August 21 2026  |  Partnerships, Collaborations & Acquisitions

deSter, KLM extend inflight partnership through 2030

By Jane Hobson


KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and deSter have extended their more than 40-year inflight partnership through 2030

deSter and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have renewed a longstanding collaboration through 2030, extending a relationship that has spanned more than four decades.

The agreement builds on one of deSter’s longest-running customer relationships and reinforces a shared focus on enhancing the onboard passenger experience through innovation, quality and service excellence.

“We are delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with deSter through 2030,” said Bas Gerressen, EVP KLM Inflight Services, via a LinkedIn post. “deSter’s expertise and reliable support remain key to delivering KLM’s onboard ambitions.”

Through the years, deSter and KLM have worked together on inflight products and services designed to support KLM’s passenger experience. The renewed commitment enables the collaboration to continue as KLM advances onboard ambitions in the years ahead.

The post concludes with deSter thanking the KLM and deSter teams for contributions to the partnership’s continued success.

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