
KLM in an effort to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency sells a 75% stake in KCS KLM Catering Services to the GateGroup. The Dutch carrier retains some form of say and word in the operation of the strategically important catering division with a 25% equity stake. This is the latest step completed as part…

KLM reveals its first Airbus A350-900 in its classic blue livery, and it has a name. It will be called the Night Watch in honor of one of the country’s most iconic paintings. The aircraft will be deployed in September on its first commercial service between Amsterdam and Toronto on flight KL691.

Flying Blue is one of the most used frequent flyer programs across Europe. It is the frequent flyer program of the Air France-KLM Group. Let me guide you through the ins and outs of Flying Blue, its benefits and how it works. In this post: Which Airlines Share Flying Blue as a Frequent Flyer Program?…

KLM is executing a massive fleet pivot from Boeing to Airbus in 2026. We analyze the now-completed 777 cabin retrofits, the arrival of the A350 and A321neo, and the confirmed retirement of the A330 and 777-200ER fleets. Plus, an inside look at why Cityhopper is still struggling with its E2 engines and where to find…

KLM has announced three new European destinations for summer 2026, adding Jersey, Santiago de Compostela and Oviedo to its network, with all routes operated by KLM Cityhopper.

KLM Cityhopper is updating the cabin layout of all Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, increasing capacity from 132 to 136 seats. The change is driven by efficiency and sustainability goals, with the full fleet expected to be converted by June 2026.

Transitioning from one aircraft type to another is not a simple feat. That is all the more the case is the fleet in question is a sizable one as is KLM’s. The Dutch flag carrier has started phasing out its Boeing 737s as it moves into a new era for its narrow body fleet which…

In May 2025 some of SkyTeam’s most prominent airlines announced that they would be investing in WestJet. The deal is of major importance for the Canadian aviation industry and even more significant for WestJet itself, marking a new chapter in the airline’s evolution. A total of 25% of the airline’s equity changed ownership, with the…

Long gone are the days of luxurious domestic European travel. Legacy airlines have complied with the demand of the aviation market for cheap flights aligning what they offer to low-cost airlines. Although what we find on airlines has leveled out, there are still differences in flying one airline rather than another. In this latest review…