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KLM (in full: Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, literally Royal Aviation Company; usual English: Royal Dutch Airlines) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its (agreed) take-over by Air France, KLM was the national airline of the Netherlands.

Air France-KLM is France and the Netherlands' main air carrier and its KLM subsidiary operates from the airline hub of Schiphol Airport, near Amsterdam, where the subsidiary company has its headquarters.

Air France took over KLM in May 2004, resulting in the creation of Air France-KLM. Air France-KLM is incorporated under French law and its headquarters are located at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris. Air France-KLM is the largest airline company in the world in terms of operating revenues, and the third-largest in the world (largest in Europe) in terms of revenue-passenger-kilometers (RPKs). In 2004, KLM travelled 6 million passengers. [1]

Air France-KLM is part of the SkyTeam Alliance with Delta Air Lines, Aeroméxico, Korean Air, CSA Czech Airlines, Alitalia, Northwest Airlines, and Continental Airlines. Both Air France and KLM continue to fly under their distinct brand names, but this may change in the future.

History

KLM aircraft at Schiphol Airport The "Worldwide Reliability" logo with Northwest Airlines, 1993-2002

KLM was founded on October 7, 1919, making it the oldest carrier still operating under its current name. The first KLM flight was on May 17, 1920, with a flight from London to Amsterdam carrying two English journalists and a number of newspapers.

KLM has subsidiaries KLM Cityhopper, KLM Cargo and KLM Asia. A former subsidiary is KLM exel. KLM has an 100% share in Transavia Airlines, a 50% share in Martinair and a 26% share in Kenya Airways. KLM uk was a KLM subsidiary until KLM Cityhopper merged with it. KLM is listed on the stock exchanges of Amsterdam, New York and Paris. KLM Asia operates flight into Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China for political reasons. The livery of KLM Asia does not have the crown logo on the tail and fuselage.

In May 2004, KLM was taken over by Air France. Its independent identity is guaranteed for the coming five years, but eventually it is anticipated that its operations will be merged into those of the French company. In the meantime, it does not appear that KLM's longstanding joint venture with Northwest Airlines will be affected. Both airlines joined the Air France-led SkyTeam Alliance in September, 2004.

Destinations

Further information: KLM destinations

Fleet

KLM Boeing 737-400

The KLM fleet consists of the following aircraft (in January 2006):

  • 03 Airbus A330-200 (+ 9 orders)
  • 14 Boeing 737-300
  • 13 Boeing 737-400
  • 14 Boeing 737-800 (+ 14 on order)
  • 05 Boeing 737-900 (+ 15 on order)
  • 22 Boeing 747-400 (5 full pax, 17 combi)
  • 03 Boeing 747-400ERF (full freighter, + 1 on order)
  • 09 Boeing 767-300ER
  • 10 Boeing 777-200ER (+ 2 orders)
  • 10 McDonnell Douglas MD-11

The orders of the Airbus A330-200, as well as the Boeing 777-200ER, will over time replace the 767 and MD-11 aircraft, but KLM is also looking into adding the Boeing 787 or the Airbus A350.


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The orders of the Airbus A330-200, as well as the Boeing 777-200ER, will over time replace the 767 and MD-11 aircraft, but KLM is also looking into adding the Boeing 787 or the Airbus A350. The following men have won the Masters Tournament more than once to 2005 inclusive. The KLM fleet consists of the following aircraft (in January 2006):. Numbers in brackets after "Playoff" indicate the number of players involved. Both airlines joined the Air France-led SkyTeam Alliance in September, 2004. In 2005 CBS televised the Masters for the 50th consecutive year. In the meantime, it does not appear that KLM's longstanding joint venture with Northwest Airlines will be affected. The club awards successive one-year television contracts to CBS and USA Network.

Its independent identity is guaranteed for the coming five years, but eventually it is anticipated that its operations will be merged into those of the French company. More recently, the club was targeted by Martha Burk, who organized a failed protest at the 2003 Tournament to pressure the club to accept female members. In May 2004, KLM was taken over by Air France. Then, in 1997, headlines were made around the world when Tiger Woods won the Masters. The livery of KLM Asia does not have the crown logo on the tail and fuselage. In 1975 Lee Elder became the first African-American to qualify for the Masters. KLM Asia operates flight into Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China for political reasons. .

KLM is listed on the stock exchanges of Amsterdam, New York and Paris. They also receive membership on the PGA TOUR for the following five seasons and invitations to THE PLAYERS Championship for five years. KLM uk was a KLM subsidiary until KLM Cityhopper merged with it. Masters champions are automatically invited to play in the other three majors (the US Open, British Open and the PGA Championship) for the next five years, and earn a lifetime invitation to the Masters. KLM has an 100% share in Transavia Airlines, a 50% share in Martinair and a 26% share in Kenya Airways. In line with the other majors, winning the Masters gives a golfer several privileges which make his career much more secure, if he is not already one of the elite of the sport. A former subsidiary is KLM exel. Winners keep their jacket for the first year after their first victory, then return it to the club to wear during tournament week each following year.

KLM has subsidiaries KLM Cityhopper, KLM Cargo and KLM Asia. The green coat is actually the official coat worn by members of Augusta National while on the club grounds; each Masters winner becomes an honorary member of the club. The first KLM flight was on May 17, 1920, with a flight from London to Amsterdam carrying two English journalists and a number of newspapers. In addition to a cash award, the winner of the tournament is presented with a distinctive green jacket, awarded since 1949, highly coveted among professional golfers. KLM was founded on October 7, 1919, making it the oldest carrier still operating under its current name. The Masters was started by Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones who designed Augusta National with legendary course architect Alister MacKenzie. . Unlike the other major championships, the Masters is held every year at the same location, Augusta National Golf Club, a private golf club in Augusta, Georgia, USA.

Both Air France and KLM continue to fly under their distinct brand names, but this may change in the future. The Masters is one of four major championships in men's golf and the first to take place each year. Air France-KLM is part of the SkyTeam Alliance with Delta Air Lines, Aeroméxico, Korean Air, CSA Czech Airlines, Alitalia, Northwest Airlines, and Continental Airlines. Jose Maria Olazabal: 1994, 1999. [1]. Ben Crenshaw: 1984, 1995. In 2004, KLM travelled 6 million passengers. Bernhard Langer: 1985, 1993.

Air France-KLM is the largest airline company in the world in terms of operating revenues, and the third-largest in the world (largest in Europe) in terms of revenue-passenger-kilometers (RPKs). Seve Ballesteros: 1980, 1983. Air France-KLM is incorporated under French law and its headquarters are located at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris. Tom Watson: 1977, 1981. Air France took over KLM in May 2004, resulting in the creation of Air France-KLM. Ben Hogan: 1951, 1953. Air France-KLM is France and the Netherlands' main air carrier and its KLM subsidiary operates from the airline hub of Schiphol Airport, near Amsterdam, where the subsidiary company has its headquarters. Byron Nelson: 1937, 1942.

Before its (agreed) take-over by Air France, KLM was the national airline of the Netherlands. Horton Smith: 1934, 1936. KLM (in full: Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, literally Royal Aviation Company; usual English: Royal Dutch Airlines) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. 2 wins

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    . Nick Faldo: 1989, 1990, 1996. 10 McDonnell Douglas MD-11. Gary Player: 1961, 1974, 1978.

    10 Boeing 777-200ER (+ 2 orders). Sam Snead: 1949, 1952, 1954. 09 Boeing 767-300ER. Jimmy Demaret: 1940, 1947, 1950. 03 Boeing 747-400ERF (full freighter, + 1 on order). 3 wins

      . 22 Boeing 747-400 (5 full pax, 17 combi). Tiger Woods: 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005.

      05 Boeing 737-900 (+ 15 on order). Arnold Palmer: 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964. 14 Boeing 737-800 (+ 14 on order). 4 wins

        . 13 Boeing 737-400. Jack Nicklaus: 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986. 14 Boeing 737-300. 6 wins
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          03 Airbus A330-200 (+ 9 orders).