KLM is continuing to increase the number of destinations offered across its European and intercontinental networks, albeit at significantly reduced frequencies.
The carrier said that its European network “is virtually at pre-Covid-19 levels in terms of the number of destinatons”. Between August and October it will serve 91 destinations, up from 72 in July, and just one fewer than the 92 offered during the same period in 2019.
But KLM stressed that capacity in flights and seats “is still far below the level before Covid-19”. It expects to operate 10,000 flights in August, 13,500 in September 13,500 and 11,000 in October, compared to 19,000, 18,800 and 14,700 respectively in the same months last year.
The airline said that it had “opted to expand the number of destinations first, so that customers have the widest possible choice”, with the next steps being to increase frequencies, and / or deploy larger aircraft on certain routes.
In terms of KLM’s intercontinental network, the carrier will fly to 51 destinations in August, increasing to 61 in September and October. This compares to the 69 destinations offered between August and October 2019.
The airline also said that currently one third of intercontinental flights are carrying cargo only, adding that “As soon as local travel rules allow, KLM will start carrying passengers on these flights again”…
