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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, officially Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V., is the flag carrier of the Netherlands, headquartered in Amstelveen, near Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Founded on October 7, 1919, KLM is the world’s oldest airline still operating under its original name, celebrating over a century of aviation history. As a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance since 2000, KLM operates a global network of over 135 destinations in 65 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Renowned for its Dutch hospitality, innovative services, and commitment to sustainability, KLM serves over 30 million passengers annually with a fleet of 110 aircraft. Its slogan, “Journeys of Inspiration,” reflects its focus on customer-centric travel, earning accolades like the Skytrax 5-Star Airline rating (2023, 2024) and Europe’s Best Airline Staff Service (2024).
Founded by Albert Plesman as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij (Royal Aviation Company), KLM’s first flight connected Amsterdam to London in 1920 using a leased De Havilland DH-16. Early milestones included the 1924 Amsterdam–Batavia (Jakarta) route, the longest air route at the time, and the 1930 introduction of Fokker aircraft. Post-World War II, KLM expanded transatlantic services with Douglas DC-4s, becoming the first European airline to fly to New York in 1946. The jet age began with DC-8s in 1960, followed by Boeing 747s in 1971. KLM merged with Air France in 2004, forming Air France-KLM, a publicly traded entity (Euronext: AF), while retaining its brand. The 2000 SkyTeam founding membership boosted global connectivity. Recent innovations include the 2023 launch of Premium Comfort Class and SAF-powered flights, reinforcing KLM’s legacy of pioneering aviation.
KLM operates from Schiphol’s Terminal 2, a major European hub handling 71 million passengers annually. Its network spans 135 destinations, including 70 in Europe (e.g., London, Paris, Barcelona), 20 in Asia (e.g., Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul), 15 in North America (e.g., New York, Los Angeles, Toronto), and key routes in Africa (Nairobi, Cape Town), South America (São Paulo, Bogotá), and the Caribbean (Aruba, Curaçao). Seasonal routes, like Rovaniemi, Finland (winter 2025), cater to leisure travelers. KLM’s 550 weekly long-haul flights and 2,000 short-haul flights are supported by codeshares with 19 SkyTeam partners, including Delta, Kenya Airways, and China Eastern, and non-alliance partners like WestJet. Cargo services, operated by four Boeing 747-400ERFs, transport 900,000 tonnes annually, focusing on pharmaceuticals and perishables.