KLM Royal Dutch Airlines vs Korean Air —…

Policy comparison

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Policy	KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	Korean Air
Cabin baggage	Included	Included
Checked baggage	1×23 kg long-haul; Light none short-haul	1×23 kg international economy; 2×32 kg Prestige
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid	Partial (messaging/select routes)
Economy seat pitch	31"	32–34"
Loyalty programme	Flying Blue	SKYPASS
Lounge access	KLM Crown lounges	KAL Prestige lounge ICN; SkyTeam Elite Plus
Changes & refunds	Flex allows changes	Flex fares allow changes; restricted fares charge fee

Individual profiles

Editorial profiles

Netherlands · KL/KLM · #1 in this comparison

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Journey of Inspiration

#14 Global 4-Star

8.0 / 10

Quick Answer

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines scores 8.0/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.3/10), ranking #14 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is KLM Royal Dutch Airlines a good airline?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines scores 8.0/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #14 globally with a safety score of 9.3/10. KLM is the Netherlands' flag carrier operating from Amsterdam Schiphol with one of Europe's densest networks, World Business Class on long-haul, and Flying Blue shared with Air France. See full profile →

Overall 8.0 Excellent

Safety 9.3 Excellent Safety

Service 8.2 Cabin crew & ground

Value 7.8 Fare vs product

Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

8.2

Seat Comfort

8.0

Food & Beverage

8.0

In-Flight Entertainment

7.8

On-Time Performance

8.2

Value for Money

7.8

Key facts

Hub: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Alliance: skyteam
Founded: 1919
Fleet: 110 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: KL / KLM

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	1×23 kg long-haul; Light none short-haul
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid Wi-Fi or messaging packages
Economy seat pitch	31"
Lounge access	KLM Crown lounges
Changes & refunds	Flex allows changes
Loyalty programme	Flying Blue

Strengths

Efficient AMS single-terminal hub
Crown Lounge at Schiphol
Strong Africa and Asia connections

Weaknesses

Older short-haul cabins on some European routes
Flying Blue dynamic pricing on awards

Awards & recognition

Oldest operating airline
Best Schiphol hub carrier

South Korea · KE/KAL · #2 in this comparison

Korean Air

Excellence in Flight

#20 Global 5-Star

8.4 / 10

Quick Answer

Korean Air scores 8.4/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.5/10), ranking #20 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Korean Air a good airline?

Korean Air scores 8.4/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #20 globally with a safety score of 9.5/10. Korean Air is South Korea's flag carrier operating from Incheon with Prestige Class business, exceptional Korean dining, and strong SkyTeam connectivity for UK–Asia routings. See full profile →

Overall 8.4 Excellent

Safety 9.5 Maximum Safety

Service 8.7 Cabin crew & ground

Value 8.0 Fare vs product

Star rating 5★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

8.7

Seat Comfort

8.5

Food & Beverage

8.8

In-Flight Entertainment

8.0

On-Time Performance

8.6

Value for Money

8.0

Key facts

Hub: Seoul Incheon (ICN)
Alliance: skyteam
Founded: 1969
Fleet: 160 aircraft
Region: asia pacific
IATA / ICAO: KE / KAL

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	1×23 kg international economy; 2×32 kg Prestige
In-flight Wi-Fi	Partial — free messaging or select routes/cabins only
Economy seat pitch	32–34"
Lounge access	KAL Prestige lounge ICN; SkyTeam Elite Plus
Changes & refunds	Flex fares allow changes; restricted fares charge fee
Loyalty programme	SKYPASS

Strengths

KAL Prestige lounge at ICN
Incheon hub 9.3/10 airport score
Strong UK–Seoul and UK–Asia connections

Weaknesses

Asiana merger integration ongoing
Award space competitive on popular routes

Awards & recognition

SkyTeam member
Best Korean airline catering

FAQ

Which is better — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines or Korean Air?

Korean Air scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.4/10 vs 8.0/10 for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines or Korean Air include a carry-on bag?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Included. Korean Air: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines or Korean Air?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Paid. Korean Air: Partial (messaging/select routes).

Does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines include checked baggage?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines checked baggage: 1×23 kg long-haul; Light none short-haul.

Does Korean Air include checked baggage?

Korean Air checked baggage: 1×23 kg international economy; 2×32 kg Prestige.