Did KLM just drop AMS-DFW non-stop?
Jun 14, 2011, 8:14 am
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According to the SkyTeam TravelDesk application (updated as of 11th June), KL669/670 (AMS-DFW/DFW-AMS) no longer runs as of November 2011. Shame.
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Jun 14, 2011, 8:51 am
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This winter, KLM indeed has suspended the direct AMS-DFW service. All affected pax are rebooked on DL via DTW. They will restart this service in the summer 2012 schedule.
Jun 14, 2011, 12:14 pm
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Originally Posted by Gajan
As per 13JUN11 GDS timetable display, latest changes to KLM’s planned Inter-Continental operation for Winter 2011 season, effective 30OCT11, as follows.
Amsterdam – Dallas 4 weekly KL669/670 service CANCELED in Winter 2011 season
Amsterdam – Dallas 4 weekly KL669/670 service CANCELED in Winter 2011 season
Jun 16, 2011, 8:16 am
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I doubt if this flight will return. KLM is using the smallest widebody aircraft, about 4 times a week on this sector and still suspends it. Majority of the traffic on KLM appears to be connections, and that is now adequately served by BA and LH. There is not much O&D to sustain this route, unlike IAH, where there is high end oil and gas traffic.
Jun 16, 2011, 2:41 pm
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That actually makes sense. There aren't a lot of Skyteam flights out of DFW - basically just to SLC, CVG, DTW, ATL - most of which you can likely get non-stop from AMS anyway.
So unless there is significant traffic just to DFW (it may be a growth area in the future for them), KLM may not restore it. It doesn't look like there's anything yet from 3/25/12.
So unless there is significant traffic just to DFW (it may be a growth area in the future for them), KLM may not restore it. It doesn't look like there's anything yet from 3/25/12.
Oct 4, 2011, 5:28 pm
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I hope it actually starts back up as we're booked on it in July DFW/AMS/VCE. The fare was way cheaper than any of the competition and the connections way better. If they cancel it, I suppose we'll be rebooked on DL through ATL and another stop. We could live with that.