Court halts flight cuts at Amsterdam Schiphol due to EU regulation requirements

Bastiaan de Bruijne from EU Aviation Advisory consultancy suggested that ongoing legal pressures from airlines and local residents might compel the government to revisit this issue. Additionally, he noted that the European Commission could examine the situation as part of its review of past governmental policies.

Royal Schiphol Group emphasized the need for a balanced approach if flight reductions are pursued due to noise concerns. "What this ruling provides is clarity and certainty," said a spokesperson for Royal Schiphol Group. They stressed the importance of creating an airport traffic decree with legal protections for residents while offering clear rules for reducing nuisance and emissions.

Dutch airline KLM welcomed the court's decision, stating: “Today, the Supreme Court ruled that any measure leading to a reduction in the number of aircraft movements at Schiphol must go through a balanced approach procedure in accordance with European legislation.”