https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/klm/ Klm News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:36:41+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-introduces-new-winter-destination-kittilae-finland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-introduces-new-winter-destination-kittilae-finland/ In the winter season of 2025-2026, KLM will add a new destination to its network: Kittilä, located in the northwest of Finnish Lapland. From November 23, 2025, to March 22, 2026, KLM will offer a weekly flight every Sunday between Amsterdam and Kittilä. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:12:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indigo-delta-air-lines-air-france-klm-and-virgin-atlantic-announce-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indigo-delta-air-lines-air-france-klm-and-virgin-atlantic-announce-partners/ IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic today announced plans to build an industry-leading partnership connecting India with Europe and North America, with ambitions to grow to a global scale. India, one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, is at the heart of this collaboration. By linking IndiGo’s extensive domestic network with Delta’s strength in North America and the transatlantic, the extensive reach of Air France-KLM in Europe and North America, and the U.K. and transatlantic presence of Virgin Atlantic, the partnership is poised to offer travelers broader access, smoother journeys, and a more consistent experience across continents. Linking dozens of cities in the United States, Canada, Europe and India, the airlines aim to meet rising demand for international travel while setting new standards for connectivity and cooperation in global aviation. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:35:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-expands-ndc-reach-with-air-france-and-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-expands-ndc-reach-with-air-france-and-klm/ Sabre Corporation, a leading global travel technology company, today activated Air France’s and KLM’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) content in its travel marketplace. Sabre-connected agencies can now access extra options, exclusive promotions, and better fares thanks to continuous pricing, for both of Air France and KLM, helping them stay competitive in an evolving travel retail landscape. Wed, 07 May 2025 05:34:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-takes-delivery-of-its-first-airbus-a321neo-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-takes-delivery-of-its-first-airbus-a321neo-aircraft/ Dutch national carrier KLM, member of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its first A321neo as part of their fleet modernisation with latest generation, fuel-efficient aircraft. With the aircraft KLM joins the community of successful A321neo operators. By selecting the A321neo, KLM brings on-board the latest technology to lower decibels and to reduce the noise footprint during take-off, approach and landing. Together with its advanced fuel efficiency, the A321neo will play a key role in KLM’s environmental ambition. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:24:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/choice-hotels-and-air-france-klm-unveil-new-seamless-points-to-miles-exchan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/choice-hotels-and-air-france-klm-unveil-new-seamless-points-to-miles-exchan/ Choice Hotels has launched a rewards exchange agreement with Air France-KLM, enabling Choice Privileges® members to convert their points into Flying Blue Miles Wed, 15 May 2024 06:10:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-expands-summer-schedule-increasing-destinations-and-frequencies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:17:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dutch-aviation-industry-unites-for-a-sustainable-and-resilient-future/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Sun, 14 Jan 2024 07:46:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-appoints-bas-brouns-as-cfo-and-managing-director-succeeding-erik-swelhe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-appoints-bas-brouns-as-cfo-and-managing-director-succeeding-erik-swelhe/ 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. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:46:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-announces-winter-schedule-updates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:23:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-unveils-renovated-crown-lounges-in-toronto-and-houston-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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”. Sat, 30 Sep 2023 07:13:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-renew-long-haul-fleet-with-airbus-a350-for-sustainability-and-comfor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-renew-long-haul-fleet-with-airbus-a350-for-sustainability-and-comfor/ 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. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:48:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-and-etihad-airways-expand-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:42:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-collaborates-with-electric-flying-connection-for-unique-electric-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-collaborates-with-electric-flying-connection-for-unique-electric-flight/ KLM Collaborates with Electric Flying Connection for Unique Electric Flight Experience Sat, 02 Sep 2023 07:10:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-paul-terstegge-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-paul-terstegge-klm/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:24:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-join-forces-urge-courts-to-safeguard-the-future-of-schiphol-airpor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-join-forces-urge-courts-to-safeguard-the-future-of-schiphol-airpor/ 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. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:30:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-royal-dutch-airlines-appoints-new-leadership-to-strengthen-brand-and-cu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-royal-dutch-airlines-appoints-new-leadership-to-strengthen-brand-and-cu/ 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. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:51:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-expands-air-rail-product-with-additional-seats-on-thalys-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:27:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-boost-greater-china-flights-with-increase-in-frequency-subject-to-ap/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-boost-greater-china-flights-with-increase-in-frequency-subject-to-ap/ From the start of the Summer schedule 2023 on 26 March, KLM is planning to increase the frequency of flights to Greater China in response to the lifting of travel restrictions by the Chinese government. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:36:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-appoints-zita-schellekens-as-svp-of-sustainability-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-appoints-zita-schellekens-as-svp-of-sustainability-strategy/ KLM has appointed Zita Schellekens as Senior Vice President (SVP) for Sustainability & Strategy, effective 1 March 2023. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:39:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-orders-four-a350fs-to-modernise-the-fleet-of-martinair/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-orders-four-a350fs-to-modernise-the-fleet-of-martinair/ The Air France-KLM Group has placed a firm order for four A350Fs, the brand new Airbus widebody freighter, to be operated by Martinair Holland N.V., a Dutch cargo airline headquartered and based in Amsterdam Schiphol airport, and part of KLM Group. Sun, 29 Jan 2023 11:06:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-group-commits-to-30-co2-emissions-reduction-by-2030/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-group-commits-to-30-co2-emissions-reduction-by-2030/ KLM is committed to reducing its environmental impact as part of a transparent and responsible sustainability policy. An important part of this relates to its commitment to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions by 30% per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030 compared to 2019. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:26:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-issues-travel-waiver-ahead-of-belgium-industrial-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-issues-travel-waiver-ahead-of-belgium-industrial-action/ In preparation for a planned industrial action in Belgium, Delta and its joint venture partner KLM have issued a travel waiver for all customers traveling to and from Brussels. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:44:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-and-partners-continue-sustainable-taxiing-trials-as-part-of-the-albatro/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-and-partners-continue-sustainable-taxiing-trials-as-part-of-the-albatro/ KLM and its partners – including Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AAS) and Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL) – are continuing their sustainable taxiing trials. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:18:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-launches-direct-service-to-rennes-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-launches-direct-service-to-rennes-france/ Starting March 26th, 2023, KLM is launching a direct service to the new destination of Rennes in the west of France. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:02:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/neste-to-supply-the-air-france-klm-group-with-more-than-1-million-tons-of-s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/neste-to-supply-the-air-france-klm-group-with-more-than-1-million-tons-of-s/ The Air France-KLM Group and Neste have announced the expansion of their existing cooperation with a new strategic partnership for the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to the Group. This new SAF agreement for a period of 8 years is one of the largest of its kind in the aviation industry to date. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:49:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-and-transavia-to-share-data-on-unruly-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-and-transavia-to-share-data-on-unruly-passengers/ KLM and Transavia share data on passengers placed on the No Fly List for disruptive behaviour on board or on the ground, since 29 September. Both airlines will ban unruly passengers for five years, regardless of which airline operated the flight in question Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:45:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-expands-network-this-winter-to-163-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-expands-network-this-winter-to-163-destinations/ On commencement of the winter schedule (28 October 2022 through 25 March 2023), KLM’s network will embrace a total of 163 destinations: 92 European and 71 intercontinental. Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:36:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-or-air-france-klm-eyed-for-tap-air-portugal-sale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-or-air-france-klm-eyed-for-tap-air-portugal-sale/ The Portuguese government is looking to fast-track the privatization of TAP Air Portugal, with Lufthansa or Air France-KLM the frontrunners to take over. Portugal’s flag carrier is set to go private two years after it was nationalized Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:50:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maarten-stienen-appointed-as-coo-of-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maarten-stienen-appointed-as-coo-of-klm/ Effective 1 September 2022, Maarten Stienen is appointed chief operating officer (COO) of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Stienen has held various posts at KLM since 1998 and is currently senior vice president of Hub Operations. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:23:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-repays-remainder-of-loan-to-dutch-government/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-repays-remainder-of-loan-to-dutch-government/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be repaying the final portion of €277 million of the loans secured from the Dutch government and the banks in 2020. KLM borrowed a total of €942 million from the credit facility of €3.4 billion. This repayment means that two years on, KLM will have redeemed all the portions it used of the loan package received to deal with the Covid-19 crisis and to safeguard its future. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:30:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pieter-elbers-receives-royal-decoration-at-farewell-reception/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pieter-elbers-receives-royal-decoration-at-farewell-reception/ His Majesty, King Willem-Alexander today accorded KLM CEO Pieter Elbers the title of Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau at his farewell reception because of his tireless efforts for KLM and the airline industry in the Netherlands. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:48:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-passengers-can-continue-to-travel-this-summer-despite-schiphol-limitati/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-passengers-can-continue-to-travel-this-summer-despite-schiphol-limitati/ As a result of staffing problems at Schiphol, all airlines will only be able to board a maximum number of passengers from Amsterdam in July and August. Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:30:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-unveils-new-cabin-class-premium-comfort/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-unveils-new-cabin-class-premium-comfort/ Dutch Open, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines presented its new Premium Comfort Class, an intermediate cabin offering more space, luxury, service options, comfort and privacy than Economy Class, at lower prices than World Business Class. The new Premium Comfort Class allows KLM to more closely meet the needs and wishes of leisure and business travellers. Sat, 28 May 2022 07:01:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-cityhopper-welcomes-first-embraer-e195-e2-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-cityhopper-welcomes-first-embraer-e195-e2-to-fleet/ KLM Cityhopper has received its first Embraer E195-E2. This first E2 delivery to the carrier, and lessor ICBC Aviation Leasing, brings the total number of Embraer jets in the KLM Cityhopper fleet to 50. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:01:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-partners-with-klm-for-new-covid-secure-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-partners-with-klm-for-new-covid-secure-flights/ The airlines have worked with the Dutch government, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to deliver a comprehensive Covid-19 testing program. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:09:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-submits-plan-for-3.4bn-bailout-from-dutch-government/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-submits-plan-for-3.4bn-bailout-from-dutch-government/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has submitted a restructuring plan to the Netherlands ministry of finance as the carrier seeks to overcome the slowdown in travel surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. Mon, 05 Oct 2020 08:58:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-return-to-london-city-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-return-to-london-city-in-july/ Linking Central London to the capital city of the Netherlands, the route will begin as a single daily service, with frequency increases expected as demand for travel returns. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:16:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-returns-to-leeds-bradford-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-returns-to-leeds-bradford-airport/ From July 4th, KLM will recommence a daily service between Leeds Bradford and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to assist with essential travel and repatriation. Thu, 18 Jun 2020 07:28:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-cityhopper-finalises-embraer-e195-e2-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-cityhopper-finalises-embraer-e195-e2-order/ Embraer and KLM Cityhopper have signed a firm order for 21 E195-E2 aircraft, plus 14 purchase rights. The 21 firm positions will be acquired via operating lease from Embraer lessor partners Aircastle and ICBC Aviation Leasing. Wed, 13 Nov 2019 02:45:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-cityhopper-expands-embraer-partnership-with-latest-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-cityhopper-expands-embraer-partnership-with-latest-order/ KLM Cityhopper has revealed plans to purchase up to 35 E195-E2 jets from Embraer. The deal is composed of 15 firm orders and purchase rights for a further 20 aircraft of the same model. Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:58:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-headed-to-amsterdam-for-2020-showcase/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-headed-to-amsterdam-for-2020-showcase/ The International Air Transport Association has announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will host the 76th annual general meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Sun, 02 Jun 2019 15:50:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/klm-becomes-first-airline-to-launche-whatsapp-business-account/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/klm-becomes-first-airline-to-launche-whatsapp-business-account/ WhatsApp and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have started a unique test for a new service on WhatsApp. KLM now offers her customers around the world booking confirmation, check-in notification, boarding pass, flight status updates and asking questions in ten different languages on WhatsApp via the official WhatsApp Business application. Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:45:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-becomes-first-airline-to-access-whatsapp-business-account/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-becomes-first-airline-to-access-whatsapp-business-account/ WhatsApp and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have started a unique test for a new service on WhatsApp. KLM now offers her customers around the world booking confirmation, check-in notification, boarding pass, flight status updates and asking questions in ten different languages on WhatsApp via the official WhatsApp Business application. Thu, 07 Sep 2017 08:38:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-launch-non-stop-flights-to-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-launch-non-stop-flights-to-costa-rica/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is launching twice weekly, direct flights to San José, Costa Rica, from the end of October. Sat, 22 Apr 2017 15:01:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-adds-namibia-and-angola-to-winter-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-adds-namibia-and-angola-to-winter-schedule/ KLM is expanding its network of routes this winter, offering three direct flights a week from Amsterdam to Windhoek via Luanda, Angola. As of October, a KLM Airbus A330-200 will depart from Amsterdam at 22:45 every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday for an overnight flight to the Namibian capital. Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:16:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet-airways-to-launch-non-stop-flights-from-amsterdam-to-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet-airways-to-launch-non-stop-flights-from-amsterdam-to-india/ Jet Airways will launch daily non-stop flights from Amsterdam to offer significantly enhanced connectivity between Europe, the United States and India via the Netherlands. Effective March 27th, Jet Airways will operate two daily non-stop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one each to its hubs in Mumbai and New Delhi. Jet Airways will also operate a daily flight to Toronto from Amsterdam. Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:11:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-brings-wechat-to-skies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-brings-wechat-to-skies/ Nexmo, the leading cloud communications platform company, today announced its Chat App API is empowering KLM to engage with Chinese customers on WeChat, the leading social communication platform, through Salesforce Service Cloud. KLM Royal Dutch airlines is now able to process and handle user inquiries from Chinese customers on WeChat more efficiently based on previous interactions with users on multiple platforms. Thu, 29 Oct 2015 02:38:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-breaks-passenger-number-record-for-single-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-breaks-passenger-number-record-for-single-day/ This past weekend, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines welcomed a record number of passengers on board KLM and KLM Cityhopper flights.On Sunday, a new 24-hour record was created with 93,048 passengers flying on KLM flights between Amsterdam and 139 destinations worldwide. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:22:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-boosts-mediterranean-flights-with-air-malta-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-boosts-mediterranean-flights-with-air-malta-codeshare-deal/ KLM has announced a codeshare partnership with Air Malta, the Maltese national airline, flying direct from Amsterdam. Under this partnership, KLM will add its code and flight numbers to Air Malta’s domestic route network allowing customers to fly via KLM’s hub airport, award-winning Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and will connect with KLM’s extensive global network. Wed, 08 Jul 2015 09:20:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-launches-new-smartphone-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-launches-new-smartphone-app/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is launching its new smartphone app for iOS and Android. This new app responds to the passenger’s individual and personal needs to ensure their journey with KLM is as easy and comfortable as possible. As soon as the customer opens the app, it shows the most relevant information for that precise moment as well as the best course of action to take. Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:38:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-launches-new-route-into-george-best-belfast-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-launches-new-route-into-george-best-belfast-city-airport/ KLM began its new daily flight service from George Best Belfast City Airport earlier, marking the airline’s 17 departure point in the UK and Ireland. The route offers Belfast passengers convenient access to KLM’s worldwide network of over 200 destinations, in more than 100 countries, via the award-winning Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Fri, 22 May 2015 08:46:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-launches-codeshare-with-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-launches-codeshare-with-klm/ Oman Air is has launched a new codeshare agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The agreement came into effect on Wednesday April 15th 2015 and enables Oman Air’s customers to book onto flights operated by KLM between Muscat and Amsterdam. Sat, 25 Apr 2015 07:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/surprise-change-at-the-top-for-klm-as-eurlings-steps-down/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/surprise-change-at-the-top-for-klm-as-eurlings-steps-down/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced Pieter Elbers has been appointed by the KLM Supervisory Board president to the position of chief executive of KLM, replacing Camiel Eurlings. The surprise move will see Elbers take over immediately, ahead of the end of Eurlings’ contract in April 2015. Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:07:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-launch-scheduled-flights-to-colombia-in-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-launch-scheduled-flights-to-colombia-in-2015/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is to expand its long-haul service to South America next year with a new scheduled service to Colombia’s capital, Bogota, and Cali, the country’s third-largest city. From March 31st 2015, KLM will fly three times a week operating a Boeing 777-200 on flight KL745. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:54:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-offers-new-flights-to-turin-bilbao-and-zagreb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-offers-new-flights-to-turin-bilbao-and-zagreb/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has expanded its network by adding three new destinations. The airline has begun flying twice daily to Turin and once a day to Bilbao and Zagreb. Pieter Elbers, deputy chief executive and chief operating officer, said: “I’m glad that after ten years KLM will once again be flying to Turin under its own flight code.” Thu, 19 Jun 2014 11:23:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klms-meet-seat-connects-flyers-through-social-media/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klms-meet-seat-connects-flyers-through-social-media/ KLM has undergone a push to create social experiences, as the 94-year-old airline recognises the need to differentiate itself from competitors by establishing more authentic relationships with its customers across a variety of mediums. Sun, 30 Mar 2014 03:30:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-links-with-kenya-airways-for-new-east-africa-options/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-links-with-kenya-airways-for-new-east-africa-options/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has expanded its cooperation with Kenya Airways within East Africa. Kenya Airways and KLM now jointly operate 44 weekly flights on six routes to East Africa, with combined revenues exceeding US$500 million. Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:17:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-invests-in-customers-and-crew-with-ipad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-invests-in-customers-and-crew-with-ipad/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has confirmed it will begin issuing iPads to around 5,000 pilots, senior pursers and pursers. The tablet computer will support our flight personnel’s activities on board. Wed, 26 Jun 2013 03:30:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-expands-klm-partnership-with-amsterdam-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-expands-klm-partnership-with-amsterdam-route/ Etihad Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have entered the second phase of their strategic partnership following the launch of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s flights to Amsterdam. The daily service, operated by a two cabin Airbus A330-200 and configured to carry 262 passengers with 22 in Pearl Business Class and 240 in Coral Economy Class, was launched earlier and carries KLM’s KL code. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:17:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-adds-russian-and-norwegian-to-its-social-media-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-adds-russian-and-norwegian-to-its-social-media-service/ Today, KLM starts servicing customers in Russian and Norwegian on social media. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines customers can now post their travel-related questions in no less than nine languages on Facebook and Twitter. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-launches-flights-to-three-new-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-launches-flights-to-three-new-destinations/ Last week KLM Royal Dutch Airlines launched flights to three new destinations from its hub at Amsterdam Schiphol, offering passengers further convenient and great value travel options. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:30:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manston-kent-goes-global-with-new-klm-link/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manston-kent-goes-global-with-new-klm-link/ Special guests and passengers are today celebrating the launch of KLM’s latest regional route – from Manston Airport in Kent to Amsterdam Schiphol, the fourth largest air hub in the world. The new service, the only scheduled passenger flight from the Kent airport, will allow local travellers access to over 190 destinations worldwide via Schiphol with KLM. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-reveals-new-world-business-class-cabin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-reveals-new-world-business-class-cabin/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced its new World Business Class cabin interior, featuring the new full-flat seat. Responding to its customers’ needs and wishes, KLM aims to accentuate the at-home feeling for Business Class customers with its new cabin interior. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:33:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-irish-fares-offer-huge-savings-to-european-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-irish-fares-offer-huge-savings-to-european-destinations/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has reduced fares to European destinations from Ireland by as much as 34%. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:30:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-boosts-budapest-flight-capacity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-boosts-budapest-flight-capacity/ KLM is increasing the frequency of its flights at Budapest Airport up to 27 flights weekly. From April 28th 2013, the Dutch carrier will operate between Budapest and Amsterdam four times daily (up from three times daily) Sunday to Friday and three times daily on Saturdays. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:03:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-flies-into-manston-airport-kent/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-flies-into-manston-airport-kent/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has further strengthened its regional presence in the UK with the start of scheduled flights out of Manston Airport in Kent. Commencing on April 2nd 2013, the twice-daily flights will connect Manston to KLM’s award-winning hub Schiphol, Amsterdam. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:35:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-royal-dutch-airlines-launches-economy-comfort-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-royal-dutch-airlines-launches-economy-comfort-in-europe/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines customers can now book Economy Comfort on flights within Europe. From December 1st onwards, Economy Comfort will be available on flights operated by Boeing 737 aircraft, which includes seven UK departure points serving Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:47:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-launches-new-flights-to-fukuoka/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-launches-new-flights-to-fukuoka/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has confirmed it will start scheduled services to Fukuoka, Japan on April 3rd 2013. KLM is the first airline to offer direct flights between Fukuoka and Europe. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:52:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-offer-social-media-in-japanese/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-to-offer-social-media-in-japanese/ By adding Japanese, KLM is now offering its social media service in five languages. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week customers can ask their questions on Facebook and Twitter in English, Dutch, Spanish, German and now also in Japanese. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:34:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-links-with-flybe-for-new-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-links-with-flybe-for-new-codeshare-deal/ KLM and Flybe have launched a codeshare agreement on two routes, between Amsterdam and Southampton and between Amsterdam and Inverness. Through this new partnership, KLM will be offering its customers three daily flights on the Southampton-Amsterdam route and one daily flight on the Inverness-Amsterdam route. Thu, 31 May 2012 09:25:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-achieves-significant-merchandising-milestone-with-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-achieves-significant-merchandising-milestone-with-klm/ Travelport has announced the first live booking of a KLM Economy Comfort seat using the new industry standard electronic miscellaneous document (EMD). The booking was fulfilled via a travel agent in the Netherlands for a customer travelling from Amsterdam to Beijing. Currently in Alpha testing, this new functionality will be made available to Travelport-connected travel agents throughout the world in a phased roll-out which begins next month. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/central-america-bolsters-tourism-position-with-new-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/central-america-bolsters-tourism-position-with-new-flights/ Central America continues to thrive despite the global crisis, with increasing visitor figures and more flight connections from Europe. Air Berlin, Iberia and KLM have all launched new services or increased frequencies in recent weeks. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:39:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-signs-up-with-amadeus-for-ancillary-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-signs-up-with-amadeus-for-ancillary-services/ Amadeus has announced flagship carrier KLM has implemented Amadeus Ancillary Services in the Netherlands. Through AAS, KLM is now able to offer travel agencies the option to book Economy Comfort seats, expanding the access to its content of ancillary products and services. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:22:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-boosts-aruba-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-boosts-aruba-services/ Year-round access to Aruba is becoming easier for UK visitors as of this month, with the introduction of new KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ flights on 30 October 2011. The news comes at a time when other carriers have been cutting services to the Caribbean due to APD concerns. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:53:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-signs-up-with-westjet-for-improved-canadian-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-signs-up-with-westjet-for-improved-canadian-services/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and WestJet have operated their first code share flights in a code share agreement between the two airlines which will allow KLM to market and distribute WestJet operated flights under KLM flight numbers. This will enhance the travel possibilities for our customers, giving them access to 30 domestic Canadian routes. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:37:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-btn-interview-rightnow-technologies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-btn-interview-rightnow-technologies/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the latest travel brand to sign up with RightNow in a bid to enhance the level of customer support for their mobile website. BTN speaks to Ian Tickle, who was recently appointed as vice president, EMEA, RightNow, to find out some of the latest challenges and trends for travel organisations looking to boost their mobile web presence. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:30:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rightnow-powers-mobile-experiences-for-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rightnow-powers-mobile-experiences-for-klm/ RightNow is powering great customer experiences for airline KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. With RightNow CX, the customer experience suite, KLM is delivering dynamic support information to customers on its award winning mobile website.  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:01:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-plans-to-operate-flights-powered-by-recycled-cooking-oil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-plans-to-operate-flights-powered-by-recycled-cooking-oil/ Dutch flag carrier KLM has unveiled plans to use recycled cooking oil on 200 flights between Paris and Amsterdam. The planes will use biokerosene, a fuel derived from used frying oil, which has to be tested to meet the same technical specifications as traditional kerosene. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:52:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-returns-to-rio-after-12-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-returns-to-rio-after-12-years/ Dutch flag-carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is to return to Rio de Janeiro with effect from November 1st 2011. Rio is an attractive destination for European tourists especially because of famously popular beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema. Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-klm-migrate-to-amadeus-altea-inventory-system/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-klm-migrate-to-amadeus-altea-inventory-system/ Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, one of the world’s largest airline groups flying more than 71 million passengers annually, and Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today announce the group’s successful migration to Amadeus’ Altéa Inventory solution. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:02:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-warns-klm-over-compensation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-warns-klm-over-compensation/ KLM has reignited the debate about EU airline compensation rules, following its decision to reimburse only 24 hours worth of hotel and meal expenses to passengers caught up in the volcanic ash cloud. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-klm-to-jointly-adopt-new-generation-inventory-solution-from-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-and-klm-to-jointly-adopt-new-generation-inventory-solution-from-/ Already sharing the same reservation system from Amadeus, the two airlines take one step further toward the consolidation and modernisation of their passenger service system. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:04:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/airline-offers-free-luggage-tags/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/airline-offers-free-luggage-tags/ OK, so we are not usually excited about luggage tags, but this is a pretty cool promotion from KLM Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:34:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090526090451205/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090526090451205/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and the Romanian flag carrier TAROM are to begin codesharing from 1 of June 2009. The codeshare agreement applies to connecting flights between Amsterdam and Bucharest and vice versa. Tue, 26 May 2009 09:04:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081202135301381/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081202135301381/ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has started a culinary collaboration with television chef Daniel Green, who has designed meals for passengers travelling in KLM’s Economy Class from the United States. Chef Green is widely known for his focus on healthy eating. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:53:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080627104724326/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080627104724326/ The conveyor belt of route reductions continues today with Northwest Airlines and its trans-Atlantic joint venture partner KLM announcing suspension of three services from 1 October - termination of flights between Detroit-Dusseldorf and Hartford-Amsterdam, and seasonal suspension of Minneapolis/St. Paul-Paris. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:47:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20061119195321306/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20061119195321306/ Mr. Bart Vos, currently KLM’s Senior Vice President Distribution and E-commerce and Deputy Executive Vice President Commercial, has been appointed Senior Vice President Marketing & Brand, KLM. Mon, 20 Nov 2006 06:53:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20061114201219119/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20061114201219119/ Over the next two years, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will invest more than 100 million Euro’s in the replacement, renewal and upgrading of exteriors and interiors aboard the KLM and KLM cityhopper fleet. Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:12:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20050629104452396/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20050629104452396/ KLM passengers flying from Newcastle Airport from July 1st 2005will be able to check in from the comfort and convenience of their own homeor office, up to one hour before departure, eliminating the need for lengthyqueues at check in. Wed, 29 Jun 2005 10:44:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040629144246761/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040629144246761/ As of 1 July 2004, KLM - the airline that flies from all over the UK to all over the world - will be the first flag carrier to radically simplify excess baggage charging from the UK. Tue, 29 Jun 2004 14:42:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40007058/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40007058/ KLM - the airline that flies from all over the UK to all over the world - has launched its latest European seat sale, with flights to Amsterdam and Rotterdam starting from just £89 return including taxes. Flights to other European destinations start from only £119 return, so you can afford to beat the winter blues this Christmas: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 09:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002775/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002775/ Aer Lingus and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have agreed to expand their existing Dublin-Amsterdam codeshare cooperation to the Cork-Amsterdam route. Tue, 12 Jun 2001 12:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002838/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002838/ Northwest Airlines, Alitalia Italian Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced today that Alitalia will join the Northwest/KLM trans-Atlantic joint venture. The three airlines made the announcement at the signing of a Commercial Cooperation & Integration Agreement and an Alliance Coordination Agreement held at the Rainbow Room in New York. Mon, 10 May 1999 10:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002821/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002821/ Alitalia, in respect of the negative decision taken today by the European Commission on the transfer of most airline activities from Linate to the newly constructed Malpensa airport by October 25, informs as follows: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 12:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn394/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn394/ The Business Unit Special Cargo at KLM Cargo has added a ground-breaking feature to its Internet site. People transporting their pets, dogs and cats, from the Netherlands, Great Britain, France, Belgium, or South Africa to virtually any of KLM’s destinations can now make their reservation on-line. Fri, 23 Oct 1998 12:00:53 +0000