THE HAGUE, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Dutch government announced on Friday a plan to reduce the number of flights at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, one of the world's busiest international hubs, in an effort to combat noise pollution affecting nearby communities.
Starting next year, the airport will be limited to 478,000 take-offs and landings annually -- a 4.4-percent decrease from the current cap of 500,000. Combined with the adoption of quieter aircraft, the plan aims to lower noise levels for local residents by 15 percent.
