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Dutch Court Upholds Schiphol Ground Handling Reduction

November 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Dutch court rejects challenges to Schiphol's ground handling tender.
Schiphol reduces ground handling companies from six to three.
Selected providers are dnata, KLM, and Viggo.
New arrangement starts on 28 March 2027.

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Strategic Implications

This decision may indicate a trend towards consolidation in ground handling services at major European airports. The use of a concession model, allowed under EU rules, suggests that airports could prioritize efficiency and airline-linked handlers, potentially impacting smaller ground handling companies.

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What Happened

Amsterdam Airport Consolidates Ground Handling Around Three Providers

The District Court of The Hague has ruled in favor of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s decision to reduce its ground handling companies from six to three. The selected providers, dnata, KLM, and Viggo, will begin operations on 28 March 2027. The court rejected objections from Aviapartner, Menzies Aviation, and Swissport, paving the way for the new concession model. Schiphol’s move is based on EU Directive 96/67/EC, which allows member states to limit the number of suppliers for certain services. This development was first reported by AviNews.

Source | Originally Published: September 23, 2026

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