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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

UNCOVERED: How much has the premium for nonstop flights just increased - The Untold Story

Freeze frame: Ryanair passengers from Alicante arriving at a snow-covered Norwich airport - (Simon Calder)

“Persistent snow is expected tomorrow morning, combined with a strong southerly to southeasterly wind. KLM has therefore had to cancel 600 flights for Wednesday.” That was the message on Tuesday night from the Dutch airline as it looked towards a sixth day of severe disruption at its home base, Amsterdam Schiphol.

“By making this decision now, we can provide our passengers with timely clarity and prevent last-minute flight cancellations, leaving travellers stranded at Schiphol,” said the airline.

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