Dutch airline KLM plans cost cuts to combat staff, equipment shortages

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: In a bid to navigate the turbulent waters of rising operational costs and staffing shortages, Dutch airline KLM has announced a series of difficult cost-cutting measures.

CEO Marjan Rintel emphasized the urgency of these steps as the airline continues its recovery from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw travel come to a standstill worldwide.

"We are grappli