Danmark
KLM
History
KLM was founded in 1919 and is the oldest airline in the world still operating under its
original name. The airline’s first destination in Denmark was Copenhagen, which has been served
since 20 April 1925. After having a code-share with Maersk Air from Billund between 1996-2006, KLM
started operating with its own aircrafts in March 2006.
In 2004 AIR FRANCE and KLM merged, creating the world biggest airline group in terms of revenue and the biggest European in terms of market shares.
Destinations
KLM offers 10 daily flights from Denmark (Copenhagen – 6/ Billund- 4) to Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is build as one terminal making transfer in Amsterdam fast and easy. The
airport is often elected one of the best airports in the world in various international surveys.
Minimum connecting time is 40 minutes flights within Europe, 50 minutes for long haul flights.
Together with AIR FRANCE, KLM offers an extensive global network and fly to 252 destinations in 106 countries. With its summer schedule 2008, KLM has launched a series of new destinations: Dallas-Fort Worth, Portland (Oregon), Panama City, Nantes and Linköping, increased the number of flights to, for example, Shanghai, Toronto and Detroit and increased its capacity through larger aircrafts to Sao Paolo, Osaka, Dubai and New York JFK, for example.
Environment
AIR FRANCE KLM has taken a series of important measures for the environment and has
a clear and ambitious climate policy: The Group’s major goal in the coming years will be to address
the increase in demand for mobility while keeping the rate of increase in emissions below that of
air traffic.
For several years, AIR FRANCE KLM has been working for sustainable development as a part of its
overall strategy. Our ambition is to set the CSR standard within the airline industry and to keep
our leading position, which is confirmed by the Group’s ranking in the Dow Jones Sustainability
Indexes. For the third consecutive year, AIR FRANCE KLM is recognized as the
Nr 1 sustainable airline.
One of the most efficient ways of reducing the CO2 emissions is to have a young fleet. Since 2002 KLM has been continuously investing in new planes. For example, the fleet of Boeing 747 has been gradually replaced by the modern and fuel efficient Boeing 777.
KLM has had a CO2 calculator on its website site since 2002 and today passengers are given the possibility to compensate their journey. KLM is co-operating with WWF.
Alliance
Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and Korean founded the SkyTeam alliance in 2000.
Today, SkyTeam has 11 members: Air France, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Alitalia, China Southern Airlines,
Continental, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta, KLM, Korean and Northwest. SkyTeam is the second biggest
global alliance in the world (19% market share) and offers more than 16.000 daily flights to till
841 destinations in the world.
Flying with KLM
KLM has a modern fleet with excellent service onboard. Food and drinks are always offered,
free of charge. Moreover, KLM offers first class entertainment with individual screens on Boeing
777 and Airbus A330.
The allowance type, by weight or number of items, and the amount charged varies according to
your destination and the class you are traveling in. If you are flying within Europe the baggage
allowance is 20 kg in economy class, 30 kg in business class. Moreover, you may carry hand baggage
of 12 kg in economy class or 18 kg in business class.
For actual rules and information about additional baggage weight, prohibited articles etc,
please go to
www.klm.dk
KLM offers its passengers several check-in alternatives:
- Via Internet: you can check-in between 30 hours and 1 hour before departure.
You can choose your seat and you can print your boarding card, at home or at the office. If you are
travelling with hand luggage only, you can proceed directly to the security check. If you have
luggage, go directly to the ”Baggage drop-off” desk.
- Via mobilen: very convenient if you do not have access to a computer but to Internet
via your mobile phone. If you wish, you may receive a confirmation by SMS.
- Via our Self-Service kiosks at the airport: you can check-in or just print your
boarding card if you are already checked-in.
- Via a desk: of course, we always have staffed check-in desk if you wish to have
personalized service.
Travelling with children
An increasing number of children travel every year, either with their family or on their own. Regardless of which, children can enjoy our ”Junior Jet” service, providing families with additional attention as well as special services.
At the time of reservation, special child meals can be ordered, with out extra costs. Families travelling with children are given the priority when boarding and on board, KLM offers children gifts to keep them entertained during the flight.
If you are travelling with a baby, you may check-in a baggage of 10 kg. Moreover you may bring a
folding umbrella-stroller on board, provided it can be placed under the seat in front of you or in
the overhead compartment. Should it be too big, you can check it in without any extra cost.
For the comfort of your baby (max 70 cm, 10 kg) you can book a baby cot on our long-haul
flights.
Baby changing facilities are available on al our flights.
Sometimes children have to travel unaccompanied. KLM offers children between 5-14 years, travelling on their own, escort during their entire journey. For more information, go to www.klm.dk.
