My Experience


KLM’s Economy Class dining ร  la carte upgrade meals offer travellers an elevated inflight experience.

On a recent flight from Amsterdam to Montreal, I upgraded to the Indonesian meal, and here’s how it went.

Inflight Menu

KLM offers five upgrade options for economy passengers between โ‚ฌ19 and โ‚ฌ30. The Indonesian meal didn’t disappoint.

Presented on a generously sized tray, it felt like a throwback to the golden age of economy class airline dining.

Unboxing the meal added to the excitement, revealing layers of surprises to explore.

The menu included bami goreng with sticky tempeh and beef pedas, rice, a vibrant rujak salad, sambal, a bread roll, coconut bavarois, and a beautifully layered spekkoek cake.

My Thoughts

The tempeh was unexpectedly flavorful and far from bland.

The rujak salad was refreshingly vibrant, though a bit spicier than anticipated.

The main course, featuring tender beef and vegetables, was satisfying despite being slightly overdone.

The dessert, a spekkoek cake, was a perfect sweet finaleโ€”a delightful fusion of Dutch and Indonesian flavours.

Standard Economy Class Dining


For those sticking to the standard meal, KLM offers options like chicken or vegetarian hot dishes, accompanied by sides such as Beemster cheese, feta, and olives.

A tray of food and drinks on an airplane.

Dessert included a spiced apple cake, and hot drinks rounded off the meal nicely.

A muffin is sitting on a tray in an airplane.

The crew’s attentive service added to the experience.

Snacks & Second Meal

The galley was stocked with Dutch treats like Koetjes reep (milk chocolate bars) and Punselie’s stroopkoekje (caramel-filled cookies).

Before landing, a second pizza meal was servedโ€”a surprisingly flavorful option, given its frozen origins.

Conclusion


KLM’s ร  la carte meal service elevates the economy class meal experience. The flavours and presentation of meals like this are a rarity in economy class.

Although it incurs an extra cost, the quality and variety make it a worthwhile upgrade. I am already eager to try another option on my next flight with KLM.