Amsterdam hub discounts charges as airlines suffer higher jet fuel costs

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is cutting 10% from charges to airlines to help alleviate higher jet fuel costs triggered by the Iran war.

The temporary discount is being applied from this week until March 31, 2027.

Night flights are excluded from the discount.

“In the interests of our local environment, we want to continue to discourage flying at night,” Schiphol noted.

A statement said: “The airport is taking this measure because airlines’ costs have risen unexpectedly and sharply as a result of high kerosene prices.

“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 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,” the airport added.

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