KLM Royal Dutch
Airlines is a pioneer in the world of civil aviation. Established
in 1919, it is the longest operating scheduled airline still
flying under its original name, with over 80 years of experience
in providing quality airline service. KLM has been associated
with a long history of being FIRST.
1935
|
First
European airline to train flight attendants |
1946
|
First
European airline after World War II to operate scheduled
services from Europe to North America |
1960
|
First
European airline to operate the Douglas DC-8 |
1975 |
First
airline of the world to operate the 747 Combi |
1989 |
First
airline in Europe to operate the Boeing B747-400 |
1990
|
First
European airline to introduce a Pan-European frequent
flyer programme |
1994
|
First
airline top offer a joint global service with a partner:
World Business Class, and Intercontinental Business
Class with Northwest Airlines |
Today KLM flies
to over 150 destinations in over 80 countries. KLM's hub
is based in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, one of the most
modern airports in the world. With its unique single terminal
concept, passengers will find it easy to find their way
around, whether they are arriving, transferring or departing.
KLM currently operates daily B747 services from Singapore
to Amsterdam and Jakarta.