Belgium reclassifies Guadeloupe and Martinique from RED to ORANGE, just in time for Air Belgium to resume its flights
The Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs regularly updates its Covid table, showing in which countries Belgians may travel freely (GREEN), or under conditions...
KLM steward arrested in Singapore for not respecting coronavirus rules
Last month, on 14 November, a KLM flight attendant was arrested in Singapore for not respecting the local coronavirus rules, the airline confirmed to...
One arrest after bomb threat on KLM Boeing 737 at Amsterdam Schiphol
Yesterday, emergency services at Amsterdam Schiphol, The Netherlands, rushed to a KLM Boeing 737-700 (registered PH-BGM) after a bomb threat. The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee...
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo introduces “Cargo SAF” (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Programme
Structural collaboration with freight customers for more Sustainable Aviation FuelToday, Air France KLM Martinair (AFKLMP) Cargo launches the Cargo SAF Programme, enabling freight forwarders and...
French government doubles share in Air France with injection of another 4 to 5 billion euros
France does not miss a chance to help Air France, the French national airline is heavily plagued by the coronavirus pandemic. Next spring, the...
Delta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to offer COVID-tested flights from Atlanta to Amsterdam
Trans-Atlantic partners Delta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are launching COVID-tested flights from Atlanta to Amsterdam, effective December 15, 2020. The airline...
Air France and SNCF strengthen their partnership and extend the “TRAIN + AIR” product to the Bordeaux – Paris-Orly route
For 25 years, Air France and the SNCF have been offering their customers a service allowing them to combine train and air travel in...
This holiday season, Air France is tripling capacity on its domestic network so that families and friends can be together
Air France is making sure its customers can travel in mainland France and the overseas territories during the holiday season.During this period, Air France...
Transavia flights are available at Lille for the Christmas period after French government relaxes lock-down rules
Following French government travel announcements, Transavia France is sharing information regarding its flight schedule to Lille for the holiday season.As announced in early October,...
Amelia International signs a code-share agreement with Air France
Amelia International announces today the implementation of a code-share agreement that offers Air France customers greater travel opportunities in France.Offering its passengers an optimized...
KLM will need more financial support, CEO Pieter Elbers admits
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers says the struggling airline will require more financial support, but it's too early to speculate...
The Cargo community at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport is getting ready for the delivery of future Covid-19 vaccines
Acting together within the ACFA (Air Cargo France Association), the entire Cargo community at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Europe’s leading airport for air freight...
Launch of the Dutch Action Agenda for Train and Aviation: fewer flights, more trains, a.o. to Brussels
International train takes offStrengthen the international train so that it becomes an attractive alternative to short flights for more travellers. That is the ambition...
Two KLM aircraft collide during towing procedure at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
On 15 November, during a towing procedure, two KLM Royal Dutch Airlines aircraft collided into each other at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, The Netherlands.The...
Transavia cancels planned route between Brussels and Innsbruck, TUI fly cancels Innsbruck flights from Antwerp until February
Transavia intended to launch a new route from Innsbruck and its first one to Brussels Airport on 17 December 2020, with 2 flights per...
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo ready to distribute Covid-19 vaccines
Since the 3rd week of March 2020, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has made every effort to maintain its global airfreight network, helping to...
KLM reduces capacity in Europe in response to second coronavirus wave
The second wave of coronavirus in Europe has resulted in new lock-downs, prompting KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to make network adjustments for the coming...
Final approval of the KLM 3.4 billion loan package by the Dutch state
KLM is in the midst of the worst crisis in its 101-year history, with the COVID-19 pandemic eroding its strong performance of recent years....
Air France to move from Tegel to new Berlin-Brandenburg Willy Brandt airport on 8 November
On 8 November 2020, Air France will start operating flights to the brand new Berlin-Brandenburg Willy Brandt International Airport (BER). Flight AF1434 operated by...
KLM pilots’ trade union VNV signs commitment clause, paving the way for the release of €3.4 billion state aid
The Dutch Airline Pilots Association VNV joined seven other unions today in agreeing to contribute to KLM’s cost-reduction efforts by signing a “commitment clause”. The...