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CWT Partner: KLM

KLM



Reliable since 1919  

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is not only the world's oldest airline – it’s also one of the most reliable. Constant expansion of its destination network, regular customization of KLM services according to the needs of passengers and reliable cooperation with partners have characterized KLM since the airline was founded in 1919.

Into the world via Amsterdam
From ten German airports, KLM offers up to six flights a day to Amsterdam-Schiphol, from where the rest of the fleet flies to destinations worldwide. All connecting flights from Germany to Amsterdam are evenly distributed over the day, so passengers always arrive just in time in Amsterdam – for the early morning flight to the US or to their connecting flights into Asia late in the evening. Short ways and excellent signposting at Schiphol airport guarantee passengers quick and easy transfer to their connecting flights.

Strong with strong partners
Today, AIR FRANCE is KLM's most important partner. The merger into AIR FRANCE – KLM in May 2004 is being implemented step by step, e.g. by code sharing of all flights, a joint frequent flyer program, coordination of global route networks, joint sales and marketing initiatives and shared presence at airports, for example by shared check-in counters.

KLM is also a member of SkyTeam, the second largest global aviation alliance.
KLM was able to gain valuable experience in implementing partnerships and cooperation projects while initiating its first strategic alliance in 1989: with Northwest Airlines, which ranks fourth among US airlines. All North Atlantic routes were flown as joint ventures and in Europe NWA is being represented by KLM.

But KLM also has strong presence on other continents. Code share agreements with Malaysia Airlines open up the South Pacific and Australia. KLM has intensified its cooperation with China Southern Airlines as well and signed a contract of cooperation with the Chinese Sichuan Airlines. Accordingly, KLM offers its passengers optimal flight connections to China and within the People's Republic.

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KLM & Northwest Airlines celebrate new nonstop-flights!

Good news towards North Atlantic. KLM and Northwest Airlines are expanding their route network. Two brand new connections are the latest highlights:

  • Düsseldorf - Detroit
  • Amsterdam - Hartford, Connecticut

klm_nwaSince June 2007, Northwest Airlines takes off daily from Düsseldorf to Detroit. This new nonstop service with B757-200 aircraft connects the economically important region of North Rhine-Westphalia with the Michigan automotive and industrial center. In addition, the Northwest Airlines hub in Detroit offers connecting flights to over 146 destinations in North America.

The modern World Gateway terminal is used almost exclusively by Northwest Airlines and its partners and guarantees quick and comfortable transfer to connecting flights. And of course the daily nonstop flight between Frankfurt/Main and Detroit with an A 330 aircraft from Northwest Airlines will be continued.

The new daily nonstop flight Amsterdam – Hartford/Connecticut was launched in July 2007. For Hartford, center of the American insurance industries and preferred location for many international companies, this nonstop flight by Northwest Airlines to Amsterdam is the first and only transatlantic connection.

In addition, the 2007 summer schedule is provided with higher flight frequencies to Detroit, Boston, Toronto, Los Angeles and New York

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Travel comfortably in all classes
klm_wbcThe Business Class (WBC) offered by KLM and Northwest Airlines offers special amenities. Both airlines are the only airline partnership that offers an identical Business Class product to its passengers.

Legroom in Business Class is 152 centimeters. The new aircrafts of Type Boeing 777 and Airbus 330, Business Class offers „lie-flat“ seats, an almost horizontal, 190 centimeters long „almost-bed“ to stretch and sleep comfortably. The Personal Video System provides a choice of over 60 feature films, music channels, computer games and flight information – all of them contributing to an entertaining voyage.

Of course, KLM Economy Class passengers do not have to forget about the comforts of traveling comfortable. All aircrafts for long distance flights are equipped with especially relaxing and comfortable seats. Due to their ergonomic back rest, they offer passengers far greater seating comfort. And KLM always shows the latest blockbusters.

Boeing 777-200 and Airbus 330 aircraft have seating arrangements – in Economy as well as Business Class – that fulfill all demands for healthy sitting. Each seat in Economy Class provides a personal, 16.5 centimeter screen.


Comfortable Internet Check-in!

klm_internetcheckinKLM offers the Option of Internet Check-in: Once you hold an e-ticket by KLM, Air France or Northwest Airlines, you can comfortably check-in online! Internet check-in is available for all our flights from 24 hours to 1 hour before departure.

Just sit back, choose your seat and enjoy the free time before departure, once you have printed out your boarding-pass! And then you can always use that extra time for business!

And what happens to your luggage? The drop-off point for luggage is close to the check-in counters. The luggage counter closes 40 minutes before departure for European flights and 60 minutes before departure for intercontinental flights. If you are traveling with hand luggage only, please proceed directly to the gate.

Try the comfortable Internet Check-in or more information about this service is needed? Click here »


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Flying Blue – The frequent flyer program of AIR FRANCE and KLM

Flying Blue is „naturally generous“: With 18.000 daily flights to 900 destinations and more than 130 partners, earning and spending miles has never been so easy. Flying Blue combines the best that their predecessors, the AIR FRANCE program Fréquence Plus and KLM's Flying Dutchman had to offer:

  • Easily obtainable Elite status with special privileges
  • Many awards for tempting amounts of miles
  • Ever new specials and offers from our partners.

While you can earn status or award miles with all SkyTeam airlines, there are now 20 additional program partner airlines offering you award miles on their flights. And by checking into certain hotels with locations on all continents as well as rent a car companies offer the availability to earn and spend miles.

Flying Blue offers four status levels: Ivory, Silver, Gold and Platinum. You are credited miles on practically every AIR FRANCE and KLM flight, including attractive special tariffs and group travel tariffs. Status members profit not just from the higher number of miles credited to them, but also from a much higher weight limit for free luggage, and they attain priority status in waiting lists. Gold and Platinum members can work or relax in 400 SkyTeam lounges around the world.

Numerous e-services make this program especially convenient. Members can use the Internet to book award flights, check their miles account or change personal data.

Register now or get more information about Flying Blue click here »


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BlueBiz - KLM´s business promotion program

KLM added its first non-binding online bonus program, BlueBiz, to its existing business promotion programs. Consequently, even small enterprises can now minimize their travel expenses, since no minimum sales is required for participation in the program, and even registration is free.

BlueBiz functions like a frequent flyer program. After registration in the internet, the travel manager of the company will receive the confirmation together with a BlueBiz number and login data. The personal BlueBiz account is accessible immediately.

For each flight booked with KLM, Air France, Northwest Airlines or Kenya Airways, the business account will be credited with Blue Credits according to cabin class and travel distance. One Blue Credit equals one Euro. For a return ticket Düsseldorf to Bangkok in Business Class, for instance, you will receive 130 Blue Credits.

With those Blue Credits accumulated award flights could be booked. The 130 Blue Credits mentioned above will be enough, including bonus points, for an award flight from Germany to Amsterdam in Economy Class

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Club China – The business network for KLM customers

klm_china_chengduChinese characters and eating with chopsticks don't really faze German business travellers. To find the right person to talk to seems to be a bigger challenge. KLM Club China, an inter-branch network for entrepreneurs, helps and invites for active interchange.

Club China offers a professional forum for establishing contacts quickly and successfully. In this business network, you will meet businesspeople like yourself, have business ties to China. Active exchange of ideas and experiences helps with inside information to achieve business goals.

Exclusive Club China events facilitate personal contacts and promote active networking among members. The heart of the KLM Club China is its online platform at www.klm.com/clubchina. It is open to activities around the clock, allowing you to build your own personal network to arrange contacts successfully for others. In addition, you have direct access to important useful information about all aspects of the People's Republic of China. Introductions to service providers are also part of Club China's performance range. The China Help Line will arrange the organizational details for your business meetings – from contacts and professional translators to legal advisers.

You will find full details about the KLM Club China as well as the form to register online at www.klm.com/clubchina or click here »