Skip to main content
Netherlands News in English

Main navigation

  • Top stories
  • Health
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Weird
  • 1-1-2
Image
Travelers wait in line in a Schiphol Airport departure hall on April 23, 2022.
Travelers wait in line in a Schiphol Airport departure hall on April 23, 2022. - Credit: NL Times / NL Times - License: All Rights Reserved
Business
KLM
schiphol
strike
baggage handler
flight delays
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 - 13:00

Share this article:

KLM still struggling to catch up after Saturday strike

KLM is still suffering from the consequences of a strike by its ground staff on Saturday. Getting the left-behind luggage to its destination, in particular, remains a challenge for the airline. According to KLM, no flights were canceled for Tuesday, but travelers may experience delays of up to an hour.

About 150 employees responsible for handling cargo and baggage at KLM, among other things, went on strike on Saturday morning. The strike caused chaos at Schiphol and resulted in dozens of canceled flights at the start of the May holiday. KLM also had to cancel flights on Sunday and Monday due to the action.

According to KLM, it is still flying planes every day to send luggage. "This remains an ongoing process that we will, of course, continue to work very hard on," said a spokesperson.

Reporting by ANP

More like this

Image
A KLM aircraft takes off above a Transavia airplane on the ground
Aviation sector warns rising flight tax would drive passengers away from Dutch airports
Image
A Douane worker looking over documents at a Customs station in Schiphol Airport. 13 December 2022
Customs protest to slow arrivals at Schiphol Airport on Tuesday; Long lines likely
Image
A sign at Schiphol Airport saying "hello, goodbye," 1 November 2023
No overnight stranded passengers at Schiphol; Two flights canceled, 40+ delayed
Image
A United Airlines flight on a snowy day at Schiphol Airport. 5 Jan. 2026
Schiphol nearly back to normal with only 4 flights canceled, but cold Monday ahead
Make NL Times your top Google source

Follow us:

Latest stories

  • NS cancelling trains on key routes this week due to heat; Passengers will need water
  • Smog expected to degrade air quality in parts of Netherlands on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Zoetermeer school caretaker faces 7 years in prison over child sex abuse of 18 victims
  • Man charged with terror-motivated plot to stab asylum seekers in Amsterdam
  • Public transport strike tomorrow may lead to more: No morning trains, trams & buses

Top stories

  • NS cancelling trains on key routes this week due to heat; Passengers will need water
  • Heineken board taps JDE Peet’s exec. Rafa Oliveira as new CEO
  • More Dutch households can't make ends meet; Over half of young adults struggling
  • Heat: Schools implement special rosters, Amsterdam sets up cool-down spots
  • Heat wave: Code Orange weather alert for 36°C temps takes effect on Wednesday

© 2012-2026, NL Times, All rights reserved.

Footer menu

  • Change Privacy Settings
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Partner Content