KLM Plans 15% Workforce Reduction And Simpler Fleet: "Future Not Guaranteed"
The Dutch carrier aims to lift annual earnings by €1 billion through restructuring, outsourcing and fleet changes, while seeking new labor agreements.
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Will Slash 15% of its Workforce as it Turns to Outsourcing, Smaller Planes, and AI
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced a “painful” transition to outsourced ground handling services as it seeks to save millions of Euros a year. The move to outsourced staff, along with more self-service options for passengers, will see the airline’s workforce shrink by 15% (5,000 staff) in the coming years. The airline also announced plans…
Dutch airline KLM plans to cut 5,000 jobs, or nearly 15 percent of its workforce. The reasons are rising operating costs, including expensive fuel and higher airport fees, as well as the need to improve profitability and increase funding for new aircraft.
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KLM plans to fly with nearly 15 percent less staff in the coming years. Approximately 5,000 jobs will disappear, going to… KLM: 5,000 jobs will disappear or be relocated as part of reorganization
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