About this flight
The KLM Royal Dutch Airlines routes from Kuala Lumpur or Singapore to Jakarta, despite being short flights, offer the highest-grade business class products and services typically reserved for long-haul routes. These are special flights that aviation enthusiasts truly appreciate.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, these routes have been suspended, but we hope to see them resume soon. (Note: KLM does not offer a First Class cabin.)
This is a flight review of KLM Business Class from Jakarta (Indonesia) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) — a flight of approximately 2 hours.
In May 2016, since Jakarta Airport’s new Terminal 3 was still under construction, this flight departed from Terminal 2.
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Jakarta Airport
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Terminal 2
This is Terminal 2 of Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Jakarta.
As of June 2016, KLM operated its flights from this terminal. However, after the completion of Terminal 3 in August 2016, operations were moved there. (This view can no longer be seen, so it feels very nostalgic.)
SkyPriority
This is the SkyPriority lane at the check-in counter.
First and Business Class passengers, as well as elite members of the SkyTeam global airline alliance, are eligible for expedited services.
Garuda Indonesia Airlines Counter
Next to the KLM check-in counters was the First Class check-in area for Garuda Indonesia Airlines during the Terminal 2 era.
This photo was taken as a memento. Garuda Indonesia also relocated to Terminal 3 later on.
Boarding Pass
This is the boarding pass for the flight on this day.
Carry-On Baggage
This is the tag for carry-on luggage. As KLM and Air France are in an alliance, it’s interesting to note that even when flying with KLM, Air France-branded tags are used.
SkyPriority
SkyPriority
- Eligible passengers:
- Elite members of SkyTeam (the alliance KLM belongs to), and First/Business Class passengers of member airlines
- Services:
- Priority for check-in and security screening
Boarding Gate
This is the boarding gate just before departure.
Lounge
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Garuda Indonesia Lounge Entrance
This is the sign at the entrance of the lounge. It indicates that the lounge is available for First Class and Business Class passengers, as well as elite members of Garuda Indonesia and elite members of the SkyTeam alliance.
Beer
This is the beer I had inside the lounge—Indonesia’s Bintang Beer. Indonesia generally doesn’t serve alcohol casually. Alcohol is quite restricted, and purchasing it can be a bit difficult. In this lounge, the only alcoholic option available was beer, so that’s what I had.
Paper Napkins
Neatly arranged paper napkins were provided.
In-flight Seat
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Welcome Drink
This is the welcome drink served after taking my seat in Business Class.
In-flight Meal
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Full Meal
I ordered the low-fat meal for today’s in-flight meal.
- • (Main)Sautéed salmon with tomato sauce, potatoes, and steamed vegetables
- • Tuna and vegetable salad
- • Fresh fruit
- • Bread
The salmon appetizer seemed to be the same as on the outbound flight, so I suspect the meals were loaded round-trip in Malaysia, likely due to the short flight time of about two hours.
Main Dish
A close-up of the main course.
Salad
A close-up of the salad.
Coffee and Chocolate
Coffee and chocolates served after the meal.
Arrival Airport
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Ceiling Lights
We arrived safely at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The ceiling lighting was designed to resemble stars. I heard that the airport was designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa.
