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KLM's A321neo Debuts with Recaro Seating

KLM has launched the A321neo configured with Recaro seating on its inaugural flight. The aircraft features 36 seats in a hybrid layout, enhancing passenger comfort and maintaining operational efficiency, marking a significant development in the airline's fleet modernization strategy.

2024-09-12T09:50:00.531271-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

KLM to Implement Buy-On-Board for Short-Haul Economy

2024-09-12T03:47:55.189383-07:00

Reuters

SAS Exits Chapter 11 with $1.2B Investment, New Owners

2024-08-27T21:32:51.493407-07:00

Air Data News

KLM Integrates First Airbus A321neo, Retires Boeing 737s

2024-08-27T07:33:25.960791-07:00

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KLM's A321neo Debuts with Recaro Seating KLM has launched the A321neo configured with Recaro seating on its inaugural flight. The aircraft features 36 seats in a hybrid layout, enhancing passenger comfort and maintaining operational efficiency, marking a significant development in the airline's fleet modernization strategy.

2024-09-12T09:50:00.531271-07:00

KLM's A321neo Debuts with Recaro Seating

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

KLM to Implement Buy-On-Board for Short-Haul Economy KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will adopt a buy-on-board food and beverage model for its short-haul Economy class flights, aligning with other European full-service carriers. This marks a shift from KLM’s tradition of complimentary offerings for Economy passengers, driven by evolving market dynamics.

2024-09-12T03:47:55.189383-07:00

KLM to Implement Buy-On-Board for Short-Haul Economy

FlightGlobal

Dutch Government Modifies Schiphol Flight Reduction Plan The Dutch government's revised proposals aim to lower noise pollution at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport with a 3-5% reduction in flight movements, including limits on nighttime traffic. The adjustments represent a more moderate approach towards balancing operational capacity and environmental concerns.

2024-09-05T04:35:53.024157-07:00

Dutch Government Modifies Schiphol Flight Reduction Plan

Reuters

EU Court Adviser Recommends Upholding Air Cargo Cartel Fines A European court adviser suggests the Court of Justice of the European Union dismiss an appeal by Air France-KLM, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, and others against EU's 2017 antitrust fines. These fines, totaling 776 million euros, target 11 airlines for price-fixing in air cargo services.

2024-09-05T04:30:59.033550-07:00

EU Court Adviser Recommends Upholding Air Cargo Cartel Fines

Runway Girl

KLM Lounge Accessibility Challenges for Neurodivergent Travelers KLM's non-Schengen Crown Lounge, noted for its complexity and eccentric design, presents accessibility challenges for neurodivergent travelers, raising continuous concerns about inclusivity in airport facilities.

2024-09-04T08:08:19.033870-07:00

KLM Lounge Accessibility Challenges for Neurodivergent Travelers

PaxEx.Aero

KLM Receives First Airbus A321neo for Fleet Modernization Initiative KLM has integrated its first Airbus A321neo, a significant advancement in its fleet modernization and sustainability goals. This move underscores the airline's commitment to adopting fuel-efficient technologies for cleaner and quieter operations.

2024-09-03T05:56:30.840758-07:00

KLM Receives First Airbus A321neo for Fleet Modernization Initiative

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Lufthansa Aims for 19.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal to Avoid EU Approval Lufthansa is pursuing a 19.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal as part of TAP's privatization effort, allowing the German airline to bypass the need for European Commission approval. CEO Carsten Spohr will meet with Portuguese officials to discuss potential investment strategies.

2024-09-01T05:36:16.878240-07:00

Lufthansa Aims for 19.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal to Avoid EU Approval

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SAS Joins SkyTeam Post-Restructuring, Expands Network Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) has officially joined the SkyTeam airline alliance following an extensive financial restructuring and exit from Star Alliance. The membership enhances SAS’s global reach and aligns with strategic investments from Air France-KLM, enabling connections to over a thousand global destinations.

2024-09-01T04:16:12.510314-07:00

SAS Joins SkyTeam Post-Restructuring, Expands Network