KLM expands winter flight network to 155 destinations, introduces Portland as new U.S. route
KLM's winter schedule, running from October 27, 2024, to March 30, 2025, will cover 155 destinations, including 89 in Europe and 66 intercontinental. The...
KLM operates first Airbus A321neo commercial flight, boosting sustainability efforts
KLM celebrated the first official flight of its brand-new Airbus A321neo today, marking a significant milestone in its fleet renewal strategy.The aircraft took off...
KLM considers ending free sandwiches on European flights
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is exploring the possibility of discontinuing its free sandwich service on European flights.Currently, Economy Class passengers receive a free vegetarian...
KLM Cityhopper’s sustainable flight for “The Aviation Challenge” lands in Valencia
KLM Cityhopper successfully completed an Embraer 195-E2 (PH-NXO) flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to Valencia (KL1531) as part of SkyTeam's "The Aviation Challenge." This initiative...
Dutch Government’s noise reduction measures at Amsterdam Schiphol: Responses from Schiphol and KLM
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (I&W) has announced a package of measures aimed at reducing noise pollution around Schiphol Airport. The...
KLM debuts new RECARO R1 and R2 seats on A321neo inaugural flight
KLM's first Airbus A321neo took its inaugural flight on August 27, 2024, featuring a fully RECARO-equipped cabin with R1 and R2 seats. The seats,...
KLM receives first Airbus A321neo as part of fleet modernisation
KLM has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, marking a significant step in its fleet modernisation strategy aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency and...
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM test self-driving shuttle service for flight crew
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, in collaboration with KLM Cityhopper and KLM Ground services, has commenced the second phase of its electric self-driving bus trials. This...
KLM Group faces challenges despite increased revenues
The KLM Group reported an operating loss of €31 million for the first half of 2024, despite higher revenues compared to the previous year....
KLM and ZeroAvia plan zero-emission flight with liquid hydrogen engines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and ZeroAvia have announced a collaboration to achieve a zero-emission demonstration flight using ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 hydrogen-electric engines by 2026. These...
KLM expands daily flights from Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam
Belfast City Airport has announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will significantly increase its services to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport starting winter 2024. The new...
KLM and IATA welcome Dutch Supreme Court ruling on Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
The Dutch Supreme Court ruled that any measures to reduce aircraft movements at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport must follow the Balanced Approach procedure in line...
Air France-KLM and SAS sign codeshare and interline agreements
Effective September 1, 2024, Air France and KLM customers will gain access to 33 destinations in Northern Europe via SAS hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo,...
EU Commission re-approves €10.4 billion aid for Air France-KLM amid pandemic
The European Commission has re-approved €10.4 billion in Dutch and French aid measures for the Air France-KLM Group to provide essential liquidity support during...
KLM reveals the name of the first Airbus A321neo: Swallowtail
Today, KLM has announced the names of its first four Airbus A321neo aircraft. The first A321neo, named "Swallowtail" (in Dutch on the other side...
KLM takes over from Delta Air Lines trans-Atlantic service between Portland, Oregon, and Amsterdam
KLM is launching a direct service between Amsterdam and Portland, Oregon, beginning October 27, 2024. The flights will operate three times a week in...
KLM Boeing 777 makes emergency return to Amsterdam Schiphol due to technical issue
A KLM Boeing 777-200 registered PH-BQB en route to Rio de Janeiro was forced to return to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on Saturday afternoon after...
KLM plane returns to Tokyo Narita after problem with cockpit window
KLM flight KL862 from Tokyo's Narita International Airport to Amsterdam had to return to Tokyo shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue with...
DOT secures nearly $1 billion in refunds for airline passengers, cracks down on refund delays by Lufthansa, KLM & SAA
In a press release issued on 3 June, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) highlights its recent efforts to secure refunds for airline passengers...
Fatal incident at Amsterdam Schiphol: person ends up in engine of KLM Cityhopper aircraft
At Amsterdam Schiphol in The Netherlands, someone ended up in the engine of a KLM Cityhopper Embraer 190 (registered PH-EZL) and has died. The...