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KLM is a part of Air France-KLM group which is one of the largest airlines in Europe. In India however its size is limited and faces intense competition from airlines in Europe and the Gulf. With its partnership with Jet Airways, the airline is stepping up its India presence with plans for a new Mumbai flight and a cargo co-operation. Q) We hear KLM plans to resume Amsterdam-Mumbai service after nearly twenty years. Can you share detailsA) We are seriously considering launching a flight to Mumbai but it is not confirmed yet. There has been an enormous growth of business and relations between India and Netherlands. We have moved from having no connection between Amsterdam-Mumbai to a Jet Airways daily service with an Airbus A330 aircraft (254-293 seats) which was upgraded to a Boeing 777 aircraft (346 seats) in six months.Q) How is your relations with Jet Airways shaping up? Does the partnership with Jet Airways allow you to bridge the gap with Lufthansa which is largest European ...