I just checked KLM's website and saw that from September/October flights to Thailand, Bali and Kuala Lumpur can be booked almost daily. Places that are currently sealed shut.
On July 1, the EU again allowed residents from Thailand to re-enter the Schengen area. After some asking around, I received confirmation that NL follows the guideline and that I could have my girlfriend come.
I requested a refund from KLM for a flight from Amsterdam to Bangkok more than 2 weeks ago. I haven't received an answer yet. Does anyone know how long it takes for KLM to pay?
Yesterday (June 22, 2020) the KLM flight of July 13 from Bangkok to Amsterdam to Bangkok (return flight for my girlfriend) was cancelled.
KLM gradually restores network
KLM is gradually restarting the network. In the month of July, KLM will operate 5.000 European flights. The forecast for August is 11.000. Intercontinentally, there are about 1.900 in July and 2.100 in August.
Air France and KLM are further adjusting their policies for flight cancellations that they make as a result of the COVID-19 situation. Due to the latest developments in this area and the gradual lifting of travel restrictions, Air France and KLM are restoring their networks.
I heard through the grapevine that all KLM flights (Amsterdam – Bangkok) were canceled in July. The flights have now been transferred to August. Have others also received this message? Can someone confirm that?
We booked tickets with KLM in September 2019 for flights from Amsterdam to Bangkok on June 14 and June 20, 2020. The flight from June 14 has been moved by KLM to June 13.
KLM hotel “Plaswijck” in Bangkok
A photo report of the well-known KLM hotel “Plaswijck” in Bangkok (photos from 2009). Bangkok used to be a very important hub for Southeast Asia after the battle in the Dutch East Indies, in the time of Sukarno, because KLM was no longer allowed to land in Jakarta.
KLM still flies from Bangkok to Amsterdam. This happens 4 times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The plane departs Bangkok at 22.30:05.25 PM and arrives in Amsterdam at XNUMX:XNUMX AM.
Safe flying with KLM in corona times (video)
Flying during the corona crisis means that airlines must operate under exceptional circumstances. The current situation requires a series of measures that KLM is taking to ensure that its operations are as safe as possible for passengers and crew.
KLM will again fly to 31 distant destinations
KLM is gradually expanding its timetable again. From May 24, there will be flights to 31 distant destinations in Africa, North and South America and Asia. On some routes it concerns freight transport, but it is also possible for passengers to book flights.
As of Monday 11 May, wearing face protection when boarding and on board is mandatory for KLM passengers. Passengers are responsible for ensuring that they have the required facial protection with them. The cabin crew will of course also wear face protection.
Last Tuesday I booked a return ticket with KLM for May 12th. Today I get a message from KLM that the flight has been canceled and that I have to set a new date, but that doesn't work at all. Have approached KLM and get the message from them that the first possibility is July 4th.
KLM will make flying with face masks mandatory
KLM wants all passengers to wear a face mask on all flights from next week. KLM also announces that the number of European flights will be restarted in phases.
KLM's first passenger aircraft took off today, which not only takes cargo back in the 'belly', but also on passenger seats and in the luggage bins in the cabin of the aircraft.
Repatriated from paradise
How paradise does a tropical island remain if you may have to stay there much longer than you would like? Erik Hoekstra (26) was on Palawan in the Philippines when the area was 'locked' due to the corona virus. Suddenly you are really far from home. Erik says that with a lot of help from the home front and the embassy, he came home safely.