Flight Delays Affecting Thousands
The strike began at 8:00 a.m. and lasted until 10:00 a.

m., but the impact lasted beyond that two-hour timeframe. With over 100 cancellations, Schiphol Airport requested that passengers check their flight status before coming to the airport to prevent unnecessary difficulty.



KLM has assured that its teams are working around the clock to re-book travelers and, where possible, assist their customers to reach their final destination.

Firstly, we are putting in the utmost effort to re-book all passengers so that they arrive at their final destinations as soon as possible, the KLM statement read. Recovery is a continuous effort that is not only based on re-booking passengers but is also dependent upon locating available flight crews, ground handling personnel, and available aircraft.



KLM noted that while the strike only lasted two hours, the ongoing effects of the flight schedule will impact their business over the course of several days. Travelers may still be faced with delays, cancellations, and alterations to rebookings throughout the week.

Wage and Agreement Dispute
The strike was called out by trade unions FNV and CNR, actually fighting for an improved collective bargaining agreement for ground crew employees.



Their biggest demand is a sufficient wage rise to account for the increased inflation, which they claim KLM has f.