Does KLM have A330?

The Airbus A330-300 made its 1st KLM flight in 2012. This twin-jet aircraft is an earlier version of the Airbus A330-200 but was added to our fleet after the -200.



Yes, as of February 2026, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines still operates a fleet of Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft. However, these planes are currently being phased out as part of a major fleet modernization strategy. In late 2023, Air France-KLM placed a significant order for Airbus A350 jets, which are scheduled to replace the aging A330s and older Boeing 777-200ERs between 2026 and 2030. While you can still book a flight on a KLM A330 to various intercontinental destinations today, the airline is moving toward a simplified "all-Boeing" long-haul fleet (comprised of 777s and 787s) alongside the new A350s to improve fuel efficiency and reduce operational complexity.

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The narrow-body fleet is composed of Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft which will be replaced by the Airbus A320neo family aircraft in the mid 2024. Airbus A330, Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft are used primarily on long-haul flights.

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Airbus' largest A330s are on par with Boeing's smallest 777s. In other words, the Boeing 777 targets a higher capacity than the A330. Measuring over 10 meters longer than the A330-300 and the 777-200, the 777-300 seats a significantly higher number of passengers.

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However, the new Upper Class seats on the A330-900 and A350 are simply fantastic and hands down my favorite way to cross the Atlantic. You can easily see which plane is flying your route by clicking the “Details” button when you search for flights on the Virgin Atlantic website.

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Air France-KLM has revealed plans to retire its older widebody fleet, in favor of more modern, fuel-efficient aircraft. The Franco-Dutch airline group already withdrew the mighty Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 from service following the pandemic, and is now making plans to retire its aging Airbus A330s and Boeing 777s.

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However, if a pilot has initially conduct an A330 course, in order to fly the A350 would need to conduct a A330 to A350 Differences Training. Note: The A330 is a common Type Rating with the A350. Therefore, when a pilot gets qualified on either aircraft, the endorsement on his/her licence is A330/350.

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While the A340 was restricted by its efficiency, the A330 was a jack-of-all-trades for airlines. With a long-range and long fuselage, the aircraft could comfortably seat 300 passengers (in a two or three-class layout). Additionally, airlines could use denser configurations for shorter but busier corridors.

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Like all Airbus jetliners, it uses the revolutionary fly-by-wire digital controls. With an in-service operational efficiency of 99.4%, it's no wonder that airlines trust the quality of the A330-200's design.

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Versatility. The Airbus A330 is able to fly any route between 20 minutes and 17 hours, without stopping. This makes it one of the most versatile wide body aircraft in the world.

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is Certified as a 4-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service.

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is certified as a 4-Star Airline | Skytrax.

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So why has Airbus decided to kill it? The main reason the company will halt production of A380 after 12 years, from 2021, is the low number of planes sold. “In the end, you have to face facts, and we could see that we were building A380s faster than people were ordering them,” Lange says.

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In 2003, we added the 1st Boeing 777-200ER to our fleet. The -200ER is the world's biggest twin-jet, with the largest landing gear of all commercial aircraft types. You just might fly in one of these aircraft to Dubai, Quito, Guayaquil, or Osaka (destinations may differ per season).

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The Airbus A330-200 is the largest aircraft we offer. It is a modern, efficient and reliable aircraft and can fly for more than 14 hours non-stop, making it ideal for ultra-long-range operations.

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With its seat and range configuration, the A330neo is the ideal widebody for all sectors from 30mins up to 17 hours, offering unique operational versatility for operators.

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