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KLM scraps free beer and wine on European flights starting in October

Starting in October, KLM will adjust its catering on European flights, affecting the availability of free drinks and meals.

KLM scraps free beer and wine on European flights starting in October
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KLM has announced that it will adjust its catering on European flights starting in October. As part of these changes, passengers will no longer receive free beer and wine during their flight. This was reported by De Telegraaf and NU.nl.

The airline is introducing a new service concept called Grand Café KLM. With this concept, they hope to offer passengers more choices in their food and drink options. It will also be possible to pre-order a meal or choose something from the menu on the spot.

In addition to the removal of free alcoholic beverages, there are also reports from NU.nl about a possible discontinuation of the free cheese sandwich. This could significantly change the dining experience for passengers.

KLM states that the new catering service is aimed at improving the overall customer experience on European routes. The changes are part of a broader review of their service offerings.

There is still some time before the changes take effect, as these will take place in October. In the meantime, passengers will continue to have their experiences with the current catering.