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What are the experiences of flying with KLM from the UK to Bangkok?

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Feb 13, 2022
3 years ago
Liam ********
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Has anybody flown with KLM from the UK to BKK any issues or hoops to jump through 😂
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Travelers shared mixed experiences flying with KLM from the UK to Bangkok (BKK). Key points include the necessity of having the Thai Pass and related documents for entry, the challenges of negative COVID tests, and varying opinions on the quality of KLM's service compared to other airlines like Air France, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. While some had no issues and praised the service, others recounted poor experiences, particularly regarding customer service, food quality, and handling flight changes or cancellations. Overall, the consensus is to carefully consider options and personal preferences when choosing an airline.
Brian ********
KLM have a bad reputation for cancelling flights
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Jo ****
Good for drink in the air.
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Hans ******
Several times. Economic as well as Business. No problems. Business excellent service. Direct flights. No problem with luggage
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Gordon *******
KLM November UK to Bangkok, stopover Amsterdam.

Return December.

KLM

No worries or problem whatsoever. Efficient, professional. Recommended.
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Mark *******
@Gordon ******
 yes because you did a straight flight with them try changing it then see how you recommend them
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Gordon *******
Return flight was cancelled and put back 1 day.

Wouldn't put me off traveling with KLM in the future though if price was right
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Nigel ******
Worst airline I have ever flown with. Poor service and disgusting food. Try Air France
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Nigel ******
EVA are great BKK to UK, but not sure if they fly at the moment
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McGregor **********
@Nigel *****
 never fly Air France one of the worst airlines to travel with.
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Nigel ******
@McGregor *********
 BA on my experiences. I would certainly fly AF again
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Tony *********
@McGregor *********
 I can't decide who's worse, Air France or BA.
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@Tony ********
 yes, it’s a close call.
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Tony *********
@Nigel *****
 KLM cabin crew friendly helpful service, Air France stuck up condescending.
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Nigel ******
@Tony ********
 I flew back Air France to Bangkok, and was surprised by the excellent service and food. KLM to UK was quite the opposite. A succession of bad flights with KLM, but no more. I won’t go near them. If you want stuck up and condescending, add rude and you have KLM
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Tony *********
@Nigel *****
 I've flown the Bangkok Amsterdam route so many times, one way Air France the other way KLM and my experience is the exact opposite of yours. I love the Dutch and I would regularly sit in the back having a drink and a laugh with the cabin crew. The French on the other hand were unapproachable.
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Nigel ******
@Tony ********
 ok. Everyone has different experiences, and requirements from a flight. I flew back to BKK in December with AF and the staff were very friendly and attentive
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Lisa ********************
@Ni***
 Air France & KLM are virtually the same company. They code share.
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Nigel ******
@Lisa *******************
 KLM is a subsidiary of Air France. Rescued by Air France from bankruptcy
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Jordi ********
@Nigel *****
 KLM is actually showing better numbers then Air France that is dragging them both under.
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@Jordi *******
 there would be no KLM if it were not for AF. This is the standard Dutch response when anyone criticises KLM
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Jordi ********
@Nigel *****
 sure whatever😂
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Nigel ******
@Jordi *******
 dank je wel
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Mark *******
@Liam *******
 OK till you want to change the dates on the flight they tell you its free to change till you try then they hit you with another £200.00 because they say can't find your class off seat on them dates also charge extra for baggage, the baggage allowance is only 20 kilos it looks like a cheap ticket till you add on all the extras kid, in my opinion shit airline better off paying the extra & using someone like Emirates or Qatar Airways or etihad all good airlines kid.
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Liam ********
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@Mark ******
 cheers kid
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@Liam *******
 no worries mate have a good time what ever you choose to do but in my experience with them I wouldn't use them again kid
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PJ *********
Look at scoot from LGW to Bangkok insane low prices and non stop
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@PJ ********
 Not cheap when u add on Checked Luggage, Food, Drink. 🙄
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Mark ********
The hardest part is staying negative for 5 days
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Jeroen *************
@Mark *******
 Breathe deeply
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Martin *********
@Mark *******
 and alone
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@Martin ********
 thats alright Martin just get your regular ladyboy round for a week
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Liam ********
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@Martin ********
 yes mate I’m married anyway and my Mrs is pregnant 🤰 so I’m off up to Surin she left the UK in December Thailand just need to get back to normal now
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@Mark *******
 understand that my plan is to caccoon in my hotel 🏨 I’ve had Covid19 already in January so I will be getting a recovery certificate not that it does much good but a fighting chance lol 😂
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@Liam *******
 A recovery certificate will cover you for 90 days even if you test positive again.
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Roger ********
As long as you have the Thai Pass and hard copies of supporting documents, there shouldn't be
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Liam ********
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@Roger *******
 cheers pal
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