Originally Posted by
corporate-wage-slave
Generally yes, but of course that's entirely dependent on how things go so we are into crystal ball territory. One cancelled flight (even on KLM) could block out all seats. So the best way to handle this is to go for a flght that could surely make but no totally rely on SDC to help you out, it would just be a bonus.
Thanks CWS. It wouldn't be a disaster to waste 9 hours in Amsterdam but, as you say, getting an earlier flight would be a bonus - especially after a red-eye back from HKG via LHR!