KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today announces the addition of a fifth daily flight for its Summer schedule out of Newcastle International airport, cementing its operations out of Newcastle. The new frequency commences on 27th March 2011 and alongside improved timings for the current daily flights, the schedule will improve long haul connectivity via its award winning hub, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
The new schedule announcement comes just more than a year after the route’s 25th anniversary on 25th October 2009 and is a testament to KLM’s commitment to the Newcastle region. The shorter long haul connections mean that travellers in the region can now take advantage of smooth and seamless travel to destinations in Europe, Africa, and further afield.
Capacity on the route will increase 25% compared to last Summer and the additional flights provide more flexibility for point to point passengers as well as offering better connectivity to European connections on a daily basis. Seats on the additional frequencies are bookable as of today via www.klm.com, KLM telephone reservations on 0871 222 7474 or at local travel agents.
From 27th March 2011, the new flight schedule will be:
From Newcastle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
KL 952 06:05 08:25
KL 954 09:10 11:30
KL 958 11:15 13:35
KL 960 13:20 15:40
KL 964 16:30 18:50
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Newcastle Airport
KL 953 08:10 08:30
KL 957 10:05 10:30
KL 959 12:20 12:40
KL 963 15:25 15:45
KL 971 21:55 22:10
Comments Henri Hourcade, General Manager AIR FRANCE KLM UK and Ireland: “Our new summer schedule is great news for Newcastle International Airport and for KLM and is a tangible symbol of the strength of our operations out of Newcastle. Whether travelling for business or leisure, the new schedule means faster connectivity with KLM’s intercontinental route network, seamless integration with our European network and the convenience of being able to do a full day’s business in Amsterdam and be back home in time for dinner.”
The improved Newcastle-Amsterdam schedule also means Newcastle has access to long haul travel from the convenience of its own doorstep. Passengers no longer need to embark upon long car journeys to other airports in the region for direct flights – with a minimum 50 minutes connection time at Schiphol, KLM offers fast and efficient long haul travel.”
Dave Laws, chief executive of Newcastle International Airport, said: “We are delighted with this news from KLM. The airline can now offer up to eight flights a day from Newcastle to Amsterdam and Paris Charles de Gaulle for onward worldwide connections, and connectivity in the global marketplace is crucial to the North East economy. This announcement is a tremendous vote of confidence by AIR FRANCE KLM in not only this airport but also, and more importantly, the entire region.”
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, with its SkyTeam partners, connects Newcastle to over 900 destinations worldwide via five daily flights to Amsterdam. The carrier’s hub, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, offers smooth connections with just 40 minutes connection time for short haul flights and only 50 minutes for long haul flights. Passengers therefore no longer need to travel to a larger airport to experience global travel; KLM offers worldwide connections from the comfort and convenience of a local airport.