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KLM head of flight operations looks back on successful flight from Oman

KLM head of flight operations looks back on successful flight from Oman

A KLM flight repatriating stranded Dutch travelers from Oman landed successfully at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday morning. Eimerd Bult, KLM's head of flight services, described the mission as a success despite logistical challenges and delays in Muscat. Because the airline does not typically operate in Oman, ground procedures had to be managed manually to facilitate the departure.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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