About KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM is The Netherlands’ flag-carrying airline. The company was founded in 1919 and celebrated its centenary in 2019 with a lavish event attended by senior government figures as well as employees.

KLM's first flight was from Croydon Airport in the UK to Amsterdam in 1920, and the airline has gone from strength to strength since then. It is the world’s oldest international airline which still operates under its original name.

In the post-war period, the government attempted to secure a controlling share in KLM, although was limited to becoming a minority shareholder. After a period of financial difficulty in the 1950s, the government increased its ownership to two thirds - effectively nationalising the company. Following a 2003 merger, KLM then became part of the

Air France-KLM group, and is the largest airline operating from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which is the third busiest airport in Europe.

Alongside numerous cargo services, KLM operates passenger services to 145 destinations around the world.

IATA Code	KL
Airline Hub	Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Fleet Size	116 without subsidiaries
Number of Destinations	145
Airline Punctuality	‘8.4 out of 10’ rating
Alliance	Sky Team
Loyalty Program	Flying Blue
Inflight Magazine	Holland Herald
Airline Website	www.klm.com

Further information

Check-in information

KLM offers online, KLM app, or airport counter check-in options.

Online Check-in

You can check in online from 30 hours up to one hour before your scheduled flight departure. For flights traveling to or from the USA, passengers can check in from 24 hours up to one hour before departures.

KLM App

Check in via the KLM app 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. 24 hours before departure flights departing or visiting the United States.

Airport Check in Counter

European flights: Check in from 2 hours until 40 minutes before your scheduled flight departure time.

Intercontinental flights: You check in from 3 hours until 60 minutes before your departure time.

Food on board

KLM offers passengers an extensive selection of à la carte meals prepared by top chefs on board, ranging from main dishes to delicious desserts. The meal service varies per flight, depending on the flight duration and time of the day. The airline serves meals, sandwiches, or snacks between meals.

Special meals are offered free to passengers who ordered 24 hours or 48 hours for kosher meals before scheduled flight departure.

Cabin classes

KLM offers the following cabin classes - World Business Class, Europe Business Class and Economy Class.

World Business Class:

The World Business Class features ample legroom, 180-degree seat recline, and headrest. You can enjoy a wide range of entertainment options, including movies, TV shows, and audio programs on your 17-inches personal monitor. Passengers in the World Business Class can enjoy delicious three-course meals prepared by renowned Dutch chefs, combined with exotic wines.

Europe Business Class:

This cabin class offers passengers privacy because all the middle seats are unoccupied. The seats come with ample legroom and superior reclining. You can also enjoy delicious meals - three-course menus on-board with exotic wines. A wide range of magazines and newsletters are also available on-board.

Economy Class:

The Economy Class cabin comes with superior reclining and headrest, and spacious legroom. Passengers can enjoy delicious meals with alcoholic beverages. For in-flight entertainment, you can enjoy a variety of video and audio programs, or choose from the collection of magazines and newspapers while on flights.

Baggage information

KLM offers SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus, and Flying Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum members a free baggage allowance on each flight.

Carry-On Luggage:

For all passengers in all cabins, KLM allows one piece of carry-on baggage and one personal item such as laptop bag, briefcase, backpack or purse. Altogether, these items should not exceed 12kg in Economy Class, and 18kg in Business Class.

Checked -in Baggage Allowance:

Economy Class passengers are allowed 2 pieces of checked baggage, weighing up to 23 kg with dimensions not exceeding 158 cm. While Business Class passengers are allowed 2 pieces of checked baggage, weighing up to 32kg with dimensions not exceeding 158 cm. Children are allowed 1 piece of hand baggage weighing max. 12 kg (26 lbs) and maximum dimensions of 55 x 35 x 25 cm (22 x 14 x 10 inch), a child car seat, and 1 collapsible buggy.