Klm News
KLM Expands Summer Schedule, Increasing Destinations and Frequencies
KLM announced its summer schedule for 2024, revealing plans to serve 155 destinations, including 92 in Europe and 63 intercontinental routes. With a projected 7% increase in available seat capacity compared to the previous summer, KLM aims to nearly match pre-Covid levels. Notable changes include increased flight frequencies to intercontinental destinations like Jakarta, Denpasar, Osaka, and Tokyo Narita, as well as resumed services to Tel Aviv and enhanced connectivity across Europe, including Scandinavia, Great Britain, Poland, and Italy.
Dutch Aviation Industry Unites for a Sustainable and Resilient Future
Airlines, knowledge institutions, manufacturing, and industry associations in the Netherlands have come together to present a shared vision for the future of the airline industry. The coalition has made ten concrete commitments aimed at creating a future-proof airline industry that is cleaner, quieter, and stronger while ensuring accessibility for all Dutch citizens.
KLM Appoints Bas Brouns as CFO and Managing Director, Succeeding Erik Swelheim
KLM has announced its intention to appoint Bas Brouns as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Managing Director, effective April 24, 2024. He will take over from Erik Swelheim, who will step down as KLM’s CFO after serving for 12 years.
KLM Announces Winter Schedule Updates
KLM’s winter schedule this season will run from Sunday, 29 October 2023 to Sunday, 31 March 2024. The French city of Marseille has been added to the network.
KLM Unveils Renovated Crown Lounges in Toronto and Houston Airports
KLM recently opened two renovated Lounges at the airports of Toronto (Canada) and Houston (United States). Together with the lounges at Schiphol Airport Amsterdam, these are KLM’s only Crown Lounges worldwide. Rejuvenation of these lounges forms part of KLM’s broader strategy: “Run a great airline for our customers and our people”.
KLM to Renew Long-Haul Fleet with Airbus A350 for Sustainability and Comfort
KLM plans to renew its older generation long-haul fleet with Airbus A350 family aircraft in the coming years. The Airbus A350 is acknowledged as the most fuel efficient and silent aircraft of its generation.
Air France-KLM and Etihad Airways expand partnership
Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming at enhancing their collaboration opportunities across passenger operations, loyalty programmes, talent development, and maintenance. The signing ceremony took place at the Air France-KLM Group’s headquarters in Paris, France in the presence of Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Air France-KLM, and Arik De, Chief Revenue Officer, Etihad Airways.
KLM Collaborates with Electric Flying Connection for Unique Electric Flight Experience
KLM Collaborates with Electric Flying Connection for Unique Electric Flight Experience
Airlines join forces, urge courts to safeguard the future of Schiphol Airport
The airlines are challenging the Dutch government’s decision to cut flight movements at Schiphol, confident they can reduce noise levels and emissions while maintaining a network of destinations for the millions of passengers they carry annually to and from Schiphol.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines appoints new leadership to strengthen brand and customer experience
Effective 1 March 2023, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will add two new members to its Board of Managing Directors, bringing the total number to five. As Chief People Officer (CPO), Miriam Kartman will be responsible for KLM’s Human Resources policy, while Barry ter Voert will become Chief Experience Officer (CXO) and EVP of Business Development. He will be responsible for the KLM brand, customer experience and developing KLM’s business model.
KLM Expands Air/Rail Product with Additional Seats on Thalys Trains
KLM has purchased additional seats on four Thalys trains for transfer passengers travelling between Amsterdam and Brussels this summer. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available from 26 March.