Department of Transportation has had its feathers ruffled because of it. How will they strike back? 👀
“Unjust and unreasonable” — those are the words Washington used to describe the Netherlands’ recent ban on American budget airline JetBlue, NU.nl reports.
In the midst of these European-American airline tensions, Washington wants to respond with its own countermeasures. Oh-uh…
A ticking time bomb
The US government has asked beloved Dutch aviation companies like KLM, Martinair and TUI to communicate their flight schedules within the coming seven days.
Come November 13, the Dutch government and the European Commission will be forced to discuss “further steps” with Washington.
If they can’t all come to an agreement, there’s a fair chance the Land of the Free will retaliate by placing similar restrictions on Dutch airlines, including scrapping all Dutch flights to the States.😱
Three strikes, you’re out
Apparently, the American government has given the Netherlands ample warning.
They reached out several times to protest against the “shrinkage” of the Amsterdam airport, but their pleas fell on deaf ears.
Now they have no choice but to take further action…whatever that means. 😬
What are your predictions for how the American government will proceed? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
If they stop all flights into the U.S. stop all american flights into the Netherlands. They think they have all the power. Screw them.