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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 via klm.com, where there is no fee. Booking your flight by phone via KLM Reservations costs € 10 per ticket. Meanwhile, tickets booked at any KLM Ticket Office are subject to a € 20 fee. In short, it pays to use klm.com to book your flight!
Service Tax
Government of India levy a service tax of 10.3% on all Business Class tickets.
NEW: Service Tax For Travel in Economy Class
The Ministry of Finance, Government of India has announced an introduction of Service Tax on Economy Class. This new tax will be applicable on all tickets for travel originating in India effective 01 July, 2010. The tax amount will be calculated at 10.3% of gross value or INR 515, whichever is less.
Service tax would be charged at the Airport check-in counter if the same is not collected on the passenger’s ticket.
Exemptions: UN Staff, Airline crew on duty and passengers in transit through India (provided that he does not pass through immigration and does not leave customs area).
Fuel Surcharge
| Travel Sector | Travel Class | Fuel Surcharge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel between India to Amsterdam | All Classes | € 115 | ||
| Travel between India to Europe | All Classes | € 102 | ||
| Travel between India & USA, Canada and Mexico | All Classes | € 134 | ||
| Travel between India & rest of the world | All Classes | € 148 | ||
Security surcharge
The security surcharge is variable for different segments 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.
Credit card surcharge
There is no surcharge on using a credit card to pay for your tickets, if you are buying your ticket directly from KLM (through the klm.com, for example).
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.
Would you like to know more?
Would you like to know more about surcharges and taxes?
Call KLM Reservations on 1800 1800 044
or +91 (124) 2720273 or ask your travel agent.
