Strikes are rare in the Netherlands. The polder model is an important institution to control labor unrest. But currently the model doesn’t work at
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. On Monday September 2, 2019 one labor union for KLM ground staff calls a strike for 2 hours (08:00-10:00 am). As a result, 62 flights have been canceled.
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The union calls a second strike for Wednesday September 4, again for 2 hours at the same time. This means that again a large number of flights will need to be...
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All Lufthansa flights starting in Germany will be affected by a Lufthansa cabin crew strike. The German flight attendants’ union UFO (pun not intended) has called for a 2-day strike at Lufthansa. Although the strike will last no longer than 48 hours, it will disturb many passengers' travel plans.
The European Union has a relatively strong consumer protection of airline passengers. Most relevant is the 
Crying babies in a plane on a long-haul flight during the night is a nightmare for the babies, the parents and other passengers. What may soften the pain for other passengers is using ear plugs and/or a noise-canceling headset.
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A reader of our website shares his experience at 
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