Almost every international in the Netherlands has become well-acquainted with the terminals of Schiphol Airport, which means we’ve also adjusted to the ticket prices.
However, you may get a shock when you book your next flight.
Schiphol has announced that over the next three years, it will charge airlines 37% more for the use of its ports.
And you know what that means — passengers will have to help foot the bill.
Barin, the airline industry association, tells the NOS that “this will make Schiphol one of the most expensive airports in Europe… Ticket prices will also go up and we are worried about that.”
Ok, how much more will I have to pay?
According to Schiphol, airlines will have to fork out an additional €15 per passenger in order to help cover the extra costs.
However, whether this €15 will be passed directly down to the passenger is another question.
The airport will also charge more for noisier aircraft, which means you could expect to pay more if the plane you’re flying in happens to be noisier than others.
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Has Schiphol given a solid number for just how much ticket prices will increase by?
Nee. It looks like we’ll have to discover that on our own the next time we decide to book flights.
Why is Schiphol doing this?
According to Schiphol, it isn’t legally allowed to make a profit from the amount it charges for port usage. Instead, the money must go towards the improvement of the airport.
What sort of improvement are we talking about? According to the airport, “Schiphol is making the necessary investments in good infrastructure, better service to passengers and airlines and improved working conditions possible.”
However, the airport also cites increased interest rates and high inflation as part of the reason for the hike in prices — something that we are all feeling right now.
What do you think of Schiphol’s price increase? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
Take other airports in Brussels or Germany. On the other hand everything is expensive so another 15 euro not too bad, could be worse. If your flight is inneurope take the train, much easier and better service.
Need more help with handicapped people. Only 1 person available to wheel my husband and myself so I had to walk in pain. Then dropped off at luggage to retrieve our luggage and take it out on our own to the taxi stand.