It’s like March 2020 all over again.
On Friday, news broke that the Netherlands would re-impose stringent entry restrictions on Americans. The country will only allow vaccinated Americans to visit with a recent negative COVID-19 test — along with a mandatory 10-day quarantine (that can be shortened to five days subject to a strict testing regimen).
Of course, the strict testing and quarantine requirement all but closes the country to American tourists. While the implications are far-reaching, airlines are already pivoting less than 24 hours since the rule has been in place.
Other than KLM, the big 3 U.S. carriers serve Amsterdam with multiple daily transatlantic flights from various hubs in the U.S. It remains to be seen if American, Delta or United will pull down service.
If history is any indication, odds are that they will. Leisure traffic to Europe is especially quiet in the winter, as schools go back to session and temperatures cool down.
