The world's oldest airline still operating under its original name.
Founded
1919
Headquarters
Amstelveen, Netherlands
Alliance
SkyTeam
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the flag carrier of the Netherlands, founded in 1919, making it the oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name. It serves a global network of destinations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, primarily from its hub at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
KLM merged with Air France in 2004 to form the Air France-KLM Group, one of the largest airline groups in the world by revenue. Despite the merger, KLM retained its brand identity, operational independence, and Dutch heritage.
The airline is renowned for its service quality, iconic Delft blue miniature house gifts offered in business class, and its long history of innovation in commercial aviation. KLM is a full member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance.
Hubs & network
KLM operates primarily from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) as its main hub.
Fleet
KLM operates a fleet including Boeing 737, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and Embraer E-Jets, with Airbus A350s on order.
Notable facts
- ›KLM was founded on October 7, 1919, making it the world's oldest airline still flying under its original name.
- ›KLM merged with Air France in 2004 to create the Air France-KLM Group.
- ›Business class passengers receive miniature Delft blue houses filled with Dutch gin as a signature gift.
- ›KLM was a launch customer for the Boeing 747 and has a long relationship with Boeing.
- ›KLM operates one of the longest non-stop commercial routes in the world, including flights to destinations in Asia and the Americas.
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