Dutch national carrier carrier KLM says it has launched Premium Comfort Class, a new travel class between Economy and World Business Class, offering customers elevated comfort and designed to better meet the needs and aspirations of leisure & business travellers.

The flag carrier of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the arrival of its new “Premium Comfort Class” in India during a special showcase event for their most important clients and business associates. According to a press statement, the launch highlights the importance of India as a focus market for KLM. This new cabin is available on-board KLM Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 aircraft operating on the routes throughout the year.

The statement says that the new premium comfort class will be available on flights between Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai to Amsterdam and several destinations across KLM’s global network. At the event, the actual Premium Comfort Class seats were on display so that attendees could get a sense of the superior comfort that will be provided in this new cabin.

“With the introduction of KLM Premium Comfort Class in India, we are delighted to offer our customers a distinctive travel experience, more choices and elevated comfort. Premium Comfort Class is an important feature in enhancing the overall customer experience for leisure and business travellers. This development strengthens KLM’s standing as a global network carrier offering an appealing and varied range of onboard products i.e. World Business Class, Premium Comfort and Economy Class. It also reaffirms our partnership with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic on North Atlantic routes, where we can now combine our products on all routes,” says Claude Sarre, General Manager India sub-continent Air France-KLM.

KLM says that the premium comfort class experience begins at the airport, with a larger baggage allowance than Economy Class for Standard & Flexible fare options. Premium comfort class consists of a smaller, quieter cabin, separate from Economy Class and Business Class. Depending on the aircraft type, the capacity of Premium Comfort Class will vary from 21 to 28 seats. Apart from their elegant design and comfort features, the seats are also lighter than previous designs, says the statement.

It adds that the new launch also has a distinctive catering concept. On intercontinental services, one or two hot meals will be served, depending on the duration of the flight. Moreover, since sustainability was an important aspect of its design, customers receive a sustainable amenity kit made from recycled plastic.