KLM has posted positive financial and operational results for 2025, but management has stressed that further “structural strengthening” will be needed to ensure the Dutch airline’s future financial health and reduce its vulnerability.
The Dutch flag carrier reported an operating profit of €416m on revenues of €13.2bn, representing a 3.9% increase in turnover compared to 2024.
KLM CEO Marjan Rintel commented: “2025 was a challenging year for all KLM employees, and I am proud of their dedication. Through our Back on Track improvement programme, we exceeded our €450 million target; we increased revenues, reduced costs, and improved productivity. This provides a strong foundation, but the results show that more action is required.
“Only through strict cost control and more reliable operations can we achieve a lasting recovery. External factors, such as rising cost pressures in the Netherlands, make this even more urgent. 2026 will therefore be a crucial year in which we must accelerate our transformation to maintain our position in a competitive market.”
KLM CFO Bas Brouns stated: “We have delivered stable results, but our costs are rising faster than our revenues, leaving KLM vulnerable and requiring structural decisions. This will enable us to increase the predictability of our results and create the capacity to invest in our customers, employees, and operations.”
