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KLM accused of profiteering with trial of hand baggage charges - DutchNews.nl

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The consumer rights watchdog Consumentenbond has accused KLM of raising charges for hand luggage by stealth by trialling no-frills fares...
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KLM passengers flying from Amsterdam and Air France passengers traveling from Paris will pay for hand luggage. This is part of a new policy for both airlines, KLM spokeswoman Elvira van der Vis confirms.

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Dutch carrier KLM has attempted to change its baggage policy by trialing a new "basic" fare, which removes space for traditional hand luggage and allows only a small personal item. According to the daily Algemeen Dagblad, consumer organizations are warning that this solution may be inconsistent with European law and misleading for customers.

Dutch airline KLM has been testing a new fare without hand luggage since the beginning of July. The idea has already been criticized by, among others, consumer organizations, which stated that the solution is misleading for customers. What exactly does the carrier offer?

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Dutch News broke the news in Amsterdam, Netherlands on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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