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Reservation fees
A reservation fee is charged for booking a KLM ticket, the amount of which depends upon the reservation method. The cheapest option is to make a reservation free of charge via klm.com. Booking your flight by phone via KLM Reservations costs CAD 20 per ticket. Meanwhile, tickets booked at any KLM Ticket Office are subject to a fee of CAD 45. In short, it pays to use klm.com to book your flight!
Electronic tickets
Travelling with an e-ticket has now become the standard at KLM, offering you a wide range of benefits. E-tickets cannot be lost, forgotten or stolen, and you can check in online via klm.com.
Fuel surcharge
The price of kerosene is currently high and subject to major fluctuations. This situation has obliged KLM to levy a fuel surcharge on all its flight tickets, which depends on developments in the oil market. On trips to Europe, this amounts to USD 216 (to Amsterdam USD 242); for destinations in Asia or Africa, the surcharge is USD 198. The supplement is calculated per flight, so it is charged on both the outbound and return trips as well as any intermediate flights. The amount will be converted into CAD using the exchange rate of the day of the ticket purchase.
Security surcharge
The security surcharge amounts to CAD 20 per segment flown and is levied for insurance and security measures, as separately indicated on the ticket. Insurance premiums have risen considerably in conjunction with the increased risk of terrorist attacks. In addition, structural security measures are still being implemented in various processes onboard and at airports.
Airport tax at Schiphol
The total airport tax for flights departing from Schiphol is EUR 28.00. This figure includes the following surcharges, which KLM has to transfer to Schiphol Airport:
- security surcharge EUR 12.95
- passenger surcharge EUR 14.66
- noise surcharge EUR 2.00
These surcharges are added together as one amount in the ticket.
Airport tax at destination airports
All airports charge airport taxes on airline tickets. The exact amount depends on the destination, and is detailed separately in the total price of the ticket.
Airport improvement fees
Airport improvement fees are being charged for the following airports:
Montreal - CAD 20
Toronto - CAD 25
Vancouver - CAD 15
Calgary - CAD 21
Would you like to know more?
Would you like to know more about surcharges and taxes? Call KLM Reservations on 01-866 434 0321 or 01-800-225-2525, or ask your travel agent.
