US EditionKLM to Cancel 100 Flights After Strike Announcement
The strike, called by two unions over unmet demands affecting 14,000 workers, has disrupted flights and inconvenienced 27,000 passengers, with further action planned next week.
- KLM announced that a brief work stoppage by its ground staff on Wednesday morning will lead to the cancellation of 100 flights, affecting 27,000 travelers at Schiphol Airport.
- The strike comes after KLM successfully negotiated agreements with several unions, but the FNV and CNV unions declined the proposal, insisting on measures to safeguard the ground crew's purchasing power.
- Ground crew includes 14,000 workers handling baggage, passenger assistance, and aircraft towing, and unions warn the strike impact will be significant though less than prior planned 24-hour strikes.
- KLM stated it is preparing the logistical puzzle to rebook passengers and expects the aftermath to last several days, while Schiphol warns travelers to anticipate delays and cancellations.
- The strike highlights ongoing labor disputes amid widespread European airline delays this summer, with unions calling a four-hour strike next Wednesday and staff protests expected to be massive.
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Al ArabiyaKLM to cancel 100 flights after strike announcement
AMSTERDAM ― KLM, the Dutch arm of airline group Air France KLM, will cancel 100 flights on Wednesday after ground crew announced a two-hour strike, a spokesman for KLM said on Tuesday, confirming a report by Dutch News Agency ANP.
The Dutch airline KLM cancelled more than 100 flights scheduled on Wednesday due to a strike by ground staff. ...
KLM to cancel 100 flights on Wednesday after strike announcement
AMSTERDAM - KLM, the Dutch arm of airline group Air France KLM, will cancel 100 flights on Wednesday after ground crew announced a two-hour strike, a spokesperson for KLM said on Tuesday, confirming a report by Dutch News Agency ANP. Read more at straitstimes.com.
It could take days to recover from ground crew strike, KLM warns
The impact of the KLM ground crew strike could be felt in the airline’s operations for days to come. KLM said it was preparing the “logistical puzzle” of getting everything back on schedule after the strike. “That will take some time, and the aftermath could last several days.”
"The protest, organised by the FNV and CNV unions, will last from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. and will affect approximately 27,000 passengers."
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