KLM Royal Dutch Airline is the Netherlands based airline. Prior to its merger with Air France in 2004, KLM was the national airline of Netherlands.
KLM has distinction of being the oldest airliner in the world established in 1919. KLM operates from Schiphol Amsterdam International Airport and is headquartered at Amstelween, Netherlands.
KLM is one of the leading global airlines originated from Europe connecting many destinations across the continents.
It is known for its operational abilities and punctuality, apart from offering world-class service to its customers.
Presently, KLM flies to many destinations all over the world including many Indian cities and is rated as one of the oldest international airlines in India.
The company was founded on October 7th, 1919, and operated its maiden flight on 17th May, 1920 with an Airco De Havilland aircraft from London to Amsterdam.
The first flight carried two English journalists and news magazines and papers. During 1921, KLM started its scheduled services to many European cities including Rotterdam, Paris, Brussels, London, Copenhagen and Bremen.
KLM Airlines created history when it operated its first intercontinental services to Netherlands East Indies in 1929, which remained as longest scheduled route for several years.
KLM started its first transatlantic route during December 1934, connecting Amsterdam and Curacao with Fokker F-XVIII aircraft. It was the first European airline to offer schedule flights to New York from Europe.
The first Amsterdam to Tokyo via Anchorage was introduced in 1958. During 1989, KLM aligned with Northwest Airline and in May 2004 KLM was taken over by Air France to form Air-France-KLM.
The new company is incorporated in France as per French Laws and operating from Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris.
KLM owns many subsidiaries such as KLM Cityhopper, KLM Cargo. KLM Cityhopper operates short haul services covering many small cities across Europe. KLM Cargo runs exclusive services to many destinations around the world.
Transavia Airlines is a low cost KLM airline offering affordable fares for domestic sectors.
They also offer charted services to corporate and individuals. In India KLM flies to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore and is one of the trusted international airlines in India.
KLM tickets can be obtained online or from their offices located in major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore.
