On December 6, the first upgraded Embraer 195-E2 operated by KLM Cityhopper took off on its flight to Porto. All 22 Embraer 195-E2s will be fitted with four additional seats in Economy Class. This enables KLM Cityhopper to carry more passengers and generate increased revenue. At the same time, CO₂ emissions per passenger will decrease […]
Image by Gianni Crestani from Pixabay KLM welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to improve access to alternative aviation fuels. With the publication of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), presented today, the Commission is taking an important step toward scaling up the production of alternative aviation fuels (SAF and eSAF). According to KLM, this […]
In today’s dynamic and often unpredictable operating environment, adaptability and collaboration are essential. At Air France-KLM, the Group’s airlines are joining forces more than ever to meet operational challenges, ensure business continuity, and build long-term resilience. From sharing pilot resources to deploying common tools and systems, recent initiatives highlight how cross-entity cooperation is becoming a […]
KLM and the Ministry of Defense have signed an agreement aimed at expanding their collaboration. The agreement includes allocating time for KLM pilots who, among other roles, wish to serve as reservists on the F35the fighter jet of the Dutch air force. Additionally, there is an intention to pursue more intensive cooperation in other areas. […]
WestJet has announced an expansion of its codeshare partnerships with Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), offering guests connecting through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle enhanced access a broader network of European destinations all with the ease of a single booking. “As part of our commitment to flying Canadians where […]
KLM has started construction work on the expansion of its pilot training centre. Bas Brouns, CFO of KLM, yesterday broke ground on the building, which is expected to be put into use in mid-2026. “With The Link, we can secure our training capacity in the future. We consciously choose to train our pilots in-house, because […]
A special moment today for KLM at Schiphol: the first of the 29 electric equipment tow tractors, the ‘Goldhofer Sherpa’, was put into use. With the arrival of the Goldhofer Sherpas, half of KLM’s equipment tow tractors on the platform have been electrified. As a result of this expansion, KLM has now electrified just over […]
KLM is expanding its intercontinental network with new services between Amsterdam and San Diego (US), Georgetown (Guyana) and Hyderabad (India). From 8 May 2025, KLM will operate three weekly direct flights on the Amsterdam-San Diego route, making this the 22nd direct KLM connection between Amsterdam and North America. The Amsterdam-Georgetown route will be operated with […]
For the fourth consecutive year, KLM has again won the APEX World Class Award. This special recognition is granted by customers and the industry for achievements in customer experience, sustainability and safety. The prestigious award is presented annually by the international Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), which evaluates passenger experiences. Winners are chosen based on […]
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has developed a programme that allows cabin crew to experience what it is like to return to work after a longer period of absence through the use of virtual reality. In this way, KLM wants to lower the threshold to returning to work after a longer period of absence, such as […]
