Are KLM strict with hand luggage?

Economy Class allowance In Economy Class, you're always allowed to bring: 1 item of hand baggage 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.



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What is the weight limit for carry-on luggage? For many major domestic airlines — think: Delta, Southwest, JetBlue — there are no weight restrictions for carry-on bags. You'll just have to be able to lift it above your head into the storage bin.

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Typically in economy, you can bring one carry-on and one personal item. If you bring two bags, one must fit underneath your seat and the other can go into the overhead bin. If you're flying in an upgraded class like business or first, you may be allowed an additional carry-on bag.

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While this can be confusing, most popular airlines allow you to bring a carry-on and personal item, such as a backpack or purse. In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you.

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Most regular airlines won't check the size, unless it's obviously way larger or heavier than your allowance, but you may need to consider where is that extra inch, if it's too wide/thick, it may not fit in the baggage overhead compartment and a flight attendant may check it in for you…

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Depending on how heavy your hand luggage is and how strict the airline is on weighing it, you can transfer some small but weighty items into your handbag. Just make sure you don't get sprung at the gate for overweight hand luggage. You'll be dodging one fee to cop another.

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When flying Premium Comfort Class on a Standard or Flex ticket, you can bring 2 items of checked luggage. Each bag can be up to 158 cm (length + width + height), including handles and wheels, with a maximum weight of 23 kg.

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Generally speaking, most airlines implement a maximum size policy of 22 inches by 14 inches by 9 inches, including wheels and handles. Your baggage allowance could also depend on your ticket type. Some basic economy tickets only allow for a personal item, such as a purse, rather than a piece of carry-on luggage.

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If +7 kg has sold out, your items are too heavy (over 14 kg ) or your items are too big, you'll need to purchase a checked baggage allowance and your baggage will be checked in.

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6 Ways to Decrease Your Carry-on Bag Size & Weight
  1. Make Sure Your Bag Is Carry-On Friendly. ...
  2. Put Heavier Compact Things in Your Pockets When Weighing Your Bag. ...
  3. Pack Thin Insulators & Quick Dry Clothes. ...
  4. Roll Shirts to Fit More In Your Backpack. ...
  5. Wear Your Layers Before Boarding. ...
  6. Find an Airline With a Higher Weight Limit.


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If your Check-in Bag exceeds your baggage weight allowance (10kg or 20kg), you will be charged an additional excess weight fee per extra kilo at the airport.

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Unless your carry-on is extremely large, the airline employees at the gate most likely won't ask to measure it. If they'd ask each passenger to measure their carry-on, the boarding would take too long. This could cause delayed flights, which airlines don't want.

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Most airlines allow backpacks as carry-ons, but size and weight restrictions vary depending on the carrier. Typically, the bag must be within the cabin baggage dimensions of around 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 22 cm), commonly considered the standard size for carry-on.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.

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Airline rules allow for one carry on bag and one personal item, unless you're flying on a basic economy fare.

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