KLM and VNV reach a new labor deal: pilots get a 4.75% pay rise over two years plus expanded ticket discounts.
KLM Pilots
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.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) and Air France (AF) launch a four-month pilot sharing program between Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and New York John F. Kennedy (JFK).
A trio of student pilots participating in KLM Royal Dutch Airline’s (KL) residential training program were arrested after allegedly setting fire to their shared accommodation.
Here is everything you need to know about how much KLM Royal Dutch Airlines pilots are getting in salary and how you can be one of them.