Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is offering airlines a discount to ease the impact of the war in Iran, despite taking a hit to its own finances.
On April 23, 2026, in a show of solidarity with its industry partners, Amsterdam Schiphol confirmed that airlines would receive a 10% discount on airport charges for just under a year.
The temporary discount will run from April 27, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and will apply to daytime flights, in line with the airport’s aim to discourage flying at night due to its effect on the local environment.
In a statement, Amsterdam Schiphol said: “The airport is taking this measure because airlines’ costs have risen unexpectedly and sharply as a result of high kerosene prices. Especially in the current geopolitical situation, it is important to keep the Netherlands connected to the rest of the world and to ensure that essential flights can continue to operate.”
The airport admitted that the discount would have a negative effect on its own finances, but stressed that the offer would not affect investments planned for the next ten years.
“A strong aviation sector contributes to the resilience, independence (for example, to ensure the supply of goods and food, and for repatriation) and economy of the Netherlands. Schiphol remains financially robust and continuously seeks the right balance between operating costs, charges, loans and investments,” the airport stated.
The surge is beginning to have a damaging effect on airlines throughout the world, as they are forced to increase costs on passengers and reduce services to preserve their finances with no clear end in sight to the Middle East conflict.
