Putting KLM’s new Premium Economy to the test!

Curious about KLM’s brand new Premium Economy product, aka Premium Comfort? I flew it for 10+ hours from Amsterdam to San Francisco with the goal of finding out whether it’s worth the extra money, onboard a brand new 787-10 Dreamliner. Also included is an atmospheric early morning departure from Stockholm Arlanda onboard the 737-900 in “Economy Comfort”, which is somewhat confusingly just the extra legroom economy class product, and I test out the Crown Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol as well. So come along for this detailed trip report and review with some really nice views along the way plus plenty of KLM vibes of course. And let me know what you think!

Flight information:
KL1104
737-900 PH-BXO
age: 22 years
Flight time: 1h40m

KL605
787-10 PH-BKM
age: brand new
Flight time: 10h18m

Watch the LAX-CDG return in Delta One:    • The perfect transatlantic business class? ...  

How I booked it:
I bought a paid ticket outbound in Premium Economy and returning in Delta One business class via CDG (video coming soon) for $1,800. Routing: ARN-AMS-SFO / LAX-CDG-ARN.

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Shot on: Sony FX3 & iPhone 14 Pro
Music: Epidemic Sound

Shot, written and edited by Gabriel Leigh, a.k.a. Gabe Leigh.

SECTIONS:
00:33 Trip to airport (3:50 a.m.)
01:10 Pearl Lounge Arlanda T2
02:34 737 to Amsterdam
04:13 737 cabin and service
05:07 Landing AMS
06:47 Crown Lounge AMS
08:39 First impressions onboard the 787-10
09:41 Takeoff AMS
11:34 Seat and amenities review
13:11 Lunch service
13:59 Lavs and economy comfort
14:36 South Greenland views
15:09 Mid-flight snack
15:35 Pre-arrival meal
16:03 Moving map details
16:30 Captain’s announcement & descent
18:05 Landing SFO
14:20 Conclusion

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