Passengers on-board an Edinburgh-bound flight were treated to cookies, cake and a special water salute yesterday (Monday).
Those at Edinburgh Airport pulled out all the stops to welcome KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight KL 1281 to the Scottish capital.
This was part of a series of events organised to mark the airline's 100th birthday.
A water salute was carried out as the flight touched down in Edinburgh, having left Amsterdam earlier in the day, and passengers were treated to KLM100 branded cookies in the check-in hall. There was also a cake cutting just as passengers were boarding the flight.
KLM is the world's oldest airline to still be operating under its original name, and it currently runs up to five flights a day from Edinburgh to Amsterdam.
Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: “It’s a historic day for KLM as they celebrate their centenary and we are excited to be joining airports across the world in marking this momentous day.
“The longevity of the brand is testament to the dedication and commitment that KLM has to its customers, but also the loyalty its staff has to the airline. I know that the people of the Netherlands will be proud of their airline reaching this milestone and we are proud to work closely with such an established partner.”
Benedicte Duval, General Manager for Air France – KLM in the UK & Ireland added: “It is fantastic to be celebrating this special milestone with our passengers arriving and departing from Edinburgh airport today. Scotland is an important market for KLM and we are proud to connect the people of Edinburgh to the world, and the world to this beautiful region.
Having operated daily flights from Edinburgh for over 30 years, we are grateful for our long standing partnership with the airport. A company only reaches its 100 anniversary through two elements: loyal customers and great staff and what makes KLM so special is the authentic way in which we are able to combine the two. We look forward to welcoming our Scottish passengers on board for the next 100 years.”
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