KLM and the Dutch government both support greater sustainability in air transport KLM is surprised by the government’s sudden resolve to substantially cut back operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol The proposed cutback is not in line with the coalition agreement between the ruling parties This strongly undermines the hub function that KLM and Schiphol have […]
Two very special KLM flights took off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Saturday, 7 May. Flight KL0675 to Edmonton, Canada, and flight KL1713 to Porto, Portugal, have undergone the widest possible array of sustainability measures. Initiated by KLM employees, the Sustainable Flight Challenge will see sixteen SkyTeam Airline Alliance members competing with a view to […]
KLM has been awarded the 2022 APEX World Class Award. This is a new APEX award and the highest category in its global awards for the airline industry. It represents exceptional recognition of achievements in areas such as safety well-being and sustainability. The last 20 months have pushed new values to the fore that are explicitly […]
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has reopened its United States network to European travellers, on condition that they are vaccinated and hold a negative PCR test. As of the 8th November, passengers have access to 64 weekly KLM flights to 11 destinations. This means KLM has resumed service to all destinations it was serving directly in […]
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has submitted a restructuring plan to the Netherlands ministry of finance as the carrier seeks to overcome the slowdown in travel surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. The airline is seeking government loans and guarantees to the value of €3.4 billion. The plan outlines how KLM intends to overcome the worst crisis in […]
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, KLM’s winter schedule will be a lot more restricted than it was in the same period last year. The timetable for the European network in November is currently around 55% of capacity in 2019. KLM was gradually and responsibly expanding its European and intercontinental network, after the corona crisis had […]
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), known together as the KLM-BCG partnership in digital airline operations, have been appointed by Virgin Atlantic Airways to support the airline with optimising and digitising its operations worldwide. The KLM-BCG partnership, based on their shared vision of driving integrated decision making in airline operations, has […]
KLM has purchased sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for flights out of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The sustainable fuel is produced by Neste from used cooking oil and will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80 % compared to fossil kerosene. This purchase is the next step in the use of sustainable fuel as it is the […]
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines officially opened its completely renovated non-Schengen Crown Lounge at Schiphol Airport last week. Thanks to the outstanding service it provides, the new lounge offers visitors an unforgettable experience, new food and beverage ideas, and innovative technologies. KLM’s non-Schengen Crown Lounge, the lounge’s official name, is located between the E and F […]
Boeing and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today announced that the carrier has ordered two more 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes as it continues to operate one of Europe’s most modern and efficient fleet. The order, valued at $751 million at current list prices, was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website. […]
