All KLM Content

• How to Screen Your Seatmates Before You Get on the Plane
  March 12, 2013 4:30 pm
  Imagine if there was a tool to screen for annoying people when selecting your seat on a plane. KLM's Meet and Seat concept comes close. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  July 27, 2012 2:08 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Win a Trip for Two to Amsterdam
  July 24, 2012 4:38 pm
  Enter KLM's VIP Trip to Amsterdam sweepstakes by September 21 for a chance to win the grand prize: tickets for two to Amsterdam, hotel, marathon entry, and a shopping voucher. read more
• Premium Economy: You Get What You Pay for
  March 15, 2012 9:47 am
  Premium economy air service of some sort is becoming the norm for big airlines around the world. But not all airplane seats are created equal. Ed Perkins explains the differences read more
• Fly Business Class for Thanksgiving in Europe
  September 21, 2011 9:59 am
  KLM and Lufthansa announced big discounts on business class to Europe over Thanksgiving, plus sales on Air China, Singapore Airlines, OpenSkies, Air New Zealand, and Air France. read more
• Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Spring 2011
  February 18, 2011 11:30 am
  Have you come down with spring fever? Been bit by the travel bug? If so, our picks for spring's top off-peak destinations may be just what the doctor ordered. read more
• Favorite International (Non-U.S.-based) Airline
  November 7, 2010 12:00 am
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• Amsterdam Symphony Plays While Flight is Delayed
  September 3, 2010 12:07 pm
  With its flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam delayed by bad weather, the Amsterdam Sinfonietta decided to pass the time as best they could: Standing in the aisles, playing music. read more
• Airfare 401: Want a Comfortable Flight? Read This!
  August 30, 2010 12:00 am
  When booking your flight, price is an important factor. But on some flights, you may want to fork over a little extra cash for a more comfortable experience. Ed Perkins explains your options. read more
• Airline Alliances: Benefit or Plague?
  July 2, 2010 12:00 am
  Do alliances improve service, keep legacy lines afloat, or stifle competition and hike prices? Ed Perkins explains. read more
• Free Flights? Some Airlines Give You More for Your Miles
  May 20, 2010 12:00 am
  Want to know how likely you are to nab a "free" seat with your miles? It depends on the airline. Success rates range from almost every time to hardly ever. Find out where your carrier ranks. read more
• What Happened to My Bonus Miles?
  February 2, 2010 12:00 am
  Our reader complied with the terms of a 10,000-mile bonus offer, but Delta is withholding her miles. Tim Winship investigates and suggests a fair-minded solution. read more
• Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide (Europe Edition)
  February 5, 2010 9:45 am
  In response to reader requests, we decided to put together a chart detailing fees for trips to and around Europe. read more
• Airlines' Secret Fix for Booking Mistakes
  September 18, 2009 10:46 am
  Let's face it: Booking mistakes happen. But a little-known rule on some airlines offers a way to fix the error without needing to pay hefty change fees. read more
• Can We Clear up the Airline 'Fuel Surcharge' Mess?
  October 28, 2008 10:28 am
  Despite clear rules and requirements, many people, including a few travel writers who should know better, insist on treating fuel surcharges as if they were over and above featured fares. read more
• American, British Air, and Iberia Look to Tie Up
  August 19, 2008 12:45 pm
  The proposed new transatlantic alliance would raise prices on London flights, but yield questionable benefits for travelers. read more
• International flights get pricier on two airlines
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  British Airways and KLM have each hiked their fuel surcharges. At what point do these extra fees become price gouging? read more
• Continental, Delta, United, and others to offer iPod connections
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  The Apple iPod explosion is creeping into the airline industry. Starting in 2007, travelers will be able to use in-seat connections to view videos and listen to music stored on their iPods. read more
• Delta, KLM enter codesharing agreement
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Codesharing refers to flights that may be operated by one airline but ticketed by another; for example, a Europe flight operated by KLM may carry passengers with tickets sold by Delta. read more
• Will airline mergers bring better service and lower fares?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  On September 30, 2003, Air France announced that it will acquire Dutch airline KLM. Even if you've never flown Air France or KLM, as an international traveler, you could still feel the effects of this new alliance. read more