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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines vs Korean Air Business Class Comparison

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Korean Air
Rating 7/10 8/10
Seat type Lie-flat Prestige Suite 2.0
Lie-flat Yes Yes
Seat width 20 inches 21 inches
Alliance SkyTeam SkyTeam
IATA KL KE
Hubs Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) Seoul Incheon (ICN)

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

Korean Air — Pros & Cons

  • + Prestige Suite 2.0 with sliding door on 787
  • + Excellent Korean cuisine
  • + Strong Asian network
  • Inconsistent product across fleet
  • Older 777 product still flying

The verdict

Korean Air takes the edge with a 8/10 rating compared to 7/10 for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Korean Air stands out with its Prestige Suite 2.0, while KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offers Lie-flat. Both airlines provide lie-flat business class seats, so the best choice depends on your route, schedule, and personal preferences.

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