KLM Splits Bangkok & Taipei Operation; Manila converts to 1-stop via Taipei from S12

Update at 1120GMT 19JAN12

KLM starting 25MAR12 is introducing Amsterdam – Taipei – Manila daily service, on board Boeing 777-200ER aircraft.

The NONSTOP flight to Taipei will replace existing 1-stop flight via Bangkok, and existing nonstop Manila service will be replaced by 1-stop. This is the first time in 20 years that KLM is offering Taiwan service on nonstop basis. KLM does not have local traffic rights on Taipei – Manila sector, although this sector initially was available for reservation but quickly removed afterward.

Service on Amsterdam – Bangkok service will become terminator flight, with Boeing 777-200ER/-300ER aircraft operating.

Schedule:

Amsterdam – Bangkok
KL875 AMS1750 – 0935+1BKK 77W x367
KL875 AMS1750 – 0935+1BKK 772 367

KL876 BKK1220 – 1855AMS 77W x147
KL876 BKK1220 – 1855AMS 772 147

Amsterdam – Taipei – Manila
KL807 AMS2040 – 1445+1TPE1620+1 – 1825+1MNL 772 D
KL808 MNL1940 – 2145TPE2310 – 0610+1AMS 772 D