Transavia response to coalition agreement
Transavia has been committed to noise reduction around Schiphol Airport for many years. With a billion-pound investment in a quieter fleet, Transavia is taking responsibility. The focus remains on effective measures that serve both local residents and the accessibility of the Netherlands.
The announcement of a new Balanced Approach procedure for night-time operations in the coalition agreement comes as a surprise. As is well known, the possibility of night-time closures mentioned in the agreement would have major consequences for Transavia. Access to night-time operations at Schiphol is essential to the business model and accessibility of flying for everyone. Moreover, this would make the Netherlands the only country in Europe that cannot be reached by plane at night. Such a measure strikes at the heart of the Netherlands' accessibility and has far-reaching consequences for the affordability of tickets, employment and the national business climate.
Transavia carried 10 million passengers in 2025 and stands for affordable holidays, visits to friends and family, and the international position of the Netherlands. The night at Schiphol Airport is of great importance in this regard. Further restrictions at night make flying more expensive and lead to more and more people switching to airports abroad.
Transavia would like to enter into discussions with the new cabinet and the House of Representatives as soon as possible about further noise reduction at night, without unnecessary harmful consequences such as a possible night-time closure.
This press release was translated using automated tools. Please refer to the original Dutch version for the most accurate information.