The inaugural flight of Corendon Dutch Airlines from Schiphol to Hato Airport on Curaçao took off on Friday. At the gate at Schiphol, passengers were festively welcomed and welcomed by CEO Steven van der Heijden and founder Atilay Uslu. The Airbus A350 will later be welcomed at Curaçao airport with a water salute and live music, among other things. Atilay Uslu, the founder of … [Read more...] about First flight Corendon is ‘memorable day for Curaçao’
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KLM responds to possible retaliation: ‘government puts network at risk’
KLM announces in a response to action by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in which slots in the U.S. may come under pressure once again to the Dutch government. 'This possible retaliatory effect is very damaging for KLM and endangers the network that connects the Netherlands with the rest of the world,' said a statement. "The transatlantic cooperation with Delta Air … [Read more...] about KLM responds to possible retaliation: ‘government puts network at risk’
Americans respond: Dutch slots in US under overhaul
The complaint by JetBlue and others regarding the final decision has been approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The government agency will take a closer look at the flight operation of KLM and others to the US. Dutch airlines KLM, Martinair and "TUI Airlines Netherlands" have been asked to submit their planned flight schedules to and from the U.S. to the … [Read more...] about Americans respond: Dutch slots in US under overhaul
Air France-KLM to surrender 5,700 slots due to imposed shrinkage at Schiphol Airport
Because of Schiphol's shrinkage, Air France-KLM, which includes Transavia, must surrender 5,700 slots from the airport next summer. That was announced Thursday by the slot coordinator, responsible for distributing takeoff and landing rights. For 84 airlines operating at Schiphol, they are allowed to fly 3.1 percent less than they have rights to. A total of 9,100 fewer slots are … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM to surrender 5,700 slots due to imposed shrinkage at Schiphol Airport
Lufthansa Group expects top year after strong summer
Lufthansa Group had a record summer. Sales in the third quarter were 10.3 billion euros (9.5 billion last year), with an operating profit (EBIT) of 1.5 billion. Not only Lufthansa Group posted profits, but for the first time all affiliated individual airlines recorded black figures. CEO Carsten Spohr expects an operating profit of 2.6 billion for the full fiscal year 2023, he … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Group expects top year after strong summer