FAQ 3A2 - KLM Aircraft and Seating Questions
Dec 22, 2021, 6:43 am
#586
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So I just learned Ejets with the new slimline seats don’t have the lockers infront of row 1 anymore.
So not only do we have ironing boards as seats but the only storage is found in the minuscule overhead bins where everybody has to put their roller bags sideways thus taking up double the room…
So not only do we have ironing boards as seats but the only storage is found in the minuscule overhead bins where everybody has to put their roller bags sideways thus taking up double the room…
Dec 22, 2021, 7:59 am
#587
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So I just learned Ejets with the new slimline seats don’t have the lockers infront of row 1 anymore. So not only do we have ironing boards as seats but the only storage is found in the minuscule overhead bins where everybody has to put their roller bags sideways thus taking up double the room…
Johan
Jan 16, 2022, 5:46 pm
#588
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Maybe a niche question but I'm looking at KL 635, AMS to Las Vegas in February or so. The flight is in the middle of the daytime the entire journey over but it's a 787, does anyone know if the crew at least dim the windows from their controls? Sounds rough leaving at midday, flying for 10 hours always at full daylight and arriving at 2pm.
Also I was hoping to get an empty seat or two next to me in Y but I can't see loads on Expert Flyer, I keep getting "There was an error message from the airline when trying to retrieve this seat map: FLIFO FLIGHT LEG CANCEL", anyone know what that is?
Also I was hoping to get an empty seat or two next to me in Y but I can't see loads on Expert Flyer, I keep getting "There was an error message from the airline when trying to retrieve this seat map: FLIFO FLIGHT LEG CANCEL", anyone know what that is?
Jan 17, 2022, 1:19 am
#589
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Maybe a niche question but I'm looking at KL 635, AMS to Las Vegas in February or so. The flight is in the middle of the daytime the entire journey over but it's a 787, does anyone know if the crew at least dim the windows from their controls? Sounds rough leaving at midday, flying for 10 hours always at full daylight and arriving at 2pm.
Also I was hoping to get an empty seat or two next to me in Y but I can't see loads on Expert Flyer, I keep getting "There was an error message from the airline when trying to retrieve this seat map: FLIFO FLIGHT LEG CANCEL", anyone know what that is?
Also I was hoping to get an empty seat or two next to me in Y but I can't see loads on Expert Flyer, I keep getting "There was an error message from the airline when trying to retrieve this seat map: FLIFO FLIGHT LEG CANCEL", anyone know what that is?
The issue with Expert Flyer is probably because this flight is not bookable online at the moment due to travel resrictions. Therefor Expert flyer probably cannot see the online inventory. You can only book this flight by calling KL. Very wise to keep an eye on the travel restrictions and if you are ok to travel this route.
Jan 17, 2022, 11:46 am
#590
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Still wondering why this lady didn't close the window blind, but the mask obviously did the trick, she had be woken up for landing.
Jan 17, 2022, 12:27 pm
#591
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Jan 17, 2022, 3:02 pm
#592
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IThe issue with Expert Flyer is probably because this flight is not bookable online at the moment due to travel resrictions. Therefor Expert flyer probably cannot see the online inventory. You can only book this flight by calling KL. Very wise to keep an eye on the travel restrictions and if you are ok to travel this route.
Jan 18, 2022, 2:41 pm
#593
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I did not check if it is actually not bookable online, sounds strange indeed. So I now tried to make a dummy booking on the app which is possible, so looks like it is a glitch.
Feb 16, 2022, 9:36 am
#594
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I'm going KL 635, AMS to Las Vegas tomorrow. I'm going from DUB to AMS, then an hour layover and then the LAS flight. 787 in Economy. Is it possible, if I'm checking expert flyer and the online check in, that I can ask the desk at DUB to change my seat to any empty rows? Is that possible and if so can I do it from the check in desk at DUB?
Feb 16, 2022, 10:23 am
#595
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It ought to be possible from the online check in just as well, until check in closes in AMS, which would be about the time DUB flight lands.
Note if any rows are outright blocked for OLCI, it's quite unlikely they will be open for ckin desk.
Note if any rows are outright blocked for OLCI, it's quite unlikely they will be open for ckin desk.
Mar 24, 2022, 2:01 pm
#596
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I booked a flight in J to YVR, it was a 787 during booking time and now it is a 777-200. Seat map shows a 2-2-2 config (beurk !). I was automatically put in 5A, but I am guessing galley noise and light is strong there (it is a night flight, the day flight outbound is on AF). Any better seat ?
Also what are the chances it moves again to a 787 or something better ? Flight is early May.
Also what are the chances it moves again to a 787 or something better ? Flight is early May.
Mar 24, 2022, 2:19 pm
#597
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I'll take a Triple Seven over a Dreamliner any day, but others may beg to differ.
I usually pick 1K, my second choice is 1A. Proximity to the forward galley & lavs is not an issue. Not sure what it is like in the back rows.
I believe rows 2 & 3 are reserved for Plats until OLCI.
Johan
I usually pick 1K, my second choice is 1A. Proximity to the forward galley & lavs is not an issue. Not sure what it is like in the back rows.
I believe rows 2 & 3 are reserved for Plats until OLCI.
Johan
Mar 24, 2022, 2:33 pm
#598
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I booked a flight in J to YVR, it was a 787 during booking time and now it is a 777-200. Seat map shows a 2-2-2 config (beurk !). I was automatically put in 5A, but I am guessing galley noise and light is strong there (it is a night flight, the day flight outbound is on AF). Any better seat ?
Also what are the chances it moves again to a 787 or something better ? Flight is early May.
Also what are the chances it moves again to a 787 or something better ? Flight is early May.
Mar 26, 2022, 3:16 pm
#599
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I booked a flight in J to YVR, it was a 787 during booking time and now it is a 777-200. Seat map shows a 2-2-2 config (beurk !). I was automatically put in 5A, but I am guessing galley noise and light is strong there (it is a night flight, the day flight outbound is on AF). Any better seat ?
Also what are the chances it moves again to a 787 or something better ? Flight is early May.
Also what are the chances it moves again to a 787 or something better ? Flight is early May.
And as Johan says, row 1 is the best. I prefer the window myself.
Apr 18, 2022, 3:24 pm
#600
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Hi All;
Going to be on the KLM 787-10
Any recommendation with the best window seat that does not have a misaligned window? I like having the window aligned close to the seat.
I recall seat 5 only has one window.
I picked seat 8 A.
Thanks!
Going to be on the KLM 787-10
Any recommendation with the best window seat that does not have a misaligned window? I like having the window aligned close to the seat.
I recall seat 5 only has one window.
I picked seat 8 A.
Thanks!