• The fees that Schiphol charges airlines to use the airport (so-called airport charges) will increase by a total of 37% in three years. As a result, airlines will pay Schiphol an average of 15 euros more for a local departing passenger in 2027 compared to 2024. The increase in charges is driven by exceptionally high inflation and sharply increased interest rates over the past three years. As follows from law, the charges also include compensation for the losses made during the pandemic years. The charges are increasing by 41% in 2025 and 5% in 2026 and decreasing by 7,5% in 2027*. (....)