Airline routes can sometimes be a simple numbers game - and as KLM show - it can result in a route being pulled. This time, the route between Amsterdam and Cairo is facing the chop. KLM Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image, KLM. KLM places the blame of the route cut on the devaluation of the Egyptian pound and the decision of the Central Bank of Egypt to impose … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – KLM Boeing 747-400M
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, parked at the gate is a Royal Dutch Airlines KLM Boeing 747-400 Combi at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after it completed its journey from Amsterdam. KLM operate a fleet of 15 Boeing 747-400 Combis - which as well as carrying cargo in the belly of the plane, they can carry cargo on the … [Read more...]
Air France/KLM Flash Sale
Whilst British Airways is having a premium seats sale, Air France and KLM are having a flash sale of their own in Economy Class for the next few days. Air France and KLM are having some discounts - both of these are listed from Manchester UK (as opposed to London or other airports - but these prices should be Air France are first up with a variety of destinations on offer … [Read more...]
Air France-KLM Four Day Fare sale
We've had some business class sale fares from Swiss. We've also had business and economy sale fares from Finnair. Now it's the turn of Air France-KLM to kick of a Four Day sale in Economy Class. Or as they call it - their "WOW" sale. What's on offer? Depending on the airline, depends on the offer. Here's what's on offer from Air France (prices from London - … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – KLM Cityhopper Fokker F70
It's Sunday again, and time for some more airplane art. This week, lining up for take off at Frankfurt airport on a very sunny summer afternoon is a KLM CityHopper Fokker F70 as it prepares for its return journey to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. KLM operate a fleet of 19 Fokker 70 aircraft, operating across Europe to provide feed for KLM's long haul network out of … [Read more...]
KLM outlines its Boeing 787-9 operation plans
As one operator adds more Boeing 787-9 operated routes, another operator begins its preperation to add the type into its fleet. KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines - have outlined their operation plans for the 787-9, with operations due to commence at the beginning of the Winter timetable on the 25th October 2015. Part of the KLM Boeing 787-9 Seatmap - Image, KLM via KLM.comThe … [Read more...]
Air France-KLM signs for more Embraer E-175s and E-195s
It seems Air France-KLM is finally pushing its remaining Fokker fleet out to pasture, with the group putting an order in for up to 34 Embraer E-Jets. Past and present: KLM CityHopper Embraer 170 (foreground) and Fokker F70 (background) at Amsterdam Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond KLM's regional fleet operated by KLM Cityhopper will be taking 17 extra aircraft, … [Read more...]
KLM and Air France 4 Day Flash Sale
It's that time again where airlines are doing flash sales with KLM and Air France doing the honours on reduced fares. There's a variety of cheapish economy tickets up for grabs - depending which airline you choose. Air France's version has economy and premium economy on sale: Air France Economy Class Bangkok from £439 Cape Town from £500 Dubai from … [Read more...]
Last Day of UK Flight Sale Specials…
For those of us who travel in Economy Class, it could be time to get yourself organised - as a lot of the airline sales that are currently going on are coming to an end today. Airlines that have sales going on include: British Airways network ends today (27th January) Virgin Atlantic network ends today (27th January) American Airlines Transatlantic ends today (27th … [Read more...]
KLM Business Class Sale from London
It seems there's a mini rash of business class airfare sales at the moment to fill the empty seats that are in planes over the Christmas and New Year period. KLM sees this as a chance to get you away from your turkey and family with fares starting from £999 The following destinations are on offer for those who have a little time whilst avoiding friends and family: Abu … [Read more...]