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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZKENYA AIRWAYS
Kenya Airways is the leading regional carrier to Africa, operating from its hub in Nairobi. Established in 1977, Kenya Airways underwent a commercialization and privatization process in 1996, attracting a strategic partnership with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to become Africa's first privatized flag carrier. Kenya Airways operates a scheduled network of services to 25 cities on three different continents and is a member of the KLM Flying Dutchman Frequent Flier program.The carrier flies out of Nairobi direct to London Heathrow eight times a week, and with KLM it has seven flights a week to Amsterdam. Its other intercontinental destinations are Copenhagen, Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai (Bombay), and Stockholm. Its 18 African destinations include Mombasa, Entebbe, Harare, Dar Es Salaam, Johannesburg, Cairo, Lagos, Khartoum, Addis Ababa, Zanzibar, Lusaka, and the Seychelles.
Opinions about this national airline range from enjoyable to flying dread. If the flight is good, you may agree with those who like its European style and excellent First Class.
KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES
Founded in 1919, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is one of the oldest airlines in the world. The airline has also operated continuously under the same name since 1919, making it also the oldest scheduled airline in the world still operating under the same name. The carrier's first scheduled flight, on May 17, 1920, connected Amsterdam and London.The Dutch flag-carrier today operates an extensive network of services covering 163 cities in 75 countries. The airline has a global partnership with the US airline Northwest, and a joint-venture with Alitalia. KLM and Northwest Airlines are maximizing the coordination of their services. Nevertheless, the facilities offered by Northwest Airlines and KLM may differ under certain circumstances.
World Business Class on KLM and Northwest Airlines flights is designed to give passengers seamless service on intercontinental flights. The distance between seats is 60in/152cm, and the chair can be tilted back as much as 150 degrees for optimum sleeping comfort. Head, back and foot supports are also adjustable, and each passengers has her own reading light, video screen and telephone. The World Business Class on the Boeing 767 offers you a 55in/140cm seat pitch, and the chair can be tilted back to 135 degrees. This seat also has adjustable head and back supports, and extending foot support. Passengers can choose from various three-course menus, including the Chef's Suggestion, put together in collaboration with Alliance Gastronomique. The wine menu is compiled by connoisseur Hubrecht Duijker. On late flights, a light meal and snacks are available for those who prefer. Entertainment offerings include 12 video and 12 audio channels with digital CD sound quality. The Boeing 747-300 and 767 offer 6 video channels and 9 audio channels.
On KLM Economy Class short flights, a tasty sandwich is served, and on long flights a full meal is provided. On European flights under 100 minutes, only a snack is served with a selection from the drinks cart. Intercontinental flights offer the latest blockbuster movies and nine audio channels. For those who fly economy, the KLM Plus card affords the luxury of KLM Business Class check-in and lounge facilities at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
These little extras are the perfect way to ensure feeling relaxed and comfortable before a flight with KLM or one of their partner airlines. First Class has been eliminated in favor of the excellent Business Class section, and even in Economy passengers are treated well. Some claim there used to be more room between rows, but very good food and service, plus great European connections, make the Flying Dutchman a good all-around performer.
KOREAN AIR
Korean Air, a founding partner of the SkyTeam airline alliance and also Korea's national flag carrier, celebrated its 32st anniversary in 2001 -- 32 years since Choong-Hoon Cho, Chairman of the Hanjin Group (one of the world's largest transportation conglomerates) took over the government-owned Korean Air Lines (KAL). Before privatization, the company was a small regional airline flying to ten cities in Korea and three cities in Japan with eight aircraft. Suffering from a chronic deficit, Korean Air launched new flights throughout Asia in just seven months after the takeover and now boasts an extensive route structure spanning 77 cities in 29 countries with a fleet of 111 aircraft.In Premium Class, Korean Air introduces luxurious sleeper seats. Upholstered in soft fabric, sleeper seats span 20.6in/52cm in width, provide a full 83in / 210cm of pitch, and recline to 180 degrees. On certain flights where sleeper seats are unavailable, First Class seats are provided. Passengers are welcomed immediately with cocktails, warm towels, and pressed linens. Each meal course is served separately on elegant bone china accompanied by distinguished flatware. A comprehensive beverage list features wines from around the world. Add to this fresh fruits, tempting cheeses and an open snack bar throughout your flight. A recent First Class dinner served on a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles included caviar, Norwegian smoked salmon rosette and guinea fowl terrine, a seasonal mix of garden greens served with homemade dressings, choice beef strip steak with Chanterelle mushrooms accompanied by steamed rice, Bernaise potatoes, buttered carrots, and seasoned green asparagus. The desserts included assorted international cheeses, seasonal fresh fruit, Haagen-Dazs ice cream, and ginseng tea. The airline has a very good selection of champagnes, white and red wines.
Korean Air's new Business Class seats offer 140 degree recline and are upholstered in soft fabric, span 20 inches in width, and sit further apart than ever. Each seat provides a full 50in/127cm of seat pitch and also feature an adjustable headrest, lumbar support and an adjustable leg/footrest. The cuisine served on board Korean Air's Business Class reflects a gourmet standard. Each meal is served on authentic china with elegant flatware. Entrees include premium quality beef, specially prepared fish, and traditional Korean dishes. Cocktails, cheeses, fresh fruits, and wines are available throughout the flight, and six friendly, dedicated flight attendants strive to ensure your comfort. Business Class seats are equipped with the same interactive personal audio/video system (PVS) enjoyed by First Class passengers. The PVS provides a broad range of entertainment choices. A Skyphone located in each seat's armrest.
Korean Air's Economy Class provides comfortable passage to the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Economy class passengers travel in comfort and enjoy many of the services and entertainment options received by First and Business class passengers. Economy Class seats are comfortable, providing 34in/86cm of pitch, and 27 degrees of seat recline. Korean Air's dietary experts, with the assistance of a renowned French chef, have created more than 200,000 menus to meet the dietary needs and tastes of a wide range of passengers. In addition to authentic Korean cuisine, Korean Air's chefs prepare Western, Japanese, and Chinese delights along with Kosher, low-fat, low-cholesterol, and vegetarian dishes. Entertainment on board Korean Air Economy flights includes a variety of new films, sports, informational programs, and the latest news.
In general, Korean Air is a fine airline, staffed by friendly people who provide wonderful service and immaculate cabins with superb seating and food in First and Business Class.
KUWAIT AIRWAYS
Initially, Kuwait Airways served a limited network of Abadan, Beirut, Damascus and Jerusalem but a year later the fledgling carrier was facing economic hardship, and the government of Kuwait took a 50% interest in the airline, subsequently doubling the company's capital. In the 1960s, the national carrier rapidly expanded its route map, and started scheduled services to London.Most of its fleet and home-base was destroyed by the Iraqi invasion, but the airline has been rebuilding its services for the last eight years. The Kuwait Airways fleet now comprises Airbus A320-200s, A310-300s, A300-605Rs, A340-300s and Boeing 777s equipped with the latest entertainment systems. Kuwait Airways aims to reestablish its network to reach more than 46 countries around the globe with a firm commitment to providing the finest service and comfort to passengers while continuing to rank safety as one of highest priorities.
Kuwait Airways' First Class experience is Arabian hospitality: warm, personal attention, and a feeling of well-being that is rarely associated with air travel. Once aboard, mouthwatering delicacies, entrees, side dishes, and desserts -- Western, Mid eastern, and Oriental -- delight every palate and are served on elegant crystal, china, and silver service. The seats have adjustable lumbar support, leg rests, all electronically controlled at the push of a button. In-flight satellite telephones, personal video screens with six different channels, eight audio channels are also available. The best entertainment system is available on the Boeing 777 fleet.
Business Class services and facilities are similar to those many international airlines offer. The spacious exclusive cabin, with gourmet meals from chair-side trolleys, in-flight telecommunication services, reclining seats and adjustable footrests and individual seat-arm video monitors are being installed throughout its fleet.
Economy Class represents a very good effort by the airline to provide the maximum in comfort and service, with warm, personal cordiality and efficiency. In-flight telephone service, specially designed seats with greater width and leg room, adjustable footrests, individual seat-back video monitors, choice of meals and choice of snacks.
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