2024
06
December
2024
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15:04
Europe/Amsterdam
Every week, more than a million people fly from Schiphol to their destinations for vacation, work, study, or family visits. KLM plays an important role in this. Our carefully built network makes the Netherlands one of the best-connected economic and …
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31
October
2024
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14:04
Europe/Amsterdam
Schiphol will become the second most expensive airport in Europe, as it raises its fees by 41% in the coming year. This increase comes on top of the 40% tariff increase over the past three years. This has major implications for both travellers and …
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04
September
2024
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16:43
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM has kept the Netherlands strongly connected to the rest of the world for over 100 years. That is important for the Dutch economy. KLM wants to operate in balance with the surroundings and takes its responsibility to limit noise …
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26
July
2024
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09:35
Europe/Amsterdam
The second phase of the trial of electric self-driving buses starts today at Schiphol Airport. During this phase, the airport, together with KLM Cityhopper and KLM Ground services, is testing a fixed, pre-programmed route to and from the apron. Crew …
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12
July
2024
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11:31
Europe/Amsterdam
Today the Supreme Court ruled that any measure leading to a reduction in the number of aircraft movements at Schiphol must go through a balanced approach procedure in accordance with European legislation.KLM supports the Supreme Court's clearly …
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21
June
2024
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08:12
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today submitted its vision on the recently amended package of measures of the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management. In its vision, KLM outlines the possibilities of achieving common objectives in noise reduction …
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24
May
2024
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16:05
Europe/Amsterdam
We have taken note of the letter that the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management sent to the House of Representatives stipulating a revised package of measures.KLM is committed to further reducing noise impact for people residing in the …
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13
May
2024
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11:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Schiphol, KLM and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee look back on the May holiday with satisfaction. All three praise the joint efforts and cooperation that ensured travellers had a pleasant journey.
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04
March
2024
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13:47
Europe/Amsterdam
In a letter to the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management today, KLM and BARIN (which represents 50 airlines in the Netherlands) approved the publication of the Social Cost-Benefit Analysis (SCBA), which they commissioned jointly with the …
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29
February
2024
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17:09
Europe/Amsterdam
This morning, flight KL672 from Montreal landed at Schiphol carrying passengers who used the Digital Travel Credential (DTC) to guide them through border checks quickly and efficiently with Tap & Go. The flight forms part of a pilot project …
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2023
21
December
2023
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12:25
Europe/Amsterdam
Schiphol announced today that 483,000 aircraft movements will be possible in 2024, subject to certain conditions. This will make it possible for KLM to continue its recovery after the extremely difficult period during the pandemic. We are pleased …
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14
November
2023
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16:45
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM is satisfied that the Dutch government has decided to suspend the experimental rule for next year. It is an important step to prevent retaliation and to continue flying to the US. In addition, the European Commission has sent a clear signal to …
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02
November
2023
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07:00
Europe/Amsterdam
On Thursday 2 November, storm Ciarán passes over the Netherlands. Safety always comes first at KLM, both on the ground and in the air. KLM's analyses show that the expected wind force 9 combined with wind gusts of 95 to 110 kilometres per hour …
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07
July
2023
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11:45
Europe/Amsterdam
The court has ruled on appeal that a temporary experimental scheme would not violate the Aviation Act, provided a number of conditions are met.We are disappointed about the ruling and are studying it. The court does not specify in concrete terms how …
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03
April
2023
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22:45
Europe/Amsterdam
Like Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, we believe that our operations should be in balance with our surroundings and the climate. We would prefer to work with the rest of the aviation industry on developing further measures to reduce CO2 emissions and …
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03
March
2023
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12:00
Europe/Amsterdam
The KLM Group, Delta Air Lines, Corendon, easyJet and TUI are joining forces to take summary proceedings against the Dutch government in a bid to keep the Netherlands connected to the rest of the world via Schiphol Airport. The airlines are …
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2022
16
September
2022
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11:59
Europe/Amsterdam
Schiphol has again announced that it will be introducing further restrictions on the number of departing passengers until October 31. It’s disappointing to ascertain that Schiphol will again be adopting these measures at such short notice. The …
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16
June
2022
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18:47
Europe/Amsterdam
Owing to a shortage of security staff at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, airport management have announced that additional measures will be required to keep the situation manageable and safe for passengers and staff during the summer peak (6 July …
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19
April
2022
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16:43
Europe/Amsterdam
Thanks to the time-saving “Ready to Fly” document check, KLM passengers will be able to save time during the May holiday period by having their Covid-19-related entry documents checked from home or abroad. Using this hassle-free service, they can …
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2021
08
February
2021
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13:04
Europe/Amsterdam
For the first time worldwide, a passenger flight partly flown on sustainably produced synthetic kerosene, was carried out in The Netherlands. This was announced today during the international conference on Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) …
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2020
16
December
2020
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21:04
Europe/Amsterdam
We are facing tremendous challenges in these times of COVID-19. It affects us all. The Dutch government is urging us not to travel unless absolutely necessary. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the airlines are doing everything they can to make travel …
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27
May
2020
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15:32
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM today started taking part in a trial at Schiphol to test sustainable ways to taxi aircraft. The trial is being carried out with a Taxibot. This is a hybrid towing vehicle which, unlike the normal pushback trucks, is licenced to tow full aircraft …
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02
April
2020
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09:00
Europe/Amsterdam
As a result of the corona crisis, KLM keeps a large number of its aircraft on the ground from the start of the summer season. In addition to a few destinations in the network, repatriation flights are currently being carried out. The aircraft that …
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2019
24
September
2019
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16:30
Europe/Amsterdam
Today, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines put the world's first fully automatic double jetway into service. A new innovation allows a double jet bridge to connect automatically to aircraft within one minute, thereby reducing …
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13
September
2019
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13:55
Europe/Amsterdam
Effective 29 March 2020, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will replace one of its daily services between Brussels and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (“Schiphol”) with seat capacity aboard the Thalys high-speed train. In recent months, KLM, Thalys and NS Dutch …
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01
July
2019
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14:51
Europe/Amsterdam
The new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, "Oranjebloesem" (Orange Blossom) registration PH-BKA, was delivered on Sunday. It was greeted at Schiphol with a water salute.
KLM is the first European airline to operate this more sustainable and …
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26
April
2019
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10:04
Europe/Amsterdam
KLM helps its travelers to get ready for King's Day! Our passengers will receive a crash course at Schiphol Plaza on 26 and 27 April. They are completely prepared for this unique Dutch holiday in a King's Day simulator!
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07
January
2019
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16:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Owing to the storm predicted for tomorrow, Tuesday, 8 January 2019, runway capacity is expected to be highly restricted at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Only one runway will be in use. KLM has therefore decided to cancel 159 European roundtrips …
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2018
30
October
2018
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12:05
Europe/Amsterdam
Today, the Dutch aviation sector – united in the Integral Safety Management System (ISMS) – will present the ‘Roadmap Safety Improvement Schiphol’. This roadmap provides an overview of all safety measures that have been …
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30
April
2018
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14:20
Europe/Amsterdam
On Saturday, KLM Cityhopper (KLC) took delivery of its 49th Embraer, which will be the last of its type to arrive for the time being. The new E175+ bearing registration PH-EXZ touched down at Schiphol on Saturday, 28 April. The aircraft forms part …
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