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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (code KL) is an airline based in Netherlands, a member of SkyTeam. A full-service carrier — the fare usually includes a checked bag, a meal and seat selection.

IATA codeKL

ICAO codeKLM

Home countryNetherlands

AllianceSkyTeam

CallsignKLM

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The airline in numbers

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines — facts & history

We gathered KLM Royal Dutch Airlines's numbers from the open datasets, flying since 1919.

Founded

1919

107 years ago

Alliance

SkyTeam

Headquarters

Amstelveen

Employees

36,549

Revenue

$11.1B

annual, reported

Aircraft types in the fleet: Boeing 777 · Boeing 787 Dreamliner · Airbus A310 · Airbus A330 · McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Lockheed L-049 Constellation · Douglas DC-2 · Douglas DC-3 · McDonnell Douglas DC-10 · Douglas DC-7 · Lockheed L-188 Electra · Convair CV-880.

Straight from the maker: Boeing · Airbus

KLM היא חברת התעופה הלאומית של הולנד. החברה היא חלק מתאגיד אייר פראנס-KLM שהוקם בשנת 2004. בסיסה הראשי של החברה נמצא בנמל התעופה סכיפהול שבאמסטרדם.

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines — straight to the airline

Worth knowing

Before you fly KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM flies via Schiphol (Amsterdam) — an efficient, relatively compact hub. Orderly service; the basic 'Economy Light' fare has no bag. Part of Air France-KLM, a SkyTeam member.

Schiphol is one terminal, which makes connecting easy — 50–60 minutes is usually enough.

Route network

Where KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flies

Main bases (by number of routes): הארטספילד ג'קסון אטלנטה אינטרנשיונל איירפורט (אטלנטה) (ATL) · אמסטרדם (AMS) · ניירובי (NBO) · האנגז'ו (HGH) · פריז (CDG) · New York (JFK)

Key destinations

The route network is based on OpenFlights data and updated periodically — the exact schedule and current deals are on the airline's own site.

When a flight goes wrong

Compensation for a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight

If a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight to/from the EU was cancelled, delayed 3+ hours, or you were bumped — under EU261 you may be owed up to €600, regardless of ticket price. Checking is free.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

Which alliance is KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is a member of SkyTeam — so miles and lounge access are shared with the other member carriers.

What is KLM Royal Dutch Airlines's flight code?

The IATA code is KL, the ICAO code is KLM.

Where does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operate most of its flights from?

The main base is Atlanta (ATL), then Amsterdam (AMS). In total the airline serves about 359 destinations.

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