KLM expects challenges with fleet deployment and staff shortages in the coming years
1 year, 5 months ago

KLM expects challenges with fleet deployment and staff shortages in the coming years

NL Times  

Airline KLM expects to continue struggling with fleet deployment and staff shortages in the coming years, Telegraaf reported on Tuesday. The article also revealed that five new aircraft are currently grounded due to a "stinky socks" smell coming from the engines. In the letter, the KLM works council noted that the current challenges are projected to stay in the coming years. The colleagues in the technical department are showing tremendous flexibility, but that does not take away from the fact that this situation will continue in the coming seasons.” The article also highlighted that the airline company anticipates a staff shortage in technical personnel due to upcoming retirements.

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KLM to cut a further 800 to 1,000 jobs as second wave hits air travel again
3 years, 11 months ago

KLM to cut a further 800 to 1,000 jobs as second wave hits air travel again

Dutch News  

Airline KLM says it has been ‘compelled to further downsize its organisation’ by cutting a further 800 to 1,000 jobs because of the continuing coronavirus crisis. ‘The current reality is that the recovery of long-haul traffic will be delayed longer than anticipated, primarily due to existing and new international measures and travel restrictions,’ the airline said. ‘Even if our crew …

KLM to cut a further 800 to 1,000 jobs as second wave hits air travel again
3 years, 11 months ago

KLM to cut a further 800 to 1,000 jobs as second wave hits air travel again

Dutch News  

Airline KLM says it has been ‘compelled to further downsize its organisation’ by cutting a further 800 to 1,000 jobs because of the continuing coronavirus crisis. ‘The current reality is that the recovery of long-haul traffic will be delayed longer than anticipated, primarily due to existing and new international measures and travel restrictions,’ the airline said. ‘Even if our crew …

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3 years, 11 months ago

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NL Times  

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