What is the difference between KLM Economy Class, Premium Comfort Class, and Business Class?

When booking a flight with KLM, selecting the right class can be crucial to your travel experience. In this blog, we compare Economy Class, Premium Comfort Class, and Business Class. This information is especially useful if you're planning to use your Flying Blue Miles to book a Flying Blue Promo Reward.

Economy Class, Premium Comfort Class, or Business Class?

Choosing the right class for your flight can be challenging. Each class offers varying levels of comfort and service, so it’s important to know what to expect. Understanding these differences will help you select the class that best suits your travel needs.

The comparison table below focuses on intercontinental flights operated by KLM. For flights within Europe, there are some variations in legroom, meal options, entertainment, and amenities like pillows and blankets, depending on the aircraft and seating configuration.

If you hold a status with KLM, such as Flying Blue Platinum, you may receive additional perks like SkyPriority and Lounge Access across all classes.

Legroom

Legroom is often a key factor in deciding whether to upgrade your seat. Whether you're on a short European flight or a long intercontinental journey, sufficient legroom can significantly enhance your comfort. KLM offers various options in Economy, Premium Comfort, and Business Class, allowing passengers to choose seats that best meet their needs.

Economy Class

In Economy, KLM provides four different seating options within Europe and five on intercontinental flights, catering to a range of comfort needs and budgets. 

Only Economy Comfort and Exit Row seats offer extra legroom in Economy Class. Other seat types primarily offer added privacy.

Premium Comfort Class

In 2022, KLM introduced Premium Comfort Class, available on all Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft. This class is not available on European flights.

Business Class 

Business Class offers the most space and comfort on intercontinental flights. Within Europe, the Business Class seat provides slightly more legroom than Economy Class, specifically an additional 7.5 cm. On intercontinental flights, passengers can enjoy a full-flat seat, ensuring maximum comfort and rest on long journeys.

Hand Luggage and Checked Baggage

In addition to comfort and service, it’s important to consider the baggage allowances when booking your KLM flight. The ability to bring extra luggage may influence your choice of class.

* Hand luggage dimensions are max. 55 x 35 x 25 cm per piece, including handles and wheels, with a maximum weight of 12 KG.

Conclusion

KLM offers a variety of seating options in Economy Class. If you're looking for extra legroom, consider choosing an Economy Comfort or an Exit Row seat. Upgrading to Premium Comfort Class or Business Class not only provides more legroom but also offers additional benefits.

• Economy Class
  • Standard seat
  • Economy Comfort seat
  • Extra legroom seat
  • Front section seat
  • Row of 2 seats
• Premium Comfort Class (Intercontinental)
• Business Class

It's also advisable to check which aircraft you'll be flying on, as this can affect the space and amenities available in each class. For European flights, your flight may be operated by KLM Cityhopper, a KLM subsidiary primarily using Embraer aircraft.