IATA: Controversial Schiphol flight cuts must not be pushed through

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), and European Regions Airline Association (ERA) have warned that the proposed cuts to flight numbers at Schiphol airport “must not proceed under the leadership of a caretaker government”.   This associations say that the matter remains before the courts and the proposed process is strongly opposed by the airline industry; therefore, in no way can this be considered “uncontroversial.” In a few months’ time, this government will not be accountable for the severe consequences that may follow from the Schiphol decision, particularly with respect to relations with the Netherlands’