Airlines are filing summary proceedings against the government
The airlines find the unilateral and sudden decision of the cabinet to reduce Schiphol airport from 500.000 to 460.000 flight movements per year (with the ultimate aim of reducing…
ILT gives airlines heavy fines
The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) imposes fines of €40.100, €11.800 and €22.400 on KLM, Cathay Pacific Airways and Singapore Airlines respectively. These airlines will pay for canceled tickets…
Brussels Airport expects many travelers during spring break
This spring break, many travelers are once again taking a break. More than 405.000 passengers are expected at Brussels Airport during the entire holiday period. Sun destinations in particular appear to be popular, and then…
ILT stands up for passenger rights
The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) is preparing a sanction against a number of airlines. These companies refuse to refund money to passengers. These passengers had purchased individual airline tickets from…
Negative test result is increasingly being requested
The travel world is still upside down, travel restrictions apply everywhere and countries are subject to strict corona rules. The government has advised us to travel abroad alone...
Investigations into passenger rights by ILT
This year, the ILT (Living Environment and Transport Inspectorate) started three new inspections into compliance with passenger rights and the refund period for vouchers by airlines and booking websites. Also…
Airlines renew for free rebooking
All Lufthansa Group airlines are extending the free rebooking option. The rebooking fees for Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS are still suspended. Since the end of August, all…
74 percent fewer passengers at Brussels Airport
In 2020, 6.743.395 passengers traveled through Brussels Airport, a decrease of 74% compared to 2019. The number of transfer passengers, just like in 2019, amounted to 17% of the total traffic. During the…
Lufthansa Group is doing well at Berlin Airport
Just over a month after moving from Tegel to the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, the Lufthansa Group is showing positive results. The airlines' move went according to plan…
Vaccination obligation for aviation sector in question
The aviation industry and governments worldwide are busy coming up with ways to ensure safe travel during this corona pandemic. Due to the consequences of the corona crisis, the…
European flights with less KLM capacity
The number of European destinations will remain around 90 to 95% in the coming months compared to the supply of flights before the crisis. A number of destinations, especially in the United Kingdom…
Report offered flying over conflict zones
Airlines are sufficiently aware of the risks of flying over conflict areas. This is evident from the study 'Flying over conflict areas' that the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) conducted on behalf of...