One way KLM flight which includes a train - (to BRU)
Aug 10, 2017, 4:48 am
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One way KLM flight which includes a train - (to BRU)
Hi
A question for all you smart guys/gilrls.
I want to book a one way flight TLV-BRU on KLM. This flight is a combination of TLV-AMS flight and a train AMS- BRU through Antwerp.
1. This is a light fare. There is no option to add baggage in the booking process. "For this flight you can arrange (extra) baggage at the airport only"
Is there really no option to do it before arriving to the airport? cost? (I'm Skyteam GOLD).
2. Do I need to take the checked baggage in AMS & carry it over to train? And what happens if I miss the train? Can I just stay in AMS
?
Thanks
A question for all you smart guys/gilrls.
I want to book a one way flight TLV-BRU on KLM. This flight is a combination of TLV-AMS flight and a train AMS- BRU through Antwerp.
1. This is a light fare. There is no option to add baggage in the booking process. "For this flight you can arrange (extra) baggage at the airport only"
Is there really no option to do it before arriving to the airport? cost? (I'm Skyteam GOLD).
2. Do I need to take the checked baggage in AMS & carry it over to train? And what happens if I miss the train? Can I just stay in AMS
?Thanks
Aug 10, 2017, 5:14 am
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"Skyteam gold" does not exist. It would be either Elite or Elite+.
The luggage calculator does seem to imply that with a light fare and Elite status you get one free bag. Were you planning to check more bags?
The luggage calculator does seem to imply that with a light fare and Elite status you get one free bag. Were you planning to check more bags?
Aug 10, 2017, 5:23 am
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"Skyteam gold" does not exist. It would be either Elite or Elite+.
The luggage calculator does seem to imply that with a light fare and Elite status you get one free bag. Were you planning to check more bags?
The luggage calculator does seem to imply that with a light fare and Elite status you get one free bag. Were you planning to check more bags?
No..Just one bag...
What about the train?
Aug 10, 2017, 5:30 am
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What about it?
You have to collect your bag in Amsterdam, and lug it with you onto and off of the train. If you feel that KLM should be paid another baggage fee just for a train segment, while you do all the baggage handling, I am sure they would gladly accept your money.
You have to collect your bag in Amsterdam, and lug it with you onto and off of the train. If you feel that KLM should be paid another baggage fee just for a train segment, while you do all the baggage handling, I am sure they would gladly accept your money.
Aug 10, 2017, 5:41 am
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The highlighted bit I have done with LH and the train in Germany before...I still got the miles credited for the train as they don't know if you took it or not.
Aug 10, 2017, 5:43 am
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Travel by bus or train on a KLM ticket
https://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/pla...t/index.htm#p4
They will not know whether you actually took the final train segment or not. However you might want to pick up the train ticket anyway, as if you have collected it you can earn the miles for it.
https://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/pla...t/index.htm#p4
From your flight to the Thalys train: if you continue by Thalys after your KLM flight, do not forget to pick up your baggage at the carrousel before you collect your Thalys train ticket.
Aug 10, 2017, 5:48 am
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Travel by bus or train on a KLM ticket
https://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/pla...t/index.htm#p4
They will not know whether you actually took the final train segment or not. However you might want to pick up the train ticket anyway, as if you have collected it you can earn the miles for it.
https://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/pla...t/index.htm#p4
They will not know whether you actually took the final train segment or not. However you might want to pick up the train ticket anyway, as if you have collected it you can earn the miles for it.
If I won't take the train AMS-BRU... Will the return portion (BRU-AMS-TLV) be cancelled? Any experience?
Aug 10, 2017, 5:53 am
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You need to at least claim the train ticket for the rest of the trip to be valid.
In your case, for your outbound flight, you'll need to claim your train ticket at BRU for BRU->AMS... otherwise your AMS->TLV ticket will be cancelled.
In your case, for your outbound flight, you'll need to claim your train ticket at BRU for BRU->AMS... otherwise your AMS->TLV ticket will be cancelled.
Aug 10, 2017, 6:11 am
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Id I'm doing so there is no chance that the return will be canceled?
Aug 10, 2017, 7:03 am
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If you do not collect your train ticket in Brussels on the morning of departure, your ticket will be not usable when you get to Schiphol.
If there are any problems with your ticket at Schiphol, you will be asked to show your train ticket from Brussels, which should be stamped by the conductor [If for whatever reason the conductors missed you on the train, track them down!]. You are therefore advised to make sure to travel the return train segment, whether or not you took the train to Brussels on your outbound "flight".
If there are any problems with your ticket at Schiphol, you will be asked to show your train ticket from Brussels, which should be stamped by the conductor [If for whatever reason the conductors missed you on the train, track them down!]. You are therefore advised to make sure to travel the return train segment, whether or not you took the train to Brussels on your outbound "flight".