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KLM News Update

27th April 2007 KLM / NW Network Capacity Increase
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KLM and Northwest will increase long-haul capacity considerably for the Summer 2007 operating period with the main emphasis on North America.

New York – JFK, Seattle, Boston, Detroit, Toronto and San Francisco will all benefit from increased schedules. From 1st July a new NWA route between Amsterdam and Hartford, Connecticut (BDL) will be launched. On the European network, extra flights to Moscow, Tallinn, Barcelona and Stavanger are in operation. Hyderabad in India will receive an extra weekly flight, making 5 in total. This expansion means an overall capacity increase of 10.4%.

Fleet Renewal & Refurbishment
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KLM’s fleet renewal continues – 21 new aircraft have been ordered for delivery between 2007 & the end of 2009. These orders consist of Boeing 777 (both 200 and 300 series), Airbus A330-200, and Boeing 737-800. The interior and exterior of the entire KLM and KLM Cityhopper fleet is to be upgraded at a cost of more than Euro100million.

The ongoing process of upgrading the Boeing 747-400 fleet with “lie-flat” seats in World Business Class is progressing ahead of schedule. 7 aircraft have already been completed, with the remainder of the fleet due to be completed by Autumn 2008. This will bring the World Business Class product into line with the newer aircraft types that have joined the fleet in recent years. The economy cabins in the Boeing 747-400 aircraft will also benefit from enhanced in-flight entertainment systems.

Internet Check In
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KLM offers Internet Check In from all UK departure points with the facility offering Home Printed Boarding Passes. From 30 hours prior to departure up to 1 hour, you can check-in in the comfort of your home or office; select seats and print a boarding pass.

www.tdtravelgroup.com/checkin/

E-Tickets
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KLM has an ongoing commitment to be 100% E-ticketable by the end of 2008 and is signing agreements with partner airlines. The latest carriers to sign up include Swiss, South African Airways, Cyprus Airways and Air Canada.

Schengen Connections At Schipol
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The recent creation of a “short connection lane” at the Schengen checkpoints within the terminal at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport will alleviate problems for passengers with a short connection en route from the United Kingdom to a Schengen European country.

Paid Seating
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KLM’s first 'paid service' will be introduced in 2007. Passengers will be able to pre-buy a pre-assigned seat with guaranteed extra leg room. Seats can be reserves and paid for using Internet Check-in only.

This service will pilot on the on the Singapore - Amsterdam route (KL 838), Manila to Amsterdam route (KL 804). Should this trial be successful, then the programme will be rolled out for all Intercontinental flights.

These seat assignments will be become available online, 30 hours prior to departure, when Internet Check-in opens and cannot be pre-assigned before that time.

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