KLM's Big Freeze: When Ice Becomes a Problem

In Amsterdam, KLM is facing a tough situation. Their planes need a special fluid to remove ice. But now, they are running low on this fluid. This is because of very cold weather. The cold weather has caused many flights to be cancelled. KLM has been using a lot of this fluid every day. They have 25 trucks working non-stop. Each day, they use about 85, 000 liters of the fluid. This fluid is a mix of heated water and glycol. It helps to clear snow and ice from planes before they take off. The problem started last Friday. Since then, KLM has been using the fluid all day and night. But there is a bigger issue. The supplier is having delays. This means KLM might run out of the fluid soon. They have sent workers to Germany to get more. But they don't know when they will get it.KLM is not the only one with this problem. Other airlines in Europe are facing the same issue. Schiphol airport, where KLM operates, has enough of a different type of fluid. This fluid is used to clear ice from runways. But KLM's planes are still in trouble. On Tuesday, KLM cancelled at least 300 flights. This is a lot. The cold weather is expected to continue. More snow and strong winds are coming. This means more problems for KLM and other airlines. KLM is trying their best to fix the problem. They are working hard to get more fluid. But for now, passengers are stuck. Flights are cancelled. The situation is not good. It shows how important it is to have the right supplies. Especially when the weather is bad.