I love it when the flight crew break the ice and make an effort to be social and hospitable. Makes the whole experience so much more relaxing and enjoyable.
We are getting ready to take this exact flight. Absolutely appreciated this VERY thorough review with tips about the lounge access. Loved seeing the specifics about the seat and inflight meals. Outstanding job. I also appreciate the calm music and you not chatting the whole time. Your visual commentary is by far better. Thank you.
I'm taking the exact route coming January, it was supposed to be Delta, but that flight got canceled, so now I'm gonna be on the KLM flight from LAX to AMS. Can't wait, although it will be my flight home. My experience with the KLM crew has been very pleasant. I even gpt a handwritten card on the way to America last time, so sweet ❤😊
Found it! Fantastic report my friend! You show quality and professionalism! Lots of nostalgia coming back! On the 747-400 I flew 601/602 in and out of TBIT regularly! West gate mainly! Then they introduced 2nd daily flight (603/604) with 787-10 and now reduced back to one daily flight! Well displayed! But after KLM and Air France merged the national pride has not been the same! Glad I have retired! Living in NZ in semi retirement, Best regards, Flip.
Wow KLM 747's were one of my favourites but never had a chance to fly on it unfortunately :( And yes i agree the merger kind of lost the dutch identity but the delft houses will carry on 🏠 haha wishing you all the best in NZ Flip!
i flew this flight a few days after you in 3K. love the FAs. food was solid, IFE was rich, my seat had issues where it would reset from recline mode to takeoff/landing mode as if haunted. got 5 solid hours of sleep on the overnight. will fly them again soon i hope.
I will be taking this flight in 2025 so thank you! Wasn't sure how it compares to Air France and now I know! I'll remember not to order the sandwich for breakfast! Love the houses!
What a great review through and through !!! I loved it @TraverseFlightReview erratum @25:12, PE is a 2-3-2 configuration ;) Again thanks for the review it was amazing !!!
We're taking this same flight this coming June. Sitting in 4G & 4K. I'm very glad I missed row 5. So, the business class lounge is Quantas. Not too excited about that but it won't be a long stay in any event.
(At 4:29) Great to see our airline ✈Air New Zealand there at the passenger bridge zone,enjoyed viewing your awesome flight review video.,nice camera work btw👍
I will be taking this exact same business class route in January! Question: For the Delta One terminal, did you already check in at the KLM desk, drop off your checked baggage, and then make your way to the Delta One terminal? Or is all the check-in required, just the online version, and can you bring your checked bags to Delta One? Thanks in advance!
You can check-in online! I was only traveling with a carry-on so I was able to just go straight through... unfortunately delta won't be able to check-in your bags for other skyTeam partners :(
Great video. I'll be flying to AMS in January from SFO in business class and appreciate the preview! Were you in seat 7A? Looks like it had a good window position for filming outside.Liked and subbed!
This is the best information I can find about using the Delta one check-in area at LAX! I have an upcoming trip flying out of LAX to French Polynesia on Delta business class with Air France as the operating airline. I was very confused about where I should check in, Delta or Air France, and whether or not I could use the Delta one check-in area or even access the lounge with my ticket. I assume I would do the same thing you did, check in at Tom Bradley with Air France and check my bags, then head to the Delta one check-in to go through security and get to the lounge. Is that correct as far as you know? And is it fairly easy to get to the Delta one check-in area in arrivals from Tom Bradley? Thank you! Reply
Hi! So if you have bags to check through, then you have to do it at TBIT that is correct. You could head downstairs after dropping off the bag to arrivals, and make the few min walk back to Terminal 3 if you want to checkout the Delta One check-in, but might not be the most efficient thing to do 😓
@@rhondalauterbach3064 its a cool system that works out if TSA is crazy at TBIT and saves you some time. As for the lounge, I would suggest to check out the newly opening Air France lounge at TBIT!
Those ceramic Delft houses are interesting. How do you get these though security for your return flight being the fluid content exceeds the allowable amount.
we will be taking this same exact flight in March. Watching ur review helped me decide to book it! Thx one question, any problem checking ur bags at the delta check in? Given its a different airline and terminal. Thx
Unfortunately you won't be able to check in through Delta One but you might be able to check in at TBIT and then come back to the Delta One check in area if you want to try it out!
The lack of Dutch heritage on the meal... That's because the Netherlands do not have a cuisine. We have some great snacks, but we do not have main dishes like Italian, French or Greek cuisine have. If we have something, it's 'stamppot' (mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables) and that's basically a peasant dish, not something you will find in Business Class, or even Economy.
meal service is average not good not bad. KLM used to have a First,Business,Eco product on board. Their "ROYAL FIRST CLASS" was outstanding. Only AF La Premiere will do
I always fly KLM business and you do not want dutch cuisine trust me xD the essential pack you got is a old one actually which is weird to me, they used to give this out in 2018 etc. they uupdated it to way better but I guess they still give it out to some flights still.
What do you think of San Francisco if you don't mind me asking? I'm thinking of going there this year but some comments from people have left me undecided ,saying it's full of homeless people and has gone really downhill
New to your videos. I like them, so any first class travel you do on long hauls, the better. Although, if you're going to go to the extent of scheduling a shower, you should video that too :)
I just flew from Amsterdam to Chicago on KLM earlier this past week. The flight was on-time, plane was clean, food was okay. The thing that put a damper on the flight for me was the rudeness of the ground crew in Amsterdam. The bad attitude of the woman who received my luggage at baggage check-in...she was disrespecful and had a very condescending air about her. Once I took the long walk to Gate E20 to board the aircraft, the three women at the Gate gave new meaning to the words ill-mannered, impolite, discourteous and unpleasant. I am a frequent flyer on this airline, but the staff at Schiphol leaves a lot to be desired. The employees on the ground need to learn that they are an extention of the flying experience. KLM also has a problem of overbooking every flight and not allowing passengers to pick their seat when purchasing their tickets, as they have a habit of changing planes depending on the number of passengers on any given day. I assume it is all a part of "going Dutch" with this airline. It is like the South West of international flights.
KLM is only a shadow of themselves! Rude and unprofessionell flight attendants, disgusting food and most of the time something doesn't work. On my last 2 flights 5 weeks ago the seats functions were broken and the IFE didn't worked! And all that in BC for a lot of money. Every single flight becomes worse!
My personal experience on KLM Crew . Lounge . Meals . I have no complaints comparing the current offerings from the European legacy carriers . Their new Premium Eco on their 787 is in fact ...recommendable from all points of view . @@ljacobs357
@@pauline4003 What a funny comment. This made my morning! The funniest thing is, my post is 9 month old. By the time I already had to take 3 more flights with KLM in Business class on longhaul and it became even worse! Yes, this is possible. I couldn't imagine by myself 9 months ago. I have to fly KLM, because on some routes to african destinations they are the only airline from Europe on a direct way. That is the only reason. And I am a Flying Blue member, started years ago when KLM was a great great airline! But within Covid they turned into something completly different. They lost all hospitality. And yes, food in Business Class is still disgusting and believe me, even in Eco the food is 10 times better!
@@marten.travelling.11i'm a Gold Member at Flying blue... and on my flights it's the complete opposite... sounds like they don't give a shit about the afican route... on my USA flights everything is top notch and i ONLY fly KLM by choice !!!
KLM reviews are always the same. The food is okay, but not more, the crew is excellent (I know that these people are trained to the bone) and the rest is good. The Dutch cuisine is traditionally very simple and bland and thus not fit for an airplane. Knowing this, KLM is like the Netherlands. The food is okayish, the rest is good the people are nice.
Nice engine shot during takeoff! The seats are aesthetically nice but in closeup look a bit scuffed up around the edges. Surprised that it's a Japanese product.
Be glad the menu didnt feature Dutch "cuisine". Its very bland and hearty. Probably a lot to do with austere Protestant culture and its notion that food is for nourishment and not entertainment. Pea soup, fried or smoked fish, and potatoes with veggies and meat, like a meatball or smoked sausage is what to expect. And of course cheese, but thats simply eaten on bread as a sandwich for lunch, so hardly suited for a business class style meal, However you can eat very exciting and delicious in the Netherlands in the form of Indonesian and Surinamse. Both of course former colonies with a much more interesting food culture. These two cuisines is what I recommend when in The Netherlands and looking for something authentic and different.
Flew KLM to and from the USA recently on the 787-10. Seat: not the best in the industry, lack of storage space. Overall not very comfy. Food is mediocre at best. FA’s super nice. KLM did much better in the past.
That is NOT what the correspondent is saying. He means that no North American carrier would have looked after him as well as KLM. "I can't remember the last time I flew with a North American carrier" whereby the Cabin Manager introduced herself to him the way the KLM purser did on this flight, which impressed him very much indeed.
@@supermanjuli there is only one KLM in the world and yes KLM is not something special compare to AF maybe its better than LH because their 787 are1-2-1 but compare to Qatar EK LX even delta they are behind
😂 Ik fly KlM C class, in the old days Royal class. For a non state owned airline like AF & Emirates, they are reliable , friendly and meals are better than my wife prepares😂 crew are in the top 5
The Delta Sky Lounge was, like so many in the US, far too crowded to be enjoyable. Or relaxing. Sky Lounges are little better than urban bus terminals. Unless Delta addresses this acute issue, they are in some serious trouble. This hardly discerning review only serves to reenforce LAX’s reputation as a shit international hub, best avoided at any cost. I certainly won’t seek out any of your other existing or future reviews. 👎
I love it when the flight crew break the ice and make an effort to be social and hospitable. Makes the whole experience so much more relaxing and enjoyable.
We are getting ready to take this exact flight. Absolutely appreciated this VERY thorough review with tips about the lounge access.
Loved seeing the specifics about the seat and inflight meals. Outstanding job. I also appreciate the calm music and you not chatting the whole time. Your visual commentary is by far better. Thank you.
Thanks for your comments Pauline! I'll take note to keep my mouth shut! 🤣 hope you enjoy your flight 😉
I'm taking the exact route coming January, it was supposed to be Delta, but that flight got canceled, so now I'm gonna be on the KLM flight from LAX to AMS. Can't wait, although it will be my flight home. My experience with the KLM crew has been very pleasant. I even gpt a handwritten card on the way to America last time, so sweet ❤😊
Found it! Fantastic report my friend! You show quality and professionalism! Lots of nostalgia coming back! On the 747-400 I flew 601/602 in and out of TBIT regularly! West gate mainly! Then they introduced 2nd daily flight (603/604) with 787-10 and now reduced back to one daily flight! Well displayed! But after KLM and Air France merged the national pride has not been the same! Glad I have retired! Living in NZ in semi retirement, Best regards, Flip.
Wow KLM 747's were one of my favourites but never had a chance to fly on it unfortunately :( And yes i agree the merger kind of lost the dutch identity but the delft houses will carry on 🏠 haha wishing you all the best in NZ Flip!
Thanks for the great review. I was on this flight myself a few months ago ;-). As a true dutchie I'm relieved that you enjoyed the KLM experience.
Thanks! Stay tuned for another one in couple months 😉
An excellent review, Love the writen comment in this video. All with all Topnotch.
i flew this flight a few days after you in 3K. love the FAs. food was solid, IFE was rich, my seat had issues where it would reset from recline mode to takeoff/landing mode as if haunted. got 5 solid hours of sleep on the overnight. will fly them again soon i hope.
I will be taking this flight in 2025 so thank you! Wasn't sure how it compares to Air France and now I know! I'll remember not to order the sandwich for breakfast! Love the houses!
I love flying KLM Amsterdam to Manila. ❤
What a great review through and through !!! I loved it @TraverseFlightReview erratum @25:12, PE is a 2-3-2 configuration ;)
Again thanks for the review it was amazing !!!
Oh sorry about that thanks for the note!
Great review, well done. Love collecting the Delft houses!
We give the Delft Blue houses to friends and family, we hate to collect useless promotional items. And they love them so everyone happy.
Great video. I appreciate the music, sub-titles, and lack of narration. I love UAL and Lufthansa, but man I want to fly on KLM after this video.
I agree, this video is not about you like some other tubers but about the flight and all around that.
A very nice review!
We're taking this same flight this coming June. Sitting in 4G & 4K. I'm very glad I missed row 5. So, the business class lounge is Quantas. Not too excited about that but it won't be a long stay in any event.
Yeah the qantas lounge definitely lacks the tarmac view but it had a calming ambience :) hope you enjoy your flight and collect the delft houses!
Big thank you I have a fly coming up on this plane in Sept. i got seat 8K and back 5K so I just swap my seat!!!THANKS !!!!
Awesome! Have a great flight!
Great trick to go via arrivals , will keep that in mind , thx
(At 4:29) Great to see our airline ✈Air New Zealand there at the passenger bridge zone,enjoyed viewing your awesome flight review video.,nice camera work btw👍
Kia ora! 😄
Relaxing and informative review to watch. Thanks for sharing.
i love your reviews and thank you for sharing with us you are really awesome bud!!
Overall video was fine. From all Flight reviews, Emirates are best. Thanks for sharing us your great effort. stay Blessed.
Huge respect from Pakistan.
Being from New Zealand, I always smile when I see Air NZ planes.
Great film you made the crew on my flight were also very nice they let me keep that coffee mug
15:18 FYI the Dutch doesnt really have any cuisine that fits for meals in the airplane tho...
I will be taking this exact same business class route in January! Question: For the Delta One terminal, did you already check in at the KLM desk, drop off your checked baggage, and then make your way to the Delta One terminal? Or is all the check-in required, just the online version, and can you bring your checked bags to Delta One? Thanks in advance!
You can check-in online! I was only traveling with a carry-on so I was able to just go straight through... unfortunately delta won't be able to check-in your bags for other skyTeam partners :(
So you can go to the lounge after you land in AMS?? I thought they only allowed departing passengers.
Great video. I'll be flying to AMS in January from SFO in business class and appreciate the preview! Were you in seat 7A? Looks like it had a good window position for filming outside.Liked and subbed!
This is the best information I can find about using the Delta one check-in area at LAX! I have an upcoming trip flying out of LAX to French Polynesia on Delta business class with Air France as the operating airline. I was very confused about where I should check in, Delta or Air France, and whether or not I could use the Delta one check-in area or even access the lounge with my ticket. I assume I would do the same thing you did, check in at Tom Bradley with Air France and check my bags, then head to the Delta one check-in to go through security and get to the lounge. Is that correct as far as you know? And is it fairly easy to get to the Delta one check-in area in arrivals from Tom Bradley? Thank you!
Reply
Hi! So if you have bags to check through, then you have to do it at TBIT that is correct. You could head downstairs after dropping off the bag to arrivals, and make the few min walk back to Terminal 3 if you want to checkout the Delta One check-in, but might not be the most efficient thing to do 😓
@@TraverseFlightReview Got it...thanks!
@@rhondalauterbach3064 its a cool system that works out if TSA is crazy at TBIT and saves you some time. As for the lounge, I would suggest to check out the newly opening Air France lounge at TBIT!
@@TraverseFlightReview Oh...Good to know!
And I would need to check bags throgh Air France, right? Not Delta even though I bought the ticket through Delta.
Please do a Qantas review, that would be great
quite nice!
Wow!
ikr!?
amazing review...
Nice one!!
Those ceramic Delft houses are interesting. How do you get these though security for your return flight being the fluid content exceeds the allowable amount.
They each contain 35ml of fluid, so you shouldn’t have any issues there
we will be taking this same exact flight in March. Watching ur review helped me decide to book it! Thx one question, any problem checking ur bags at the delta check in? Given its a different airline and terminal. Thx
Unfortunately you won't be able to check in through Delta One but you might be able to check in at TBIT and then come back to the Delta One check in area if you want to try it out!
review the China Airlines 77W!!
Wow very nice
LAX to Singapore wold be a nice choice, I thinks! From Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe 😂😂😂!
The lack of Dutch heritage on the meal... That's because the Netherlands do not have a cuisine. We have some great snacks, but we do not have main dishes like Italian, French or Greek cuisine have. If we have something, it's 'stamppot' (mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables) and that's basically a peasant dish, not something you will find in Business Class, or even Economy.
I did try Stamppot the first time i ever visited amsterdam! It was an interesting stew 😅
Just to clear you check in at Bradley and you go back to terminal 3 to enjoy that Lounge????
No i just did online check in, and used that to go through the dedicated TSA lane at Delta One checkin. It leads right to T3 lounge.
Do you know if I can also use the Delta One Check-In Lounge for Air France Business to Paris?
Yes you should be able to if you check in in-advance and have a ticket on your phone, similar to how I did it
Thank you for the new video. I love the blue and white dishes and designs of the cutlery. Too bad the breakfast wasn’t better.
They let me keep the blue and white dishes as souvenirs so I can keep enjoying klm at home they aren’t afraid to let you keep them
meal service is average not good not bad. KLM used to have a First,Business,Eco product on board. Their "ROYAL FIRST CLASS" was outstanding. Only AF La Premiere will do
I always fly KLM business and you do not want dutch cuisine trust me xD
the essential pack you got is a old one actually which is weird to me, they used to give this out in 2018 etc. they uupdated it to way better but I guess they still give it out to some flights still.
also those houses still sealed, some numbers are more rare :) and you can get money out of it as we have collectors.
9:22 "I'm in 8 Alpha"....the attendant just gestures "it's that way" -- - no shit, you mean I'm not in the cockpit this time?
who has better seats klm 787 or air france a350?
Air France A350! im not a fan of the KLM 787. It feels like im sitting in a toy chair 💺
WAIT THEY HAVE HARRY POTTER ON KLM?????? Love the vid btw :).
way better than the 787-9 config of the fleets i really hope to see the result on 777 of the fleets too
I like the 787 C class. The cabin air pressure is the best.
THEY STILL HAD THE OLD QANTAS AND CATHAY PACIFIC BRANDING
What do you think of San Francisco if you don't mind me asking? I'm thinking of going there this year but some comments from people have left me undecided ,saying it's full of homeless people and has gone really downhill
San Francisco is great. I’d definitely recommend it.
Hi, it depends on where you go but the city has a lot of character and interesting neighbourhoods. I think you would enjoy it.
Awful, like a zombie movie, avoid avoid avoid.
Royal Dutch my foot, it’s just a Dutch airline
New to your videos. I like them, so any first class travel you do on long hauls, the better. Although, if you're going to go to the extent of scheduling a shower, you should video that too :)
the fact the lady at the quantas lounge asked ur age was hillatious
I'm old enough that if I get ID'd, I give them a hug 🥹
I am Chilean, I do wanna see the Latam Review jajaja
Quality of the very highest standard 👏
목소리 좋으시네요👍🏼
감사합니다 🙆🏻♂️
Great video great experience. KLM is one of the best airlines.
I just flew from Amsterdam to Chicago on KLM earlier this past week. The flight was on-time, plane was clean, food was okay. The thing that put a damper on the flight for me was the rudeness of the ground crew in Amsterdam. The bad attitude of the woman who received my luggage at baggage check-in...she was disrespecful and had a very condescending air about her. Once I took the long walk to Gate E20 to board the aircraft, the three women at the Gate gave new meaning to the words ill-mannered, impolite, discourteous and unpleasant. I am a frequent flyer on this airline, but the staff at Schiphol leaves a lot to be desired. The employees on the ground need to learn that they are an extention of the flying experience.
KLM also has a problem of overbooking every flight and not allowing passengers to pick their seat when purchasing their tickets, as they have a habit of changing planes depending on the number of passengers on any given day. I assume it is all a part of "going Dutch" with this airline. It is like the South West of international flights.
KLM calls it the "Dutch Hospitality"... I call it a desaster in service!
787-10?
Great service. But you can not wear a watch like that!
What am i doing wrong 🥹
KLM is only a shadow of themselves! Rude and unprofessionell flight attendants, disgusting food and most of the time something doesn't work. On my last 2 flights 5 weeks ago the seats functions were broken and the IFE didn't worked! And all that in BC for a lot of money. Every single flight becomes worse!
I fly them three times a year. Flight attendants are professionally, tge service consistently 👍 and food fine.
My personal experience on KLM Crew . Lounge . Meals . I have no complaints comparing the current offerings from the European legacy carriers . Their new Premium Eco on their 787 is in fact ...recommendable from all points of view . @@ljacobs357
@@pauline4003 What a funny comment. This made my morning! The funniest thing is, my post is 9 month old. By the time I already had to take 3 more flights with KLM in Business class on longhaul and it became even worse! Yes, this is possible. I couldn't imagine by myself 9 months ago. I have to fly KLM, because on some routes to african destinations they are the only airline from Europe on a direct way. That is the only reason. And I am a Flying Blue member, started years ago when KLM was a great great airline! But within Covid they turned into something completly different. They lost all hospitality. And yes, food in Business Class is still disgusting and believe me, even in Eco the food is 10 times better!
@@marten.travelling.11i'm a Gold Member at Flying blue... and on my flights it's the complete opposite... sounds like they don't give a shit about the afican route... on my USA flights everything is top notch and i ONLY fly KLM by choice !!!
Come to Brazil from Latam, you'll like Brazil 🇧🇷🫶
KLM reviews are always the same. The food is okay, but not more, the crew is excellent (I know that these people are trained to the bone) and the rest is good. The Dutch cuisine is traditionally very simple and bland and thus not fit for an airplane. Knowing this, KLM is like the Netherlands. The food is okayish, the rest is good the people are nice.
Nice engine shot during takeoff! The seats are aesthetically nice but in closeup look a bit scuffed up around the edges. Surprised that it's a Japanese product.
“KLM 603 Heavy”
Fiji airlines
KLM's longhaul business class catering has really gone downhill at an impressive rate. Dutch penny-pinching at its best.
Klm is a dutch carrier, no way nort american!
The cabin looked cheap. The color combo looked like a bored Government official must have approved it.
Great video.
Yes ....Bland .. sterile and unimaginative to say the least .
ITA Airways A350
ITA recently started flying direct to SFO so definitely on my list!
Be glad the menu didnt feature Dutch "cuisine". Its very bland and hearty. Probably a lot to do with austere Protestant culture and its notion that food is for nourishment and not entertainment. Pea soup, fried or smoked fish, and potatoes with veggies and meat, like a meatball or smoked sausage is what to expect. And of course cheese, but thats simply eaten on bread as a sandwich for lunch, so hardly suited for a business class style meal, However you can eat very exciting and delicious in the Netherlands in the form of Indonesian and Surinamse. Both of course former colonies with a much more interesting food culture. These two cuisines is what I recommend when in The Netherlands and looking for something authentic and different.
KLM DEFINITELY NEEDS A NEW SAFETY VIDEO
Flew KLM to and from the USA recently on the 787-10. Seat: not the best in the industry, lack of storage space. Overall not very comfy. Food is mediocre at best. FA’s super nice. KLM did much better in the past.
Which delft house did you pick?
@@TraverseFlightReview we have 70+ from the past when quality was still at a business class standard.
@@JDGR-påkryss wow... okay so long way for me to catch up to you 😄 have a good one! 👍
I appreciate your reviews but you, at times, seem so negative. What airline do you love or hate. Cut to the chase please.
i pefer delta
klm breakfast is very poor 👎
Dear young man. KLM is not a North American carrier. It is European. By THOSE standards they are far from the best.
KLM is a Korean airline….
@@tdade13 don't embarrass yourself trying to lecture someone. It's a Dutch airline : Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij
That is NOT what the correspondent is saying. He means that no North American carrier would have looked after him as well as KLM. "I can't remember the last time I flew with a North American carrier" whereby the Cabin Manager introduced herself to him the way the KLM purser did on this flight, which impressed him very much indeed.
@@tdade13 You mean KAL Korean Air.
KLM its not something special their catering is poor especially the second meal!
I like KLM but skip the pre arrival meal.
@@ljacobs357 they are behind compare to other airlines they are better than LH but behind of AIRFRANCE
I don’t know which KLM you were on but I can confirm that this isn’t true at all.
@@supermanjuli there is only one KLM in the world and yes KLM is not something special compare to AF maybe its better than LH because their 787 are1-2-1 but compare to Qatar EK LX even delta they are behind
😂 Ik fly KlM C class, in the old days Royal class. For a non state owned airline like AF & Emirates, they are reliable , friendly and meals are better than my wife prepares😂 crew are in the top 5
The Delta Sky Lounge was, like so many in the US, far too crowded to be enjoyable. Or relaxing. Sky Lounges are little better than urban bus terminals. Unless Delta addresses this acute issue, they are in some serious trouble. This hardly discerning review only serves to reenforce LAX’s reputation as a shit international hub, best avoided at any cost. I certainly won’t seek out any of your other existing or future reviews. 👎