Marjan Rintel appointed CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
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Updated Oct 23
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What happened
Marjan Rintel was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on October 23, 2026. She is the first woman to hold the CEO position in the airline's 107-year history. Air France-KLM asked Rintel to remain in the role for another four years.
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Why it matters
Rintel took the controls during a period when KLM posted record revenue of €12.1 billion in 2023. Under her leadership, the airline introduced new cabins and made a roughly €7 billion investment in quieter, more fuel-efficient planes, while raising sustainable fuel use to about 4.6 percent in 2025.
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Who's involved
- Marjan RintelNew Chief Executive Officer of KLM
- KLMFlag carrier airline of the Netherlands
- Air France-KLMParent company of KLM
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The entities involved
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KLM
flag carrier airline of the Netherlands
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Air France-KLM
airline holding company in Europe
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