Luggage on Economy Light tickets as ST+ ?
May 31, 2018, 12:18 pm
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Luggage on Economy Light tickets as ST+ ?
Can I, as ST Elite+ take free baggage up to 23kg on an economy light ticket or do I have to pay?
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May 31, 2018, 12:47 pm
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You should be able to bring a suitcase. Check https://www.klm.com/travel/nl_en/pre...ator/index.htm
Aug 12, 2018, 5:05 pm
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Thought I'd add this to the existing thread...:
It would appear that there has been a change with regards to code-share flights, which they seem to have slipped in very quietly:
If you're on a light fare, and any legs of your journey are operated by code-share partners who are not members of Skyteam (such as Air Baltic), then there is no free baggage allowance.
I found this out today, when booking a flight to Riga. Queried it with KLM, and that's what they told me.
It would appear that there has been a change with regards to code-share flights, which they seem to have slipped in very quietly:
If you're on a light fare, and any legs of your journey are operated by code-share partners who are not members of Skyteam (such as Air Baltic), then there is no free baggage allowance.
I found this out today, when booking a flight to Riga. Queried it with KLM, and that's what they told me.
Aug 12, 2018, 11:47 pm
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How did you "find it out" ? And is it applicable for FB members or only for STE+ from other FFPs?
Last year I had a code-share flight on Air Baltic, the agents in AMS were quite confused about my luggage, but as I was adamant about my free luggage allowance as FB Plat, they checked it in with no cost...
Having checked KL website and trying to book a codeshare flight on a light fare still say "Naturally, Flying Blue privileges still apply."
Last year I had a code-share flight on Air Baltic, the agents in AMS were quite confused about my luggage, but as I was adamant about my free luggage allowance as FB Plat, they checked it in with no cost...
Having checked KL website and trying to book a codeshare flight on a light fare still say "Naturally, Flying Blue privileges still apply."
Aug 13, 2018, 1:23 am
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I found out because my booking confirmation and ticket said "0 checked bags" and I emailed customer service. And what's worse checked baggage can't even be prebooked so you have to mess around with paying at the airport. Totally unsatisfactory IMHO!
This must be a very new thing. (I did the same itinerary last year and didn't get charged).
As this is a relatively short trip I'll get round this by not checking baggage. I normally prefer to check baggage, to avoid the scramble for overhead space.
This must be a very new thing. (I did the same itinerary last year and didn't get charged).
As this is a relatively short trip I'll get round this by not checking baggage. I normally prefer to check baggage, to avoid the scramble for overhead space.
Aug 13, 2018, 2:12 pm
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I found out because my booking confirmation and ticket said "0 checked bags" and I emailed customer service. And what's worse checked baggage can't even be prebooked so you have to mess around with paying at the airport. Totally unsatisfactory IMHO!
This must be a very new thing. (I did the same itinerary last year and didn't get charged).
As this is a relatively short trip I'll get round this by not checking baggage. I normally prefer to check baggage, to avoid the scramble for overhead space.
This must be a very new thing. (I did the same itinerary last year and didn't get charged).
As this is a relatively short trip I'll get round this by not checking baggage. I normally prefer to check baggage, to avoid the scramble for overhead space.
Jun 4, 2020, 1:41 pm
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I am booked CDG-AMS-SOF one ticket 1H40 transit time on a AF ticket 057; The CDG- AMS is KL , and AMS- SOF is KL marketed , Air Bulgarian operated; My fare is a light fare; Being Plat I should have 23 KG luggage allowance but the ticket show no luggage on the CDG-AMS-SOF segment; My return flight on same ticket is AF direct SOF-CDG light fare, free luggage is well on the ticket;
I would like to know if I am well entitled to a luggage as under the Most Significant carrier rule in intra Europe, the most significant is the first flight when you go out of the country so the CDG-AMS should dictate the rule of the ticket; It is also impossible to add a paid luggage on the CDG- AMS-SOF .
Thanks for your feedback
I would like to know if I am well entitled to a luggage as under the Most Significant carrier rule in intra Europe, the most significant is the first flight when you go out of the country so the CDG-AMS should dictate the rule of the ticket; It is also impossible to add a paid luggage on the CDG- AMS-SOF .
Thanks for your feedback
Jun 4, 2020, 4:05 pm
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I am booked CDG-AMS-SOF one ticket 1H40 transit time on a AF ticket 057; The CDG- AMS is KL , and AMS- SOF is KL marketed , Air Bulgarian operated; My fare is a light fare; Being Plat I should have 23 KG luggage allowance but the ticket show no luggage on the CDG-AMS-SOF segment; My return flight on same ticket is AF direct SOF-CDG light fare, free luggage is well on the ticket;
I would like to know if I am well entitled to a luggage as under the Most Significant carrier rule in intra Europe, the most significant is the first flight when you go out of the country so the CDG-AMS should dictate the rule of the ticket; It is also impossible to add a paid luggage on the CDG- AMS-SOF .
Thanks for your feedback
I would like to know if I am well entitled to a luggage as under the Most Significant carrier rule in intra Europe, the most significant is the first flight when you go out of the country so the CDG-AMS should dictate the rule of the ticket; It is also impossible to add a paid luggage on the CDG- AMS-SOF .
Thanks for your feedback
