KLM, or KoninklijkeLuchtvaartMaatschappij N.V., is the major carrier of the Netherlands. The company's headquarters are in Amstelveen, close to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and it operates passenger and cargo flights to more than 13 locations worldwide. The airline is the world's oldest to operate under its current name and is a member of the Sky Alliance Partnership. Fleet:
Fleet:
KLM's fleet consists of Airbus and Boeing aircraft with an average lifespan of 9 years. The current fleet size is 115, and KLM is in the midst of a large fleet renewal programme. The carrier has retired its MD-11 fleet, and a massive fleet renewal is now underway. The new Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A350-900 aircraft have been ordered.
Travel Class:
World Business Class
Europe Business Class
Economy Class
Baggage Information:
Checked-in Luggage: sWorld Business Class is divided into two sections, each with a weight limit of 32 kg. Size not to exceed 158 cm
Economy Class: two components weighing a total of 23 kg each. Height must not exceed 158 cm. Extra and oversized luggage is subject to a surcharge. Every location and flight has different baggage requirements.
Luggage for carry-on: All passengers in all cabins are allowed one piece of cabin-sized luggage and one personal item (pack, backpack, laptop bag, compact suitcase, etc.). They do not weigh more than 18 kg in Business Class and 12 kilogramme in Economy Class, and so have the following dimensions: 55 x 35 x 25 cm/21,7 x 13,8 x 9,9 inches (with bags, wheels, and other accessories)
Check-In Information:
To check in for your flight, use the KLM online check-in programme on your screen or device, the airport booth, or contact the service desk. Check in online 30 hours to 1 hour before departure (or 24 hours to 1 hour before boarding if you are going to the U.S.). You may browse for these routes online and then import a digital boarding permit to your cellphone by e-mail or SMS. The SMS or email will contain both the trip details and the barcode that you must scan at the airport.
