KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the national airline of the Netherlands and is part of Air France-KLM. KLM's headquarters are in Amstelveen near its hub at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. KLM operates worldwide scheduled passenger and cargo services to more than 90 destinations. It is the oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name.

Throughout the years, KLM has put together cooperative efforts with a variety of airlines. The network developed by the KLM Group and its partners is spreading across the entire world. It now gives KLM access to 928 destinations in 174 countries on six continents. By connecting these networks efficiently and making quick transfers at one of our many hubs, travelers can reach most every point on the earth.

KLM offers business class and economy class on all of its aircraft. On longhaul aircraft, a third class called 'comfort economy class' is offered. On shorthaul aircraft, Business Class is called Europe Select, while on longhaul aircraft Business Class is called World Business Class.

Both KLM and Air France are members of SkyTeam, one of the global airline alliances. With ten member airlines as of 2009, SkyTeam is the world’s second-largest alliance in terms of market share. As SkyTeam members, Air France and KLM play an important role in North America, Europe, and Asia. And together with Kenya Airways, they enjoy a strong position in Africa as well.