KLM airline is legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij airline. It is a flag carrier airline of the Netherlands. It is a renowned airline that has 145 destinations. You will be surprised to know that this is the oldest airline in the world. The special thing about this airline is that it was the first intercontinental airline that took off on 17th May 1920. So if you are planning to fly in this airline then know about KLM airline in detail. Check its ratings, baggage fees, restricted items and fares for more convenience.
Check-in Baggage Allowances
Each piece of check-in baggage must not exceed:
23 kg or 32 kg according to the class of travel (Check the table), and 158 cm (height + length + width)
| Free baggage allowance | |
| Economy Class on intercontinental flights from USA and Canada to Africa, Middle East and Asia | 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 |
For Light tickets: 1 piece of hand baggage is allowed
If you want to bring more baggage you can purchase the extra baggage online with a discount during your booking or in My Trip.
Standard and Flex tickets: 1 piece of hand baggage and 1 piece of check-in baggage
Besides that, if you are, Flying Blue Platinum, Gold and Silver members can bring 1 extra piece of check-in baggage L + W + H mac 158 cm (62 inches), in, total max. 23 kg (50 lbs.). This applies to all SkyTeam operated flights.
On the other hand, flying Blue Explorer members have the same baggage allowance as regular flyers.
*This also applies to KLM flights between continental Europe and Algeria, Israel, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Special cases for baggage allowance in Economy Class
There are some special cases when the passengers of economy class can carry a second piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg, and 158 cm (height + length + width) free of charge.
| Economy Class Baggage Allowance | |
| Between Paris and/or Amsterdam to Africa except Capetown, AirFrance operated by Joon. | 2 pieces, 23 kg max/piece |
| Between the USA and/or Canada and/or Mexico to Africa. | 2 pieces, 23 kg max/piece |
| For trips whose 1st flight departs from Brazil (valid for tickets purchased in Brazil only) | 2 pieces, 23 kg max/piece |
| If you are traveling to or from Antananarivo, Moroni, Nouméa, or Dzaoudzi | 2 pieces, 23 kg max/piece |
| If you are traveling to or from Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Saint-Martin, Port au Prince, Cayenne, Réunion, or if you are traveling from Port-au-Prince to Miami. | 1 piece, 23 kg max/piece |
Excess Baggage Fees
- Each piece of check-in baggage outside your free allowance may weigh up to 23 kgs (50.5 lbs). For every extra piece of check-in baggage weighing more than 32 kg (70.5 lbs), you need to pay a fee and these will be transported as cargo. Please contact AIR FRANCE KLM Cargo freight service.
- Furthermore, you can also take an extra piece of baggage at a low standard fee. You can take advantage of this discount on the excess baggage fee by arranging it:
- While booking online
- While checking-in online
Arranging extra baggage online is possible only if your flight is operated by AirFrance/KLM
Applicable Currencies
- Flights from the USA: United States dollar
- Flights from Europe: Euro
- Flights from Canada: Canadian dollar
- Flights from the rest of the world: United States dollar or equivalent in local currency
- If multiple charges apply to one piece, add up all relevant charges. The fees mentioned in the below chart are in USD and EUR. If no currency is mentioned, the same amount applies for USD, EUR, and CAD.
| On airport baggage fees | 1st piece | 2nd piece | 3rd piece and more |
| Orly to Ajaccio Bastia Calvi Figari (v.v) | 35 | 70 | 70 |
| Within France (Short haul) | 35 | 70 | 70 |
| Intra Caribbean network: FDF, PTP, PAP, SDQ, MBJ, SLU, CAY, PUJ | – | 55 | 200 |
| Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + Israel | 40 | 70 | 70 |
| Between France and DOM (FDF, PTP, CAY, RUN) | EUR 60 USD 70 |
100 | 100 |
| Between MIA & FDF, PTP, PAP, CAY | – | EUR 65 USD 75 |
EUR 240 USD 285 |
| Between USA & Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + FDF, PTP, CAY, RUN, NOU & Israel | EUR 50 USD 60 |
EUR 85 USD 100 |
EUR 240 USD 285 |
| Between USA & All others | – | 75 | 200 |
| Between Canada & Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + FDF, PTP, CAY , RUN, NOU | CAD 75 EUR 50 |
CAD 120 EUR 85 |
CAD 330 EUR 240 |
| Between Canada & Rest of the World | – | CAD 90 | CAD 240 |
| Between Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) & Middle East, Libya. | – | 75 | 200 |
| All Others | – | 75 | 200 |
| Hand baggage Allowance | |||
| Travel class | Number & dimensions | Weight restriction | Permitted accessories |
| Economy Class | 1 bag measuring 55x35x25 cm (21.5×13.50×10 inch) (lxwxh)* | Your hand baggage incl. 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 55x35x25 cm (21.5×13.5×10 inch) (lxwxh)* and 1 bag smaller than 45x35x20 cm (18×13.5×8 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 |
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Fares Category
If you are travelling in an economy class then you are four options. You are free to choose any of them according to your requirements.
- Light
- Standard
- Flex
- Full Flex
Light
- Hand baggage included
- It is possible to buy additional baggage at a discount online or at the airport
- Flight modification for 180 USD (+ possible difference in rate and service fee)
- Cancellation only before the 1st flight for USD 240 (with possible service fee)
- Drinks and meals included
- Flying Blue Miles
* For flights departing from Brazil to destinations in Asia, Africa, and Middle East 1 piece of check-in baggage up to 23kg is included
Standard
- Hand baggage included
- 1 check-in baggage up to 23kg included, it is possible to buy additional baggage at a discount online or at the airport
- Flight modification for 180 USD (+ possible difference in rate and service fee)
- Cancellation only before the 1st flight for USD 240 (with possible service fee)
- Drinks and meals included
- Flying Blue Miles
* For flights departing from Brazil to destinations in Asia, Africa and Middle East 2 pieces of check-in baggage up to 23kg are included
Flex
- Hand baggage included
- 1 check-in baggage up to 23kg included, it is possible to buy additional baggage at a discount online or at the airport
- Flight modification for free (+ possible difference in rate and service fee)
- Cancellation only before the 1st flight for USD 240 (with possible service fee)
- Drinks and meals included
- Flying Blue Miles
* For flights departing from Brazil to destinations in Asia, Africa and Middle East 2 pieces of check-in baggage up to 23kg are included
Full-flex
- Hand baggage included
- 1 check-in baggage up to 23kg included, it is possible to buy additional baggage at a discount online or at the airport
- Flight modification for free (+ possible difference in rate and service fee)
- Cancellation only before the 1st flight for free (with possible service fee)
- Drinks and meals included
- Flying Blue Miles
* For flights departing from Brazil to destinations in Asia, Africa and Middle East 2 pieces of check-in baggage up to 23kg are included
Restricted Items
- Liquids and powders
You can carry liquids in your hand baggage, but only in small containers not exceeding 100 ml (3.4 oz) per item
- Electronic Devices and Lithium Batteries
Damaged, defective and recalled electronic devices or batteries are not permitted in either check-in or hand baggage.
| Power | Battery in equipment | Spare battery (including power banks) | ||
| Hand baggage | Check-in baggage | Hand baggage | Check-in baggage | |
| < 100 Wh | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 100 – 160 Wh | Allowed* | Allowed* | Allowed* | Not Allowed |
| > 160 Wh | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
- Electronic cigarettes are also not allowed in carry baggage.
- Firearms are also not allowed.
- Besides that pointed and edged objects are also not allowed. It includes Axes, hatchets, cleavers, and other items designed for chopping Knives or scissors with blades of more than 6 cm/2,35 inch (different local rules may apply) Ice axes and ice picks, Razor blades ,Box cutters, Ice skates, Sabers, swords, and sword sticks, Needles and crochet hooks.
- Workmen’s tools also come in prohibited items.
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Ratings
For the quality of its onboard product and staff service, and the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines home base Airport services, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is certified with the 4-Star Airline Rating. These reviews are given by Skytrax.
Skytrax is a UK based consultancy that especially runs an airline and airport reviews and ranking sites. It gives airlines the ratings according to their services every year.
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Customer Reviews | Ratings |
| By Skytrax | |
| Food & Beverages | 3 |
| Inflight Entertainment | 3 |
| Seat Comfort | 3 |
| Staff Service | 4 |
| Value for Money | 3 |
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