KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrated 100 years of connections between the Netherlands and Indonesia last November, marking the airline’s enduring presence and ongoing innovations.
From a pioneering 55-day journey between the two countries in 1924 to today’s 15-hour flights, the airline has witnessed and played a significant role in the advancements of the aviation industry.
While the first flight took several days and required 26 stops between the two continents, it is now possible to fly to Amsterdam in just 15 hours.
In a written interview with TTG Asia in conjunction with the celebration, KLM COO Maarten Stienen stated: “KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has always been present in Indonesia and innovated along the way.
“After the first flight to Jakarta 100 years ago, we have had continuous scheduled flights since 1930, with a disruption during World War II. KLM (has been…
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