KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on Friday said India is a focus market for the carrier as it introduced a new class for travellers on its flights between various Indian cities and Amsterdam.
The airline is part of the Air France-KLM Group, which recorded passenger traffic of one million on Indian routes in 2022.
“The launch highlights the importance of India as a focus market for KLM. The new premium comfort class will be available on flights between Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai to Amsterdam and several destinations across KLM’s global network,” the airline said in a release on Friday.
Claude Sarre, General Manager India subcontinent Air France-KLM, said the development strengthens KLM’s standing as a global network carrier offering an appealing and varied range of onboard products.
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In 2022, KLM the airline operated with 1 per cent of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and aims to increase the quantum to 10 per cent in 2030 and 63 per cent in 2050.
Air France-KLM is a major player in international air transport. The group’s global network offers flights to over 300 destinations, covered by Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Transavia, as per its website.