Another good brutally honest episode, though I do want to note that this is recorded during the pandemic. Normally, KLM does offer the bread roll and from my experience they have always done the pre-lunch drink. I hope it will come back or it may have already come back by now tbh. KLM has reverted most pandemic measures.

@asifalam9279

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information sir

@sedinamkumah7995

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of my friends have travelled with KLM during the pandemic and they said now they provide bread rolls and pre lunch drinks.

Thank you for this video! I absolutely LOVE flying with KLM, especially on their A330s. I choose them all the time when travelling between eastern Canada and the middle east, and they almost always use their A330-200s which have the upgraded cabins and are more comfortable than their 787s or 777s. Their service is more than fine by my standards, and I agree that their cabin crew is consistently super friendly and motivated and helpful. Easily my favourite European airline.

@jessehummen7251

Жыл бұрын

KLM's -200's are not upgraded right in terms of cabin? I thought both -200 and -300 didn't get upgraded due to being phased out in a couple of years.

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

It’s a bead airliner and reutation

Really cool report, fantastic views outside, thanks for the honest review, we love it!

@jusalii

2 жыл бұрын

First! 😊😜

Ive always wanted to see the Oman Air 787 Dreamliner in economy class! Im very excited, every video that comes out of this channel is high in quality, and I look forward to it every time.

@marcangelocamoro2845

2 жыл бұрын

Your wish came true bro

Pillows are in fact available on intercontinental flights, but they are only handed out to passengers by the cabin crew on demand. They carry only a limited amount to reduce turnaround times

I have flown KLM a number of times starting in the 70s. My favorite aircraft was the 747. They have an unusual galley behind first class. The staff were also friendly. Plus you can collect the KLM Dutch miniature houses.

@mybigfatpolishlife

Жыл бұрын

The Lil houses are only available in business class

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

It’s craazy

kinda strange how they massively upgraded the 747-400 cabins just a few years before they were retired and still leave the A330-300 with the old cabin.

@jessehummen7251

Жыл бұрын

They weren't supposed to phase out the 747 so early, that obviously happened due to the pandemic.

@samboudarboe1776

Жыл бұрын

most of the a330 are upgraded tho

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

It’s the most bad airliner of europe

@samboudarboe1776

Жыл бұрын

@@willemlenteren1485 most bad is not a word Willem! And it's fase! So you're wrong!

@fnaffUne

Ай бұрын

The 330 will retire in 2025

Always love seeing your trip reports and brutally honest reports. Glad to see another one! It has been a while since I saw one! Don't know why I never subscribed before this, but made a point of subscribing now! Keep up the good work!

Yes! Keep the Brutally Honest videos coming, they are my favorite and by far you guys are really honest with your reviews.

The situation of clearing immigration and checking in again is common. I’ve flown on Qantas’ MEL-LAX and then on the tag flight to JFK where we had to do the same process. It’s understandably annoying…

@aselwyn1

2 жыл бұрын

i believe it has something to do with Covid rules since historically I have gone through YUL and YYZ from international to domestic without needing to clear security again. had this same issue of having to collect my bag and recheck at YUL last summer when i hadn't been required to in the past for the exact same itinerary. something about the testing requirements and possible quarantine of some passengers.

@davefrommelbourne1237

2 жыл бұрын

@@aselwyn1 yes true. My experiences were all pre-covid, where it’s a US customs and immigration arrangement upon your initial arrival into the country.

Fantastic video! I'm really impressed by the legroom.

Nice to see another Canadian destination! ❤️🇨🇦

Another fantastic trip report David, I love KLM!😸😸

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

Don’t try it

Flown with KLM on planes such as the Boeing 747-400 and A330s between Toronto and Amsterdam in the early 2010s myself. I always had an amazing time with the Airline. Love the video as well, makes me feel like I am flying between Canada and The Netherlands again. 🥰

Another amazing episode!! When you boarded and I saw you were flying in the old cabin I at first thought like I hope it’ll survive this brutally honest review😅 But I’m glad you liked it! For years I’ve been dreaming to become cabin crew at KLM and every year I see the possibility to apply finally coming closer and closer (you need to be 21 to apply and I’m currently 18). Almost all of KLM’s A330’s are equipped with their new cabin, but I don’t know why this one isn’t. Especially while their business class on this aircraft has been renewed. Again, I’m glad you liked it, and hopefully see you on board in the future☺️

A really nice video. Thanks for showing your trip to us :)))

What a wonder journey, love all the series and videos, I m waiting for a #BrutallyHonest for #Tunisair ^^

Nice Episode! Over one third of all my flights I did with KLM, even I'm German. But due to the mentioned fact, that the crews of KLM are super friendly, flexible and carrying about their passengers, I would and will choose KLM before any other mayor airline in Europe.

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

Most are very rude to costumers

@ViniBallonDor

Жыл бұрын

@@willemlenteren1485 then why is every comment related to flying KLM mentioning their kind and respectful FAs?

Great to see! Actually funny to mention that I've replaced those seat covers. Nonetheless KLM is a great company which is in my opinion a worthy dutch company to be proud of

you guys are the best youtubers cuz you fly econ on weird airlines and are honest...you dont expect much but the basics and i like that

It's been a while since i travelled, so its Nice to watch these reports until i can again

Another awesome BA video, especially since this one featured my hometown Edmonton! One small thing, the t in Edmonton is a hard t, so it's Ed-mon-ten instead of Ed-mon-en :) Loved seeing the KLM experience, since they finally restarted the Edmonton to Amsterdam route, I can't wait to check it out myself!

@simply_aviation

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know! :)

@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co

2 жыл бұрын

@@simply_aviation A closer pronunciation is EDD-mun-tin, with the last vowels almost not pronounced.

@randomchannel326

Жыл бұрын

Haha same I’m also from Edmonton and hope to try this route!

Thanks for the tip. I changed my seat to 35A as I'm a leftie and I often prefer the left side of the plane. Window view will be useful on arrival from Toronto into Amsterdam.

I'm glad to see that my country's airline is so good

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

It’s a mess onboard there sir

A330 ... i love plane nice video man!

Amazing KLM A330-300 !👍🏼👍🏼

You are keep saying Edmond instead of Edmonton 😅

Decades ago KLM offered an AMS-YHZ-YYZ routing. But when Canada Customs changed the rules so that you had to clear customs at the first landing airport they dropped the YHZ stop. It is interesting that they go through the hassle of a YEG stop now.

@specialcb

8 ай бұрын

The YEG stop was just a thing during covid, as there wasn't enough demand for standalone YYC and YEG routes due to travel restrictions. Both airports have since regained their own nonstop routes with KLM.

love klm and especially that safety video ❤

2:14 I remember Aeroflot's A330s having those exact remotes, but they were housed right below the screen.

Nice review!

It's nice how you provided the narration for this entire video during this flight perhaps I should do something like that as well

Yo neymar sunny innit

@Utd_YT

Жыл бұрын

lingard

@GazzaBins

Жыл бұрын

why

@isaaclalehzari7688

Жыл бұрын

English please

@alfie.mac173

9 ай бұрын

@@isaaclalehzari7688it is english 😂

@SweetlyFaith

5 ай бұрын

What?

Agree that KLM crews are always well above the industry average. Nice video, thank you.

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

No it’s far below zero it’s not what it seems

Yay new video

I love flight reports with KLM and especially when the destination is Canada 🇨🇦

Watching your reports always, but this one STANDS OUT, because I could see our house and neighbourhood when you flew over Edmonton (Millwoods). In fact I designed that neighbourhood around 1975/76 and choose that lot so I can see the planes from Europe coming in.(no KLM in those days, just CP air or Air Canada) I still film the KLM flights often when they come over.

@terdog3463

2 жыл бұрын

Same I don't live in Edmonton anymore, i live north of the city. But i recognized it and highway 19 where the landing runway instantly!

Wow you must have flown in the very last A330 with the old seat arrangement. That’s quit something. This brings me back when I used to fly with the 747 quite often

I haven't flown on KLM before simply because they don't make it out to where I live (Australia) however I frequent Europe often and will definetlly add them to my list the next time I find myself there.

I don’t know when you purchased Canon R6 but congrats on obtaining this monster!

:O the cabin is so nice

Oh my. I Flew a KLM Dreamliner and I think Quit Brand new and it was a wow from Amsterdam to Calgary almost around late August. It had windows that go dark by the push of a button. There was tea Service in the Sky too. However it was a Lemon Tart but still very good. They gave me rools and a Vegie pasta and the Second one before landing a Pizza like thing. It was in Economy class but the Leg room and Service was still very good.

@andrewrys8663

Жыл бұрын

That's it. The landing thing was kind of like yours you had

Thank you!

Nice video! ✈

I flew on PH-AKA from Calgary to Amsterdam 6 years ago!

2:57 ohh, on right, that garuda!!!!!

i have tried klm on the 11 hour flight to San Fran, it's always my favorite flight

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

Only unfriendly

dude I was litterally on my bike when I saw this plane on its approach to calgary

Nice video! I live in Calgary!

Great flight. I'm curious, is this flight considered as 8th Freedom flight? Next, I hope you are trying Air Greenland.

KLM is one of those airlines that I love. They aren’t necessarily going to do things luxuriously, but they have such an extensive destination list that it makes them one of the most important carriers in the World.

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

It’s bad service most time

I once went on an Air Canada flight from Sydney, (Australia) to Toronto, via Vancouver, all with the same plane. You have to clear immigration and do the whole security thing at Vancouver, and always significant delays occur. This was back in 2013, so it seems nothing has changed. The Canadian government need to work with airlines to try and implement a far smoother transit process. As it currently stands, it is very stressful.

Thanks for reviewing this flight as it was good as usual! Appreciate you visiting my home as this city is great! Also it is pronounced edmon ton not edmonon, but still great video!

Hello! Nice review 😁

@Junubhxi08

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations you're first

David this series has become my favorite on this channel. The tripreports are great but sometimes reports from flights almost 3 years ago are posted and as a result of the pandemic the product offered has changed so the report isnt really valid anymore.

Excellent video.

Not only on KLM but also check how long it will take you to charge your mobile with that usb plug... once on a BA flight jnb - lhr, it took the whole flight!

Damnnnn that's the best view

You finally went to Calgary on klm 👏

Hello, please review the business class of klm on transatlantic route. Thank you. All in all simply aviation always consistently beyond my expectation.

definitely keeping that blanket if i get one

I flew the KLM to Curacao in october. On the departing jurney on an A330-300 with as stop in St.Maarten and on the return flight directly to Amsterdam on a B777. The B777 is way better in my opinion. Espacially if you are on the taller side. These Boxes on the airbus do really get in the way.

Aaah Greenland, so beautiful.

@marcangelocamoro2845

2 жыл бұрын

Man that view is beatifull and the mountains are insane

Awesome!

You are exactly right ! Canada's custom rules are extremely confusing and a waste of time and money. Specially in Toronto at Peasons Airport. KLM the Best !!!

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

It’s not so good

Hey David welcome back to your brutally honest season... Happy to see your videos...I think in future this route will be replaced by 787 Dreamliners

@thmsrttg

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely. The A330 is slowing fading away.

@nickolliver3021

2 жыл бұрын

most likely by the 787-10

@thmsrttg

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickolliver3021 ...or the 787-9, depending on how many passengers KLM wants to fit on one flight...

@nickolliver3021

2 жыл бұрын

@@thmsrttg agreed

@sergiolaurencio7534

2 жыл бұрын

yes, the 787 -10 is the perfect replacement for the a330-300, I would be surprised if KLM ordered more -10. They can also order the 330-300, but better the 787-10 because it is made specifically for regional long flights.

Great report! Would like to mention all of KLM's A330's will be retired in 2025. I flew them long haul in april of 2021. A time the pandamic was at a high and no one entering the netherlands was allowed to enter without quarentine and test. Even during that time i had a pillow and blanket and got a bread roll on my 9 hour flight, weird to not see it on this flight.

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

It’s a mess up that airliner

Since KLM is my national carrier we only fly them exclusively but I didn't know they still have these and seats on a couple A330s.

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

They have a bad reputation

2:38, The seat cabin is almost similar to China Eastern airlines, Airbus A330-200 and 300, but the outdated seat cabin.

I flew on the same aircraft between Boston and AMS recently. The economy class seat was terribly small. Their 777-200 and A330 have small seats, after flying on these planes to Mumbai I took a flight on Indigo. Indigo's A320 has better leg room and seat size, similar to what we get on Emirates A380 economy. KLM's 787-X has a better seating and also Delta's A330 on the same routes.

I agree that KLM's crews are outstanding. Not my choice for transatlantic flights since the end of 747 service.

Hi David How do you put the expectation met tag like at 1:35

If you want to get this great view of Greenland, you have to avoid the 787 Dreamliner because the cabin crews of all(?) airlines dim the windows (against your will!) shortly after take off :-(!

KLM crew is just on point every time. They are not too serious but like to joke around a bit too. But the service is still great; i got wished a pleasant connection flight to Alicante when disembarking in AMS. It was in economy class.... How does that even happen?

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

It’s not a serious airliner

like your video,i like flying whit klm and klm have a great cabin crew

On April 1, 2022 my wife and I flew from Johannesburg to Amsterdam a 10 hours and 15 minutes on a 777-300, in what the call “Europe Economy”, what ever that was, I had booked comfort economy, but at check in we were told it was overbooked, even though we had arrived almost 3 hours before flight time. It was one of the worst flights we have had in years. The leg room was very tight, the seats were thinly padded, with narrow short arm rests. The food was of indifferent quality. The plane was plane was packed, the crew remained friendly and gave service with a smile. My gripe is really about the cramped, uncomfortable seating for a long haul flight. (WHAT IS EUROPE ECONOMY?). The plane was late leaving Johannesburg, and we missed our connection to Boston. We were rebooked on a flight to New York instead, but at least we were seated in comfort economy.

Weird about the lack of pillow, I had one when I went to Singapore with KLM in November 2021. Same with the bread rolls... I'm guessing there is going to be excuse of covid somewhere here.

Um. Edmonton and Calgary are in Continental Canada so a stop here in Edmonton for KLM is kind of a weird decision

@specialcb

8 ай бұрын

The decision to use Edmonton as a stop made sense at the time. It was only during covid, as there wasn't enough travellers to fill separate routes to Calgary and Edmonton. They've both got their own routes back now though, no more stopovers.

I'm confused - aren't there two separate flights from AMS to either YYC or YEG?

@specialcb

8 ай бұрын

There is now. During covid they merged the two routes as the travel restrictions lowered demand, and flying the two separately wasn't economical.

@doriancroatia2054

8 ай бұрын

@@specialcb oh I see. tnx for answer.

1 stop in Canada? Amazing!

Can you please do the trip report of that video if possible please?

I’ll do that from Calgary to Amsterdam at MSFS

Thank you for actually pronouncing CALGARY correctly :)

I love Brutally Honest

Bro this is my flight that left after I came to Amsterdam for a connection to Ghana

I do appreciate all your Brutally Honest episodes. Especially because you manage to always stay as objective as possible. Yet, I do not agree with you on the friendliness of the crews. Yes, they are not Lufthansa, but I dont think (being German myself) it can get worse than Lufthansa. I have been a Platinum Flying Dutchman and afterwards Platinum Flying Blue member for over 25 years consistently and stopped flying KLM altogether, because the crews became more and more "coudn't be bothered less" up to a straight forward"Lufthansanian" attitude. I own 3 full sets of houses from 1-99, just to give you a hint of how good a customer I was. Happily I'd return to KLM, once I hear their service and friendliness increases substantilly overall.

Flew their dreamliner from Amsterdam to Toronto last year, superb flight. Service was spot on. And all the economy features are outstanding for the price. However on my return trip, I had to go home from Chicago to Amsterdam in their A330. You can really feel that this plane is outdated and the seating space was defo not comforting for the 9 hour flight. Cabin crew seemed super pissed overall, and didn't bother much with basic services (refused giving an extra drink for food, which I have never witnessed before on previous flights) not the best professional image. But overall klm is a cool company to fly with. You get what you pay for.

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

It’s not good anymore

Please remind us of your height when commenting on leg-room. It would have cost KLM about 2e to bring the meal up to scratch. As for crews, please do comment on them in every review. My own experiences with KLM, pre-pandemic, have been pretty good. Their long-distance flights seem to be good value-for-money and I'd be tempted to fly with them again once their operational performance gets back to normal.

@willemlenteren1485

Жыл бұрын

It’s not so good

@johnp139

8 ай бұрын

Height is irrelevant, what you need is buttock to knee length.

Thank u 4 video :) hopfully i can go 2 Toronto next yr 😊🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿does this airline fly from Heathrow....

@specialcb

8 ай бұрын

They fly between Heathrow and Amsterdam 10 times per day. Amsterdam is the only city that KLM connects Heathrow to with a direct flight.

❤️❤️

won't be like this for much longer hopefully, the stop overs are annoying but eventually they'll be back to AMS-YYC. and AMS-YEG as their own flights.

Did you meet up with Alex Praglowski when you landed in Calgary?

@Gaurav_Sharma3112

2 жыл бұрын

Who's he

@CaptravelsAviation

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gaurav_Sharma3112 He's an aviation enthusiastic from Calgary. Search up his channel.

@Gaurav_Sharma3112

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptravelsAviation oh ok btw can I be ur bro

@simply_aviation

2 жыл бұрын

Or course I did! :)

@Gaurav_Sharma3112

2 жыл бұрын

@@simply_aviation hey

Make a review of air belgium's new a330-900

Does this flight arrive in YYC as a domestic then?

@simply_aviation

Жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly. No further need to clear immigration in YYC.

Good job

3:05 wow I saw Garuda Indonesia Airlines

OH YES A BRUTALLY HONEST ON AIR FRANCE 359

never seen "Expectation not met" before...

klm use boeing 787 fly to Calgary in next month. now is use airbus a330

Thanks for a great video, but.... "good legroom" in the cabin - compared to what? How tall are you, 1.80cm, 1.65cm or 1.95cm?

@simply_aviation

2 жыл бұрын

1.80m, compared to Economy Class in general, across all airlines.

@TinaMariaJeanette

2 жыл бұрын

@@simply_aviation Thanks👍