KLM
-The Old Queen from Amsterdam to Seoul-
Ninety-nine years ago, the oldest existing airline was born. From 2004, Netherlands’ pride company enjoys marriage with Air France, thus offering more than 300 destinations to its customers from Paris-CDG and Amsterdam-Schiphol. Together, sisters evolve in the second largest alliance: Skyteam. Today KLM operates 119 aircraft, from the 737 to the A330 and the 777 but also, the queen of the skies: the Boeing 747-400. Today we invite you to join us onboard the business class of flight KL855 from Amsterdam to Seoul-Incheon, operated by the Queen.
AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT
Today’s trip aboard KL855 departs from F gates. Indeed, Schiphol offers a very large diversity of entertainments. Aviation lovers that we are, can also enjoy great sightseeing on aircraft, and here blue makes the law.
But first things first, let's get to the lounge...
The KLM Crown lounge is quite well organized and offers a large selection of dishes and drinks. You can find Netherland's classics for sure, and also international food. For beverages, coffee, tea and a great alcohol selection is available. Moreover, the KLM crown lounge offers a large area, which permits travellers to get some rest before their long night flights. Additionally, just in front of the lounge, an access to the Mercure Hotel and showers is available, indeed there are no showers in the lounge so, these ones are an alternative solution.
Today’s aircraft is nothing less than 22 years old PH-BFS named "The City of Seoul".
CABIN REVIEW
Tonight we are flying on the upper deck, which is 2-2 configured. This accommodation offers a large travel space, with many facilities for passengers.
The personal light is one of a kind you can nowadays rarely see on modern aircraft.
The Dutch business class offers a fully flat bed. Regarding the seat configuration, the latter is pretty similar to other airlines.
The numerous ergonomics storages offer an evident place for each of your devices, these ones surround the travellers so each storage is at hand.
The mighty Dutch crown adds a nice and class touch to the seat.
KLM chose this original grey design to surround its business class seats.
During boarding, amenity kits and menus are distributed for supper and wines.
Good atmosphere and nice dishes by KLM.
Once in the air, it’s time to discover the travel space, first, the most evident thing is the large IFE, however, it is getting older as the whole cabin. The latter offers many entertainments such as Hollywood or international movies but also songs and games. To enjoy it, a noise reduction headset is provided.
ARRIVAL AT INCHEON
After nine hours and twenty minutes, some holds and once through the usual Incheon's traffic congestion, no doubt we landed at the right place. Sourrounded by the blue tail of the local airline you can discover here.
On this service, KLM offers quite a good service thanks to the Boeing 747 and 777, the travel space is very comfortable, with a large IFE and a good catering service. Unfortunately, the company’s Boeing 747 are getting old and cabins are ageing. But the latter remains a solid product on the market.
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