Why is KLM business class within Europe so expensive?
May 24, 2022, 8:53 am
#31
Join Date: Jul 2021
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum, Accor Gold
Posts: 186
I'm not even confused by how much more expensive KLM is compared to LHg, but how expensive it is compared to AF.
Flight within Europe connecting at AMS = 900€
Same day, same origin and destination connecting at CDG = 500€. Almost half.
Sometimes you get A-AMS-CDG-B and it's still half the price on AF even if it's the exact same flights! Just AF marketed.
Flight within Europe connecting at AMS = 900€
Same day, same origin and destination connecting at CDG = 500€. Almost half.
Sometimes you get A-AMS-CDG-B and it's still half the price on AF even if it's the exact same flights! Just AF marketed.
May 24, 2022, 10:15 am
#33
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Hull, UK
Programs: FB Plat, ALL Silver, HH Silver
Posts: 165
Unless it's changed, I have only ever seen full fare business tix with KLM. It makes sense when you look at the 'benefits' between KLM and AF to the same European destination. KLM seem to only offer flexible tickets as a standard, hence higher price.
May 24, 2022, 5:54 pm
#34
Join Date: May 2009
Location: AMS
Posts: 2,064
Again it depends a lot on where you're going and when. Some destinations appear to never have standard tickets available but others (like BCN) do. But even then not for every flight.
May 25, 2022, 12:46 am
#35
Join Date: Jul 2021
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum, Accor Gold
Posts: 186
Yes some do seem to have it, but even in the rare situation you find one, it’s still more expensive than AF’s “Business Standard” fares in almost all scenarios. The minimum AF fare is currently 233€, for KL it’s usually above 340€.