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Pre book your arrival or departure transfers in Amsterdam and save time and money: Amsterdam Airport News: KLM Launches Scheduled Service To Hangzhou 26/03/2010 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will launch a scheduled service between Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport in China on May 8, 2010, becoming the first airline to offer a direct service between Hangzhou and Europe. The new service ... China Airlines Launches Non-Stop Flights To London 16/01/2010 China Airlines will launch scheduled passenger services between Taipei, Taiwan and London, England, starting on March 28. The new flights, CI-069 from Taipei to London, and CI-070 from London to Taipei, will operate three times per week, using an ... Singapore Changi Airport the World's Favorite Airport 23/10/2009 A survey of more than 14,500 frequent travelers, representing 160 countries around the world, has revealed Singapore Changi airport as the world's favorite airport, closely followed by Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok. It's the second year running that these ... Yotel Schiphol Airport 02/08/2009 Yotel Schiphol is the perfect place for passengers, located inside the aiport, in departure lounge 2, transferring in between flights or to freshen up after check-in and relax, guests can get some rest without leaving the airport or needing a visa ... Estonian Air will fly from Amsterdam to Tallinn 12/04/2009 Starting from 7 June 2009, Estonian Air, Estonia's national carrier, will operate between Amsterdam and Tallinn with three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The schedule has been designed to meet the demand of both leisure and ... KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Royal Dutch Airlines, more commonly known as KLM or Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij literally translates to Royal Aviation Society. Founded in 1919, KLM is the oldest carrier in the entire world still flying under their inception name and right from the beginning, Queen Wilhelmina bestowed upon the airline the epithet “Royal”. More...
Recommended Airport Hotels Amsterdam Schiphol Most popular Sightseeing Tours in AmsterdamKLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Royal
Dutch Airlines, more commonly known as KLM or Koninklijke Luchtvaart
Maatschappij literally translates to Royal Aviation Society. Founded in
1919, KLM is the oldest carrier in the entire world still flying under their
inception name and right from the beginning, Queen Wilhelmina bestowed upon
the airline the epithet “Royal”.
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From modest beginnings, KLM, a member of SkyTeam, saw its first inaugural flight in 1920 piloted by Jerry Shaw, in a De Havilland DH-16, carrying only two English Journalists, and a lot more newspapers, from Amsterdam to London. KLM has come a long way since then, with a fleet size now of 190 planes, servicing a network of 250 destinations, partly due to a 2004 a strategic partnership with Air France, which saw its reach spread even further. KLM has the largest combi fleet in the world and three freighter aircraft. An economic entity in its own right, it now holds a number of subsidiaries such as KLM UK/Cityhopper, KLM Cargo, KLM Asia, KLM Flight Academy, transavia.com, a 50% share in Martinair and a 26% share in Kenya Airways. KLM flies with two class differentiations, Business and Economy. Business long-haul is called World Business Class, which feature seats ranging from 135-degree inclines on a Boeing 767, to 170-degree incline sleeper seats on Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 services. A wide range of entertainment is available throughout the World Business Class cabin, with newer planes offering massage chairs, laptop power, telephones, and email and SMS capabilities. The food on KLM World Business Class is worth a mention, with menus designed in conjunction with the Jeunes Restaurateurs d'Europe and offering flyers a full three-course meal alongside a selection of wines by sommelier Hubrecht Duijker. Snacks and drinks are available throughout the whole flight. KLM Economy Class offers long-haul passengers at least a 31" seat pitch, with the new Airbus A330 offering a 32" seat pitch. KLM aims to keep everyone entertained with Economy Class in the newer models including personal interactive video screens with music, video and gaming capabilities. Individual telephones with email and text message capabilities, like those in Business Class, are available too. KLM has also shown an acknowledgement of the necessity of aviation companies to have a social presence, in 1999 it was the first airline in the world to receive ISO 14001 certification for the Environmental Care System. KLM AirCares program also sponsors four different children’s charities, and is a supporter of the Doctor 2 Doctor program. |
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