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Earlier this summer, Air France’s coveted award calendar — the most dynamic tool available to look for mileage seats on SkyTeam airlines — disappeared. Then it returned and we all thought everything was once again right in the world as we know it. Not so fast… there are some persistent problems with the calendar that…
KLM is adding three-weekly service from Amsterdam Schipol (AMS) to Boston Logan (BOS) beginning March 31, 2019. The new service will operate in addition to twice daily service from joint venture partner Delta Air Lines. KLM plans to operate Airbus A330-300 aircraft with 30 seats in World Business Class, 40 seats in Economy Comfort, and 222 seats in economy. The route…
If done right, buying miles can save money. Not just a few dollars off an upgrade, but thousands off airfare, particularly in business and first class. This may sound like a stretch, but stick with me, it’s more frequently doable than I previously imagined. When ticket prices are high, the relative value of frequent flyer…
If you’re planning a trip to Europe, there’s a decent chance you’ll connect in Amsterdam. Amsterdam’s Airport Schiphol (AMS) is Europe’s third-largest airport in terms of passengers served and the world’s fifth busiest airport in terms of international passengers There are over 100 airlines at Schipol carrying passengers to over 300 destinations. As a luxury…
The ‘Perfect’ Delta Status Match Fare? ・JFK/EWR – HKG via AMS/CDG on AF/DL/KL | $2,400 r/t in business class ・Valid for travel after August 15 | 7-night min stay ・Earns enough Delta MQMs and MQDs to complete Medallion status match Air France, Delta, and/or KLM from New York to Hong Kong Air France has a…
Finally some positive news for economy passengers! KLM Royal Dutch Airlines introduced a new service concept for economy class passengers on longhaul flights. New Meals on Longhaul Flights Passengers will receive a bottle of water, refreshing towel, and headphones at the start of every intercontinental flight. On daytime flights departing Amsterdam, passengers will be able…
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are supposed to transfer “instantaneously” to Air France and KLM’s Flying Blue frequent flier program. That hasn’t been happening of late, however, as travelers have had Ultimate Rewards points caught up in potentially costly delays. Chase says it has acted to fix an underlying technology problem, and has claimed that transfers…
It’s the end of an era for pilot caps at KLM. The airline made the following announcement a few days ago: Pilots have worn caps since the earliest days of KLM’s existence. Over the years, the style and look of the cap has changed to suit the fashion of the day. KLM no longer sees…
KLM is testing the use of face-scanning technology in order to enhance security and speed up the boarding process at their Amsterdam (AMS) hub. Passengers who want to take part in the trial need to register with valid passports and then take facial scans using a special kiosk at the airport. Unfortunately, the test currently…
For a while, KLM has been flying the 747 to St Maarten’s Princess Juliana Airport (SXM). The airport’s runway is known for its proximity to the beach, and is one of the most famous spot for plane watching. If you are on the beach, planes will literally fly right over your head before landing. It’s…
