KLM Royal Dutch Airlines vs Qatar Airways —…

Policy comparison

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Policy	KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	Qatar Airways
Cabin baggage	Included	Included
Checked baggage	1×23 kg long-haul; Light none short-haul	23–32 kg by cabin (Economy 23 kg)
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid	Partial (messaging/select routes)
Economy seat pitch	31"	32"
Loyalty programme	Flying Blue	Privilege Club (Avios)
Lounge access	KLM Crown lounges	Al Mourjan / Al Safwa at DOH; oneworld Emerald
Changes & refunds	Flex allows changes	Flexible on published fares; fee + difference on restricted tickets

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

Qatar · QR/QTR · #2 in this comparison

Qatar Airways

World's Best Airline 2025

#1 Global 5-Star

9.0 / 10

Quick Answer

Qatar Airways scores 9.0/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.8/10), ranking #1 globally. verified in-flight Wi-Fi averages 8 Mbps on measured routes. Catering: Halal standard on all routes; vegan and no-pork bespoke menus pre-ordered 24h ahead with high success on LHR–DOH

Is Qatar Airways a good airline?

Qatar Airways scores 9.0/10 (Exceptional) on FlightLogic, ranking #1 globally with a safety score of 9.8/10. Qatar Airways leads global rankings with exceptional Qsuite business class, award-winning cabin crew, and a modern widebody fleet serving 170+ destinations. See full profile →

Overall 9.0 Exceptional

Safety 9.8 Maximum Safety

Service 9.4 Cabin crew & ground

Value 8.5 Fare vs product

Star rating 5★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

9.4

Seat Comfort

9.2

Food & Beverage

9.0

In-Flight Entertainment

9.1

On-Time Performance

8.8

Value for Money

8.5

Key facts

Hub: Hamad International (DOH)
Alliance: oneworld
Founded: 1993
Fleet: 250 aircraft
Region: middle east
IATA / ICAO: QR / QTR

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	23–32 kg by cabin (Economy 23 kg)
In-flight Wi-Fi	Partial — free messaging or select routes/cabins only
Economy seat pitch	32"
Lounge access	Al Mourjan / Al Safwa at DOH; oneworld Emerald
Changes & refunds	Flexible on published fares; fee + difference on restricted tickets
Loyalty programme	Privilege Club (Avios)

Strengths

Qsuite business class with doors
Al Mourjan lounge at DOH
Excellent long-haul catering

Weaknesses

Economy density on some A320s
Occasional DOH connection delays

Awards & recognition

World's Best Airline 2025
Best Business Class
Best Airline in Middle East

FAQ

Which is better — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines or Qatar Airways?

Qatar Airways scores higher on FlightLogic at 9.0/10 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 Qatar Airways include a carry-on bag?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Included. Qatar Airways: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines or Qatar Airways?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Paid. Qatar Airways: 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 Qatar Airways include checked baggage?

Qatar Airways checked baggage: 23–32 kg by cabin (Economy 23 kg).