There is no chaotic situation at Schiphol this morning, but travelers should take into account large crowds. This is the result of the strike by the KLM baggage staff that was held yesterday morning. It is true that the employees are back to work, but some of the people whose trip was canceled yesterday can join another flight today.
Dozens of arriving flights were delayed this morning and many departing flights have had their gates changed. These are the consequences of yesterday’s strike and maintenance is being carried out on the runway. There are no new cancellations yet, Schiphol reports. According to the airport, the morning “went well”.
Yesterday, 110 flights to and from Schiphol were canceled and today, according to KLM, another 30 flights are expected to be cancelled.
leave on time
KLM may use larger aircraft within Europe to be able to transport more passengers at the same time. Travelers are advised to arrive two hours in advance for European flights and three hours in advance for intercontinental flights.
Because of the crowds, Schiphol called on people yesterday not to come to the airport anymore. The exits of the A4 towards the airport were also closed for a short time. People who were unable to fly yesterday flocked to the train en masse. For example, all Eurostar journeys to London today are sold out.
Too little pay and security
Baggage staff stopped working at 6 a.m. yesterday as a result of a wildcat strike. They demand better working conditions and more pay† Now they get 11.50 euros per hour, while they want a minimum of 14 euros.
They also fear for their job, because their work is partly outsourced to another company. They fear that this is a harbinger of dismissal. According to KLM, it is actually a way to relieve the workload. The KLM management spoke with the strikers yesterday and says they will continue to do so.
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