KLM flight KL714, traveling from Paramaribo to Amsterdam, was forced to divert to French Guiana to refuel shortly after departure on Tuesday. The unscheduled stop occurred due to a fuel shortage before the aircraft could continue its journey to Schiphol Airport.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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