KLM’S BRISTOL SERVICE INCREASED

- KLM sees passenger figures increase and adds a fourth daily frequency -

KLM has announced a fourth daily service from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for summer 2011. Increased frequency on the popular route will further cement Bristol’s position as one of KLM’s most successful departure points on its extensive UK network. The new frequency commences on 27th March 2011 and alongside improved timings for the original three daily flights, the schedule will increase long haul connectivity via its award winning hub, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Says Henri Hourcade, AIR FRANCE KLM General Manager UK & Ireland: “We are delighted to further improve the KLM service on such an important regional route, and hope it will be warmly welcomed by our passengers. We are very happy to provide better connectivity to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for both leisure and business passengers, by increasing our three daily frequencies to four from next March.” Shaun Browne, Aviation Director at Bristol Airport, said: “The addition of a fourth daily flight between Bristol and Amsterdam further strengthens the South West’s international connectivity. Convenient and frequent access to KLM’s global hub opens up onward connections to destinations worldwide. This announcement significantly improves the business travel offer from Bristol Airport.” From 27th March 2011 the new flight schedule will be: From Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol KL1046 06:10 08:35 KL1050 08:55 11:10 KL1052 14:15 16:30 KL1054 17:10 19:25 From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bristol Airport KL1049 08:05 08:15 KL1051 13:15 13:25 KL1053 16:20 16:30 KL1057 20:55 21:05 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, with its SkyTeam partners, connects Bristol to over 800 destinations worldwide via four 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. Ends About KLM KLM operates from 14 UK departure points: Aberdeen, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Durham-Tees Valley, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds-Bradford, Liverpool, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle and Norwich. With its Sky Team partners, KLM provides ex UK passengers with seamless travel to a multitude of world wide destinations from the convenience of their regional airport. KLM flies via the awarding winning Amsterdam Airport Schiphol whose wealth of accolades include Business Traveller's 'Best Airport in Europe' award 2009. Complementing this, readers of Business Traveller Magazine also voted KLM's Crown Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol "Best in Europe" in August 2009. Passengers flying KLM can save time and avoid airport queues by checking in online via the new look www.klm.com up to one hour before departure. For more information or to book, passengers should log on to www.klm.com or 0871 231 0000 or visit your local travel agent. About AIR FRANCE KLM Following the 2004 merger, AIR FRANCE KLM is the world's largest airline partnership and the world's second-largest cargo transporter. AIR FRANCE KLM was honoured last year by Airline Business in the Environment category of the 2009 Airline Strategy Awards in recognition of the Group’s continuous efforts to reduce its impact on the environment. For further information contact Elise Biensan, Press and Public Relations AIR FRANCE KLM UK & IRELAND on +44 (0)20 8584 4407 or elbiensan@airfrance.fr