Effective for tickets issued on/after March 1, 2007, Northwest/KLM implemented the following changes to its baggage policy:
ITEM |
CURRENT NW/KL POLICY |
NEW NW/KL POLICY |
Maximum Weight for Checked Baggage
Maximum weight for checked baggage applies to all baggage except:
-Assist devices such as wheelchairs
-Musical instruments
-Pet in Hold (AVIH) |
-100 lb |
-70 lb for all travel except transpacific.
-Transpacific travel will remain at 100 lb.
- Exempt from this restriction are:
- Assist devices such as wheelchairs
- Pets in hold (AVIH)
- Musical Instruments
|
Heavy Bag Fee (50-70 lb) for Transatlantic and Transpacific travel.
Exceptions:
-between the US and PH/HK/CN and between JP and Brazil no heavy bag fee applies because 70lb is part of the free baggage allowance. |
-USD 25.00/CAD 39.00
The heavy bag fee for domestic travel will remain at USD 25.00/CAD 30.00. |
-USD/CAD 50.00 |
Excess Bag Charge for Transatlantic and Transpacific travel. |
Excess baggage fees vary by origin and destination cities. |
Transatlantic – USD/CAD/EUR 150.00
Transpacific – USD/CAD 130.00
Exceptions:
-between US/PH USD 160.00*
-between HI/JP USD 84.00/JPY 16200
*PH has even higher rates in DEC/JAN/MAR/APR/MAY/JUN – contact NW/KLM Reservations for assistance with fees if a customer is traveling during these months.
Note: Convert USD to local currency if originating in Area 3 ( Asia ).
Convert EUR to local currency if originating in Area 2 (Europe – for countries in Europe where EUR is not the local currency, Middle East, Africa, India ). |
Bike for Transatlantic and Transpacific travel. |
One bike either:
-no charge if within free allowance or
-1 excess baggage charge if not within the free allowance. |
No longer allowed within the free allowance. One excess baggage charge will be collected for each bike checked. |
Golf Equipment for Transatlantic and Transpacific travel. |
One golf bag either:
-No charge if within free allowance or
-50% of 1 excess charge if not within the free allowance.
Additional golf bags at normal excess baggage charges based on actual weight and size. |
One golf bag either:
-No charge if within the free allowance or
-Flat rate of EUR/USD/CAD 75.00.
Additional golf bags at normal excess baggage charges based on actual weight and size. |
Ski (snow/water) for Transatlantic and Transpacific travel. |
One set of ski equipment either:
-No charge if within the free allowance subject to a USD/EUR/CAD 50.00 heavy bag fee if over 50 lb or
-25% of 1 excess charge if not within the free allowance.
Additional sets at normal excess baggage charges based on actual weight and size. |
One set of ski equipment either:
- No charge if within the free allowance subject to a USD/EUR/CAD 50.00 heavy bag fee if over 50 lb or
-Flat rate of EUR/USD/CAD 50.00 if not within the free allowance.
Additional sets at normal excess baggage charges based on actual weight and size. |
Surf/Windsurf for Transatlantic and Transpacific travel. |
Boards up to 109 inches in length:
Transatlantic – free if within free allowance, otherwise 1 excess baggage charge.
Transpacific – 50% of 1 excess charge.
Boards exceeding 109 inches:
Transatlantic – not accepted
Transpacific – 1 excess baggage charge. |
Maximum length of any surf/windsurf equipment will be 109 inches.
Transatlantic and transpacific – 1 excess baggage charge for each surf/windsurf checked. |
Pet in Hold Charges Transatlantic and Transpacific travel (AVIH). |
-Up to 70 lb – 1 to 3 excess charges depending on the kennel dimensions.
-71 lb to 121 lb – 2 to 3 charges dependingon the kennel dimensions.
-122 lb to 165 lb – 3 excess charges. |
-Up to 70 lb – 1 excess charge
-71 lb to 100 lb – 3 excess charges
-101 lb to 121 lb – 4 excess charges
-122 lb to 143 lb – 5 excess charges
-144 lb to 165 lb – 6 excess charges |
For complete details regarding the Northwest/KLM baggage policy visit the Resource Center tab on WorldAgent Direct or contact Northwest/KLM Reservations at 1-800-225-2525 or TTY at 1-800-328-2298.
