How Do I Add Luggage to my KLM Flight?

Extra baggage allowance can be bought online or at the airport. You can check your baggage allowance on KLM website using the online baggage allowance calculator. You’ll need to enter the fare class, the date of travel, origin, and destination. In this HolidayGlobes blog, we delve deeper into adding KLM extra baggage.

Can I book extra baggage on my KLM flight?

Yes, but there are some rules you must follow when booking extra baggage. You can check not more than 10 bags and if you are carrying more than 3 bags, you will have to contact KLM contact center or call +1-800-618-0104. Also, if you’ve baggage of more than 32 kg or with a total length of 300 cm (length+breadth+width), you have to book it with a third-party transporter. Let's take a look at how much baggage you can book on KLM.

• Extra baggage - An extra baggage item (up to 23 kg) will cost you between 25 euros and 75 euros on flights within Europe, and between 30 euros and 240 euros on intercontinental flights.

• Oversized baggage - If your baggage is heavier than 23 kg or larger than 158 cm (length + height + width) including handles and wheels, it will be counted as oversized. KLM baggage policy allows you to fly with oversized baggage at an excess baggage fee. You will be charged between 75 euros and 100 euros on flights within Europe and between 100 euros and 300 euros on intercontinental flights.

Be mindful of the fact that there is a limit to how much luggage you can check on KLM flight. You can call +1-800-618-0104 or discuss your baggage requirements with our travel experts at +1-888-595-2181.

How do I check-in my bag on a KLM flight?

On KLM International flight you can use the electronic Bag Tag solution to self-check in your baggage. Just be aware of how much baggage you are allowed on your flight. This is a digital upgrade to the paper luggage tags. You need to download an app for checking-in the bags. When you’ve downloaded the mobile application hold your mobile near the bag. After a few moments, the bag-tag is updated and you can leave your bags there and board your flight.  Here are the benefits of Bag Tag solutions.

• You don’t have to stand in a queue

• The baggage label is updated without the requirement of any additional airline staff 

• Check-in your bag four times faster

• Makes travel entirely paper-free

Isn’t this easy? Well, checking in your baggage should be simple. But you should know the charges you’re going to pay. We can help you in working out the charges you might be asked to pay so that your travel is seamless. You can call us at +1-888-595-2181.