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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.ng , where there is no extra fee to book and buy a ticket. Booking your flight by phone via KLM Call Center is $25 for an Economy ticket and $100 for a Business class ticket. Meanwhile, tickets booked at any KLM Ticket Office are subject to a $50 booking fee for an Economy ticket and $150 for a Business class ticket. In short, it pays to use klm.ng to book your flight!
Fuel Surcharge
The price of kerosene is currently high and subject to major fluctuations. Due to this, KLM needs to add a fuel surcharge to the ticket price of each flight in your journey. This surcharge is subject to developments in the oil market, and may differ per destination and the duration of the flight. The exact fuel charge per flight is always specified when booking your journey on KLM.com.
Security surcharge
The security surcharge currently amounts to $5 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.
Credit card surcharge to compensate for rising costs
There is no credit card surcharge for tickets bought on klm.ng.
Airport Tax in Nigeria
klm.ngThe total airport tax for flights departing from Nigeria is currently $35. There is also a 5% Nigerian Government tax on the basic fare of 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.
Air passenger tax
The ticket tax was introduced by the Dutch government last year and was a compulsory levy on all passenger flight but no longer applies on flights leaving from 1 July 2009.
Would you like to know more?
Would you like to know more about surcharges and taxes? Please call KLM Reservations on 234 1 461 2 555 / 234 703 4153 801 or ask your travel agent.
