CHAOS and CONFUSION? Flying KLM Business Class to Canada
video description
Date: 2023-08-20
Related videos
Comments and reviews: 19
FOB
I only flew on KLM once MANY years ago, but it was my first flight on a commercial 747-400, so just that alone was memorable. I'd have to say that I was treated well in economy. The stewardesses were friendly and they left out a bowl of chocolates in the galley for us to sample if we desired. The ONLY down side to the trip was entirely trivial. I had picked up a bit of German while in the Army and the Dutch language (my first exposure) was just different enough to scramble my brain. It sort of sounded like German but my brain couldn't translate. I didn't care much for Schiopol airport because I don't care for cigarette smoke, but I did discover a very nice cheese shop there and had my first sample of aged Reypanauer. I'm now addicted to the stuff!
reply
I only flew on KLM once MANY years ago, but it was my first flight on a commercial 747-400, so just that alone was memorable. I'd have to say that I was treated well in economy. The stewardesses were friendly and they left out a bowl of chocolates in the galley for us to sample if we desired. The ONLY down side to the trip was entirely trivial. I had picked up a bit of German while in the Army and the Dutch language (my first exposure) was just different enough to scramble my brain. It sort of sounded like German but my brain couldn't translate. I didn't care much for Schiopol airport because I don't care for cigarette smoke, but I did discover a very nice cheese shop there and had my first sample of aged Reypanauer. I'm now addicted to the stuff!
reply
Hollow
I like KLM, but I did have one experience that irritated me. I had upgraded to premium economy and I usually check to see if business class is available being that one can get a cheaper price. For some reason the app and the website would not let me purchase the seat when they came open 24 hours before the flight. So, I got to Amsterdam from Riyadh (stopped in Dubai for gas. Weird, I know) and I wanted seat 5A on a dreamliner. I sat at the gate for an hour with the KLM agent to get this seat and there was a glitch with my ticket. It was a whacky experience, but they hooked me up being that I was patient and took so long. 600 Euro bumped down to 250 from Amsterdam to Vegas.
reply
I like KLM, but I did have one experience that irritated me. I had upgraded to premium economy and I usually check to see if business class is available being that one can get a cheaper price. For some reason the app and the website would not let me purchase the seat when they came open 24 hours before the flight. So, I got to Amsterdam from Riyadh (stopped in Dubai for gas. Weird, I know) and I wanted seat 5A on a dreamliner. I sat at the gate for an hour with the KLM agent to get this seat and there was a glitch with my ticket. It was a whacky experience, but they hooked me up being that I was patient and took so long. 600 Euro bumped down to 250 from Amsterdam to Vegas.
reply
Twitno1
So the vaccinations didn't make a blind bit of difference then! You still had to take a PCR test that its Nobel prize winning inventor said was too unreliable for diagnostic testing, and you had to wear community masks that Anthony Fauci had called virtual signalling apparel. While here in the UK we were being refused entry to weddings, visit dying loved ones in hospitals and care homes, while our leaders party'ed with cheese and wine. for a pandemic the head of the WEF said was the mildest in 2000 years.
reply
So the vaccinations didn't make a blind bit of difference then! You still had to take a PCR test that its Nobel prize winning inventor said was too unreliable for diagnostic testing, and you had to wear community masks that Anthony Fauci had called virtual signalling apparel. While here in the UK we were being refused entry to weddings, visit dying loved ones in hospitals and care homes, while our leaders party'ed with cheese and wine. for a pandemic the head of the WEF said was the mildest in 2000 years.
reply
Em
I used to work at a regional airport in south east England that only run klm flights. 4 a day 2 out and 2 in. It was the most wonderful experience working alongside klm and their staff. Everyone got business class treatment as the max passenger numbers were 52 per flight and the departure lounge was essential one big business class lounge. I miss that airport and the people. Sadly it shut in 2015 1 year after starting klm flights.
reply
I used to work at a regional airport in south east England that only run klm flights. 4 a day 2 out and 2 in. It was the most wonderful experience working alongside klm and their staff. Everyone got business class treatment as the max passenger numbers were 52 per flight and the departure lounge was essential one big business class lounge. I miss that airport and the people. Sadly it shut in 2015 1 year after starting klm flights.
reply
Jeng4280
Kudos to you, Noel for treating the staff with kindness and decency. It's very rare nowadays and love the way you interact with the staff as well as how you describe the flights. That seat looked comfy you were sitting in going to Canada! You must have been everywhere by now! I love living vicariously through your travel videos. And your Loo Reviews always make me laugh because it has a catchy ring to it-the name!
reply
Kudos to you, Noel for treating the staff with kindness and decency. It's very rare nowadays and love the way you interact with the staff as well as how you describe the flights. That seat looked comfy you were sitting in going to Canada! You must have been everywhere by now! I love living vicariously through your travel videos. And your Loo Reviews always make me laugh because it has a catchy ring to it-the name!
reply
Emma
It is interesting that people from England dont seem to know what to call the U. S. It is usually everything but the US. And its not just you, it is most people from England. I wonder why that is? If you call us America remember there is also South America. It is probably best to just to say: The U. S. or United States. Im only putting this out because Im a little bit baffled
reply
It is interesting that people from England dont seem to know what to call the U. S. It is usually everything but the US. And its not just you, it is most people from England. I wonder why that is? If you call us America remember there is also South America. It is probably best to just to say: The U. S. or United States. Im only putting this out because Im a little bit baffled
reply
George
Hi Noel,
This is an old video but one of my favourites. Your videos help me take a break from my busy work life and it majorly benefits my mental health. Please keep making these videos youre excellent and it makes me proud to be British watching you fly around being very British everywhere you go. Great content.
reply
Hi Noel,
This is an old video but one of my favourites. Your videos help me take a break from my busy work life and it majorly benefits my mental health. Please keep making these videos youre excellent and it makes me proud to be British watching you fly around being very British everywhere you go. Great content.
reply
Shirley
Its not a vaccine. Fancy risking your health just to travel Actually unimpressed you went along with all this nonsense whilst Canadians were/ are treated like peasants by their own PM and not allowed to leave the country because they choose what goes in their bodies
reply
Its not a vaccine. Fancy risking your health just to travel Actually unimpressed you went along with all this nonsense whilst Canadians were/ are treated like peasants by their own PM and not allowed to leave the country because they choose what goes in their bodies
reply
anjakellenjeter
LOL about passing back over the UK. However, when I lived in Wales, flying to Schipol was faster than an overland journey to somewhere like LHR, LGW or MAN. KLM is practically what makes CWL an international airport if you put the summer charters aside.
reply
LOL about passing back over the UK. However, when I lived in Wales, flying to Schipol was faster than an overland journey to somewhere like LHR, LGW or MAN. KLM is practically what makes CWL an international airport if you put the summer charters aside.
reply
PA
Based on need - it looks like the JANTAMINIAU Kit could do with ear plugs & female tampons (unless there is a unique female version of this kit. A decent deodorant would be welcome anyway. Only the case appears JANTAMINIAU banded - the contents aren't.
reply
Based on need - it looks like the JANTAMINIAU Kit could do with ear plugs & female tampons (unless there is a unique female version of this kit. A decent deodorant would be welcome anyway. Only the case appears JANTAMINIAU banded - the contents aren't.
reply
Setghan
Hi Noel from Alberta, Canada. do come visit! We're flying KLM to Amsterdam in a few weeks and I sure do wish we could afford Business Class. It's over $4200 Can one way. Oh to win the lottery! Thanks for a great video.
reply
Hi Noel from Alberta, Canada. do come visit! We're flying KLM to Amsterdam in a few weeks and I sure do wish we could afford Business Class. It's over $4200 Can one way. Oh to win the lottery! Thanks for a great video.
reply
Dobbies
The restrictions in regards to vaccines for foreign travel is a disgrace. I will wait, even if if means no more foreign travel. Thank goodness restrictions have lessened in certain countries now in April 2022
reply
The restrictions in regards to vaccines for foreign travel is a disgrace. I will wait, even if if means no more foreign travel. Thank goodness restrictions have lessened in certain countries now in April 2022
reply
mordokch
If anyone ever tried to serve me veal in any guise, they'd be spending a fair amount of the next year getting plastic surgery to have their face put back together. Not a joke. What a set of scumbags.
reply
If anyone ever tried to serve me veal in any guise, they'd be spending a fair amount of the next year getting plastic surgery to have their face put back together. Not a joke. What a set of scumbags.
reply
Craig
I just love Down town Toronto mate. My fav place Ive been so far. One of the things on my bucket list was to have a meal up the CN Tower and I have been luckily enough to have done that twice now
reply
I just love Down town Toronto mate. My fav place Ive been so far. One of the things on my bucket list was to have a meal up the CN Tower and I have been luckily enough to have done that twice now
reply
YVRCasey
You could make a simple points system for the loo review. Points for dry floor, overall cleanliness, size/space, light, door locks! Etc
Also grade for the amenity kit, like an A or B+ etc
reply
You could make a simple points system for the loo review. Points for dry floor, overall cleanliness, size/space, light, door locks! Etc
Also grade for the amenity kit, like an A or B+ etc
reply
James
The vegan burger's the only burger? Makes me wonder if the powers that be will make sure that meat substitutes are the only sole option for the whole of wider society in the next 20-30 years.
reply
The vegan burger's the only burger? Makes me wonder if the powers that be will make sure that meat substitutes are the only sole option for the whole of wider society in the next 20-30 years.
reply
Neil
I recommend that you need a big Canadian Brunch or perhaps just pancakes and maple syrup to remind you that you are travelling to Canada and not the US.
But it's an easy error to make.
reply
I recommend that you need a big Canadian Brunch or perhaps just pancakes and maple syrup to remind you that you are travelling to Canada and not the US.
But it's an easy error to make.
reply
Terry
That's hilarious! 5-10 minutes to cross from the east coast of England to the west coast, and 7 hours to fly from Newfoundland on Canada's east coast to Vancouver on the west coast.
reply
That's hilarious! 5-10 minutes to cross from the east coast of England to the west coast, and 7 hours to fly from Newfoundland on Canada's east coast to Vancouver on the west coast.
reply
David
Problem with KLM for me it gets into Cape Town late at night, it's not an airline issue but a safety from the airport to home issue. Hijackings often take place late at night.
reply
Problem with KLM for me it gets into Cape Town late at night, it's not an airline issue but a safety from the airport to home issue. Hijackings often take place late at night.
reply
Add a review, comment
Other channel videos
