(NEWS) AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands, 2025-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM is introducing a new funding model for its Flight Academy that significantly lowers financial barriers for aspiring pilots while guaranteeing successful graduates a position with the airline. As outlined in the company’s press release, from January 2026, students who complete their training at the KLM… Read the full news article
(NEWS) AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has unveiled its latest innovation in digital marketing with the official launch of Airmail, an AI-powered newsletter tool designed to deliver personalized travel inspiration and offers at scale. Developed in partnership with LiveWall and Cape, the platform enables local KLM marketing teams across 65 global… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) KLM and Air France have initiated a collaborative arrangement in which Air France pilots will fly a KLM Boeing 777‑200 on the JFK–Schiphol route through October 25. The first combined flight, KL641, left Amsterdam at 1:25 p.m. today with an Air France cockpit team and KLM cabin staff. Achieved after extensive planning with unions and regulators,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Conscious Aerospace, KLM, and Transavia have signed a three-party MOU at the Paris Air Show to co-develop a liquid-hydrogen fuel cell propulsion retrofit for the Dash 8-300 regional aircraft. The partnership—which includes knowledge-sharing on cabin and cargo layouts, route viability studies, and cost modeling—was formalized before Dutch civil-aviation officials. Conscious Aerospace CEO Erik… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Elysian Aircraft, together with KLM and Transavia, has initiated a collaborative workshop series to accelerate the deployment of battery-electric aviation. Focusing on Elysian’s 90-seat E9X—capable of 800 km range—the partners will pool expertise in engineering, operations and commercial strategy to ensure viable electric services on regional routes. Transavia contributes real-world operational and maintenance… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) KLM and Belfast City Airport are celebrating a decade of partnership with the successful expansion of KLM services. Since the introduction of a second daily flight, passenger numbers to Europe have doubled, while long-haul bookings surged by 159 percent. The largest growth has been seen in bookings to China, with a 751 percent… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) KLM is resuming its seasonal service to Bridgetown, Barbados, and Georgetown, Guyana, for winter 2025, operating three weekly flights from October 26, 2025, through March 26, 2026. The route offers sunny escapes and regional business access with a brief stop in Barbados before continuing to Guyana. Flights will be operated by KLM’s Boeing… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) KLM, Transavia, and the construction consortium Visser & Smit Bouw | Croonwolter&dros have launched the redevelopment of Hangar 10 at Schiphol-East, marking the first time that both airlines’ aircraft maintenance will occur under one roof. Starting on April 7 with the symbolic launch of Transavia’s new workshop, this project will transform the 14,500… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Swissport International has officially launched its ground handling operations at Frankfurt Airport, expanding its presence at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. The company began serving flights from KLM, Air France, and LOT at Terminals 1 and 2, with plans to increase capacity and recruit additional staff throughout 2025. The expansion follows… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas has introduced several enhancements to its Frequent Flyer program, providing members with more opportunities to earn points and access premium rewards. The airline will increase the number of Classic Reward seats, including those in premium cabins, and introduce the lowest Economy reward seat fares in Australia. These changes follow the success of… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) KLM has been awarded the APEX World Class Award for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing its outstanding achievements in customer experience, sustainability, and safety. This prestigious honor, presented by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), is based on global audits and consumer feedback. Ben Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, accepted the award in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is using virtual reality (VR) technology to help cabin crew reintegrate into work after long absences, such as illness or maternity leave. The VR program simulates a typical workday, allowing employees to experience their tasks step-by-step, helping reduce anxiety and build confidence. It also serves as a diagnostic tool,… Read the full news article
The Group generates 1.9% of French GDP and 2.3% of Dutch GDP; • An estimated 552,570 jobs in France and 267,996 jobs in the Netherlands depend directly or indirectly on Air France-KLM; • For each job created by Air France-KLM in France, 11 jobs are created in the French economy. For each job created in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and the Board of Airline Representatives in the Netherlands (BARIN) have agreed to the publication of the Social Cost-Benefit Analysis (SCBA) by the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management, following its unauthorized disclosure. The report, jointly commissioned with the Royal Schiphol Group, aims to assess policy choices regarding potential… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) 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,… Read the full news article
Together towards cleaner, quieter and stronger (IN SHORT) 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… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) 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. Bas Brouns, currently the Senior Vice President Corporate Controller at KLM, brings nearly… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — 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 is also offering over 20% more seats to Canada this winter compared to last year. Over the winter… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — 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… Read the full news article
In 1957, KLM became the first air carrier to connect Houston to Europe. In 2023, the airline unveiled an updated lounge at Bush Airport. HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Airports is celebrating more than six decades of success with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. On September 4, 1957, KLM was the first… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — 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. These new wide-body aircraft have substantial benefits in terms of reducing CO2 emissions… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the third consecutive year, KLM has again won the APEX World Class Award. This special recognition is awarded by customers and the industry for performance in relation to themes including safety, customer well-being and sustainability. The prestigious award is presented annually by the international Airline Passenger… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — On 28 and 29 August, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and the trade association Electric Flying Connection (EFC) offered a group of KLM guests a unique opportunity to experience the future of flying. The eighteen guests received a trial electric flying lesson aboard a Pipistrel Velis Electro, supervised… Read the full news article
Increasing number of flights at Heathrow to be powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) helping cut carbon emissions Team Heathrow on track to be one of world’s largest SAF users in push to get to at least 10% usage by 2030 £38m fund incentivising airlines to make the switch and power their aircraft in part… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — 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… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — 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. The planned increase is subject to government approval. KLM will operate a… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has appointed Zita Schellekens as Senior Vice President (SVP) for Sustainability & Strategy, effective 1 March 2023. This is a new position on KLM’s Executive Committee. Previously Schellekens spent two and a half years as Sustainability Director at DSM. In that time, she joined forces with… Read the full news article
Passenger volumes up 318% on 2021 Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Zurich the top 3 routes 2022 also an award-winning year for LCY, including the title of Best UK Airport from the Telegraph and Conde Nast With major upgrades to the airport experience underway, LCY expects to welcome closer to 4 million passengers this year London, UK,… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting March 26th, 2023, KLM is launching a direct service to the new destination of Rennes in the west of France. The service will be operated by KLM Cityhopper. Rennes is KLM’s eighth destination in France. By including Rennes in its network, KLM is improving access to the… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM and its partners – including Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AAS) and Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL) – are continuing their sustainable taxiing trials. A Taxibot – a hybrid towing tractor – drove a KLM B737-700 from Schiphol central to a platform near the Zwanenburg Runway while… Read the full news article