KLM has unveiled a major restructuring programme affecting approximately 5,000 positions, equivalent to nearly 15% of its workforce
KLM Pilots
KLM pilot jokes with JFK ATC before takeoff, as a repeated question leaves the controller briefly confused on the radio.
KLM pilots join the Royal Netherlands Air Force as F-35 reservists as KLM and Defence deepen their strategic partnership.
KLM and VNV reach a new labor deal: pilots get a 4.75% pay rise over two years plus expanded ticket discounts.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has completed his final scheduled Boeing 737 flight as a guest pilot for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), closing a unique chapter in European royal aviation history.
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 2023 study reveals KLM Royal Dutch Airlines pays flight personnel up to 38% more than rival carriers, raising fresh questions about competitiveness and profit margins.
King Willem-Alexander has flown his final Boeing 737 flight with KLM, closing a unique chapter as the airline transitions to Airbus A321neo aircraft.
KLM (KL) has officially introduced the first Airbus A350 flight simulator in the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone in its preparations for the arrival of the A350 aircraft at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in late 2026.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) and its pilot union VNV have reached a preliminary agreement aimed at stabilizing operations and expanding flight capacity.