KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France-KLM AIRF.PA, on Friday 8 July said that it will scrap up to 20 daily flights to European destinations because of staff shortages.
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KLM and Schiphol Airport, which serves as KLM's hub, have been unable to fill thousands of job openings since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schiphol has asked airlines to cut thousands of daily passengers to ease the pressure.
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Cuts Through August
KLM on Friday 8 July said that it will cut 10-20 daily flights through August.
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