KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) is preparing to accelerate the retirement of its aging Airbus A330-200 fleet as it moves closer to receiving its first Airbus A350 passenger aircraft later this year.
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Leading this period of transformation is CEO Marjan Rintel, whose compensation reflects both performance and the complex environment KLM operates in.
KLM’s first Airbus A350-900 (MSN 809) is on the Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, set for 2026 delivery with 331 seats and Viasat connectivity.
King Willem-Alexander has flown his final Boeing 737 flight with KLM, closing a unique chapter as the airline transitions to Airbus A321neo aircraft.
A passenger has sued KLM after a faulty economy seat collapsed mid flight from Amsterdam to Boston, causing traumatic brain and spinal injuries.
Aruba faced an unusual aviation disruption this week after a rat was discovered on board a KLM (KL) aircraft operating a scheduled service from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Aruba Airport (AUA).
A KLM (KL) Boeing 777 departing Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) never left the ground Tuesday night (November 25, 2025) after a passenger reported seeing a gun, called 911 from his seat, and opened an emergency exit during taxi.
On average, a cabin crew member at KLM earns around €34,000 per year (USD 37,800 per year).
KLM (KL) has reported financial losses exceeding €30 million due to three recent strikes by its ground crew at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Dutch carrier KLM (KL) will cancel dozens of flights on Wednesday, September 17, after ground staff at Schiphol Airport (AMS) confirmed plans for strike action.