KLM to launch Business Jet Services on Amsterdam - Houston route

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is to begin operating Boeing 737-700 business jet services on the Amsterdam-Houston route from 30 October 2005.

The business jet services will operate six times a week in codesharing with Northwest Airlines, supplementing KLM’s daily Boeing 747-400 flights, and will replace its existing thrice-weekly Boeing 767 services. The ground and inflight product for the new services will match standard World Business Class service.

Increase Business Class Capacity

KLM aims to enter the market segment for intercontinental flights providing only business class seats. By doing this, it will be able to offer greater customized service and more capacity directly to large businesses and organizations. 

The 737 business jet will fly six times a week thereby increasing the number of round-trip flights to Houston from ten to thirteen each week. This will increase business class seat capacity by 45%.

Operation

KLM will be leasing a Boeing 737-700 with crew from PrivatAir. The leased 737-700 has been equipped with winglets and larger fuel tanks to extend its operational range. The aircraft will retain the PrivatAir livery, but will bear the text “Operated on behalf of KLM” on its fuselage and in the cabin. 

Geneva-based company PrivatAir has more than 27 years experience in business jet operations for scheduled airline travel for companies, organizations, and personal travel.

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