The flag carrier of Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) is a Startrax-certified 4-Star Airline headquartered in Amstelveen. Its main hubs are in Charles de Gaulle (Paris) and Schiphol (Amsterdam). Established in October 1919, KLM is the world’s oldest airline that still operates under its original name. A part of the Air France–KLM group, KLM’s fleet includes 117-plus aircraft (not including subsidiaries). KLM reservations cover more than 145 cities in 70 countries across all continents.
KLM travel classes include Economy Class, Economy Comfort Class, and Business Class (known as World Business Class on long-haul international flights, and as Europe Business Class on short- and medium-haul flights).
In 2019, KLM won the Best Business Class–Europe award and the Travelers’ Choice Major Airline–Europe award from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel review website.
KLM’s subsidiary companies include Cygnific, Transavia, Martinair, KLM Asia, and KLM Cityhopper.
You can contact KLM Customer Support as follows:
Booking Options at KLM
You can make an online reservation on KLM as follows:
Your e-ticket will be mailed to you.
To check your KLM flight status online:
The Origin and destination option will open by default
Checking the flight status by ‘Origin and destination’ | Checking the flight status by ‘Flight number’ |
Provide your:Departing from (city)Arriving at (city)Departure date | Select the option marked Flight numberProvide your:Flight numberDeparture date |
Your KLM flight information in will appear in real time.
You can use this option to check the flight status of a KLM- or partner-operated flight for the last 180 days or the next 1 year.
KLM does not offer discounted fares for senior citizens. However, if you’re looking for discounted KLM flight tickets, call and ask for a low-cost ticket.
The My Trip feature allows you to manage all aspects of your KLM reservations online, such as:
You can manage your trip by logging in to My Trip:
To manage your trip online via the My Trip tab:
You can also manage your KLM bookings and reservations with the mobile app.
KLM’s travel classes for long-, short-, and medium-haul flights are explained below.
Long-Haul Flights | Short- & Medium-Haul Flights |
World Business Class Economy Comfort Class Economy Class | Europe Business Class Economy Comfort ClassEconomy Class |
KLM’s World Business Class seats are available on long-haul flights.
KLM’s Europe Business Class seats are available on medium- and short-haul flights, including when flying within Europe.
A vie of KLM’s Economy Comfort Class Seats for Intercontinental Flights
KLM’s Economy Comfort Class seats for intercontinental flights are located behind Business Class seats. They provide the same services as regular Economy Class seats, but offer more legroom and recline.
Flying Blue Benefits
A view of KLM’s Economy Comfort Class Seats for European Flights
KLM’s Economy Comfort Class for European flights seats are located in the front section of the Economy Class, so you get to disembark faster. They provide the same services as regular Economy Class, but offer more legroom and recline.
Major features include:
Flying Blue Benefits
A view of KLM’s Economy Class Seats on Intercontinental Flights
KLM’s Economy Class seats on intercontinental flights come with an adjustable headrest and an entertainment screen (with headset) for movies, music, and games.
Major features include:
KLM’s Economy Class seats on European flights provide standard legroom and recline. You can select an Economy Class seat in the front, middle or back of the cabin—when booking or at the time of checking in.
Major features include:
KLM offers the following seat choices for intercontinental and European flights:
Seat Choices for Intercontinental Flights (6) | Seat Choices for European Flights (4) |
World Class Business Seats • Full-flat seats 200-207cm (78-81 in) • Only window or aisle seats • Privacy screen • Foot rests and reading lights • In-seat power and privacy screen • 16-18in personal entertainment screen • Extra privacy and storage space | Europe Business Class Seats • Extra legroom and more recline • Only window or aisle seats • Up to 7.5cm/3in more legroom than regular Economy • In-seat power (select aircraft) • Up to 12.5cm/5in recline • Unoccupied middle seats (in 3-seat rows) |
Extra Legroom Seats • Up to 61cm/24in more legroom than regular Economy seats • Up to 12.5cm/5in recline • Located next to the emergency exit • Seating conditions apply | Extra Legroom Seats • Average 15cm/5.9in more legroom than regular Economy seats • Up to 9cm/3.5in recline • Located next to the emergency exit • Seating conditions apply |
Economy Comfort Seats • 10cm/4in more legroom than regular Economy seats • 4-5cm/1.5-2in more recline than regular Economy seats • 22.8-27.9cm/9-11in personal entertainment screen • In-seat power (except Boeing 747s) • Located in front of the Economy Class section • Advance seat reservation option | Economy Comfort Seats • 5cm/2in more legroom than regular Economy seats • 4-5cm/1.5-2in more recline than regular Economy seats • In-seat power (most aircraft) • Located in front of the Economy Class section • Advance seat reservation option |
Regular Economy Seats • Standard legroom (79cm/31in) • Up to 12.5cm/5in recline • 22.8-27.9cm/9-11in personal entertainment screen • In-seat power (most flights) • Free seat selection at check-in • Adjustable headrest | Regular Economy Class Seats • Standard legroom (79cm/31in) • Up to 9cm/3.5in recline • Advance seat selection |
2-row Seats • Standard legroom (79cm/31in) • Located in the Economy Class • More privacy • 22.8-27.9cm/9-11in personal entertainment screen | |
Front Section Seats • Location ◦ Front section of the cabin ◦ Behind Economy Comfort seats • Standard legroom (79cm/31in) • Faster disembarking • 9-11in personal entertainment screen |
If you don’t know what type of ticket you’re holding, go to ‘My Trip’ and click on ‘Select seat’ to check if a change or cancelation fee applies.
If you’ll be requiring special assistance before, during, or after your flight, you must book your service by contacting KLM Cares 48 hours in advance.
KLM Cares’ contact details are as follows:
KLM Customer Support Phone Numbers
KLM’s in-flight entertainment services offer 1,000-plus hours of multi-lingual entertainment, and include:
Known as Flying Blue, KLM’s loyalty program offers passengers different benefits at each level (Explorer, Silver, Gold, and Platinum). The more you fly, the more Experience Points (XPs) you gain—and the more perks you earn. You can gain XPs on all eligible flights with KLM, Air France, HOP!, and SkyTeam partners.
You can join Flying Blue free of charge. After joining, you can earn bonus miles on KLM, HOP! and SkyTeam partner flights, enjoy upgrades and other privileges all over the world. Plus, you’ll be able to redeem your bonus/award miles toward hotel accommodations, vacations, retail products, and car rentals.
KLM Contact Details
Passengers with KLM reservations can fly to 145-plus destinations across more than 70 countries in 5 continents—and to 826-plus destinations worldwide with KLM’s codeshare partners.
KLM’s popular destinations include:
One of the cheapest ways to make a KLM flight booking is to call KLM Reservations by phone: . This KLM phone number is open 24/7 and toll-free (US/Canada).Other options for booking KLM flights are via KLM.com, mobile app, via Blue Bot, from a KLM ticket office, or your travel advisor.
Yes, if you take a flight that qualifies for Miles, you can retrospectively apply for flight credits within 6 months after your date of travel.
KLM allows you to book a flight up to 11 months in advance.
KLM is certified as a 4-Star Airline by Skytrax. In 2019, it won 2 major awards from TripAdvisor—the world’s largest travel review website:
• Best Business Class–Europe
• Travelers Choice Major Airline–Europe
Your KLM flight status can be known by entering the following details:
1. Origin and destination cities, or
2. Flight number
To check your KLM flight status by ‘Origin and destination’, you will need to provide the following information:
• Departing from (city)
• Arriving at (city)
• Departure date
To check by the ‘Flight status’ option, you must provide your:
• Flight number
• Flight’s departure date
Tell me about SkyPriority and its benefits.
SkyPriority on KLM flights is a special service available at 1,000-plus airports. It is offered exclusively for:
• Passengers traveling on Business Class tickets
• Passengers traveling on Economy Class Flex tickets within Europe
• Flying Blue members (Gold and Platinum)
• SkyTeam Elite Plus members
If you are eligible for this special service:
• You will find the SkyPriority logo on your boarding pass
• You can use the SkyPriority Finder to enjoy the services
• You will find the SkyPriority signage displayed at the airport
SkyPriority allows you to enjoy the following services:
• Priority boarding
• Priority check-in via a dedicated desk
• Priority handling of baggage
• Priority baggage drop at special drop-off spots
• Priority ticketing and transfer desk services
• Faster passport clearance and security
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