KLM First Class Flights

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance and the Air France-KLM group. It is the flag carrier airline of Holland, with its main hub located at the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Founded in 1919, KLM is the oldest airline in the world continuously operating under the same name. KLM transports over 20 million passengers annually, and about three quarters of these passengers pass through the Schiphol Airport. The airline operates passenger and cargo services to 145 destinations in 70 countries on five continents, and has a fleet size of 116 passenger aircraft. This award-winning airline was listed in the Skytrax Top 25 Airlines in 2016. It also won the ‘Best Airline’ award twice from Reisgala, and the World Travel Awards ‘Europe’s Leading Airline 2010’ gold medal, among many other honors and nominations. In 2017, the airline was named the safest European airline by the German Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Center, and Flight Stats announced that KLM is the most punctual airline, holding first place for global arrival performance in terms of punctuality, flight schedules, and flight times. When you choose to fly on KLM first class flights, you are sure to have an exemplary experience.

The current KLM fleet consists primarily of Boeing 737-800s and Boeing 737- 700s. Other Boeing aircraft in the fleet include 737-900s, 747-900s, 747-500Ms, 777-200ERs, 777-300ERs and 787-9s. The airline also operates 8 Airbus A330- 200s and 5 Airbus A330-300s. As the airline continues to grow and improve its services, it has placed orders for 6 new Boeing 787-10s and 7 Airbus A350-900s. The airline operates 14 routes to and from the United States, including routes to Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, New York, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington. Routes to Europe includes major cities such as Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Edinburgh, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Helsinki, Istanbul, London, Madrid, Moscow, Oslo, Paris, Prague, Rome, Stockholm, Venice, Vienna, Warsaw, Zagreb, Zurich, and many more. It also provides routes to South American cities such as Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Chile, and Sao Paulo; Melbourne and Sydney in Oceania; Dubai and Cairo in the Middle East; Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Cape Town in Africa; Mexico City, Aruba, Cancun, and Panama in Central America; and Beijing, Bangkok, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo in Asia.

KLM first class flights are branded as World First Class for long haul international flights, and Europe First Class for short and medium haul flights. First class travelers with KLM are afforded such perks as extra baggage allowance and priority check-in, security, customs, and baggage drop- off and pick-up. New first class cabins feature seats that lie fully flat at the touch of a button, extending into one of the longest beds in the air and ensuring optimum comfort and an excellent sleep. Crisp white cotton luxury pillows and cozy blankets are also provided. KLM’s phenomenal attention to detail is apparent, with seat covers and in-cabin décor conceptualized by Dutch design icon Hella Jongerius, made from the finest Scottish sheep’s wool and up-cycled materials (including fabric from previous stewardess uniforms) in a range of comforting tones that make passengers feel right at home. Every single seat is afforded direct aisle access; window seats are provided with dimmable windows, and the extra-large windows make it possible to look outside even from the center row of the cabin. Each seat is provided with a privacy screen for a heightened sense of personal space. Recharge your electronics in the universal power outlets. Enjoy over a thousand hours of entertainment on the high- definition 17-inch screens, which are some of the biggest entertainment systems in the industry! Additionally, each seat is provided with ample amounts of thoughtful and convenient storage space for every personal item, including shoes, bags, and coats. Whether you are traveling for work or for pleasure, KLM ensures that you have complete control over how you spend your time on board the plane. Each first class traveler is provided with an amenity kit. Dutch designer bags include such convenient items as eye masks, earplugs, socks, combs, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. Passengers who travel on KLM first class flights also always receive one of the famous collectible Delft Blue miniature houses filled with genuine Dutch jenever.

Meals on KLM first class flights are created by Michelin-starred chefs and feature an ever-changing assortment of delicious offerings made from top-quality seasonal ingredients. Meals are served on exclusively designed porcelain dining ware with gorgeous cutlery, glassware, and linens. In the past, KLM has collaborated with well-known chefs such as Onno Kokmeijer, of the renowned Ciel Bleu restaurant in Amsterdam, and Jonnie Boer of De Librije. Unlike most airlines, KLM prints a brand new menu for every flight. Examples of what travelers might find on the menu include appetizers such as crab salad with ginger mayonnaise, salmon caviar with avocado and baby golden beets, or carrot and saffron soup; main courses such as salmon teriyaki with forbidden black rice, chicken tagine with couscous, or beef stew with balsamic sauce; and desserts such as ripe seasonal fruit, mini apple pie, pecan tartlet, and cheese platters. Before takeoff, first class patrons are always offered a signature cocktail or champagne. Additionally, the airline always works closely with renowned Dutch sommeliers in order to guarantee the best pairings to go along with the gourmet meals.

Another great reason to fly in first class with KLM is having access to the phenomenal first class lounges. Escape the stress and noise of the main terminal in these exclusive spaces and help yourself to warm and cold snacks at the buffet, complimentary drinks, free Wi-Fi, and more. Travelers who would like to get some work done in the airport before or after their flight can be as productive as they want thanks to the first centers that come complete with all the latest modern conveniences. Regardless of if you are traveling for work or for pleasure with this incredible airline, KLM first class flights are top- notch products that guarantee an exceptionally memorable journey from start to finish.