90 years of KLM and 75 years of Air France in Milan: two passengers "won" Gold Flying Blue status
May 2025 marks a special anniversary for KLM and Air France, which celebrate 90 and 75 years respectively [...]
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May 20, 2025 marks a special anniversary for KLM and Air France, who are celebrating respectively. 90 and 75 years of flights from Milan. A historic milestone that chronicles not only the longevity of two aviation giants, but also the key role of the city of Milan as a strategic hub in the European connection landscape.
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It was the 1935 when KLM Royal Dutch Airlines inaugurated the route between Milan and Amsterdam, opening the skyway between Lombardy and the Netherlands. Fifteen years passed, and in the 1950 also Air France fires up the engines on the route between Milan and Paris, taking the Milanese on board to the Ville Lumière.
Two routes that have accompanied millions of travelers ever since: for business, for pleasure, to discover the Dutch canals or to enjoy a pain au chocolat along the Seine. But also to catch a connecting flight to one of the over 300 destinations Global served by the two main hubs: Amsterdam-Schiphol e Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
During the 2025 summer season, the city airport in Milan Linate will see 10 daily flights operated by Air France and KLM (5 to Paris, 5 to Amsterdam). In addition to these are. 5 more daily flights from Malpensa to Paris, also operated by Air France.
In today's day, passengers on flights AF1213 (Air France) e KL1614 (KLM) departing from Milan Linate found themselves an active part of the festivities. In addition to receiving a commemorative pin, two lucky members of the loyalty program Flying Blue have obtained a upgrade their status, the Flying Blue Gold card that will grant them exclusive benefits throughout the group's network.
Also present at the event were the Italian leadership of the Air France-KLM group and the management of SEA Milan Airports, testifying to the strength of the partnership between the two companies and Milan's airports.
"We are delighted to celebrate these two important milestones. Milan is a historic and key city for our network," said Eléonore Tramus, General Manager East Mediterranean Air France-KLM.
"With 15 daily connections from Milan, we continue to offer widespread access to our hubs. Special thanks to our customers and SEA for their continued cooperation."
Also SEA, the management company of Milan's airports, wanted to emphasize the importance of the milestone:
"These two anniversaries demonstrate the solidity and continuity of connections between Milan and two of Europe's most beloved capitals," commented Alexander Trusted, COO of SEA.
"We thank Air France and KLM for a partnership that strengthens the international connectivity of Milan's airports."
