KLM’s first Airbus A350-900 made its inaugural commercial passenger flight on Friday 30 October 2026. Named De Nachtwacht, the aircraft departed Schiphol for Toronto as flight KL691.
It carried eight tonnes of cargo alongside its passengers, including aviation enthusiasts who booked specifically for the first flight.
331 seats across three cabins
KLM’s A350 has 331 seats: 34 in World Business Class, 26 in Premium Comfort and 271 in Economy.
KLM announced ahead of entry into service that the 34 World Business Class seats would initially be unavailable on its first two A350s because of the certification process.
The aircraft features larger overhead bins and updated cabin lighting. Its arrival is part of KLM’s long-haul fleet renewal.
After Toronto, KLM plans A350 services to Montréal, Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and Zanzibar. Aircraft assignments may vary by flight.
KLM took delivery of its first A350 on 2 October. The aircraft has now entered passenger service.
Credits
Sources
KLM, 30 October 2026; Airbus, 2 October 2026; KLM, 15 June 2026 — seat certification.
Image
KLM Airbus A350-900 PH-ZNA De Nachtwacht on its delivery flight on 2 October 2026. Photo: Mees Jansen / Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0. Cropped by NOMADIY.
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