KLM goes all-in on Boeing aircraft for Aruba and Bonaire routes this coming winter

SCHIPHOL – Starting this winter season, KLM will no longer operate Airbus A330 flights to Aruba and Bonaire. From late October onwards, the airline will exclusively deploy Boeing aircraft on these routes, increasing seat capacity and giving passengers access to a more modern travel product. This was reported by luchtvaartnieuws.nl

KLM already operates Boeing aircraft on its flights to Curaçao. Flights to Aruba and Bonaire currently use the Airbus A330-200 and A330-300, with 268 and 292 seats respectively.

Four Boeing types

The new winter schedule will feature four aircraft types: the Boeing 777-200ER (286 seats), the Boeing 777-300ER (381 seats), the Boeing 787-9 (294 seats) and the Boeing 787-10 (344 seats). All four are equipped with Premium Comfort — KLM’s name for its Premium Economy Class — a product that was not available on the Airbus A330s.

Farewell to the A330

The fleet change is part of a broader renewal within KLM. Over the coming years, the airline will gradually phase out its Airbus A330 aircraft. These will eventually be replaced by the new Airbus A350, which is set to be even more fuel-efficient and modern.