KLM has a tradition that turns a simple souvenir into a collector's obsession. Every year on October 7, the airline unveils a new Delft Blue miniature house, and passengers flying World Business Class on intercontinental routes get one as a gift. This year, the 107th edition celebrates something new: a winery. Wijnhoeve De Kleine Schorre, tucked into the Dutch province of Zeeland, becomes the first vineyard in the collection.
The choice makes sense if you've ever sipped wine on a KLM long-haul flight. De Kleine Schorre has supplied the airline's World Business Class for about twenty years, and its bottles appear on board from September to November. The estate, founded in 2001, started when Dutch wine was still a hard sell. Its location on Schouwen-Duiveland, an island battered by salty winds and heavy clay soil, didn't exactly scream Bordeaux. But the owners persisted, and by 2006 KLM came calling.
Today the winery grows Rivaner, Auxerrois, and Pinot Blanc, among others. Production is small, which is why you'll only find these wines on select flights. For owner Johan van de Velde, the miniature is a nod to twenty-five years of stubborn belief. "It is an enormous honor for our wine estate to become part of KLM's miniature house collection," he said. The model also gives travelers a taste of a lesser-known wine region, one that's increasingly worth a visit.
The Delft Blue tradition dates to 1952, when KLM first handed out ceramic houses to passengers. Each one is a replica of a real Dutch building, and each contains a small bottle of Bols genever, the juniper-flavored spirit that's been the filling since the 1990s. While many houses feature Amsterdam landmarks, the collection has always reached beyond the capital. Zeeland already had two entries, house No. 6 in Middelburg and No. 22 in Veere. Now the winery joins them, and it's the third Zeeland landmark overall.
If you're new to the hobby, here's the rule: since 1994, the number of houses matches the airline's age. So the 107th house arrives on KLM's 107th anniversary. Previous editions include Villa Rameau in Leiden and the quirky Het Huis aan de Drie Grachten in Amsterdam. Special editions pop up too, like the recent miniature of The New York Historical Museum to mark 80 years of Amsterdam to New York flights. Collectors can track their haul with the KLM Houses app, which also explains the stories behind each building.
Beyond the ceramic fanfare, KLM used the anniversary to announce a major upgrade for fliers. Starting mid-2027, the airline will roll out Starlink satellite Wi-Fi on intercontinental flights, with the full fleet expected to be connected by mid-2028. The service will be free for Flying Blue members in every cabin, and membership costs nothing to join. That's a game-changer for anyone who hates paying for inflight internet.
The move follows KLM's free Wi-Fi on European routes, which began in January 2026 using Viasat technology. That rollout started with about half the European fleet and will expand to all A321neo and E195-E2 aircraft, plus select 737-800s. So whether you're crossing the Atlantic or hopping between Dutch cities, staying connected is becoming less of a hassle.
For travelers, the miniature house is more than a trinket. It's a tiny invitation to explore Zeeland, a region of windmills, beaches, and now, a winery that's earned its place in aviation history. If you're flying KLM this year, keep an eye on your tray table. And if you're planning a trip to the Netherlands, consider adding Dreischor to your list. You might even recognize the building.
