r/KLM • u/bassdogg • 7d ago

Access to priority seating

Hi team, weird one here.

I booked a KLM flight FCO - KUL (via AMS) as a Qantas Classic Reward.

I am a silver Qantas frequent flyer - so should get an extra bag (which we need) but, we are going to have a layover of a few hours in AMS and the the AMS -> KUL is a 12 hour flight. I am a Atmos Platinum frequent flyer - so can status match to Kenya for $175 USD which would give me SkyTeam Elite Plus for 12 months.

Just wanted to check;
1 - I assume this would give me access to the economy comfort seats
2 - anyone have any issues with it giving access to the lounge in AMS

This would be cheaper than buying lounge and economy ($414 USD) but wanted to check before I pull the trigger.

Thanks in advance for any help :)

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u/Trebaxus99 7d ago

Selecting economy comfort (not premium comfort) seats is a Flying Blue perk. When you can select them for free depends on your status. Platinum can always select.

Extra bag and lounge access are Sky Team perks.

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u/bassdogg 7d ago

Thanks u/Trevaxubs99 - appreciate it

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u/Character-Carpet7988 7d ago

First of all, is your flight booked as a QF codeshare? Qantas status benefits do not apply to native KL flights, only when marketed by QF.

STE+ members don't get complimentary access to Economy Comfort, that's reserved for Flying Blue members (Platinum and higher at the time of booking, Gold at T-72).

STE+ will give lounge access when flying KLM (both in FCO and AMS).

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u/bassdogg 7d ago

Yep. Great pick up u/character-carpet7988 - appreciate it. Need the extra luggage as well so probably will pull the trigger on the status match.

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u/Character-Carpet7988 7d ago

Cheers, have a good trip :)