The best award redemptions are often the most boring. I truly do make every effort to use my miles for aspirational business and first class redemptions that I would never otherwise be willing to pay for out-of-pocket. But lately,...
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Gets Help From Unlikely Ally
JetBlue may be fighting the Biden Administration in court to buy Spirit, but this week the government helped JetBlue’s Amsterdam efforts by fighting alongside them. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
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...
KLM Previews The Dreary New Normal Of Flying…
All things considered, we’ll do just fine. Still, a KLM video showcasing safety throughout the travel experience projects the dreary new norm of travel. KLM Highlights Safety At Airport + Onboard As travel is set to ramp up further...
KLM Reactivates Two 747-400s To Serve Cargo Missions
Just days after suddenly retiring its entire 747-400 fleet a year ahead of schedule, KLM has backtracked and restored two specially-configured 747-400s to service. KLM operated a subfleet of 747-400M or 747-400 Combi aircraft. Unlike traditional passenger configurations, these...
KLM Flight Attendant Soothes Cabin With Stirring Song
A KLM flight attendant bid farewell to passengers in the form of a song, singing for passengers in a gesture that will make you smile. This is an uncertain time for the entire economy, but particularly for flight attendants...
KLM Flight Reaches North America Before Returning To Amsterdam
Talk about a long day. Passengers had little to give thanks about on KLM685 yesterday. The flight returned to Amsterdam…after already reaching North America. The flight was headed to Mexico City, where Popocatepetl had earlier erupted. A volcanic ash...
My Bath With A KLM 747-400
Earlier this week I had the chance to spend a night at the brand-new Grand Hyatt at San Francisco International Airport. Not only did I score a nice suite upgrade, I had an incredible view from the bathtub. The...
Spectacular Deal: Flying Blue Special Edition Promo Awards
A special five-day sale offers incredible discounts on many Air France and KLM routes when using Flying Blue miles. Each month Air France offers Promo Awards, but once in a while it offers “Special Edition” Promo Awards that offer...
A Beautiful KLM Ad That Brought Me To Tears
As I watched the KLM advertisement below commemorating its 100th anniversary, I broke down in tears. Go ahead, watch it before you read my commentary. But grab a tissue. You’ve been warned. There are so many things I love...
Review: KLM 777-300ER Business Class
Despite a flight time of under three hours, I received the full KLM World Business class experience on my Fifth Freedom flight from Bali to Singapore. After booking a cheap economy class ticket for $154, I approached the ticket...
KLM Replaces Brussels Flight With Full-Service High-Speed Train
KLM will trial a high-speed train service between Amsterdam and Brussels next March in place of one of its flights. But the Dutch carrier promises more than just a seat. KLM currently flies five times per day between Brussels...
Air France-KLM CEO Contradicts KLM Climate Campaign
KLM made waves last month by encouraging passengers to fly less. But as it turns out, the carrier actually wants you to fly more…just be conscious about it. In a video message, KLM asked: Do you always have to...
First Impressions: KLM 777 Business Class
I made it to Singapore and want to provide my first impressions of KLM’s 777-300ER business class product, which I enjoyed on a short Fifth Freedom flight from Bali. Last time I was on a KLM longhaul product, it...
A 99EUR Lie-Flat Business Class Upgrade On KLM
I had many choices to fly from Bali to Singapore, but could not turn down the chance to sample KLM’s 777-300ER on an exotic Fifth Freedom route. It turned out to be a tremendous deal as well. I may...
KLM Offers Advice On Choosing The Best Seat To Survive A Crash
We can all be tone deaf…I certainly fall prey to that from time to time. But someone at KLM really needs a lesson in common sense. KLM maintains regional Twitter accounts, including one in India under @KLMIndia. Yesterday morning,...
KLM Shames Itself To Celebrate 100th Anniversary
As it celebrates its 100th birthday, KLM is feeling penitent. And it thinks you should too. British Airways is not the only airline celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. KLM is too and the Dutch carrier is celebrating in...
My First Three Flights In 2019: All KLM
2019 has begun in an odd way for me…three consecutive flights on KLM. No, I’m not making the switch to SkyTeam. I’m a big KLM fan, though these trips have been work necessities rather than leisure trips or for...
