KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Announces New Service Concept for Intercontinental Flights

This Airline Is Cramming More Seats Into Economy Class

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is adding seats to its fleet of widebody long haul aircraft from 2027 onwards, the airline said in a statement earlier this month. The national flag carrier of the Netherlands will introduce the changes as part of a larger overhaul of their service concept on intercontinental flights, which they say will allow flight attendants to provide more personal contact and serve hot meals faster. The airline says that they’ll be …

KLM Plans Major Longhaul Cabin Changes: More Seats, Fewer Galleys - Live and Let's Fly

KLM will introduce a new longhaul “service concept” starting in 2027 that it says will create more room for personal contact while also increasing the number of seats across its intercontinental fleet. The plan spans World Business Class to Economy Class, and includes layout changes that add capacity, particularly in Premium Comfort (premium economy). KLM Details New Longhaul Service Concept And Cabin Layout KLM frames the initiative this way: K…

KLM Adding More Seats & Personal Contact On Long Haul Flights: Say What?!

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced some changes to its long haul experience, and I must say, the headline caught my attention. The airline is planning a new service concept for intercontinental flights, with “more room for personal contact and an increase in the number of seats.” More seats and “more room for personal contact?!” First let’s discuss what KLM announced, and then let’s take a look at what actually seems to be going on. KLM plan…

More room and more seats on KLM’s intercontinental flights

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announces a new service concept for both World Business Class and Economy Class. The modifications will be implemented from 2027. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Bluesky and TikTok As a result, there will be more room for personal contact with passengers. At the same time, work on the cabin layout of the intercontinental fleet is also underway, which will result in an increase in the number of seats. With…

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Announces New Service Concept for Intercontinental Flights

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announces a new service concept for both World Business Class and Economy Class. By organising the work differently, there will be more room for personal contact with passengers. At the same time, work on the cabin layout of the intercontinental fleet is also underway, which will result in an increase in the number of seats. With these changes, KLM aims to respond to passenger wishes and make optimal use of the available…