An airline that still believes in a service, giving attention to its clients and looking after the traveller in a manner which many other airlines appear to have forgotten, an airline which would certainly get our vote for the World’s Favourite Airline.

The major advantage of flying with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the extensive network from almost every UK regional airport, permitting you to fly from your local airport to their hub at Amsterdam Schipol airport which offers quick and efficient transfers.  The airport has a single terminal so all transfers are under one roof; onward boarding passes are issued at the original station so you go straight to the departure gate to take your connecting flight.  The airport terminal is well laid out clearly indicated where to go and of course virtually everyone speaks English so it is a very smooth and easy transfer to your connecting flight.

Internet check-in is available from the United Kingdom via www.klm.com at any time from 30 hours prior to departure up to one hour prior to departure. Home printed boarding passes are available from 10 UK departure points, with the rest of the UK network expected to have availability by the end of 2006.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was formed in 1919 by Albert Plesman, and is the oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name.

KLM employs almost 35,000 staff worldwide and operates a mixed fleet of 181 aircraft, with some amongst the most modern available today. The route network extends to 139 destinations on 5 continents.

The fleet of aircraft is constantly changing, with newer aircraft types being integrated. KLM now operates 11 Boeing 777-200 aircraft on long haul routes, and is currently taking delivery of 8 Airbus A330-200 to replace older aircraft. All of these new aircraft incorporate state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment systems, and World Business Class offers the latest in comfort and in-flight service.

KLM joined forces with Air France in 2004, creating the world’s largest airline group, with revenue in excess of 19 billion Euros.  The two airlines launched their individual loyalty scheme “Flying Blue” in June 2005 and the scheme currently has approximately 10million members worldwide.  KLM also offers a corporate loyalty scheme “BlueBiz” to small and medium-size businesses.