A court in Amsterdam has banned an eight-hour strike by KLM ground staff planned for next Wednesday, following an urgent request by the airline.
KLM argued the industrial action would cause severe disruption during the busy summer holiday period and create safety risks at Schiphol airport.
Last week, a court in Haarlem prohibited a 24-hour walkout by KLM ground crew on safety grounds.
Unions FNV and CNV are demanding a 7% pay rise and a permanent early-retirement scheme for staff doing tough physical jobs.
On Wednesday, KLM offered a one-off €1,000 payment this year, followed by a structural wage increase of up to 2.5% by mid-2026 depending on the company’s operating results.
Union negotiators rejected the offer, saying it failed to protect real-terms earnings.
KLM welcomed Friday’s ruling, describing it as “positive for passengers” and saying it would allow services to continue safely.
“The answer [to the strike] lies at the negotiating table, not through strikes,” the airline said in a statement. “It is important to engage with all unions as soon as possible and reach agreements together.”
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