Klm will fly three weekly flights to mumbai, departing from amsterdam on mondays, thursdays and sundays. Royal dutch airlines klmkl made the decision to convert 6 out of the 21 boeing 7879s dreamliners refer to this link for our coverage on the boeing 7879 program it has on order into the 10 variant with delivery starting in 2020 refer to link on news release aircraft order. I have avoided the klm 787 jet for long haul since then, especially when deltas economy seats are far superior in comfort. Oct 02, 2017 for my return trip, i flew from amsterdam to san francisco aboard its partner airline, klm, since the route is operated by a new boeing 787 9 dreamliner and this would give me a chance to try out its latest businessclass seat. Special meals are free of charge and served exclusively on intercontinental klm flights.
Check out the aircraft specifications, have a look at the seat map, and learn some facts about klms boeing 78710. The boeing 7879 dreamliner is the second member of the dreamliner family to be produced. Klms flagship longhaul jumbo jet is the socalled queen of the skies, boeings doubledecker 747. Aug 20, 2015 klm royal dutch airlines amsterdam has changed its order for six boeing 7879s to the larger 78710. Aug 22, 2015 klm has ordered six b78710 dreamliners to replace six of the 21 b7879s it has on order with boeing. The plane will make its service debut on klms amsterdamabu dhabibahrain route.
The incident happened when the boeing 7878 aircraft. Business class seats 30 feature a 42inch seat pitch. Will be in delta one comparable to klm world biz class from seattle to amsterdam, but on a klm 787 in world business on the way back. According to the booklet that came with it, huis ten bosch is the residence of king willemalexander, queen maxima and their children. The dutch carrier, which is scheduled to take delivery of its first b7879 later this year.
Compare and book all klm flights, view great last minute offers, choose your favourite seat, check in online, book hotels and all you need for your trip. You can also contact the klm customer contact centre. The selection of engines for the boeing 7879 will be made later. Klms 7879 has 30 businessclass seats, in a single cabin. Boeing wins important order after fleet rejig nyse. Ba and klm royal dutch airlines are celebrating the delivery of the airlines first 787 9 dreamliner. Everything you want to know about klms boeing 7879. This article lists the orders and deliveries for the boeing 787 dreamliner. Its sunday morning, november 22, as i hop on my bike in a dark and sleepy amsterdam. The boeing 7879 enables klm to offer passengers even more comfort and privacy. Boeing 787900 operated by klm offers seats of three types.
Bloomberg dutch airline klm delayed the delivery of two boeing co. The 48 klm boeing 787 9 economy comfort class seats are arranged in a 333 abreast configuration. Long flights arent a problem for the dreamliner, as it is very fuel efficient. Air india suspends 2 pilots after delhihong kong flight descended rapidly on oct 20. May 05, 2016 san francisco klm is now flying its boeing 787 9 dreamliners to the united states. From mumbai, the flight depart on monday, tuesday, and friday. All you want to know about klms economy comfort seat. Premium economy class seats 48 feature a 35inch seat pitch. Air france and klm have announced plans to swap their remaining orders for b787 and a350 aircraft, in a move.
Klm converts boeing 787 order to bigger variant experience. Boeing, klm announce order for two 777 jets sep 2, 2019. Boeing and klm royal dutch airlines are celebrating the delivery of the airlines first 7879 dreamliner. The 7878 is the shortest type and the 78710 is the longest, while the 7879 is somewhere in between. Klm will not take delivery of airbus a350, changes already reflected in airbus order book. Air franceklm has 25 boeing 7879 dreamliners on order. Boeing, klm royal dutch airlines celebrate delivery of airlines. The seat pitch in the klm boeing 787 9 economy comfort class cabin is 35 inches. Overall, a nice experience but deeply marred by the uncomfortable seats. Klm, the worlds oldest airline still operating under its original name, is celebrating its centenary.
Nov 24, 2015 since january, i have been pursuing a ride on the inaugural flight of klm royal dutch airlines first boeing 787 dreamliner. Lastly, on december 3, klm will deploy the 7879 dreamliner on its twiceweekly amsterdamxiamen route. Klm royal dutch airlines klm kl made the decision to convert 6 out of the 21 boeing 787 9s dreamliners refer to this link for our coverage on the boeing 787 9 program it has on order into the 10 variant with delivery starting in 2020 refer to link on news release. The plane had and excellent avod system and found the windowing technology better than expected. Klm has chosen to add specific improvements to this special aircraft, which make it unique among other 787s. Nov 14, 2015 boeing and klm royal dutch airlines are celebrating the delivery of the airlines first 787 9 dreamliner. The aircraft were delivered in klms new color scheme, and are named after flowers.
The 787th boeing 787 dreamliner produced, operated by china southern airlines. Im off to schiphol airport because im one of those lucky people who gets to fly above holland in the newest member of the klm family. My wife and i are traveling to europe next spring from seattle. Klm has changed its order for six boeing 787 9s to the larger 787 10 because of the network. Klm announced more details about the klm 7879 dreamliner on the 25th of july. It is not an additional order, and the aircraft are expected as of 2020. Airbus updates order book showing klms a350s going to air. In addition to todays delivery, the air france klm group has 19 787 9s and six 787 10s on order and will lease 12 787s through aercap. Klm 787 business class amsterdam to abu dhabi watc. Klm will offer 7879 dreamliner flights twice weekly throughout the summer season in addition to its daily flight, currently operated by a boeing 747400 from san franciscosfo to amsterdamams. The plane i was on specifically is a 747400, of which klm operates two configurations. Air france klm announces the order of 110 airbus a350 and.
In 2015 we introduced this aircraft type to the klm fleet. Klm joins the dreamliner club in style airways magazine. Air france and klm announce aircraft order swap business. His majesty is qualified on the boeing 737, not the 787. The program was launched on april 26, 2004, with an order for 50 from all nippon airways ana, targeting a 2008 introduction. Later, both airlines will operate both types of aircraft. List of airbus a350 xwb orders and deliveries wikipedia. Air franceklm currently has a joint order for 20 boeing 7879 and 6 boeing 78710 aircraft. The reverseherringbone layout and that particular seat type have been around for years, but in klms incarnation, they exuded quiet elegance. Klm placed the original order back in september 2011 and selected general electrics genx1b engines.
List of boeing 787 orders and deliveries wikipedia. Klm modifies its boeing 787 order world airline news. I had an absolutely fantastic flight with klm from amsterdam to. The group has yet to take delivery of the aircraft.
The delays were likely caused by the crews lack of experience with the 787 galley. After many schedule changes and delays in the aircrafts delivery, i was able to confirm my seat earlier this month. First 8 rows of seats offer 30 flat bed seats of business class that have 180 degrees recline. The boeing 787 dreamliner is a widebody airliner manufactured by boeing commercial airplanes. Air france klm announces the order of new aircraft the order consists of 110 airbus a350 and boeing 787 aircraft the air france klm board of directors, which met on 15 september, approved the groups order of 110 longhaul aircraft 50 firm orders and 60 options, still subject to the finalization of discussions with the manufacturers. The 787 8 is the shortest type and the 787 10 is the longest, while the 787 9 is somewhere in between. Located right behind business class youll be amongst the first passengers to disembark the aircraft.
Klm gives sneakpeek of its boeing 787 dreamliner if wed known it was possible to fly on a dreamliner we would have chosen it, so this is a nice surprise, said judith rietveld, whose son, max. Thats the very king who occasionally moonlights as a klm pilot, but there was no royalty at the controls on my flight. After the main course, i decided to catch a short nap. The seat pitch in the klm boeing 7879 economy comfort class cabin is 35 inches. Jul 26, 2015 klm announced more details about the klm 7879 dreamliner on the 25th of july. Klm delays boeing 78710 curacao service to lateoct 2020 posted february 2020 04. Klm takes delivery of its first boeing 787 dreamliner. Prior to arrival into abu dhabi, we were given a historic and collectible klm delft blue house, or huisje. Due to financial issues, klm will be delaying the delivery of 787s. Klm royal dutch airlines book cheap flights online. Klm held a brief ribbon cutting ceremony before the passengers boarded flight 610 for the inaugural flight bound for amsterdam from san francisco. It was, even at first sight, a huge improvement over the 222 biz classes of previous klm birds. Dec 04, 2019 klms 7879 has 30 businessclass seats, in a single cabin. Boeing and klm celebrate the delivery of the airline.
The program was launched on april 26, 2004, with an order for 50 from all nippon airways ana. Klm will operate 15 of the type and, as a result of an adjustment to an existing order in august 2015, six of the longer 78710, which will start to arrive in 2020. Only the seats 1a, 1k and 2dg have such a disadvantage as close location of the galleys and lavatory in front the. This article lists the firm orders and deliveries made by airlines and other buyers for the airbus a350 xwb aircraft as published by airbus. Read expert opinions, top news, insights and trends on the economic times. Jun 18, 2014 klm orders 23 boeing 787 9 the first will be delivered in 2015. The first aircraft boeing 7879 order will enter into service with klm in 2016 and the first airbus a350900 with air france in 2018. Air france klm announces the order of new aircrafts the order consists of 110 airbus a350 and boeing 787 aircraft the air france klm board of directors, which met on 15 september, approved the groups order of 110 longhaul aircraft 50 firm orders and 60 options, still subject to the finalization of discussions with the manufacturers. And on may 4, san francisco sfo was added to the growing list of klm 787 destinations as the airline introduced flights 609610 to its amsterdam schiphol airport ams hub. Klm fleet of b787 on order aviation website for aircraft and airline information flight, travel, fleet listing, production list of airbus boeing douglas embraer dash, atr, sukhoi, saab. Information on boeing 7879 flights by experienced travelers. Klm has changed its order for six boeing 7879s to the larger 78710 because of the network. Air france klm announces the order of 110 airbus a350 and boeing 787 aircraft source. The customer experience in the 787 is a very different thing, the altitude, the cabin atmosphereafter a long flight, you arrive much more refreshed and relaxed.
Boeing and klm royal dutch airlines are celebrating the delivery of the airlines first 787 9 dreamliner. Klm currently only operates 787 9, but we will begin adding 787 10s to our fleet from june 2019, enabling us to carry more passengers and. Klm royal dutch airlines amsterdam has changed its order for six boeing 7879s to the larger 78710. Klm has ordered six b78710 dreamliners to replace six of the 21 b7879s it has on order with boeing. Klm currently only operates 7879, but we will begin adding 78710s to our fleet from june 2019, enabling us to carry more passengers and cargo. The 787 dreamliner applies breakthrough technologies to an allnew airplane design. Boeing and klm celebrate the delivery of the airlines first 7879 dreamliner. Af has ordered boeing 7879s and will get three more from leasing companies. Klm acquired this airplane through leasing company aercap. These routes will be operated on a boeing 787 dreamliner with 18 world business class seats, 35 economy comfort seats and 214 seats in economy class.
Over the coming years the 787 will play a key role in the dutch flag carriers fleet renewal and expansion. According to the carrier, this is not an additional order. Premium economy class seats 48 feature a 35inch seat. I was looking forward to the klm 7879 inaugural flight in 2015. With our economy comfort seat, you can treat yourself to more comfort. Furthermore, these seats have the same service as the regular seats in economy class. Everything you want to know about klms boeing 78710. Klm orders 23 boeing 7879 the first will be delivered in 2015. Boeing, klm royal dutch airlines celebrate delivery of. Trip reports klm 787 business class amsterdam to abu dhabi watc hey everyone, im going to post this trip report with the video first and then either tomorrow or the next day post the full write up in the next comment. The parent company has 19 7879s and six 78710s on order and will also lease 12 787s through aercap.
The airlines initial order for the type included nine 7879 variants. Lastly, on december 3, klm will deploy the 787 9 dreamliner on its twiceweekly amsterdamxiamen route. The dutch carrier made its inaugural dreamliner flight to the usa on wednesday, with service between san. Economy class seats 216 feature a 31inch seat pitch. This decal provides the required markings including all ship names and corresponding registrations for any of the nine aircraft in the klm fleet. Even in times of cheaper oil, the dreamliners low fuel consumption is a huge advantage. Boeing 787 dreamliner orders transfers cancellations. As of september 2018, the largest airline orders are by all nippon airways 83, etihad airways 71, american airlines 67 and united airlines 64. Air lease corporation, 36, 25, 61, 44, 10, 21, 6, 27. The carriers new world business class seats will be installed on the 7879s.
Klm told travelskills that after the summer season the dreamliner could remain on the amssfo route based on demand. Air france klm announces the order of new aircrafts. The 48 klm boeing 7879 economy comfort class seats are arranged in a 333 abreast configuration. Klm 7879 dreamliner details on interior travelzork. Originally, air france and klm had been expecting to receive both the airbus a350 and the boeing 787. The windows went virtually opaque and i did not encounter the problem that some have mentioned about the windows not getting dark enough. Klms boeing 7879 fleet is to be configured with 30 world business class seats, 48 in economy comfort, and 216 in economy.
Klm will operate its first 7879 on its amsterdam abu. Klm will operate its first 7879 on its amsterdam abu dhabi. Jul 24, 2015 dutch carrier klm isnt scheduled to get its first boeing 787 dreamliner until this fall, but the carrier teased the arrival of its new jet on friday by releasing several images of the aircraft. Apr 06, 2016 klm will offer 7879 dreamliner flights twice weekly throughout the summer season in addition to its daily flight, currently operated by a boeing 747400 from san franciscosfo to amsterdamams. San francisco in the april 2016 issue of airways, andreas spaeth wrote about dutch carrier klm s koninklijke luchtvaart maatschappij or royal dutch airlines introduction of the boeing 7879 into its fleet. As of march 2020, the largest airline orders are by all nippon airways 95, etihad airways 71, american airlines 68 and united airlines 64. Nov 22, 2015 its sunday morning, november 22, as i hop on my bike in a dark and sleepy amsterdam.
The advanced features of the 787 increase efficiency, simplify airplane ownership and operation, and significantly improve the air travel experience. Air france klm has 25 boeing 787 9 dreamliners on order. In addition to todays delivery, the air franceklm group has 19 7879s and six 78710s on order and will lease 12 787s through aercap. On all services, the stretched dreamliner will replace 777200er aircraft, said.
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