The True Post (Web News) Thousands of air passengers across Europe have faced severe difficulties.
KLM and British Airways have abruptly canceled dozens of flights. The cancellations have hit airports in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and other countries, causing chaos and forcing passengers to queue for hours to find alternative flights. According to the airlines, the main reasons for the cancellations are staff shortages and technical problems, while bad weather has also affected flight schedules in some places. Authorities say they are taking steps to accommodate affected passengers on new flights and provide them with compensation, but a large number of passengers say that the airlines are not providing immediate assistance.
The sudden cancellations of flights have affected the plans of passengers going to tourist destinations, while business people are also facing difficulties as they are unable to travel as per their schedules. Passengers at airports have appealed to the airlines to resolve the crisis as soon as possible and provide them with transparent information to avoid further problems.
Reasons for flight cancellations
1. Staff shortage
Both KLM and British Airways are facing a shortage of flight attendants and pilots, due to which they are not able to operate flights according to the full schedule.
2. Technical issues
Flights had to be delayed or canceled due to technical faults and maintenance needs in some aircraft.
3. Bad weather
Heavy rain, storms and bad weather also affected air travel in various parts of Europe, due to which flights were canceled or delayed.
4. Pressure on airports
During the holiday and tourist season, the rush at airports has increased, due to which the air traffic control system is under pressure and the flight schedule is being affected.
5. Labor strikes
Strikes by airport and airline staff in various countries in Europe have also disrupted flight departures. Due to this, the travel plans of thousands of passengers have been affected.
