KLM further reduces capacity in Europe in response to COVID-19 second wave

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced (12-Nov-2020) plans to further reduce capacity to its network in Europe for the coming period, due to "the second wave of coronavirus in Europe [resulting] in new lockdowns". KLM will operate approximately 40% of pre-coronavirus outbreak capacity levels on its European network, rather than approximately 50% of pre-coronavirus outbreak capacity. The reduction will primarily be achieved through frequency decreases and deploying smaller aircraft, rather than service suspensions. KLM will serve approximately 90%-95% of the European destinations it served prior to the pandemic outbreak, although service will be suspended to a number of destinations, primarily in the UK. The airline will operate approximately 50%-60% of pre-coronavirus outbreak capacity levels on its intercontinental network in the coming period. [more - original PR]