A former employee of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) has lost a legal battle for compensation after a Dutch court ruled that his actions during an aircraft refueling operation created a serious safety risk and justified his dismissal.
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Royal Dutch Airlines KLM (KL) has temporarily suspended flights to Entebbe International Airport (EBB), citing operational challenges caused by Ebola-related travel restrictions affecting airline crews.
KLM and VNV reach a new labor deal: pilots get a 4.75% pay rise over two years plus expanded ticket discounts.
KLM cabin crew salaries in 2026 are made up of base salary, flying-related allowances, layover payments, and roster-linked earnings.
KLM Boeing 787-10 flight KL643 to JFK returns to Amsterdam after right engine bleed air valve fails over Irish airspace.
Air France-KLM is reportedly considering a corporate name change as the airline group expands beyond its original French and Dutch identities.
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius kills three; KLM denied boarding to infected passenger at Johannesburg airport.
KLM Amsterdam-Paramaribo flight diverts to Trinidad after Suriname ATC staffing shortage leaves no tower controller at Paramaribo airport.
In 2026, KLM pilot salaries remain among the strongest packages in Europe. Pay is typically structured around a fixed annual salary, holiday bonus, year-end bonus, per diems, and profit-sharing in stronger financial years.
A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight heading to France was forced to return to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol after striking a heron shortly after takeoff, causing a technical incident that delayed passengers by nearly four hours.