I would imagine that Midden Zeeland benefits from a permanent customs prescence in the port of Vlissingen – a short drive away. For Texel they would need to take the ferry from Den Helder and back – half a day gone.
Obviously reduction of CO2 emissions is just an excuse here, and no one who can think straight will fall for it. The only thing needed to do is to show the public numbers of CO2 per flight, which will increase dramatically the next years. If they are stupid enough to take the bait, then they also have to explain publicly why this is so, and why they aren’t doing anything at all practically speaking. The real reason is to reduce cost. A small plane cost as much for the ATC as a big plane, but pays much less. It’s not cost effective.
They show you the finger. You show them the finger, and then some. It’s the only language they understand. Make them appear bad in the eyes of the public, again and again and again.
