KLM’s first Airbus A350 enters passenger service on Toronto route
KLM’s first Airbus A350-900 has operated its inaugural passenger flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to Toronto. Named De Nachtwacht (“The Night Watch”), the aircraft departed...
KLM adds premium seats to Aruba and Bonaire services
KLM is deploying Boeing 777 and 787-10 aircraft on its Aruba and Bonaire services this winter, increasing premium seating capacity in response to demand...
KLM to cut winter flights as maintenance delays reduce aircraft availability
KLM will cancel selected flights in advance between 26 October 2026 and early March 2027 as maintenance and repair delays leave more aircraft unavailable...
KLM to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi on intercontinental flights from mid-2027
KLM will begin offering free high-speed Wi-Fi on its intercontinental flights from mid-2027, rolling it out in phases across all cabin classes. Announced on...
KLM takes delivery of first Airbus A350-900
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 in Toulouse on 2 October 2026, marking another step in its long-haul...
KLM expands winter network as first Airbus A350 enters service
KLM will serve 164 destinations in 64 countries during the 2026/27 winter season, running from 25 October to 27 March. Its network will comprise...
KLM Boeing 777 returns to Amsterdam after power bank catches fire
A KLM Boeing 777-300ER operating flight KL735 from Amsterdam Schiphol to Curaçao returned to the Netherlands on Thursday, 17 September, after a power bank...
KLM’s early Norwich–Amsterdam flight cancelled for second consecutive day
KLM’s 06:00 flight from Norwich to Amsterdam KL1054, usually operated by Embraer E175 aircraft, was cancelled on 12 September, following the cancellation of the...
KLM Cityhopper marks 60 years as cornerstone of KLM’s European network
KLM Cityhopper is celebrating its 60th anniversary, having developed from a small domestic carrier into a central component of KLM’s European network and Amsterdam...
KLM launches ‘Grand Café’ onboard catering concept on European flights
KLM will introduce a new catering concept called Grand Café KLM on its European network from October, offering passengers greater choice through a combination...
KLM reports stronger first-half results but warns more work is needed
KLM Group posted improved financial results for the first half of 2026, with revenue rising 8% year-on-year to €6.9 billion and its operating result...
KLM and Delta launch WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 with Euronext opening bell
KLM and Delta Air Lines officially marked the start of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 by ringing the opening bell at Euronext Amsterdam, highlighting their role...
Transatlantic KLM flight diverts to Tenerife after passenger suffers suspected heart attack
KLM flight KL706 from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Amsterdam (Boeing 787-10 registered PH-BKC) made an emergency diversion to Tenerife South Airport on Sunday...
KLM and Dutch Defence deepen partnership with pilot reservists and SAF cooperation
KLM and the Dutch Ministry of Defence have expanded their strategic partnership one year after signing a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening the...
KLM fined millions for greenwashing in radio advertising
A Danish court has fined KLM DKK 3 million (€400,000) after ruling that one of the airline's radio advertising campaigns gave a misleading impression...
KLM Cityhopper Embraer E195-E2 remains grounded in Gothenburg after bird strike on departure from Linköping
A KLM Cityhopper Embraer E195-E2 remains grounded at Göteborg Landvetter Airport after suffering a bird strike during departure from Linköping City Airport, Sweden on...
gategroup completes acquisition of majority stake in KLM Catering Services
gategroup and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have completed the acquisition of KLM Catering Services (KCS), with gategroup taking a 75% stake while KLM retains...
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol selects dnata, KLM and Viggo for new ground handling concession model
Schiphol Airport has selected dnata, KLM and Viggo as its three preferred ground handling providers under a new regulated operating model that will significantly...
KLM Boeing 777 declares emergency and returns to Amsterdam Schiphol after mid-Atlantic turnback
KLM flight KL791, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER (registration PH-BVS), returned to Amsterdam Schiphol shortly after departure to São Paulo following an in-flight emergency...
KLM Airbus A321neo suffers tail strike during landing in Lisbon on KL1583 flight
On 16 June 2026, a KLM Airbus A321-252NX registered PH-AXB, operating flight KL1583 from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, experienced a...