KLM Cityhopper is the regional airline subsidiary of KLM, headquartered in Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands.
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17 Facts About KLM Cityhopper
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In October 2012, KLM Cityhopper reportedly presented a plan to its unions that foresaw splitting the airline into two separate units.
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KLM Cityhopper then began the process of streamlining its operation, reducing costs and negotiating increased productivity from staff.
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In 2013, KLM Cityhopper installed brand new slim-line leather seats from British company Acro on its Fokker 70 fleet.
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On 30 April 2014 KLM Cityhopper took delivery of its 28th Embraer E190 making it the largest operator of the type in Europe.
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In 2015, following a long tendering process with several manufacturers, KLM Cityhopper announced that the Embraer E175+ would replace the Fokker 70 fleet overall.
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KLM Cityhopper has ordered a high density 88Y configuration with slim, lightweight seats.
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On 13 January 2016, KLM Cityhopper confirmed 2 out of 17 options for additional aircraft from Embraer – bringing the order total for the E175 to 17.
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KLM Cityhopper now operates one of the youngest regional jet fleets in the world after the Fokker 70 was retired from operation.
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KLM Cityhopper was responsible for the operation of the state-owned Fokker 70 aircraft, registration PH-KBX.
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When KLM Cityhopper was formed in 1991, its fleet consisted of mostly Fokker types.
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KLM Cityhopper offers passengers complimentary drinks and refreshments on all scheduled flights.
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In line with its parent carrier, KLM Cityhopper offers a two-class cabin service on all of its scheduled routes.
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From 2011, KLM Cityhopper committed to blocking middle seats on its short-haul fleet so that business class passengers would always have an empty seat next to them for extra comfort.
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From 22 April 2013, KLM began charging for hold baggage on all European flights unless passengers are on a Business Class ticket or an Elite tier member of the 'Flying Blue' frequent flyer program.
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The baggage fee will be waived if the KLM Cityhopper flight is just one leg of an intercontinental trip.
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