The Schiphol airport official site that Unions have announced that a large portion of KLM’s ground staff will temporarily stop work on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) from 8am to noon.

“This may have consequences for your flight. Please bear in mind that your flight may be delayed, changed or cancelled,” the airport administration stated.

Advice to passengers

Passengers flying from Schiphol on Wednesday should be “well prepared for your journey and check the latest travel information on the official site (schiphol.nl) or in the Schiphol app, or contact the relevant airline.

The action, organised by two major unions representing ground crew, highlights ongoing tensions regarding compensation, as staff reject a recent collective labor agreement while pilots and management receive raises.

KLM is working to rebook affected passengers, but the scale of the disruption has left many travelers uncertain about their plans. Schiphol Airport has urged passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport, emphasizing the potential for further delays.

Credits: KLM Airline

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