KLM also had the first U.S. joint venture (with Northwest) and was early to connecting U.S. passengers over its European hub to destinations around the world, rather than leaving U.S. passengers to travel on U.S. airlines or on the airline of their intended destination. It’s hard to imagine that a national hub making international-to-international connections a primary business was original or controversial, but it was – competitors hated it. They were the first European airline offer scheduled service between New York LaGuardia and Amsterdam on May 21, 1946. For the 80th anniversary of service, they’re introducing a limited-edition Delft House and hosting a Delft House pop up at the New York Historical. The Delft Blue miniature house is modeled after The New York Historical building. Normally, KLM has released a new Delft Blue miniature house every year on its birthday (October 7th). A handful of limited edition houses have been added to this.…