KLM Royal Dutch Airlines vs Swiss…

Policy comparison

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Policy	KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	Swiss International Air Lines
Cabin baggage	Included	Included
Checked baggage	1×23 kg long-haul; Light none short-haul	1×23 kg economy long-haul; 2×32 kg business
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid	Paid
Economy seat pitch	31"	31–32"
Loyalty programme	Flying Blue	Miles & More
Lounge access	KLM Crown lounges	SWISS Senator/Business lounges; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds	Flex allows changes	Flex fares allow changes; Light 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

Switzerland · LX/SWR · #2 in this comparison

Swiss International Air Lines

Made of Switzerland

#21 Global 5-Star

8.3 / 10

Quick Answer

Swiss International Air Lines scores 8.3/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.4/10), ranking #21 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Swiss International Air Lines a good airline?

Swiss International Air Lines scores 8.3/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #21 globally with a safety score of 9.4/10. SWISS is Switzerland's flag carrier and a Lufthansa Group Star Alliance member, operating premium long-haul service from Zurich with Europe's most reliable hub and exceptional Senator lounges. See full profile →

Overall 8.3 Excellent

Safety 9.4 Excellent Safety

Service 8.6 Cabin crew & ground

Value 7.8 Fare vs product

Star rating 5★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

8.6

Seat Comfort

8.2

Food & Beverage

8.5

In-Flight Entertainment

7.8

On-Time Performance

8.8

Value for Money

7.8

Key facts

Hub: Zurich (ZRH) & Geneva (GVA)
Alliance: star alliance
Founded: 2002
Fleet: 90 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: LX / SWR

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	1×23 kg economy long-haul; 2×32 kg business
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid Wi-Fi or messaging packages
Economy seat pitch	31–32"
Lounge access	SWISS Senator/Business lounges; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds	Flex fares allow changes; Light fares charge fee
Loyalty programme	Miles & More

Strengths

Zurich hub 8.7/10 airport score
Senator Lounge 9.0/10 at ZRH
Premium Swiss service culture

Weaknesses

Smaller long-haul network than Lufthansa
Miles & More dynamic award pricing

Awards & recognition

Best Airline in Europe (regional)
Star Alliance member

FAQ

Which is better — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines or Swiss International Air Lines?

Swiss International Air Lines scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.3/10 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 Swiss International Air Lines include a carry-on bag?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Included. Swiss International Air Lines: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines or Swiss International Air Lines?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Paid. Swiss International Air Lines: Paid.

Does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines include checked baggage?

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

Does Swiss International Air Lines include checked baggage?

Swiss International Air Lines checked baggage: 1×23 kg economy long-haul; 2×32 kg business.