Advantages: Free Tickets, Extra Baggage Allowance, Ugrades and Priority Disadvantages: None
KLM has, by far, the best Frequent Flier program than other airline in the world today.
KLM itself enjoys a good reputation, in aviation circles, as being reliable, on time and providing excellent service in the air and on the ground.
They call their Frequent Flier program the “FlyingDutchman”.
Anyone can become a member of the program by simply picking up a form at any KLM office, the KLM check-in desk at the airport and some major travel agencies or even on the internet from their website.
The form contains a temporary card that you can start using straight away, until you receive the actual card in the post.
KLM have extended partnerships with several other airlines such as Northwest Airlines, Air Lingus, Japan Airlines, Malaysian Airlines and several others.
Each time you fly with KLM or any of their ...
Advantages: Free flights, Baggage allowance, great service Disadvantages: Sometimes changing in amsterdam is infeasible due to bad connection times
I have been enrolled for about 2 years with this and other frequent flyer clubs and this is by far the best.
Although I am only at the standard blue membrership level as i am not really a "frequent flyer" having flown within europe only a handful of times I have already been able to get a free flight award which would have otherwise cost me about 400 euros.
My other frequent flyer memberships look like i may have to be a member for decades before qualifying for any type of reward.
Also there are many partners which can issue miles such as car hire, hotels and shops.
I would always try, if timetables permit to fly with KLM as they have a good coverage of UK airports and unlike britains other carriers the price does not double when you need to fly to a non-london airport.
The customer service I have received from KLM has ...
Advantages: Good programme with lots of chances to redeem points Disadvantages: Lack of support from helpdesk
I've been a member of silverwing on and off for a few years now. THe FlyingDutchman club is probably one of the best frequent flyer programmes although it is a little complex in its operation. Three different levels entitle the member to different levels of service and access to different lounges. Points can be collected for flights with KLM and partners as well as hotels and car hire.
The only downside to the FlyingDutchman club is the lack of service by KLM staff. To say they are dreadful is an understatement. Any enquiries to their helpdesk takes weeks for a reply - don't even bother trying to phone them. KLM staff at Amsterdam are equally dire. ...
