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   What does KLM stand for?

   • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, or simply KLM (an abbreviation for their official name Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V. [ˈkoːnɪŋkləkə ˈlʏxtfaːrt ˈmaːtsxɑpɛi ˌɛnˈveː], lit.'Royal Aviation Company'), [ 6 ] is the flag carrier of the Netherlands. [ 7 ] KLM is headquartered in Amstelveen, with its hub at nearby Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

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   Why is KLM called a 'royal' airline?

   • The "Royal" designation was added in 1919 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, in recognition of the airline’s services to the Dutch royal family. The name reflects KLM’s Dutch heritage and commitment to providing high-quality service.

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   What is KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?

   • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is more than just the national carrier of The Netherlands, it is the oldest operating airline in the world and has been flying for more than 100 years. Today, it is one of the world's most recognizable airline brands, with a fleet size of over 150 aircraft.

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   How did KLM get its name?

   • KLM was founded in 1919 by a group of Dutch businessmen who raised 1.2 million Dutch guilders, which is around half a million dollars today. Impressed by its plans to put Holland on the aviation map, Queen Wilhelmina granted the fledgling company its royal designation and her seal of approval a month before the airline's first commercial flight.

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   Is KLM a good airline?

   • KLM is a Dutch airline that has been operating since 1919. It is one of the oldest airlines in the world and has a rich history of innovation and growth. KLM is known for its high-quality service, extensive network of destinations, and commitment to sustainability.

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   Was KLM the first airline in the world?

   • KLM was not the first airline in the world, but it is the oldest still operating. By some definitions, the accolade of the first airline was DELAG which was founded in 1909 and operated Zeppelin airships. KLM was founded on 7 October 1919, making it one of the world's first commercial airline companies.

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   Founded in 1919, KLM is the oldest operating airline in the world, and has 35,488 employees with a fleet of 110 aircraft (excluding subsidiaries) as of 2021. [8] KLM operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to 145 destinations.

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   • KLM's First Flight Was from London to Amsterdam
   • During The War, KLM Flew from Bristol to Lisbon
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   With KLM being a Dutch company, you would have thought that its first flight would have been from Amsterdam, but with Great Britain at the forefront of aviation, it ended up taking off from London. In May of 1920, a modified De Havilland DH-9B World War I bomber flown by British pilot Jerry Shaw took off from Croydonfor Schiphol airport in Amsterda...

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   When Germany invaded the Netherlands in the spring of 1940, KLM managed to get six of its aircraft to Britain. Under BOAC registration, it operated passenger flights between Bristol and Lisbon in neutral Portugal. When the war in Europe ended in 1945, KLM immediately started to rebuild its network and was the first continental airline to offer a sc...

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   After having been given the royal seal of approval by Queen Wilhelmina back in 1919, KLM remains true to its regal roots. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlandshas been a pilot for KLM for over 20 years and is currently certified to fly Boeing 737s. While not flying for KLM every day, the 53-year-old can be found in the cockpit around twice a mon...

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   Jun 30, 2023 · KLM’s name stands for Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, which translates to Royal Aviation Company in English. The "Royal" designation was added in 1919 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, in recognition of the airline’s services to the Dutch royal family.

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   Via a vast network of 92 European cities and 70 intercontinental destinations, KLM offers direct services to key economic centres all over the world. KLM is a partner in the SkyTeam Alliance, which offers passengers even more possibilities, jointly serving 1,063 destinations in 173 countries.

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   • 1 KLM is the world's oldest operating airline. Founded in 1919, KLM is generally regarded as the oldest operating airline in the world. Founded. 7 October 1919.
   • 2 KLM had long flown Fokkers. KLM flew its last Fokker on 28 Octobeer 2017. Final Fokker Flight. 28 October 2017. Fokkers Flown. F27, F28, F50, F100 and F70. These days, the aviation industry is dominated by Boeing and Airbus, with others like Embraer building shorter-haul aircraft.
   • 3 KLM's longest vs shortest route. The shortest KLM flight is 105 miles and the longest is 7,450 miles. Shortest Route. 105 miles (Amsterdam to Brussels) Longest Route.
   • 4 KLM ranks in the top 25 airlines. Both Skytrax and airlineratings.com ranked KLM in the top 25 airlines for 2023. Skytrax 2023 ranking. 25th in World's Top 100 Airlines.

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   KLM is the oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name. Want to learn something about the airline’s history? Here, you’ll find all the answers.

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   Aug 7, 2024 · The answer is simple: KLM stands for Koninglijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, which is Dutch for Royal Aviation Company. The name reflects the airline’s origins and its connection to the Dutch...