All KLM Royal Dutch Airlines articles – Page 9
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Delta tops FlightGlobal's on-time performance ranking for 2018
Delta Air Lines has been named the world's most punctual major international airline during 2018 by FlightGlobal, incorporating FlightStats.
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VIDEO: KLM 747-400 hits loader while under tow
Video images have emerged purportedly showing the moment that a KLM Boeing 747-400 under tow collided with ground support equipment at Amsterdam Schiphol.
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Qantas, KLM ink codesharing pact
Qantas and KLM have signed a codesharing agreement, with ticket sales to start on 1 November.
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KLM gambles on Las Vegas in 2019
KLM plans to land in Las Vegas next summer with new flights from Amsterdam.
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Opinion
OPINION: Air France-KLM bucks the nativist trend
In a world where inward-looking political sensibilities are zeitgeist, the appointment of Canadian national Ben Smith as the new chief executive of Air France-KLM was a welcome surprise.
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Risks identified following cabin-simulator trial of VR headsets
Dutch aerospace research centre NLR has highlighted potential safety risks of passengers wearing virtual-reality headsets, after a cabin simulator trial at KLM's base in Amsterdam.
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Air France-KLM names Air Canada's Smith as next chief
Air France-KLM has appointed Benjamin Smith as its next chief executive, three months after Jean-Marc Janaillac resigned following failed labour negotiations.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Air France-KLM in familiar predicament
Air France-KLM may find itself prone to deja vu as it pins its hopes on a change in chief executive to resolve labour unrest at its French mainline operation – which continues to be outperformed by its Dutch counterpart.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: KLM Cityhopper nears completion of fleet renewal
As the sun began to dip below the horizon, a pair of KLM Cityhopper Embraer E-Jets landed, one after the other, on the Cape Verdean island of Sal in late February, making a rare visit to the barren, volcanic mid-Atlantic island off the coast of Senegal.
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KLM to complete long-haul business-class upgrade in 2018
KLM intends to complete a refurbishment programme for the business class section on its Airbus A330 fleet in October 2018.
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KLM cabin crew to strike on 8 January
KLM has proposed a mediator to help break a long-running deadlock with the FNV Cabine union amid the continuing protests over the cutting of cabin crew numbers on some long-haul flights that have prompted fresh strike action to be called for 8 January.
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Amadeus confirms 'network issue' as flights delayed
Technology provider Amadeus has acknowledged "disruption to some of our systems" following a "network issue" earlier today.
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NewsPICTURE: KLM receives its last 777-300ER
KLM has taken delivery of its 29th and final Boeing 777 under existing orders, with the -300ER-model aircraft having been accepted by chief executive Pieter Elbers at the manufacturer's Everett plant in Washington on 26 September.
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KLM 777 drops metal panel after taking off from Osaka
Japanese authorities are investigating an incident in which a "piece of fairing" fell from a KLM Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, damaging a car on the ground below.
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Social media takes priority over bespoke apps at KLM: chief
KLM's focus for its digital strategy is to build its presence on existing social media platforms, rather than developing bespoke and exclusive apps, chief executive Pieter Elbers has indicated.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Delta, Air France and Virgin seek to dominate Atlantic
Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways plan to dominate the transatlantic market under a new strategic partnership unveiled on 27 July.
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Qantas and TAP chiefs recognised at Airline Strategy Awards
The top honours at 2017's Airline Strategy Awards went to Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce and TAP Portugal counterpart Fernando Pinto.
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KLM begins codeshare with Caribbean carrier Winair
Netherlands carrier KLM has this month implemented a new codeshare with Winnair under which it will add code to eight Caribbean destinations the latter serves from its St Maarten base.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Jet Airways shows it is serious about Europe
Indian carrier Jet Airways' two new routes – a daily Bengaluru-Amsterdam service and a five-times weekly Chennai-Paris service on 29 October – demonstrate two things: that it is serious about Europe, and is building ties with SkyTeam members.
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Air France outlines 787 network plans
Air France will deploy Boeing 787s to several African destinations during the winter 2017/18 season as its Dreamliner fleet grows.