Is Air France the same as Air France KLM?

Is Air France the same as Air France KLM? In 2004 Air France acquired the Dutch airline KLM to create Air France–KLM Group, one of the largest air carriers in the world. The deal, however, allowed the two airlines to continue to operate as separate companies, retaining their own hubs, flights, and logos.

Is KLM a Delta partner?

For ten years, Delta and KLM have combined their strengths and passion to take transatlantic travel to new heights. Find out more about what the partnership has to offer across the Atlantic. Delta and Virgin Atlantic combined schedule offer you more choice between key business markets in the U.S. and London.

What are KLM meals like?

Your meal includes a warm dish of your choice, large salad, and dessert. There's always a number of vegetarian options available. We serve drinks together with your meal, followed by coffee or tea. On flights longer than 10 hours, we serve a snack or sandwich between meals.

What is the 24 hour rule for KLM?

24 hours to cancel If you have a change of heart within 24 hours after booking, you can cancel your booking, and we'll reimburse the costs – no questions asked. We won't even charge you our standard administration fee.

What airline is KLM affiliated with?

Headquartered in Amsterdam, KLM is the world's oldest airline operating under its original name. Combined with Air France it is Europe's leading airline group and a member of the SkyTeam Alliance.

Are Delta KLM and Air France the same?

Air France-KLM (they merged a while back) are core members of the SkyTeam alliance – both Delta & Air France are among its founders – and you can use Delta miles on all of their flights (on a space-available basis, that is).

Should I book with Air France or KLM?

Again, it's going to come down to personal preference. As someone who flies frequently with children, the free kid's meals and hourly alcohol service tip me towards KLM. But if fine dining is all part of the inflight experience for you, I reckon Air France has got the edge.

Why is KLM so expensive?

While KLM has already raised its prices this year after fuel prices rose significantly in the spring, the airline's new chief has explained that if Schiphol doesn't work fast to improve the situation and hire new workers, more price hikes will be inevitable in the new year.

Is Air France and KLM Flying Blue the same?

Flying Blue is the joint loyalty programme of Air France, KLM, Transavia, Aircalin and TAROM. Members can earn Miles during their trips with Air France, KLM, and their partner airlines or when purchasing services from non-airline partners (hotel chains, car rental companies, etc.).

Is KLM economy class good?

But this was a very solid economy class experience. It's hard to beat a one-way journey from Switzerland to the West Coast of the USA with a stopover in Amsterdam for 22K miles and about $120 in taxes. For that reason, I would not hesitate to use KLM again when traveling with the kids and using miles.

What is the difference between KLM and Air France fleet?

Fleet. KLM has a considerably newer fleet than Air France. The KLM and KLM Cityhopper combination have an average fleet age of 10.2 years, while Air France's fleet is an average of 13.8 years old. In comparison, British Airways' fleet is also an average of 13.8 years old, according to Airfleets.net.