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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
KLM’s 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.