The Dutch Council of State has overturned the annual flight limits at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport saying the Dutch government did not provide adequate reasons for it.
In May last year, the Schiphol Airport Traffic Decree was amended to limit noise pollution at the airport. In November, flights at Schiphol were capped at 478 000 per year with a maximum of 27 000 between 23h00 to 07h00.
The court found that the decree was not properly drafted and was not able to prove that fewer flights at the airport would reduce noise pollution.
As a result, it ruled that the previous decree from 2008 would remain with no annual limits on flights. Flights between 23h00 to 07h00 will remain capped at 27 000 per year.
Condor to launch Gatwick flights in May
Condor has extended its London Gatwick flights launch date from April to May.
From May, Condor will operate three daily flights between Frankfurt and Gatwick.
Flights will depart Frankfurt at 08h20, 14h00 and 18h15 daily and arrive at London Gatwick at 08h55, 14h35 and 18h50 respectively.
Wizz Air to launch US charter
Wizz Air UK has received permits to operate flights between the UK and the US.
The airline plans to launch charter flights for football fans and teams attending the FIFA World Cup in the US.
The service will also be available to corporate groups, tour operators, sports organisations, and private travellers seeking convenient transatlantic connections.
