Airline loyalty programs, commonly referred to as "frequent flyer" programs, are becoming increasingly popular, as indicated by data requested by NOS. However, a coalition of groups is advocating for a revision of these programs. They propose that the points earned should be redeemable for sustainable purchases instead of encouraging additional flights.
Trains could replace approximately 5,600 flights annually from Schiphol to 13 cities by 2030, according to a study by the Knowledge Institute for Mobility Policy (KiM) published on Tuesday. This would concern European cities with direct flights from Schiphol situated no more than 800 kilometers from Amsterdam.