Flying with fragile items on KLM

I am looking to take a few lamp shades on a KLM flight to Amsterdam and, from there, on to Delhi.

Do I need permission from KLM to take them in the cabin, or I can take them with me when I board?

Best Answer

First, Give KLM a call and ask them for guidance.

The problem with taking them with you as carry on is that you will need to put them somewhere (overhead bins), and make certain other passengers will not crush them when the put their own stuff in the bins.

Do the lamp shades stack up or they are separate items ?

I'd find a suitable box and pack them with bubble wrap and packing popcorn and put a large "fragile" sticker on them and check them in as regular items.

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What items are not allowed in checked luggage KLM?

Explosives and flammable substances

Ammunition.
Blasting caps.
Detonators and fuses.
Explosives, explosive devices, explosive materials, replica or imitation explosives.
Mines, grenades, and other explosive military devices.
Fireworks or flares in any form (including firecrackers and toy caps)

Is KLM strict with baggage?

They are never that strict unless it is obviously over size. By the way there is an air travel forum for questions like this as it has very little to do with Amsterdam/NL apart from you are flying here. 3. Re: How strict are KLM on carry on baggage size?

What is allowed in hand luggage KLM?

2 items of hand baggage, each with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm including handles and wheels; 1 accessory (such as a small handbag or laptop bag) with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.

What items are not allowed on a plane in hand luggage?

Prohibited items in Cabin Baggage:

Dry cell batteries.
Knives, scissors, Swiss army knives and other sharp instruments.
Toy replicas of fire arms and ammunition.
Weapons such as whips, nan-chakus, baton, or stun gun.
Electronic devices which cannot be switched off.
Aerosols and liquids*

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