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KLM cancels 119 flights on Wednesday due to ground crew strike

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Posted on September 22, 2025

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AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Dutch airline KLM will cancel 119 flights on Wednesday due to another strike by parts of its ground crew at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, a spokesperson for the Dutch arm of

KLM to Cancel 119 Flights on Wednesday Amid Ground Crew Strike

Impact of Ground Crew Strike on KLM Flights

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Dutch airline KLM will cancel 119 flights on Wednesday due to another strike by parts of its ground crew at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, a spokesperson for the Dutch arm of airline group Air France KLM said on Monday.

Details of the Flight Cancellations

(Reporting by Bart Meijer, Editing by Charlotte Van Campenhout)

Key Takeaways

  • KLM cancels 119 flights due to a ground crew strike.
  • The strike affects operations at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport.
  • This is part of ongoing labor disputes with ground crew.
  • Air France KLM is the parent company of KLM.
  • Travelers are advised to check flight status updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ground crew?
Ground crew refers to the personnel responsible for the operations on the ground at airports, including baggage handling, aircraft servicing, and passenger assistance.
What is flight cancellation?
Flight cancellation occurs when an airline decides to not operate a scheduled flight, often due to operational issues, weather, or strikes affecting services.
What is Schiphol Airport?
Schiphol Airport is the main international airport of the Netherlands, located near Amsterdam, and is one of the busiest airports in Europe.

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