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KLM to take first A350 passenger jet end of summer; A330 phase-out pushed by A350F delivery delays

KLM expects its first Airbus A350 to enter service in August or September and signals a push to phase out its A330 fleet. For KLM Cargo, however, delays to the A350F are forcing the airline to keep older Boeing 747F aircraft in service longer than planned, with management pointing to manufacturer delivery-discipline issues.

2026-06-11T03:44:56.474624-07:00

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KLM to relocate Schiphol cargo and support facilities to back Schiphol’s 25-year master plan for growth

2026-06-01T06:00:14.269233-07:00

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SkyTeam debuts flagship European lounge at Frankfurt T3 as Terminal 3 opens

2026-04-22T03:24:55.875731-07:00

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KLM hantavirus exposure scare: flight attendant isolated after contact with passenger who later died; Dutch authorities trace pa

2026-05-07T14:51:22.304437-07:00

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KLM to take first A350 passenger jet end of summer; A330 phase-out pushed by A350F delivery delays KLM expects its first Airbus A350 to enter service in August or September and signals a push to phase out its A330 fleet. For KLM Cargo, however, delays to the A350F are forcing the airline to keep older Boeing 747F aircraft in service longer than planned, with management pointing to manufacturer delivery-discipline issues.

2026-06-11T03:44:56.474624-07:00

KLM to take first A350 passenger jet end of summer; A330 phase-out pushed by A350F delivery delays

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KLM cancels Entebbe routes as Ebola-linked travel restrictions tighten KLM said it is cancelling flights to and from Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, citing tighter international travel and entry restrictions connected to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. The carrier linked the disruption to evolving cross-border rules governing passenger access.

2026-06-01T06:34:36.182898-07:00

KLM cancels Entebbe routes as Ebola-linked travel restrictions tighten

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KLM to relocate Schiphol cargo and support facilities to back Schiphol’s 25-year master plan for growth KLM has signed a binding agreement with Royal Schiphol Group to relocate multiple Amsterdam Schiphol facilities—including cargo buildings and its Schiphol Centre cargo activities to the Kaagbaan runway-side cargo area—plus catering services and the Topside office building. The moves are designed to unlock airport infrastructure expansion under Schiphol’s 25-year master plan.

2026-06-01T06:00:14.269233-07:00

KLM to relocate Schiphol cargo and support facilities to back Schiphol’s 25-year master plan for growth

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KLM hantavirus exposure scare: flight attendant isolated after contact with passenger who later died; Dutch authorities trace pa Dutch authorities are tracing KLM passengers after a deadly hantavirus exposure scare connected to a Johannesburg-linked incident associated with the MV Hondius outbreak. A KLM cabin attendant was hospitalized in isolation after contact with a passenger who later died, with coordination underway for likely travel-related evacuations.

2026-05-07T14:51:22.304437-07:00

KLM hantavirus exposure scare: flight attendant isolated after contact with passenger who later died; Dutch authorities trace pa

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KLM Cityhopper weighs Embraer E2 vs Airbus A220 for 25-aircraft regional jet order KLM Cityhopper is evaluating a new order for 25 regional jets, with Embraer’s E2 family and Airbus’s A220 both in contention, according to managing director Maarten Koopmans. The decision will determine fleet commonality for the carrier’s regional arm and shape near-term delivery and operating economics.

2026-05-05T13:03:56.438593-07:00

KLM Cityhopper weighs Embraer E2 vs Airbus A220 for 25-aircraft regional jet order

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SkyTeam debuts flagship European lounge at Frankfurt T3 as Terminal 3 opens SkyTeam has opened its newest branded lounge at Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 (non-Schengen), positioned as its flagship European lounge. The facility spans 550 sq m with 126 seats. The lounge rollout accompanies FRA’s April 2026 inauguration of its landmark new Terminal 3, Europe’s biggest airport infrastructure project.

2026-04-22T03:24:55.875731-07:00

SkyTeam debuts flagship European lounge at Frankfurt T3 as Terminal 3 opens

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KLM begins returning four Twente-stored Embraer E195-E2 jets to service after Pratt & Whitney GTF engine shortages KLM Cityhopper has started reactivating part of its parked Embraer E195-E2 fleet following a 2024 grounding tied to Pratt & Whitney GTF engine availability. Four aircraft stored at Twente Airport had engines, APUs and batteries removed for preservation; the first airframe (PH-NXA) is moving toward initial testing.

2026-04-16T09:57:54.243048-07:00

KLM begins returning four Twente-stored Embraer E195-E2 jets to service after Pratt & Whitney GTF engine shortages

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KLM cancels 160 Schiphol flights in May as kerosene prices squeeze profitability KLM says it will cancel 160 flights to and from Amsterdam Schiphol in May—cutting about 80 round trips—after sharply higher kerosene prices made certain intra-European routes uneconomic. The carrier stresses there is no fuel shortage and will rebook passengers on the next available options, mainly on high-frequency markets such as London and Düsseldorf.

2026-04-16T08:39:21.730856-07:00

KLM cancels 160 Schiphol flights in May as kerosene prices squeeze profitability

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KLM to take first A350 passenger jet end of summer; A330 phase-out pushed by A350F delivery delays

KLM to relocate Schiphol cargo and support facilities to back Schiphol’s 25-year master plan for growth

SkyTeam debuts flagship European lounge at Frankfurt T3 as Terminal 3 opens

KLM hantavirus exposure scare: flight attendant isolated after contact with passenger who later died; Dutch authorities trace pa

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