# Schiphol Airport legal and operational disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/schiphol-airport-legal-and-operational-disputes > Updated: 2026-09-23T12:11:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Schiphol Airport is facing various legal challenges regarding its operational and financial structures. In mid-September 2026, a Dutch court ruled that the Association on Air Transport (TLN) has the right to participate in legal proceedings and consultations concerning the airport’s tariff structures. This decision overturned a previous position by the Authority for Consumers and Markets, allowing the TLN to represent logistics interests regarding a new tariff system that increases costs for certain aircraft types. Shortly after, in late September 2026, a court in The Hague upheld Schiphol’s decision to proceed with a new ground handling tender. The ruling rejected injunctions from Swissport, Aviapartner, and Menzies, who had challenged a plan to reduce the number of active ground handlers from six to three. The court found no evidence of predetermined preference in the selection of KLM’s ground handling division, Viggo, and Dnata. The reduction in providers is part of a 2024 ministerial initiative intended to improve safety and reduce congestion on airport platforms. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Schiphol Airport ground handling tender upheld by court A Dutch court has upheld Schiphol Airport's decision to reduce its ground handling providers from six to three, awarding seven-year contracts to KLM, Viggo, and Dnata. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schiphol-airport-ground-handling-tender-upheld-by-court ### 2026-09-15: Schiphol Airport ruling grants TLN right to join tariff discussions A Dutch court ruled that TLN has the right to participate in legal discussions regarding Schiphol Airport's new tariff system, which heavily impacts air freight operations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schiphol-airport-ruling-grants-tln-right-to-join-tariff-discussions --- Cite as: Schiphol Airport legal and operational disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/schiphol-airport-legal-and-operational-disputes