KLM adds Apple Pay to KLM app
Apple Pay is available from today for Dutch users of KLM's iOS app. With Apple Pay, customers can quickly, easily and securely pay for airline tickets and additional services, such as checked baggage or seats with extra legroom.
Passengers who fly with KLM to distant destinations, including Thailand, will now have to pay extra for their suitcase with the cheapest ticket types. The scheme should be introduced on all flights by the middle of next year.
100 years of Dutch aviation
Aviation pioneers KLM, GKN Fokker and NLR (Netherlands Aerospace Center) jointly celebrated their 100th anniversary in the Eye Filmmuseum yesterday.
Book a new flight to Thailand, EVA Air or KLM?
I have been flying with EVA Air for years, and am now looking for a new flight around 01-2020. EVA will soon fly with a new aircraft. I don't know how much legroom there is. Unfortunately, you now pay a contribution of $ 40 per flight to reserve a seat with EVA. At KLM that is 25 euros per flight. Does anyone know anything about legroom at KLM? Both come to the same final amount, provided you reserve a seat.
Closed airspace over Pakistan affects international air traffic
Airlines that normally fly over Pakistan have had to reroute their routes. The airspace over the country has been closed due to a flared border dispute with neighboring India. KLM also flies, it is unclear how many flights are involved.
The Dutch state buys 12,68% of the shares in Air France-KLM
The Dutch state has acquired a direct interest of 12,68% in the airline Air France-KLM SA through the purchase of shares. The aim is to eventually obtain a position equivalent to that of the French state. With the share package, the government wants to be able to exert direct influence on future developments at the Air France-KLM holding company, so that Dutch public interests can be optimally safeguarded.
Travel organization Corendon has a complete Boeing 747-400 transported from Schiphol to the Corendon Village Hotel in Badhoevedorp in February. There the device is placed in the garden.
KLM and the Consumers' Association have not reached agreement in talks about removing the no-show provision from the general terms and conditions. That is why the Consumers' Association is going to cross legal swords with the airline.
KLM World Deal weeks: Return ticket AMS – BKK from € 589
The KLM World Deal weeks have started again. Tickets to more than a hundred destinations, including Bangkok, are offered with a 'world discount'. You can book until September 24, but be quick because gone = gone!
KLM most safe and punctual airline in 2018
In 2018, KLM again scored well on safety and punctuality, two important pillars for the airline.
Record number of passengers for KLM in 2018
KLM welcomed a record number of 2018 million passengers on board in 34,2. That is an increase of 4,5% compared to 2017. The increase was greatest in Europe, North and South America.
'EVA Air and KLM among the safest airlines in the world'
Those who fly to Thailand with EVA Air or KLM need not worry about the safety of the airline. According to Airlineratings.com, they are among the 19 safest airlines in the world.
'KLM aircraft on its way to Bangkok involved in incident over Delhi'
The KLM flight KL 875 from Amsterdam to Bangkok and an EVA Air aircraft from Taiwan were involved in an incident in Indian airspace above the capital Delhi last Sunday. There three passenger planes came dangerously close to each other.
Consumers' Association wants KLM to stop with no-show clause
The Consumers' Association wants KLM to stop immediately and with its no-show policy, which it unlawfully charges travelers with. The Consumers' Association writes this in a letter to the airline. If KLM does not remove the clause from its conditions, the Consumers' Association will go to court.
KLM is launching four voice-controlled services on Google Home
From now on, KLM offers four Dutch-language voice-controlled services. Via the Google Home, the smart speaker and voice assistant from Google, which can be purchased in the Netherlands from today, KLM helps its customers plan and prepare for their journey at home.
KLM World Deal weeks: Return ticket AMS – BKK from € 649 for € 589
The KLM World Deal weeks have started again. Tickets to more than a hundred destinations, including Bangkok, are offered with a 'world discount'. You can book until September 24, but be quick because gone = gone!
KLM launches Dutch service for the Google Assistant
KLM launches its latest digital service on the Google Assistant. Google today introduced the Dutch version of the Google Assistant, enabling KLM customers to easily search for flights using voice commands in Dutch.