<![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://news.klm.com/ en Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:44:43 +0200 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:29:51 +0200 <![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg https://news.klm.com/ 144 KLM and gategroup complete acquisition of KLM Catering Services https://news.klm.com/klm-and-gategroup-complete-acquisition-of-klm-catering-services/ https://news.klm.com/klm-and-gategroup-complete-acquisition-of-klm-catering-services/761954KLM and gategroup today completed the acquisition of KLM Catering Services (KCS). gategroup now holds a 75% stake in KCS, while KLM retains a 25% interest and will remain closely involved in the onboard services for its passengers. KCS will in any case continue to serve as KLM’s caterer for the next twenty years.

]]>We previously published this press release regarding gategroup’s acquisition of KLM Catering Services.

]]>By joining forces with gategroup, KLM is taking an important step toward preparing KCS for the future. In the period ahead, gategroup and KLM will continue to work together on the further development of KCS, with a focus on quality, reliability, innovation, and sustainability. At the same time, work is underway on a new facility at Schiphol.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:28:26 +0200 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/e010bd35-1239-412a-8187-016c434ac33d/500_marjanrintelklmenchristophschmitzgategroup.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/e010bd35-1239-412a-8187-016c434ac33d/marjanrintelklmenchristophschmitzgategroup.jpg?10000 KLM and gategroup reach agreement on proposed acquisition of KLM Catering Services https://news.klm.com/klm-and-gategroup-reach-agreement-on-proposed-acquisition-of-klm-catering-services/ https://news.klm.com/klm-and-gategroup-reach-agreement-on-proposed-acquisition-of-klm-catering-services/740710KLM and gategroup have reached an agreement on the proposed acquisition of KLM Catering Services (KCS) by gategroup. Upon completion of the transaction, gategroup will hold a 75% stake in KCS, while KLM will retain a 25% interest. This step creates opportunities to invest in the future of KCS, while ensuring that KLM remains closely involved in the onboard services for its passengers. 

]]>The proposed partnership is part of KLM’s “Back on Track” improvement program. By joining forces with gategroup, a global leader in airline catering and hospitality with operations in more than 60 countries, KLM is taking an important step toward preparing KCS for the future. The collaboration will focus on strong employment practices, personalized catering, sustainability, and operational efficiency. 

Bas Brouns, CFO of KLM said: “We are pleased to have found a strong and specialized partner in gategroup, with many years of experience in airline catering. We will remain involved in the onboard catering for our flights, ensuring the quality and service our passengers expect from KLM. The proposed acquisition will not impact jobs within KCS. We look forward to working together.” 

Herman Anbeek, President Europe, gategroup, added: “This partnership with KLM represents an important step forward for our business in Europe. Together, we will continue to enhance performance, reliability and the overall customer experience. To support our joint ambition, we will build a new facility at Schiphol, Amsterdam, enabled by our know-how, at the highest environmental standards and with the latest technology and innovation."

Next Steps
The proposed acquisition is subject to consultation with the works councils of KCS and KLM, as well as approval from the relevant regulatory authorities. 

About KLM Catering Services
KLM Catering Services has more than 80 years of experience in inflight catering. The company employs more than 1,300 people and prepares over 55,000 meals daily for approximately 350 intercontinental, European, and cargo flights. With a fleet of 82 catering trucks, KLM Catering Services serves a wide range of airlines 

 

  

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:45:00 +0200 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/2e02c1a6-fc01-4a11-a818-d84cb4f878e5/500_kcselektrischecateringtruckhoofdbeeld.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/2e02c1a6-fc01-4a11-a818-d84cb4f878e5/kcselektrischecateringtruckhoofdbeeld.jpg?10000 KLM Catering Services is the first airline caterer to introduce 100% electric catering trucks https://news.klm.com/klm-catering-services-is-the-first-airline-caterer-to-introduce-100-electric-catering-trucks/ https://news.klm.com/klm-catering-services-is-the-first-airline-caterer-to-introduce-100-electric-catering-trucks/679692A world first for KLM Catering Services (KCS): the airline caterer has today put two fully electric and refrigerated catering trucks into operation. With the introduction of these trucks, KCS contributes to KLM's objective of achieving emission-free ground handling by 2030.

]]>Quieter
The trucks run entirely on electricity, and the engine that drives the cooling system is also electric. An additional advantage: the electric catering trucks are significantly quieter than the current trucks. This is pleasant for both the KCS drivers and other employees on the platform.

Intensive testing
KCS has asked two suppliers of airport equipment, DOLL® and Mallaghan, to each develop an electric catering truck, and car company Volvo built the chassis. In the coming period, KCS will extensively test these two prototypes. The performance of the trucks, the impact on the catering process and user-friendliness will be evaluated. The insights gained during this testing period will help to further optimise the trucks and contribute to efficient integration into daily operations.

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:30:00 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/2e02c1a6-fc01-4a11-a818-d84cb4f878e5/500_kcselektrischecateringtruckhoofdbeeld.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/2e02c1a6-fc01-4a11-a818-d84cb4f878e5/kcselektrischecateringtruckhoofdbeeld.jpg?10000 KLM Catering Services takes innovative robot into operation https://news.klm.com/klm-catering-services-takes-innovative-robot-into-operation/ https://news.klm.com/klm-catering-services-takes-innovative-robot-into-operation/416578Picture by Mark Wagtendonk

]]>At the end of last week, KLM President & CEO Pieter Elbers officially activated the new robot for the production of ICA M-class (Economy Class) meals at KLM Catering Services (KCS). KCS is the only company in the world to take such a robot into operation.

The new robot system will reduce handling costs and make it easier to effect meal tray adjustments. This will serve to reduce production costs while increasing flexibility and customer-centricity, making it easy to serve a wider array of products on different types of trays. It will also be possible to cater efficiently to diverse special requests. The rate of production will also double in comparison to the previous system, namely 30,000 pieces.

]]> The new robot has been taken into operation at KCS against the very real backdrop of Covid-19. We could never have imagined today’s predicament at the time the decision was taken a few years ago. It embodies a great piece of innovation and investment in the future. We now only use a fraction of the capacity of 30,000 meals a day. Nonetheless, I’m pleased we’ve taken this step. After all, we must continue to innovate and look to the future – especially now!]]> “It’s important to continue to innovate and invest, even in these difficult times. It serves to increase the quality of our products. I’m very proud that KCS is the only catering company in the world to apply such mechanisation.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:26:54 +0200 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg?10000 Catering strike update https://news.klm.com/catering-strike-update/ https://news.klm.com/catering-strike-update/361241As a result of a national FNV catering strike on 10 October, a work strike will also take place at KLM's catering service (KCS) that entire day. As a result, from Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm to Friday morning at 7:00 am, all European flights departing from and to Schiphol will have minimum catering on board. This means that customers will receive a different catering product than they are used to from us.

We regret this situation and will do our utmost to make our customers' journeys as pleasant as possible.

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