KLM Royal Dutch Airlines·SkyTeam
KLM Seat Selection & Upgrades
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..
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.
More KLM help
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