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KLM names first Airbus A350 The Night Watch, but business class seats cannot be used yet

KLM names first Airbus A350 The Night Watch, but business class seats cannot be used yet

KLM has officially received its first Airbus A350, which has been named De Nachtwacht, following its flight from the factory in Toulouse to Schiphol Airport. Although the aircraft has arrived, the airline is currently unable to utilize its business class seats due to unspecified restrictions.

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