What to write? How should I summarize this in a reader-worthy column? This affects all of the Netherlands. Because what a spectacle, who would have ever thought? This was unthinkable a few years ago! With me, it has actually been Alarm Phase One for the entire month of November. So what do you choose? The choice is so great! I still told my daughter that it must be a deliberate … [Read more...] about Column: A toothache?
Shrinkage at Schiphol (for now) off the table
The shrinkage of Schiphol has been postponed. Aviation Minister Harbers told the House of Representatives. This means that even in the summer season, there will be a maximum of 500,000 slots instead of 460,000. American pressure seems to be the main reason for the remarkable change in direction. Very recently, as previously known, there have been close consultations between … [Read more...] about Shrinkage at Schiphol (for now) off the table
Column: Black Pete is back
Saint Nicholas, born Nicholas of Myra, was a Greek of good birth, born in the Turkish province of Antalya in the third century AD. Fast forward to 1850 when Dutch educator Jan Schenkman published the booklet "Saint Nicholas and His Servant," which included the invented origin Spain, the arrival by steamboat and a dark servant, who did not yet have a set name. Indeed, regionally … [Read more...] about Column: Black Pete is back
KLM responds to possible retaliation: ‘government puts network at risk’
KLM announces in a response to action by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in which slots in the U.S. may come under pressure once again to the Dutch government. 'This possible retaliatory effect is very damaging for KLM and endangers the network that connects the Netherlands with the rest of the world,' said a statement. "The transatlantic cooperation with Delta Air … [Read more...] about KLM responds to possible retaliation: ‘government puts network at risk’
Americans respond: Dutch slots in US under overhaul
The complaint by JetBlue and others regarding the final decision has been approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The government agency will take a closer look at the flight operation of KLM and others to the US. Dutch airlines KLM, Martinair and "TUI Airlines Netherlands" have been asked to submit their planned flight schedules to and from the U.S. to the … [Read more...] about Americans respond: Dutch slots in US under overhaul