The final leg of our trip was from Amsterdam to Los Angeles on a KLM 787-10 in economy class. Despite every seat being taken, I thought the flight was lovely…with excellent service, a copious amount of food, and a...
Review: KLM Embraer 190 Economy Class Zurich – Amsterdam
To begin our journey home, we flew from Zurich to Amsterdam onboard a KLM Embraer 190 in economy class. The flight was smooth, though we faced a bit of stress upon arrival after a departure delay. KLM Embraer 190...
KLM 777-300ER Experiences Engine Failure Over England
Earlier this week, a KLM Boeing 777-300ER experienced an engine failure about a hour after takeoff, forcing a hasty return to Amsterdam. At this point, it is not clear what prompted the engine failure. KLM 777-300ER Bound For São...
Air France-KLM Business Class Seat Assignment Fees: Unwelcome Yet Reasonable
Air France-KLM will begin collecting a fee for non-status passengers to pre-reserve seats in business class. While an unwelcome and customer-unfriendly move, the policy change is reasonable. Air France-KLM Will Charge For Advance Seating In Business Class As flagged...
KLM Delights My Son With A Delft Blue House
Something very special happened on my KLM flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles which underscores how loyalty is won, one guest at a time. This time, it involved a six-year-old guest–my son Augustine–and one of KLM’s iconic Delft blue...
11 Hours In KLM 787-10 Economy Class…
We flew home from Zurich via Amsterdam, spending a night in the Venice of the North before flying home to Los Angeles onboard a brand-new KLM 787-10 in economy class. First Impressions: KLM 787-10 Economy Class This was my...
KLM Playing Catch-Up After Weekend Meltdown Which Blocked All Inbound Passengers To Amsterdam
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines encountered a perfect storm on Saturday at at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport. Not only did the weather not cooperate, but emergency runway construction and heavy crowds on a holiday weekend forced the unprecedented decision to...
KLM “Surge Pricing” Flights From Amsterdam
Yesterday I wrote about the chaos at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport leading KLM to suspend ticket sales this weekend for all AMS departures. Turns out KLM has adopted a “surge pricing” model instead. Flights are not full, but if you...
Chaos At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, With KLM Suspending Ticket Sales
In an unprecedented move, KLM is suspending future ticket sales this weekend as it faces mounting chaos at Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport (AMS). KLM Suspends Tickets Sales From AMS Due To Continued Airport Chaos Those who have recently flown...
KLM Sued By Climate Activists, Accused Of “Greenwashing”
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has been sued by a group of climate activists, which have accused the carrier of misleading the public on its environmental protection efforts, a ruse it calls “greenwashing.” KLM Faces “Greenwashing” Lawsuit Over Climate Change...
First Impressions: KLM 787-10 Business Class Amsterdam – Dubai (KL427)
As part of a flight deal and a recent trip to Dubai on KLM, I tried the carrier’s 787-10 business class cabin frim Amsterdam and my experience was significantly better than from Houston to Amsterdam. If you are considering...
Lounge Review: KLM Crown Lounge Houston (Priority Pass)
I had a chance to visit the KLM lounge in Houston, Texas (Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport – IAH), and here’s why you should give it a pass. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
First Impression: KLM Houston-Amsterdam (KL662) Business Class
Taking advantage of a fare sale from Houston to Amsterdam to Dubai in business class, I got to try KLM’s premium product across the Atlantic. Here is my first impression of the service. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Review: KLM Crown Lounge 25 Amsterdam (Schengen)
While not nearly as large or lush as the intercontinental Crown Lounge, the Schengen area KLM Crown Lounge 25 in Amsterdam (AMS) offers basic amenities and a welcome alternative to the gate area for European departures. KLM Crown Lounge...
Review: KLM Crown Lounge 52 Amsterdam (Intercontinental)
The KLM Crown Lounge 52 in Amsterdam, located in the Non-Schengen area of Schiphol Airport, is a superlative lounge with excellent food and drink and unique features that make it one of my favorite lounges in Europe. KLM Crown...
KLM Won’t Enforce Government Mask Policy
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that it will stop enforcing the Dutch government’s mask mandate on airplanes starting today, an act of defiance which it hopes will lead to swift policy change. KLM Calls Dutch Mask Policy Unfair,...
KLM Crown Lounge In Amsterdam Is Spectacular
After my Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam, I visited the KLM Crown Lounge 52 (international) ahead of my connection to Paris. I was blown away by how superb this lounge was. Spectacular: KLM Crown Lounge Amsterdam (International) I...
10% Of KLM Passengers Test Positive For COVID-19 Upon Arrival From South Africa – What Are The Ramifications?
10% of passengers onboard a pair of KLM flights from South Africa to Amsterdam tested positive onboard for COVID-19 upon arrival. The ramifications for international travel are not comforting. 10% of KLM Passengers From South African Flights Test Positive...
KLM 777-300ER With 350 Passengers From South Africa Trapped On Tarmac In Amsterdam
KLM592 took off on time from Johannesburg (JNB) last night, but during the flight Europe went into “variant panic.” When the Boeing 777-300ER landed in Amsterdam (AMS), Dutch officials did not know what to do with the passengers onboard…so...
KLM Sent Me A Rubber Duck!
I am the proud owner of dozens of Lufthansa rubber ducks but today I added a special duck to my collection…a duck from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Move Over Lufthansa! My New Rubber Duck From KLM You might recall...
