<![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://news.klm.com/ en Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:01:06 +0200 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:03:54 +0200 <![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg https://news.klm.com/ 144 KLM introduces new Airbus 330-200 cabin interior https://news.klm.com/klm-introduces-new-airbus-330-200-cabin-interior/ https://news.klm.com/klm-introduces-new-airbus-330-200-cabin-interior/270160KLM this week introduced its first Airbus A330-200 with a fully renewed cabin interior. In addition to a whole new design, all seats in World Business Class have been converted to full-flat models, with a brand-new inflight entertainment system. By November 2018, KLM will have converted all seats in World Class Business to full-flat models.Economy Class seats have also been replaced and a new inflight entertainment system has been installed. The renovated A330-200 (registration PH-AOD) operated its first flight to Abu Dhabi.

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Previously, KLM renewed the World Business Class cabins aboard its Boeings 747s, 777-200s and 777-300s. KLM’s new Boeing 787 Dreamliners were already equipped with the new-look World Business Class. The new seats and interior were designed by KLM in collaboration with designer Hella Jongerius.

The World Business Class makeover includes the following features:

  • New full-flat WBC seats, which are more than two metres long at full stretch;
  • 18.5” HD-quality touchscreen display in 16:9 format;
  • Interactive entertainment menu in 12 languages, featuring more than 200 films and 3D flight tracking;
  • Films with audio description for blind and visually impaired passengers;
  • Headphone socket with KLM noise-cancelling headset;
  • 110V socket and USB connection.

New Economy Class interior
The Economy Class cabin of the A330-200 has also been totally renewed. Apart from new seats, the cabin has been equipped with a new inflight entertainment system, as well as new carpeting and curtains.

The Economy Class makeover includes the following features:

  • 10” HD-quality touchscreen display in 16:9 format;
  • High-power USB connection;
  • Interactive entertainment menu in 12 languages, featuring more than 200 films and 3D flight tracking;
  • Films with audio description for blind and visually impaired passengers.
]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:39:00 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/500_img-0871.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/img-0871.jpg?10000 KLM’s latest Airbus is called Museumplein https://news.klm.com/klm-nieuwste-airbus-heet-museumplein-en/ https://news.klm.com/klm-nieuwste-airbus-heet-museumplein-en/7734KLM Royal Dutch Airlines took delivery of its 12th Airbus 330-200 in Toulouse today. The new aircraft has been named Museumplein in honour of the Dutch capital of Amsterdam and the 2013 festivities surrounding its iconic sites.

]]>About KLM
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded in 1919, making it the world’s oldest airline still operating under its original name. In 2004, Air France and KLM merged to form AIR FRANCE KLM. The merger produced the strongest European airline group based on two powerful brands and hubs – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle. Retaining its own identity, the group focuses on three core businesses: passenger transport, cargo and aircraft maintenance.

In the Netherlands, KLM comprises the core of the KLM Group, which further includes KLM Cityhopper, transavia.com and Martinair. KLM serves all its destinations using a modern fleet and employs over 33,000 people around the world. KLM is a leader in the airline industry, offering reliable operations and customer-oriented products resulting from its policy of enthusiasm and sustainable innovation.

KLM is a member of the global SkyTeam airline alliance, offering customers an extensive worldwide network. The KLM network connects the Netherlands to every important economic region in the world and, as such, serves as a powerful driver for the economy.

About SkyTeam
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]]>During the course of 2013, numerous Amsterdam sites and organisations will mark historic milestones. The city will be celebrating these events in style, uniting local residents and tourists alike. Jubilee celebrations around Museumplein include the Concertgebouw and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (125 years), the Van Gogh Museum (40 years) and the opening of the new Rijksmuseum tomorrow.

 

Museumplein will be deployed on routes to the USA, Africa, Middle East and the Caribbean.

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The arrival of this Airbus 330-200 marks another step forward in modernising the KLM fleet. Even in challenging times, KLM continues to invest in cleaner, quieter aircraft in its drive to guarantee customers optimal service. The Airbus 330-200 offers 30 Business Class seats and 35 economy comfort seats and 178 Economy seats. With the arrival of this latest aircraft, KLM's A330 fleet now counts 16 aircraft: 12 Airbus A330-200s and 4 Airbus A330-300s.]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0200 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg?10000