Questions re:KLM WBC EWR-AMS/AMS-DEL
Oct 14, 2001, 9:20 am
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Questions re:KLM WBC EWR-AMS/AMS-DEL
I just used 5 years worth of Worldperks miles to book WBC award tickets for my wife and I to India. We are on a NW/KLM codedshare (on KLM metal) EWR-AMS on a 767/AMS-DEL on a 74M. We have never flown Business class via KLM.
Does anyone have any advice on best seats in these aircraft, WBC lounges in EWR/AMS/DEL (do any have showers?), or good hotels in DEL. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Note: Also posted on KLM and NW pages
Does anyone have any advice on best seats in these aircraft, WBC lounges in EWR/AMS/DEL (do any have showers?), or good hotels in DEL. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Note: Also posted on KLM and NW pages
Oct 14, 2001, 10:14 am
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ToddDeck, I've flown on the EWR-AMS 767 in WBC and I'd advise you to book on the 747 out of JFK if possible. The 767 does not have the WBC 60" pitch you'll find on the 747. The lounge at EWR is the Northwest Lounge which had nice snacks, out of service internet computers, and was a bit crowded. I don't believe there were showers, but I could be wrong. At AMS there is a large NW/KL lounge. Again I don't remember there being showers. Have a good trip.
Oct 14, 2001, 4:49 pm
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If you take AAPlatinum's advise & go for the JFK KLM flight--which I agree is a larger 'double decker' plane--you'll have use of the outdated NW Lounge at JFK. (I am assuming it hasn't been remodeled since I was there in 1999). It is rather small, dark & has room dividers separating the seating areas. I don't believe it (or the NW Lounge at EWR) has showers. In AMS the lounge is larger, but always seems very crowded. You should check the Schipol website as to the availability of showers--if memory serves me I believe there are some available somewhere in the terminal (not necessiarly in the Lounge).
As far as BC on KLM--I was not overly impressed. I sat upstairs on a 747 and while it seemed to be roomier than downstairs, and service was good (it was a very empty flight) I've found CO's BF to be a much better product.
Then again, as a 'jaded' BF/FC traveller--I tend to forget what it was like the first time I flew 'in the front of the plane'. You'll probably have a great time, and find that in the future traveling in the coach section is going to be tough!!!
As far as BC on KLM--I was not overly impressed. I sat upstairs on a 747 and while it seemed to be roomier than downstairs, and service was good (it was a very empty flight) I've found CO's BF to be a much better product.
Then again, as a 'jaded' BF/FC traveller--I tend to forget what it was like the first time I flew 'in the front of the plane'. You'll probably have a great time, and find that in the future traveling in the coach section is going to be tough!!!