Marjan Rintel

President & Chief Executive Officer, Klm Royal Dutch Airlines Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij Nv

Search every verified Marjan Rintel interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Marjan Rintel, CEO of KLM, has been discussing the airline's sustainability strategy, financial stability, and regulatory challenges. In June 2025, she stated that KLM is investing billions in a new fleet, buying 16% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and using AI to reduce catering waste by 60%. She said the industry needs to work with governments and the EU to increase SAF supply at reasonable prices. In November 2024, she said KLM is focusing on operational and financial health to enable continued investment, and that the airline expects new Airbus 321 aircraft to contribute to sustainability and noise reduction targets. Rintel has also addressed potential political and legal risks. In January 2025, she expressed concern that if the Dutch government reduces flight slots at Schiphol, the United States under President Donald Trump could retaliate by limiting KLM's landing rights, saying "it would be a shame if we could no longer fly to New York." In April 2024, she argued that "shrinkage is not the goal" and that reducing flights would simply shift traffic to airports in Brussels or Frankfurt, rather than achieving actual emissions reductions. She has emphasized that KLM's plan for quieter, cleaner aircraft meets noise reduction targets, and that legal disputes over Schiphol's nature permits undermine legal protection for local residents.