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Baggage fees
Each piece of checked baggage must not exceed:
- 23 kg or 32 kg according to the class of travel (see below table),
- and 158 cm (height + length + width).
Free baggage allowance
| Free baggage allowance | |||
| Economy Class | 1 item of check-in baggage, each max. 23 kg (50.5 lbs), max. 158 cm (62 inches) l + w + h | ||
| Business Class | 2 items of check-in baggage, each max. 32 kg (70.5 lbs), max. 158 cm (62 inches) l + w + h | ||
Flying Blue Silver, Gold and Platinum members and SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus members Marine passengers | 1 item of check-in baggage, max. 158 cm (62 inches) l + w + h, and max. 23 kg (50.5 lbs) in Economy Class, max. 32 kg (70.5 lbs) in Business Class 2 items of check-in baggge, max. 158 cm (62 inches) l + w + h, and max. 23 kg (50.5 lbs) |
Special cases for Economy Class baggage allowance
In some cases, passengers traveling in Voyageur (Economy) are able to carry a second piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg, and 158 cm (height + length + width) free of charge.
| Economy baggage allowance | |||
Caribbean: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, French Guyana, Haiti, Saint Martin | 2 pieces 23kg (50.5 lbs) max/piece | ||
| Indian Ocean: Madagascar, Mayotte, Reunion, Seychelles | 2 pieces 23kg (50.5 lbs) max/piece | ||
South America
| 2 pieces
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| Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic Of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Libyan Arab Jamahiriyia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, St. Helena, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. | 2 pieces
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French Polynesia: Tahiti, New Caledonia. | 2 pieces
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Between France and Corsica | 23 kg (50.5 lbs) allowed regardless the number of bags
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Excess baggage fees
Each piece of check-in baggage may weigh up to 23 kg (50.5 lbs) in Economy Class and 32 kg (70.5 lbs) in Business Class. For each piece of check-in baggage that weighs more, you will need to pay a fee. Any piece of baggage that weighs more than 32 kg (70.5 lbs) will have to be transported as cargo.
However, you can also take an extra piece of baggage at a low standard fee. Take advantage of this discount of 20% or more on the excess baggage fee by arranging it:
-when booking online
-at Manage my Booking
-when you check in online
Arranging extra baggage online is possible only if your flight is operated by KLM.
Arranging extra baggage online at KLM.com is not possible if you will be departing from The Czech Republic, France, Germany (Berlin, Munich or Frankfurt), Ireland or the United States (except from Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, Houston or Washington DC). In this case, you can arrange for your extra baggage at the airport. This means that the discount will not apply.
Applicable currencies
Flights from the USA: United States dollar
Flights from Europe: Euro
Flights from Canada: Canadian dollar
Flights from rest of world: United States dollar or equivalent in local currency
Baggage fees charged in Central Africa (in XAF), Western Africa (in XOF), French Polynesia and New Caledonia (in XPF) are based on the EUR instead of USD amounts. The only exception is for PPT-LAX customers, for whom the USD amounts will continue to be used.
If multiple charges apply to one piece, add up all relevant charges. The fees mentioned in below chart are in USD.
| Fees for excess baggage | Short-haul & intra-Caribbean(1) | Medium-haul and DOM(2) | Between US & Europe (3) & Middle East or Asia | Other long-haul(4) | Details | ||
| 2nd piece (if the standard allowance is only 1 piece) | 55 | 55 | 100 | 100 | Sports equipment* (of max. 23 kg/50.5 lbs) regardless of size is considered as a standard piece of baggage. | ||
| Each piece in addition to the standard allowance (except for the 2nd one if the standard allowance is only 1 piece of baggage) | 285 | 285 | 285 | 285 | Exceptions: surfboard between 200 and 300 cm (78-118 in) in length, scuba diving tank and tandem bicycle | ||
| Heavy piece: weighing between 23 and 32 kg (50.5 and 70.5 lbs) | 55 | 55 | 100 | 100 | Including sports equipment heavier than 23 kg (50.5 lbs) | ||
| Each piece heavier than 32 kg (70.5 lbs) | 100 | 200 | 300** | 300 | Contact AIR FRANCE-KLM Cargo |
(1) Domestic France (except from/to Corsica) and domestic Netherlands. Air France intra Caribbean flights (regional network between CAY / FDF / PTP / MIA / SDQ / PAP)
(2) Within Europe (including Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Armenia). Europe from/to North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia). Europe from/to Israel. Metropolitan France from/to DOM (French overseas territories FDF / PTP / CAY / RUN) and + between COM (SXM – Air France flights only) and Metropolitan France. Tail ends KL: KUL-JKT, BKK-TPE, DMM-DOH, KWI-BAH, MCT-AUH, SIN-DPS, BON-UIO/GYE. Tail ends AF: BKK-PNH, JED/JIB, CKY/ROB, CKY/FNA.
(3) Also applicable for Canada/Mexico to/from Europe and Los Angels to Papeete.
(4) If your journey starts in Brazil you may bring 2 pieces of check-in baggage on your outbound and return flight (each piece may weigh up to 32 kg / 70.5 lbs).
*Sports equipment are bicycles, golf bags, hockey, ski and diving equipment.
**When departing from the United States to Europe: USD 210
SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus members (including Flying Blue Silver, Gold and Platinum members) may bring 1 extra piece of baggage in addition to their standard baggage allowance on flights operated by KLM and AIR FRANCE. Extra pieces of luggage can be taken at a fee of EUR 200 per piece (max. 158 cm/62 inch (l+w+h), and max. 23 kg/50.5 lbs in Economy Class or max. 32 kg in Business Class).
Fees for special baggage
Please note the following changes to the AFKL Baggage policy for tickets issued on/after 16 April 2012:
Golf Bag
This item will now be treated as a "normal" bag.
Customers will no longer be able to check-in a golf bag free of charge, in addition to their ticketed baggage allowance.
An exception will be made for Flying Blue Golf Club members, who will continue to be able to check in a golf bag free of charge on presentation of a voucher at check-in.
Bike
This item will now be charged as a "speciality" item; the same charges as applicable for tandems will apply.
Customers will no longer be able to check-in a bike as part of their ticketed baggage allowance.
Surfboard
Surfboards > 107 cms and < 200 cms in dimensions will now be charged as a "speciality" item, the same charges as applicable for surfboards > 200 cms will apply.
Customers will no longer be able to check-in surfboards > 107 cms and < 200 cms as part of their ticketed baggage allowance.
Surfboards < 107 cms in dimensions can continue to be checked in as a "normal" bag i.e. part of the ticketed baggage allowance.
It is not possible to arrange for special baggage online. Please call KLM Telephone Reservations with regard to the types of special baggage listed below that can never be included in the standard baggage allowance. This means that a fee is always charged for them.
For transporting canoes, kayaks, hang gliders and similar pieces of large sports equipment, please contact AIR FRANCE-KLM Cargo.
When transporting sports equipment of an unusual size or weight, you should make a reservation by calling KLM Telephone Reservations at least 48 hours before departure.
Fees for pets
You can transport your dog or cat in a kennel in the cabin or as check-in baggage depending on the total weight and dimensions. You always need to make a reservation for taking your pet. If your pet weighs more than 75 kg (165 lbs)
| Fees for pets | Short-haul & intra-Caribbean | Medium-haul and DOM | Between US & Europe & Middle East or Asia | Other long-haul | Details | ||
| Dog or cat in a kennel* (max. 6 kg) traveling in the cabin Dog or cat in a kennel (max. 75 kg) traveling as check-in baggage | 20 | 75 | 200 | 200 | If a pet travels as check-in baggage and the transfer at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol takes longer than 2 hours, an extra fee of EUR 150 (or USD/CAD 200) applies | ||
| Service animal for a passenger with reduced mobility | No charge | No charge | No charge | No charge | Only if the service animal accompanies the passenger with reduced mobility in the cabin |
*Note
Pet in cabin is not permitted in business class on intercontinental flights.
Hand baggage
Dimensions, number of bags and weight
You make the following as hand baggage:
| Travel class | Number & dimensions | Weight restriction | Permitted accessories | ||
| Economy Class | 1 bag measuring 55x25x23 cm (21.5x10x13.5 inch) (lxwxh)* | Your hand baggage inc. accessories, may not exceed 12 kg (26 lbs) | 1 of the following: handbag, briefcase, camera, small laptop or 1 other item of similar or smaller size | ||
| Business Class | 1 bag measuring 55x25x35 cm (21.5x10x13.5 inch) (lxwxh)* and 1 bag smaller than 45x20x35 cm (18x8x13.5 inch) (lxwxh)** | Your hand baggage incl. accessories may not exceed 18 kg (40 lbs) | 1 of the following: handbag, briefcase, camera, small laptop or 1 other item of similar or smaller size |
* The sum of the dimensions may not be greater than 115 cm (45 inches), including wheels and handles.
** Exception for World Business Class passengers: on flights from India you may only carry one item of hand baggage. You may check in a second hand bag free of charge.
Online only services
| Online only services | Description | Price | ||
| Additional baggage allowance | Purchase excess baggage allowances online before your flight | Save 20% on the regular Baggage fees | ||
| Time to think | Hold your online reservation for up to 14 days before payment. | European flights: 10 euro and Intercontinental: 15 euro | ||
| A la carte meals | Purchase and choose between 4 a la carte meals during the booking process and manage my booking. | Between 12 - 15 euro |
Special services fees
| Special services fees | Description | Price | ||
| Pets (including kennel), in the hold (max 75kg), in cabin (6 kg max) | Only dogs and cats are allowed | $20-$200 | ||
| High body mass passengers | Passengers with a high body mass | 20% off second seat |
Unaccompanied minors services
| One-way trip | Non-stop | With transfer* | ||
| Within Europe | 50 euro | 65 euro | ||
| Intercontinental | 75 euro | 90 euro | ||
| For travel from the United States, Canada and Mexico on tickets booked by Delta Air Lines | $120 | $120 |
* This applies only to 15 to 17 year olds. Unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 14 years are always subject to the ‘non-stop’ surcharge.
Administrative fees
| Administrative fees | Description | Fee | ||
| klm.us bookings | Change a ticket via Manage my Booking | free | ||
| klm.us bookings | Cancel a ticket through the online refund request form | USD 30 | ||
| Ticket office & phone bookings | Book a ticket at a city/airport office or phone reservations | USD 20 | ||
| Ticket office & phone bookings | Change a ticket that was booked at a city/airport office or via phone reservations | EUR 15 | ||
| Ticket offfice & phone bookings | Cancel your ticket that was booked at a city/airport office or via phone reservations | EUR 20 | ||
| Agent bookings | Change a ticket that was booked by an agent | USD 50 | ||
| Agent bookings | Cancel your ticket that was booked by an agent | EUR 35 |
Exceptions in where administrative fees do not apply are:
-Infant tickets
-Involuntary refunds or changes
-Fully flexible tickets (changes are free of charge) only fee applies when canceling a ticket
-Trip in vain
Fees for inflight products
| Fees for inflight products | Economy Class | Business Class | ||
| Economy Comfort | Between 60-150 euro | na | ||
| Seat with extra legroom | Between 20-70 euro | na | ||
| Seat in a row of two | 30 euro | na | ||
| Dining on board | Complimentary | Complimentary | ||
| A la carte menu | Between 12-15 euro | Between 12-15 euro | ||
| Entertainment on board | Complimentary | Complimentary |
Additional fees
| Additional fees | Economy Class | Business Class | ||
| Time to think | European flights: 10 euro Intercontinental: 15 euro | European flights: 10 euro Intercontinental: 15 euro | ||
| Booking at reservations or ticket office | $20 | $20 | ||
| Unaccompanied minor | $50 - $90 per one way plus ticket fare | $50 - $90 per one way plus ticket fare | ||
| Flying Blue membership | Complimentary | Complimentary |
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KLM may market a flight - using our flight number - that is actually operated by another carrier. If you are on a codeshare flight, their fees may differ. Please visit the operating carrier's website for a list of their Optional Services and Fees.
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-Alitalia
-Air Zena
-Aeromexico
-Alaska Air
-Air Baltic
-Copa Air
-Cyprus Airways
-China Southern
-Delta Airlines
-Estonian Air
-Air Lingus
-Bulgaria Air
-Rossiya Airlines
-Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
-Gulf Air
-Jat Airways
-Korean Air
-Kenya Airways
-Malaysia Airlines
-China Eastern Airlines
-Chech Airlines
-Bangkok Airways
-Ukraine Airlines
-Tarom
-Aeroflot Russian Airlines
-Air Europe
-Vietnam Airlines
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