KLM UNVEILS NEW CABIN CLASS, TARGETS INCREASING DEMAND FOR LUXURY TRAVEL

• Tanzania will be one of the first countries in Africa to experience the new cabin

• Dubbed Premium Comfort the new cabin is installed on all KLM international flights

• The new cabin is installed on all Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft flying to international destinations

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania May 26th, 2023: Dutch National Carrier KLM has introduced a new cabin class dubbed Premium Comfort in between the economy class and business class.

Targeted at customers who want to enjoy the luxury of flying comfortably the new cabin is installed on all Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft flying to international destinations.

Giving his remarks on the new cabin, Alexander van de Wint, Air France – KLM Country Manager, Tanzania said the new Premium Comfort Class allows KLM to more closely meet the needs and wishes of leisure and business travellers.

"We are thrilled to introduce our new premium comfort cabin class, designed to offer a luxurious flying experience. With this new offering, we can cater to the needs of our customers who value more comfort. Customers in this cabin get to also enjoy sky priority, extra legroom and an extensive menu. We are confident that this new cabin class will elevate our customers' travel experience, and we look forward to welcoming them on board." Said Alexander van de Wint.

Containing 28 seats on 787-10 and 21 seats on 787-9, the premium comfort cabin comes featuring more legroom than a standard Economy Class seat, more recline, more space between armrests, movable leg- and footrests, In-seat power, and personal entertainment system. Passengers travelling in Premium Comfort will also have access to priority boarding, allowing them to settle in and relax before takeoff.

With the introduction of Premium Comfort, KLM aims to meet the growing demand for an affordable luxury travel experience. As of 2022, at least 85 per cent of the airline’s capacity in the market was restored against the backdrop of the gradual lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions on passengers.

Looking into 2023, the airline projects that it will register at least 16 per cent more seats than in 2022 in terms of capacity in EA, SA, Nigeria, and Ghana. This is 2 per cent more than in 2019 when the pandemic hit the aviation sector.

About KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

For over a century, KLM has been a pioneer in the airline industry. KLM is the oldest airline still operating under its original name and aims to be the leading European network carrier in customer-centricity, efficiency and sustainability. The KLM network connects the Netherlands with all of the world’s key economic regions and is a powerful engine driving the Dutch economy.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is part of the Air France–KLM Group. KLM is also a member of the global SkyTeam Alliance, which has 19 member airlines.

For more information about KLM, please visit https://www.klm.com/