Dutch flag carrier KLM is expanding its transatlantic network with new Portland flights from Amsterdam. Starting October 27 2024, KLM will fly three times a week during winter and five times a week during summer from Amsterdam to Portland, Oregon. UK passengers can connect to these flights from one of KLM's 17 departure points across the UK. The new KLM flights replace partner Delta Air Lines' service on this route. Delta is KLM’s partner in their transatlantic joint venture. Delta has been flying between Amsterdam and Portland for 15 years. From October 27, KLM offers Portland flights three times a week on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday during winter. In summer 2025, the airline will fly five times a week. The route will be operated by KLM’s Boeing 787-9 fleet with 30 seats in World Business Class, 21 seats in Premium Comfort, and 224 Economy seats. Portland is the state capital of Oregon. It's a year-round destination noted for its easy access to a host of natural attractions such as Mt. Hood, Columbia River Gorge and Forest Park. Portland also has a renowned culinary scene.   

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A person died after falling into in aircraft engine’s turbine blades. It happened on the tarmac at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport as a KLM flight was preparing to depart. The KLM Cityhopper service was travelling to Billund in Denmark. “A fatal incident took place when a person ended up in a running aircraft engine,” KLM said in a statement. “Sadly the person has died.” The victim has not yet been named or even confirmed if it was an airport worker. Dutch media outlets suggested it was most likely am airport ground worker. A full investigation is underway. "Our thoughts go out to the relatives and we are caring for the passengers and colleagues who saw this,” the airport said. These incidents are rare. In 2023, an airport worker died after being ‘ingested’ into a Delta jet engine at San Antonio, Texas. This was later ruled a suicide by a medical examiner. 

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Dutch flag carrier KLM aims to double Asia flights for the summer 2023 schedule. KLM’s summer flight schedule will include 16 Asia destinations this summer. It includes daily Asia flights to Beijing and Shanghai. It will fly to Hong Kong three times weekly and five times to Tokyo by late summer. India services include a daily service to Delhi and Mumbai, and to Bengaluru five times a week. Overall, the KLM route summer schedule will cover 163 destinations including 96 European routes