haarlemsdagbladMar 4, 2026, 09:21

KLM head of flight operations looks back on successful flight from Oman

A KLM flight repatriating stranded Dutch travelers from Oman landed successfully at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday morning. Eimerd Bult, KLM's head of flight services, described the mission as a success despite logistical challenges and delays in Muscat. Because the airline does not typically operate in Oman, ground procedures had to be managed manually to facilitate the departure.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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