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World Business Class

Boeing 787-10 (781)Business ClassIntroduced 2019

38 staggered World Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 layout, using the Jamco America Venture seat — a lighter alternative to the Thompson Vantage XL with a similar footprint. Every seat has direct aisle access and converts to a fully flat bed. No suite door.

Cabin Highlights

  • ✓38 staggered seats in 1-2-1 layout — every seat has direct aisle access
  • ✓Fully flat 75-inch (191 cm) bed
  • ✓Jamco America Venture seat — 10–15% lighter than traditional staggered seat designs
  • ✓Side storage compartment, dual USB-A ports, universal power outlet
  • ✓No suite door — open privacy at shoulder level

Seat Dimensions

52cmSeat Width
191cmBed Length
Lie-flatRecline

Strategic Seating

Best Rows
  • Window seats in odd rows face forward and offer more direct window view
  • Middle pair seats (D/G) good for couples traveling together
Rows to Avoid
  • Last row may have reduced recline clearance near galley

How to book this cabin

Airlines may change equipment at any time. To ensure you get the 787-10 (781), always check the seat map during and after booking.

Look for these hints:

  • Look for "787-10" or "781"
  • Staggered alternating-forward/backward seats in 1-2-1 rows
  • Japanese-made Jamco Venture seat shell — visually similar to but lighter than Thompson Vantage XL
  • Blue KLM cabin mood lighting with Delft-blue headrest pillows

Routes Where It Flies

AMS↔SFO

Amsterdam – San Francisco

95%
of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flights

787-10

AMS↔LAX

Amsterdam – Los Angeles

94%
of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flights

787-10

AMS↔JFK

Amsterdam – New York

63%
of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flights

787-10

AMS↔IAD

Amsterdam – Washington (Dulles)

62%
of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flights

787-10

AMS↔DEL

Amsterdam – New Delhi

59%
of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flights

787-10

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