How does KLM calculate the baggage fees when flying on a multi-airline ticket?
I bought round-trip tickets for winter holidays to Sofia, Bulgaria from Moscow, Russia with a 14-hour connection in Amsterdam, Netherlands. I want to buy an extra piece of luggage in order to take my ski equipment.
The problem is that each of the 4 flights (Moscow-Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Sofia , Sofia-Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Moscow) is with different airlines (Aeroflot, Bulgaria Air, Transavia, KLM respectively). However all tickets were bought from KLM. Due to these facts I'm confused how many times I should pay for an additional piece of baggage and should the payment be made to KLM or to any company at the airport?
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According to OP's Whatsapp conversation:
Extra baggage that you would like to purchase shall be arranged at the airport as your flights are being operated by different airlines. Our colleagues at the airport will apply the rules of the airline that operates the first flight to calculate the baggage fee.
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Do you have to pay separate baggage fees for connecting flights?
If your flight has a connection, bags will generally transfer from flight to flight and no additional fees will apply.How does baggage allowance work with connecting flights?
When you purchase a connecting flight, checked baggage is usually forwarded to your final destination, and will change planes when you do. The agent at check-in will usually ask if you want your luggage checked through to your last stop.Does KLM charge for baggage on international flights?
Extra pieces of luggage can be taken at a fee of EUR 200 per piece (max. 158 cm/62 inch (l+w+h), and max. 23 kg/50.5 lbs in Economy Class or max.How much is 23kg luggage on KLM?
KLM checked baggage Allowance: One 23 kg (50 lbs) bag costs EUR 25 online, or EUR 40 at the airport, for most routes within Europe. Business Class passengers are permitted to check in 2 hold bags, each with total dimensions no greater than 158 cm (or 62 in) and each weighing no more than 32 kg (70.5 lbs).KLM Airlines Baggage Policy
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