Flight companies have varied – and often particularly confusing – hand luggage rules. Yet KLM, the Dutch flagship carrier serving routes from the UK to a variety of destinations including Amsterdam, has a partially generous rule. Its standard allowance permits passengers to take 12kg in the plane cabin – yet this can be boosted to a whopping 18kg should they upgrade. It is in stark contrast to budget rivals easyJet and Ryanair, which may offer cheaper fares for lower limits.
KLM states its Economy Class regulations for both European and intercontinental flights is the same.
Its website details passengers can take: “One item of hand baggage, maximum 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21,5 x 13,5 x 10 inch).
“One accessory, e.g. a handbag, briefcase or laptop, max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 inch).”
This therefore amounts to a total weight of 12kg.
Though for those upgrading to Business Class on the same route, they can enjoy substantial benefits.
This includes two items of hand baggage instead of a single item.
Meanwhile, the one accessory rule still applies, yet the overall weight limit has been upped to 18kg.
Yet its website warns: “The actual baggage allowance can differ per flight.
“Large bags that do meet the hand luggage requirements may still need to be checked in at the gate, free of charge, due to limited space in overhead bins in the cabin.
“Please stow small bags underneath the seat in front of you.”
One thing Britons may not be able to account for in their hand luggage is duty free.
In May, Express.co.uk reported how all routes by KLM – including many jetting from locations across the UK – will be subject to stringent regulations regarding the sale of items during a journey.
Bosses at the airline say the move to scrap all tax free sales came after “extensive deliberation.”
In statement Miriam Kartman, EVP of KLM Inflight Services, shared: “Because the current sales process no longer meets today’s customer requirements, we have decided, after extensive deliberation, to bring this to an end.
“As a result, passengers on our European flights will no longer be able to buy tax-free articles on board from July 2019 and from January 2020 on our intercontinental flights.”
