JOIN THE FIGHT TO SAVE OUR NATIONAL AIRPORT
SCHIPHOL AIRPORT IS A NATIONAL ASSET
The Netherlands' only hub airport connects Dutch people to friends and family all over the world and gives Dutch businesses a competitive edge in the global economy.
The government wants to reduce the number of flights at Schiphol to 478,000 per year – down from a current limit of 500,000.
Shrinking Schiphol will make it more expensive and difficult for Dutch people to travel; hurt businesses; and damage the Netherlands’ reputation around the world.
SCHIPHOL AT A GLANCE
3rd
Busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic.
67,000
Jobs rely on Schiphol Airport.
€38 billion
Is contributed to the Dutch economy every year by aviation.
2nd
Best connected airport in Europe.
88%
Of tourists fly to the Netherlands via Schiphol.
€6.7 billion
Is added to the Netherlands' GDP by aviation tourism.
500
Companies are based at Schiphol Airport.
95%
Of air cargo comes to the Netherlands via Schiphol.
25%
Increase to ticket prices is predicted if Schiphol shrinks.
WHY SAVE SCHIPHOL?
Dutch people rely on Schiphol Airport for holidays, work, and staying connected. The government’s plans to shrink Schiphol put all of this at risk to benefit just a few local residents who live near the airport.
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Research has shown that technical solutions to noise pollution are possible, with newer, quieter aircraft and better sound insulation on local buildings. In fact, noise levels have already decreased by 40% from 2000 through fleet upgrades and the introduction of the Polderbaan runway.
The Supreme Court has already ruled that capping flights at Schiphol is illegal. Yet the government is choosing a quick fix that will make the Netherlands less connected, less competitive, and hurt hardworking Dutch families.
