<![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://news.klm.com/ en Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:41:43 +0200 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 13:25:07 +0100 <![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg https://news.klm.com/ 144 Update: KLM cancels 96 return flights due to westerly storm https://news.klm.com/update--klm-cancels-96-return-flight-due-to-westerly-storm/ https://news.klm.com/update--klm-cancels-96-return-flight-due-to-westerly-storm/252796Due to the westerly storm sweeping across the Netherlands today, KLM has been compelled to cancel a total of 96 return flights on 3 January. Passengers on these flights are currently being informed and rebooked. Runway capacity is very limited at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol today. Passengers could therefore face delays during the day. We urge our passengers to keep a close eye on KLM.com for the latest updates on departure and arrival times.

]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2018 13:25:07 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/500_dsc-5636.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/dsc-5636.jpg?10000 Update: KLM flights for Tuesday 12 December https://news.klm.com/update-klm-flights-for-tuesday-12-december/ https://news.klm.com/update-klm-flights-for-tuesday-12-december/251118Extreme winter weather has caused major operational disruptions for KLM over the past few days. Once again, we have had to cancel 25 intercontinental flights and 105 European flights today. This results in part from the fact that many of our aircraft and crews are stuck at out stations while we need them at Schiphol. KLM is doing all it can to get back on schedule as quickly as possible and to bring our stranded passengers to their destinations as soon we can. The response time of our service centers is longer than you normally expect from us. We advise our passengers to check our website KLM.com regularly for up-to-date departure and arrival times. KLM encourages passengers to only come to the airport if their flight is actually scheduled to leave today.

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2017 14:34:33 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/500_featured-presspage.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/featured-presspage.jpg?10000 First KLM flight from Denpasar resumed https://news.klm.com/first-klm-flight-from-denpasar-resumed/ https://news.klm.com/first-klm-flight-from-denpasar-resumed/248901The authorities reopened Denpasar International Airport today. Flights to and from Denpasar can now be resumed. This can only be done if the aircraft avoid flying close to the dangerous ash cloud hanging above the volcano. Because the ash cloud is clearly visible during the day, KLM has adjusted its departure times from Denpasar to take place then.

On Friday morning (09:05 hours local time), KLM will operate its first flight (KL838) from Denpasar to Singapore (arriving 11:35 hours local time), continuing on to Amsterdam (arriving 19:35 hours local time). KLM is presently contacting its passengers personally, including passengers for whom their KLMticket forms part of a package deal booked by another travel organisation. Passengers who have already established contact with the KLM Social Media will be assisted accordingly.

KLM is doing everything possible to transport its passengers from Denpasar to their final destinations as soon as possible. What’s more, KLM is also checking to see if passengers can be rebooked to fly with another KLM partner airline to their final destinations.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:50:32 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/500_featured-new-4.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/featured-new-4.png?10000 Update: Cockpit rules https://news.klm.com/update-cockpit-rules/ https://news.klm.com/update-cockpit-rules/61461KLM looks critically at their own safety procedures in order to draw lessons from the accident. Adaptation of rules regarding the cockpit occupation will be considered. 

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:16:46 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/500_pilotstripes.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/pilotstripes.jpg?10000 Update on Alitalia https://news.klm.com/update-on-alitalia-en/ https://news.klm.com/update-on-alitalia-en/14189At its September 23 meeting, the Air France-KLM Board of Directors was informed of Alitalia's situation as perceived by the Group's executive management.

]]>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
SkyTeam is a global airline alliance providing customers from member airlines access to an extensive worldwide network offering more destinations, more frequencies and more connectivity. Passengers can earn and redeem Frequent Flyer Miles throughout the SkyTeam network. SkyTeam member airlines offer customers access to over 490 lounges worldwide.

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]]>The Board considered it vital to hear the information that Alitalia's executive management should provide at a forthcoming meeting of the Italian company's Board of Directors.

]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2013 21:49:31 +0200 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg?10000 KLM Updates Business Class on European flights https://news.klm.com/klm-vernieuwt-business-class-op-europese-vluchten-en/ https://news.klm.com/klm-vernieuwt-business-class-op-europese-vluchten-en/3503 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines passengers will be able to enjoy a new European Business Class from the start of the summer season on 27 March. This product replaces KLM Europe Select. The new Europe Business Class provides business travellers to European destinations with more seat comfort and space, an improved catering service, and priority service on departure and arrival.

]]> 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
SkyTeam is a global airline alliance providing customers from member airlines access to an extensive worldwide network offering more destinations, more frequencies and more connectivity. Passengers can earn and redeem Frequent Flyer Miles throughout the SkyTeam network. SkyTeam member airlines offer customers access to over 490 lounges worldwide.

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]]>Erik Varwijk, Executive Vice President KLM Commercial: “Extensive research among KLM business class passengers revealed a clear need for a better, more comfortable service to enable passengers to work or relax on board. We are delighted to be able to meet our customers’ needs by offering in Europe Business Class a vastly improved, new, and comfortable product.”

More comfort and efficiency – A seat in the new Europe Business Class provides one-and-a-half-times more room than before, because the middle seat is always left empty and can no longer be reserved. Besides improving the level of comfort, this also offers business passengers more privacy. Moreover, every business class seat in the 737 fleet will soon be fitted with a socket to charge electrical appliances. KLM continues to offer Europe Business Class passengers greater efficiency by providing priority departure and arrival services, such as Premium Check-In, extra baggage allowances, access to airport lounges, and priority during boarding and baggage processing.

Improved catering – The menu and presentation of meals on board is being completely modernised. KLM is introducing a newly refined, high-quality menu containing a range of choices depending on the flight and departure time. Four menus will be served every month. The catering presentation is also changing. Meals will now be served on tableware designed by Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, as they are in World Business Class. The collection is created in Wanders’ unique style and matches the quality standards of a top restaurant.

Europe Business Class is being introduced on all flights in Europe that are operated by KLM or KLM cityhopper. This amounts to around 500 flights a day to more than 60 destinations.

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