KLM to cancel flights due to high number of aircraft requiring repairs

KLM has announced it will cancel flights between October 26 and early March to address ongoing issues with aircraft availability. The airline reports that an unusual number of planes are currently out of service due to a combination of unexpected maintenance needs, longer-than-anticipated repair times, and damage assessments. To manage these operational constraints, the company plans to proactively cancel certain routes or operate them with different equipment, aiming to maintain a more stable intercontinental schedule for passengers.

This decision follows a difficult weekend where several flights were cancelled at the last minute, causing significant disruption for travelers. A company spokesperson acknowledged that the situation is impacting their financial recovery efforts, as grounded aircraft represent a loss of revenue. While the specific number of cancellations remains undisclosed, the airline emphasized that every effort is being made to minimize the impact on operations during this period of fleet adjustment.