Gategroup and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have reached an agreement that will see the airline catering specialist acquire a 75% stake in KLM Catering Services.
EasyJet's CEO says the airline is removing “depth” from its Amsterdam Schiphol operations, cutting frequencies in response to “outrageous” pricing and taxation.
Gulf airlines continue to face heavy disruption, while U.S. carriers deal with a fuel cost surge and must compete against largely hedged European airlines.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines said it has now secured more de-icing fluid, after warning that supplies needed to de-ice aircraft at Schiphol were running low.
KLM plans to add three new European destinations in summer 2026 as the carrier continues to fine-tune its hub-and-spoke strategy under capacity limits at AMS.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has unveiled a $11.5 billion investment program through 2035 and a long-term master plan that centers on building a new terminal.
Air France and Delta Air Lines are looking for an alternative ground handling partner at Schiphol following weeks of industrial action by airport ground staff.
Associations representing European airlines and airports warn that a Dutch government plan to hike aviation taxes starting in 2027 would harm connectivity.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines says it has dropped an urgent legal bid to block a planned flight cap at its hub, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, after securing more winter slots.
