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KLM Strike Cancels 104 Flights at Schiphol
KLM strike at Amsterdam Schiphol on September 17, 2025, led to 104 cancelled departures during a four-hour ground staff walkout.
The industrial action ran from 08:00 to 12:00 CET and hit roughly 15% of the day’s scheduled departures, affecting thousands of passengers and causing delays at other European airports where KLM operates.
Two unions, FNV and CNV, staged the stoppage as part of a wider dispute over working conditions and collective bargaining; the move went ahead despite recent agreements reached with other unions.
What happened during the KLM strike
KLM warned on the day that knock-on effects could ripple through its network in the coming days unless talks make progress. Airport operations at Amsterdam Schiphol were disrupted on the apron and in departure areas as crews and passengers adjusted to cancellations and late departures.
- KLM strike — 104 flights cancelled at Schiphol on September 17, 2025.
- Strike window: 08:00–12:00 CET, affecting about 15% of scheduled departures.
- Action taken by unions FNV and CNV; resulted in delays and cross‑network disruptions.
Passengers were advised to check flight status directly with KLM and Amsterdam Schiphol, and to expect possible schedule changes in the next few days while negotiations continue. KLM said it may face further disruption if no resolution is reached quickly.
