KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) has celebrated its first non-stop flight between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Schiphol International Airport (AMS).
The service, which was officially launched with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at SAN’s Terminal 2 gate area, offers three weekly flights between San Diego and Amsterdam every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Bas Brouns, CFO and Managing Director at KLM, said:Launching our new direct route between San Diego and Amsterdam is a significant step for KLM, expanding our transatlantic network and linking two dynamic cities.
San Diego is a gateway to Southern California and a hub of innovation and culture, making it an important destination for both business and leisure travelers. This meets our customers' travel needs and supports our growth plans in North America. Together with Air France and our partner Delta Air Lines, we offer a wide range of destinations across North America. We remain committed to delivering seamless, high-quality travel experiences across the Atlantic.
The new route will remain in operation throughout the year, expanding on existing services to Europe from San Diego International Airport.
Kimberly Becker, President and CEO, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, said:We are thrilled to welcome KLM to SAN and celebrate the inaugural flight to Amsterdam.
This new nonstop service to this beautiful city known for its iconic canals and world-class museums is now the 10th international destination offered from SAN and will also expand options for easy connections to other European cities from San Diego. This new flight will help serve the strong demand from both business and leisure passengers for flights to Europe, which is up more than 30 percent compared to last year.
