AMSTERDAM, June 4 (Reuters) – KLM, the Dutch branch of Air France-KLM, said on Saturday it would no longer carry passengers from European destinations to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, its main hub.
The airline, which had already canceled dozens of flights to ease traffic pressure at the airport, said weather conditions and runway maintenance were preventing many planes from taking off and landing.
“This decision should make it possible for as many passengers as possible who are trapped in Schiphol to be able to leave on Saturday and for KLM to make as many flights as possible on Sunday,” the company said in a statement.
Schiphol, the third busiest airport in Europe, has faced overcrowding due to a shortage of security personnel. Earlier this week, the airport agreed to increase staff salaries during the summer and hire more staff. Read more
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