KLM has become the world’s latest airline to add the Boeing 787 “Dreamliner” to its fleet.
The Dutch carrier celebrated the delivery of its first 787 on Saturday at a ceremony at Boeing’s assembly line in Everett, Wash.
"We are very proud to welcome our first Boeing 787 Dreamliner today," KLM CEO Pieter Elbers said in a statement timed to Saturday’s delivery. "This aircraft symbolizes a new phase in the future of KLM. Investment in our customers is one of our priorities. This efficient aircraft is part of that investment.”
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The 787-9 taken by KLM on Saturday – acquired via leasing company AerCap – will be the first of about 20 to fly for the airline.
KLM will debut its 787 on three special “welcome flights” that each will take off from Amsterdam before returning an hour later. KLM offered seats on those flights for €149 (about $159), though all three flights quickly sold out.
KLM will debut its 787 on three special “welcome flights” that each will take off from Amsterdam before returning an hour later. KLM offered seats on those flights for €149 (about $159), though all three flights quickly sold out.
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