KLM held a festive day of music at T4, including live performances by Netherlands-based Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra to mark this monumental milestone and thank customers for their help in achieving 100 years of continued service under the original name. Travelers checking in had the opportunity to take photos with KLM banners and tulip decorations. Within the terminal, the Orchestra performed a five-piece selection during a 30-minute set in the Retail Lounge before serenading passengers who were boarding KLM flights. The waiting areas for KL642 and KL636 flights were decorated with KLM100 branded garlands, flags, tablecloths, delft blue vases with tulips on the counters and KLM banners. Passengers were also treated to cake and drinks.
“JFKIAT is thrilled to celebrate KLM’s important milestone of reaching 100 years of service by bringing live music into the terminal to delight our customers,” said Roel Huinink, JFKIAT president and CEO. “We look forward to more events like this and strengthening our relationship with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to keep our customers happy and safe.”
“As the first airline to accomplish 100 years of continuous operation, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is proud to host this celebration with our long-time partner, JFKIAT, to thank our passengers for their constant support,” said Stéphane Ormand, Air France-KLM vice P=president and general manager USA. “We are grateful for the valued relationship we have with our passengers and would like to thank JFKIAT for hosting this special celebration.”
