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Air Belgium vs KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Business Class Comparison

Air Belgium KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Rating 7/10 7/10
Seat type Business Class Lie-Flat Lie-flat
Lie-flat Yes Yes
Seat width 21 inches 20 inches
Alliance None SkyTeam
IATA KF KL
Hubs Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

Air Belgium — Pros & Cons

  • + Modern A330neo fleet
  • + Competitive pricing
  • + Good African network
  • Limited route network
  • Secondary Brussels airport
  • Less established brand

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines — Pros & Cons

  • + Strong Amsterdam hub with short connections
  • + Full lie-flat on all long-haul
  • + Dutch-designed amenity kits
  • Narrow 2-2-2 layout on 777s lacks privacy
  • No direct aisle access for all seats

The verdict

Both Air Belgium and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Air Belgium offers Business Class Lie-Flat while KLM Royal Dutch Airlines features Lie-flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.

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