KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the Netherlands' flag carrier and the world's oldest airline still operating under its original name, founded in 1919. Since 2004 it's part of the Air France-KLM Group, with Transavia as the low-cost arm and Martinair Cargo handling freight. KLM's home base is Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS), one of Europe's busiest hubs. Miles earn into Flying Blue.

KLM operates two Crown Lounges at Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) — one for Schengen departures, one for non-Schengen. Both offer working areas, Wi-Fi, showers, and a buffet; the non-Schengen lounge adds sleep cabins, lockers, an outside terrace, and an entertainment area, with paid extras (showers, sleep cabins) bookable through the online lounge guide.

Complimentary access — by cabin or status:

• Business Class on a Standard or Flex ticket: yourself only
• Flying Blue Ultimate: yourself + up to 8 guests (guests must travel on the same flight)
• Flying Blue Platinum: yourself + 1 guest
• Flying Blue Gold: yourself + 1 guest
• SkyTeam Elite Plus (any program): yourself + 1 guest, up to 3 hours before departure or any time during a connection

Rules:

• Access only on the day you travel, before a KLM-operated departure or an international SkyTeam-operated flight
• Pay with miles or credit card at the door; cash is not accepted

Paid access (when you don't qualify):

• All passengers can buy access from 3 hours before departure, subject to availability
• Buy at booking, via My Trip, at check-in, or at the lounge entrance
• Flying Blue Silver members: 25% discount on paid access (must book in advance)
• Flying Blue Platinum or Gold members bringing extra guests beyond the 1 free: 25% discount on each additional guest, up to a max of 9 per booking

For SkyTeam-wide alliance lounge access (more than 750 partner lounges across the network), see the Flying Blue program page.

• Air France-KLM Group (formed 2004) sits over KLM, Air France, Transavia (low-cost), and Martinair Cargo (freight). The group is a leader in intercontinental traffic departing from Europe.
• KLM = Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij (Royal Dutch Airlines). The "Royal" predicate was granted by Queen Wilhelmina on 12 September 1919.
• Schiphol-only long-haul: KLM's long-haul operation runs through Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS), making it both a strong hub-and-spoke connector for European travelers and a single point of failure during AMS disruptions.
• For mile earning, transfer partners, tier benefits, sweet spots, and award booking, see the Flying Blue program page.