If you want to try flying KLM Business Class, the sweet spot (and easiest) route would be the Jakarta – Kuala Lumpur route.
KLM Business Class – B777
The cost for award redemption
Garuda Miles
Jakarta – KL Economy Class 12,500 miles
Jakarta – KL Business Class 22,500 miles
KLM Flying Blue Miles
Jakarta – KL Economy Class 9,000 miles
Jakarta – KL Business Class 22,500 miles
KLM Flying Blue Miles Calculator (https://www.flyingblue.com/en/flights/reward-tickets)
Flying Blue Miles is also the frequent flyer program for Air France and the miles can be redeemed for flights on Kenya Airways, Japan Airlines, GOL and other SkyTeam Flights using the Air France or KLM booking tool on their respective websites.
Garuda Miles Redemption Calculator (https://www.garuda-indonesia.com/garudamiles/en/penukaran-miles/kalkulator-mileage.page)
How to book using Garuda Miles
Unfortunately when booking for seats on partner airlines (including KLM) you will need to call Garuda Indonesia Call Center.
Call Center Garuda Indonesia
(62-21) 23519999 or 0804 1 807 807
GarudaMiles Center
Email: [email protected]
However, if you’re looking to book for a seat on a Garuda flight, it is easier to book using Garuda Indonesia mobile application as it is much more responsive than the website.
How To Book Using Flying Blue Miles
- Go to KLM Website
- Select Flying Blue from the menu
- Select Buy a Ticket with Miles
- Login to your membership account if you haven’t
- Choose your destination, date and class of service
(Editor’s Note: Unfortunately at the time of writing, when I clicked ‘Buy a ticket with Miles’ the page resulted in an error’)
Sweet Spot using Cash
If you have the budget, scoring a business class – lie flat seat on a luxury Dutch carrier is also a steal with only IDR 2,323,000 one way. And you can combine it with a return flight on a low cost carrier such as Air Asia or Malindo Air with the cheapest fare starting from IDR 565,000.
KLM Business Class – One Way – Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur
KLM Business Class – Round Trip- Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur
Jakarta – Kuala Lumpur with Low Cost Carrier
Do you think it’s worth it to fly in Business Class for a 2.5 hour flight?
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