News / KLM bid to take over grounded carrier Jet's slots at Schiphol fails

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India’s Jet Airways’ slots at Amsterdam Schiphol are likely to be used on an ad hoc basis from July, after the Netherlands slot coordinator ruled that KLM’s attempt to take over Jet’s Dutch business was not valid.

KLM had wanted Jet’s slots, along with one aircraft, with the proceeds used to pay off Jet’s Dutch creditors. But, according to a spokesperson at Airport Coordination Netherlands (ACN), the carrier’s request was refused.

“We decided it was not compliant with slot regulations because it ...