Cancelling Connection flight [duplicate]

I'm traveling with KLM from Chicago via Amsterdam to Frankfurt. I decided spontaneously to stay a few days in Amsterdam. Therefore I wanted to cancel my connection flight, but the KLM website says I'll have to pay a fee in order to do that. I don't see the point as I'm not using a service I payed for anyway.

So is it possible for me to tell the people at the check in to book my luggage for Amsterdam, not Frankfurt? And just get off over there?

As I am German, there should be no problem with border controls I assume.

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Can you cancel one part of a connecting flight?

To cancel a part of a connecting flight, you need to call the airline, find out if that's possible, and pay any required fees. If you still haven't bought the connecting ticket, it's usually cheaper to buy a direct flight.

What happens if I cancel my connecting flight?

Typically, if your flight is canceled the majority of airlines will rebook you on the next flight available to your destination at no additional cost. However, depending on why your flight is canceled, finding seats on a new flight may be difficult and your arrival time may be delayed significantly.

Can an airline cancel a connecting flight?

A few airlines go beyond this basic requirement to include a provision that if your onward connecting flight from a hub airport is canceled on an outbound trip, and you no longer want to continue the trip, the airline will return you to your original airport at no charge and refund the entire value of the ticket.

Can you cancel a flight and rebook the same flight?

This means if your eligible flight goes down in price, you can cancel and re-book for the same flight. You'll then end up with a flight credit for the difference in fare which can be used for up to one year from your original ticket issue date.

Airline Refunds - Flight Cancelled? Know Your Rights!

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