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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 11:54 am
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Originally Posted by Dambus
Somewhat OT questions:

We are now on house #83; did KLM have different cabin classes 83 years ago or did everyone get a house?

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According to one website:


KLM started issuing these miniature bottles in 1952. Air companies were not allowed to give presents to their customers because of unfair competition. So, KLM had some Blue Delft houses made, and filled them with liquor and genever. Then, of course, their competitors complained "KLM ís giving presents to their customers". The KLM said "May I decide how I serve my drinks? Is their a law which tells me drinks have to be served in a glass?"... and so it all started.

The KLM was founded in 1919. In 1993 their were 60 different houses issued. In 1994, when the KLM celebrated it's 75 anniversary, they issued a total of 15 miniatures, bringing the total to 75! so that the number of houses would be the same as the age of the KLM.
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