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KLM Faces Flight Cancellations Amid De-Icing Fluid Shortage

1/7/2026

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) faces a severe de-icing fluid shortage at Schiphol, causing cancellations including at least 300 flights canceled on January 6, 2026 and 171 grounded for Wednesday.
KLM operates 25 de-icing trucks that consume 85,000 liters daily.
KLM has sent staff to Germany to secure more de-icing fluid amid widespread European delays.
Severe winter weather, including heavy snowfall and strong winds, is expected to continue affecting operations.

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) faces a severe de-icing fluid shortage at Schiphol, causing cancellations including at least 300 flights canceled on January 6, 2026 and 171 grounded for Wednesday.
KLM operates 25 de-icing trucks that consume 85,000 liters daily.
KLM has sent staff to Germany to secure more de-icing fluid amid widespread European delays.
Severe winter weather, including heavy snowfall and strong winds, is expected to continue affecting operations.