On 27 October 1992, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines launched its very first flight between Amsterdam and Cape Town in what has become a momentous and important route for the airline over the past 30 years. First operated as a ‘tail end’ from the Amsterdam to Johannesburg route, incredible demand saw KLM introduce a non-stop service in 2003 …
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is celebrating the 103rd anniversary of its founding today, an occasion traditionally accompanied by the presentation of a new Delftware miniature house. This year’s miniature is a replica of a house in a very special location: the Ecury family home on Aruba. The island will be marking a centenary of aviation …
In cooperation with the Dutch Embassy in South Africa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines organizes several repatriations flights. These flights are aimed to enable Dutch nationals as well as residents of other European Union members and Schengen states to return home. From Cape Town on 17 June, 20 June (KL598) From Johannesburg on 21 June (KL592) …
Last month, in celebration of their 100th birthday, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, together with 14 456 scholars across Gauteng, broke the record for the most number of paper planes flown at a single time. 14 456 paper planes, each containing a message from ordinary South Africans dedicated to their future selves, were launched at 15 …
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines plans to renew its older generation long-haul fleet with Airbus A350 family aircraft in the coming years. The Airbus A350 is acknowledged as the most fuel efficient and silent aircraft of its generation. These new wide-body aircraft have substantial benefits in terms of reducing CO2 emissions and noise impact. Procurement is …
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has introduced its new World Business Class seats aboard its new B777 fleet which will operate on the South African routes between Amsterdam and both Johannesburg and Cape Town. These broader seats have a sliding door ensuring greater comfort and privacy. Thanks to various innovations, the seats and their fittings are 10-15% lighter …
Last week, the European Aviation Authority (EASA) announced that the international guidelines are being adjusted. Therefore, the rules in the Netherlands are also changing. As of Saturday, May 21, wearing a face mask is no longer mandatory at Dutch airports. ALSO READ: KLM on Dutch entry ban for travellers coming from certain Southern African countries …
The scale model of the Flying-V – the energy-efficient aircraft of the future – has flown for the first time. A year and a half ago TU Delft and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced the start of the design of the Flying-V during IATA 2019 and after extensive wind tunnel tests and ground tests it …
After the announcement from the Minister of the South African Department of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, to allow operating cargo flights in a context of lockdown, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo immediately decided to reinstate its scheduled cargo flights of Martinair Cargo to Johannesburg per 01 April 2020. ALSO READ: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Unveils Forest …
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, who celebrates their 100th birthday in 2019, has become the world’s first airline to offer an inspirational service via the Amazon Alexa smart speaker. In conversation with the KLM bot, users will be advised on suitable destinations, using a combination of images and spoken text. Users will also immediately be informed …