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A new more eco-responsible collection of Air France comforts kits
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A new more eco-responsible collection of Air France comforts kits

This winter, Air France is offering its long-haul Business customers a new comfort kit. As part of an eco-responsible approach, this kit is the first model made up of 93% recycled material. This sober and elegant kit features the company's historic winged seahorse emblem, embodying its rich history. It comes in two colours, navy blue and grey. Special thought has also been given to its content. Each kit thus contains the following items -  A toothbrush and pen made of cornstarch, and ear plugs packaged in kraft paper, eliminating the use of plastic; To ensure optimum comfort for customers, the large and soft sleep mask, socks, toothpaste and Clarins cosmetics are still included in the kit. Customers travelling in the long-haul Premium Economy cabin receive a dark blue kit with a spor...
Pieter Elbers will not enter into third term as KLM CEO next year
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Pieter Elbers will not enter into third term as KLM CEO next year

The Supervisory Board (SB) of KLM today announces that, after close consultation with CEO Pieter Elbers, it has established that Elbers will not enter into a third term as CEO & President of KLM as of 1 May 2023. This enables the Supervisory Board to start a thorough process for a successor in a timely manner.“ In view of the expiration of his second term, which provides the Supervisory Board a natural moment for consideration, we have, after consultation with Pieter, concluded not to enter into a third term. The continuity of KLM's leadership greatly benefits from being able to establish this at an early stage. It enables us to initiate a thorough succession process and also to offer a new CEO a sufficient induction period. It is also a time when the restructuring plan has largely...
KLM further expands approach for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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KLM further expands approach for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

LM will start adding 0.5% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for flights departing from Amsterdam. In addition, KLM will offer its customers the option of purchasing an extra amount of sustainable fuel. In this manner, KLM aims to stimulate the market for SAF. The face of travel is set to change in the future and SAF will play an essential role in this regard. In addition to fleet renewal and further innovation within the company and sector, KLM is committed to bringing about an energy transition.  Thanks to our customers who participate in the Corporate and Cargo SAF Programme, KLM already has a relatively substantial share of the global SAF market today. Yet with a share of 0.18% in 2019, it is still less than 1% of our total fuel consumption. We realize that the 0.5% standard admi...