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KLM Seat Selection & Upgrades

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KLM Seat Selection & Upgrades — Summary

How KLM seat selection works by fare, extra legroom options, upgrade routes, and the family seating rules that let children sit with a parent free.

Key Travel Facts & Insights

  • Choosing a seat: Charged in Economy unless you hold status; free from 30 hours before departure..
  • Extra legroom: Extra legroom seats are sold at a premium..
  • Upgrades: Flying Blue mileage upgrades and paid upgrade bidding..
  • Seating children with a parent: Families with young children are seated together and receive free seat selection..
AirlineKLM Royal Dutch Airlines
IATA CodeKL
TopicSeats & Upgrades
Last reviewed2026-07-31

Choosing a seat

Charged in Economy unless you hold status; free from 30 hours before departure.

Extra legroom

Extra legroom seats are sold at a premium.

Upgrades

Flying Blue mileage upgrades and paid upgrade bidding.

Seating children with a parent

Families with young children are seated together and receive free seat selection.

Cabins available

KLM operates: Economy, Premium Comfort, World Business Class.

KLM seats & upgrades — common questions

Do I have to pay to choose a seat on KLM?

Charged in Economy unless you hold status; free from 30 hours before departure.

Can my child sit with me on KLM?

Families with young children are seated together and receive free seat selection.

How do I upgrade on KLM?

Flying Blue mileage upgrades and paid upgrade bidding.

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