Airline KLM
Tourists who make annual trips and businessmen who rush to business meetings all want to get to their destination as quickly and comfortably as possible. Modern air transport not only provides a high speed of movement, but is also the safest, given the statistical data. Aircraft with the KLM logo are often seen in air harbors. Of course, travelers are interested in the question, which country does KLM belong to?
Royal Dutch Airlines (that's how KLM stands for) - has a reputation as one of the most trusted, punctual and stable carriers in Europe. This oldest airline provides customers with excellent service and affordable ticket prices. The company's management strives to satisfy the needs of passengers, constantly improves the level of flights and offers a variety of discounts and special promotions as a bonus. KLM Airlines operates regular flights to Amsterdam from Moscow and the northern capital of Russia.
The high quality of service is remembered by passengers. Grateful customers leave only positive feedback about the company. Well-established work processes, qualified pilots, flight attendants and technical staff together give excellent results. Over the past thirty years, the company has lost only one aircraft and has not lost a single passenger. KLM is a carrier that is always developing, introducing all technological innovations and strictly monitoring the serviceability of each aircraft.
The company was founded in October 1919 to serve the Kingdom of the Netherlands and its colonies. Since that time, the airline has not changed its original name. At the origins of the organization was a military pilot Albert Plezman, who headed the airline until 1953. During his leadership, despite many obstacles, a small Dutch company has grown into a major international carrier.
Schiphol Air Station, located in Amsterdam, was the company's first port. One of the May days in 1920 was marked by the first passenger flight of KLM. It was a London-Amsterdam flight on a Havilland DH-16 aircraft. Jerry Shaw became a pioneer pilot. For the whole of 1920, the company carried a record number of passengers for the beginning of the 20th century - 350 people. International flights began four years later. For the first time, a flight was made to Batavia from Amsterdam on a Fokker F-VII aircraft. In 1934, the first flight across the Atlantic was sent, successfully delivering passengers to Chicago.
After the Second World War, Amsterdam was completely destroyed, the Schiphol air harbor was destroyed by bombing. Not a single plane survived. However, thanks to the well-coordinated work of the company's employees and the competent actions of the management, by September it was possible to resume passenger and cargo traffic. From May 1946, transatlantic flights in the direction of New York were restored. The KLM airline continued to develop and by the beginning of the 60s acquired jet air transport. The first was the Douglas DC-8 jet-fueled aircraft.
The head office of the air carrier is located in the capital of Holland. In 2004, the two largest aviation companies KLM and Air France merged into one holding KLM-Air France. Now Dutch Airlines is part of this corporation. The reserves and equipment of the two air carriers have merged, but the logos and names have not changed.
KLM is a member of the Sky Team air carrier alliance and operates domestic and international passenger and cargo flights.
At almost every airport in the world you can find Boeings and Airbuses with the logo of the Dutch airline. In Russia, flights are launched from the capital and St. Petersburg, which are sent on the following routes:
- to the European Union;
- to North America;
- to Africa.
KLM Airlines has been repeatedly awarded in the Russian air transportation market as the most punctual and stable organization that operates flights from the Russian Federation to all destinations. The company is among the 20 best passenger carriers in the world.
In 2016, according to Flightstats, the organization became the most punctual airline in the world. Almost 90% of all the company's flights arrive just in time, which means a high level of customer care.
You can get any information about the company you are interested in by calling the hotline. Booking questions can be asked by calling the number +7 495 411 77 66 . In addition, KLM employees respond to all requests 24/7 on social networks Facebook, Twitter and VKontakte. You can send an email to the company [email protected]. The official representative office in the Russian Federation is located in the capital at st. Mytnaya, 1.
The company does not charge a fine from passengers if they accidentally made a typo in their first or last name when ordering tickets. You just need to notify the administration 24 hours before the start of registration. It is also possible to cancel booked tickets within 24 hours without paying a commission fee.
To go to the official website of KLM Airlines, you need to follow the link www.klm.com. The site is available for residents of Russia in their native language, where you can view a lot of useful information and perform the following actions:
- choose a flight that is suitable for time and cost;
- reserve a ticket for any convenient date;
- be aware of promotions and bonus offers, this airline always has them;
- book hotel rooms in advance;
- make a reservation of the desired car model for your arrival;
- find out the necessary information about foreign passports;
- find out all the rules for transporting hand luggage and luggage;
- get acquainted with the detailed information about the time of departure of flights;
- view the location of the seats in the cabin.
The official website of the carrier company offers the help of a virtual guide. He will be able to show the most interesting places in the country to which the traveler is going.
For each flight with Dutch Airlines, miles are earned, which can be spent on a variety of additional services and goods.
KLM's 'Flying Blue' rewards program received 4 awards from Freddie in 2014 based on a survey of travelers and travel experts.
There are about 120 units of aircraft in the hangars of the airline. The average age of aircraft does not exceed 10 years:
- There are more than 100 different Boeing models in the arsenal.
- Airbus - there are 16 such aircraft in the company.
- 3 McDonnell Douglas MD-11 brand airliners are used.
The company plans to purchase a large batch of Boeing 787 Dreamline aircraft.
Traveling by air transport offers several types of service:
- World Business Class. Travelers are offered extra-comfort seats that even fold out like a bed when needed. Three meals a day are offered at no extra charge, exquisite dishes are prepared by the best professional chefs from the Netherlands. In the cabin, tourists are offered several entertainment programs, fresh newspapers and magazines. As a keepsake, each tourist receives a small gift from the airline.
- European Business Class. By purchasing a ticket to the salon of this class, you can feel all its advantages. The distance between the seats is increased, which gives more comfort to the legs. The backs of the chairs take into account the structure of the body, it will be comfortable to spend several hours sitting. Passengers will be offered delicious lunches and any drinks of their choice. Newspapers are distributed in flight.
- Economy class. Travelers will be offered comfortable seats, the latest issues of magazines and newspapers. Twice they bring free food and drinks. Tea and coffee are offered free of charge throughout the flight.
If you plan to travel with small children, you can discuss with the airline in advance what kind of food the child will need. The company will take into account all the wishes of the client, if 24 hours before departure, contact the administrator and explain the situation.
KLM Airlines is always attentive to the needs of customers and willingly meets them. Increasing the level of service, the management strives to achieve maximum comfort for its passengers.
