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Old 24th Nov 2005, 23:04
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fl dutchman
 
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KLM

KLM Amserdam schedule currently remains up to 5Xdaily to the end of Oct 2006.
Before now there has not despite rumors been firm plans to drop frequency to 3x daily.With current loads around 80% it would make no sense. Although the same number of seats could be available with a reduced frequency using larger aircraft, the current frequency better suits connections at Amsterdam. But now JET 2 are starting the route soon things will change.I think the KLM loads are split about 60%traffic with onward connections and 40% terminating at AMS so the latter is at risk. With the lowest KLM fare about £89 vs JET 2 at about £20 current KLM Amsterdam only pax will change airline unless they prefer the KLM schedule or FD points.
The lower Jet 2 fares will probably attract a new market but KLM will surely loose passengers and will eventually cut frequency but will still have a night stopping aircraft for early connections at AMS.
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