Originally Posted by
Nikko5
Are KLM correct to charge the "Security Service Charge (Netherlands)" on an itinerary from the UK, via AMS, to another destination whose security is also deemed "trusted" on arrival into AMS? Seems odd to have to pay this when not actually using transit security in either direction through AMS!
All passengers passing through Schiphol pay both a Passenger Service Charge and a Security Service Charge.
There is no exemption made for passengers who may be exempted on any particular flight from actually passing through a security check.
The fees charged to transfer passengers are different (lower) than those charged to passengers originating in AMS.
From 1 April 2025, the Security Service Charge for a transfer passenger is €12,45:
If you're travelling on KLM via AMS in both directions, this would amount to a Netherlands Security Service Charge of €24.90 per ticket (2 * €12.45; you're transiting Schiphol twice).
This is the amount that ITA Matrix charges on a KLM return ticket from LHR to BER via AMS:
It's also the amount charged in the taxes breakdown of a dummy LON-BER booking on the KLM website (when selecting to issue the ticket in €)
The amount charged when the ticket is issued in GBP will vary depending on the prevailing IATA exchange rate but should be the equivalent of €24.90 at the prevailing IATA exchange rate