0:00 Which business class is better, Air France or KLM? That's the question I'm going to be tackling here today. This is probably the most frequently asked question showing up in my DMs from all of you, and I can understand it. AFKLM is one group. They'll often…
0:56 Let's begin with KLM. Shall I try pronouncing their full name? Of course I should. Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, NV. Dutch speakers can let me know how I did. But yeah, let's stick with KLM going forward. The flag carrier of the Netherlands, this…
1:55 So, on to Air France. It was founded in 1933, making it relatively young compared to KLM, not even 100 years old yet. It is, however, larger than the Dutch carrier, and it is widely seen as the dominant carrier in the group where the real decision-making…
2:42 Air France is also unique in that it has a first class, the famous La Premiere. Although it remains a niche product only on certain 777s, it's available on 14 routes as of summer 2026. Interestingly, the French state owns 28% of the AFKLM group, while the…
3:53 Over at Air France, we're looking at this new seat now found on some 777s and A350s. In this case, tested on the A350. It also features a closing door and most of the new tech you'd expect.
4:26 But it should be noted that on the KLM seat there are annoying touch-sensitive seat controls that are easy to hit inadvertently and move your seat around. For me, the Air France seat wins because it feels more premium overall, with a really high quality…
5:09 That said, I find the service on average more personable and friendly on KLM. It's a reliably good vibe. Air France service tends to be quite good too. It's just a different style, I would say. And once in a while, there can be some snootiness. So this really…
