US EditionSnowfall Misjudged as Schiphol and KLM Prepare Reforms After January Disruption
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Schiphol and KLM are taking extra measures to be better prepared for snow and frost. This is one of the outcomes of an evaluation following the major disruptions at the airport earlier this year, which were caused by the wintry weather.
To prevent new winter chaos at the end of this year, Schiphol must create more areas where aircraft can be cleared of snow and ice. This is the recommendation of an independent research firm. Schiphol is not yet willing to go that far and says it is ‘investigating’ the measures.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM tighten winter operations after January disruptions
Royal Schiphol Group and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are stepping up coordination and preparedness for winter operations following major disruption caused by heavy snowfall earlier this year. An independent review by Oliver Wyman found that the impact of January’s severe weather was amplified by a combination of unexpectedly intense snowfall, operational strain, and delayed decision-making, […]
KLM and Schiphol were insufficiently prepared for winter weather in January. This is evident from an evaluation by both parties. They misjudged the weather. In addition, the capacity to de-ice aircraft was insufficient and was deployed incorrectly. KLM and Schiphol promise improvement and are introducing a package of measures.
Schiphol and KLM are taking extra measures to be better prepared for snow and frost. This is one of the outcomes of an evaluation following the major disruptions at the airport earlier this year, which were caused by the wintry weather.
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