New noise limits around Schiphol are intended to protect residents from aircraft noise, but calculations cited in the coverage indicate that they could instead allow more noise. Above parts of Amsterdam, the airport could make up to 80 percent more noise at night than it currently needs, according to the calculations. The limits were due to be subject to an important decision that week for Schiphol and nearby residents.

The coverage questioned whether Schiphol would become quieter under the new limits and said they could provide room for further growth in noise.