Fees & Paid Options

Depending upon your travel needs and preferences there may be additional fees. The list below will help you prepare for your travel.

At many airports in the USA, Air France and KLM no longer accept cash payments. You can only make payments using a credit, debit or payment card. Please check with a member of our staff at the airport to find out if options are available for converting cash to a payment card.

Baggage

Each piece of checked baggage must not exceed: - 23 kg or 32 kg according to the class of travel (see below table), - and 158 cm (height + length + width).

Basic baggage allowance

La PremièreBusiness Europe BusinessPremium EconomyEconomy
All passengers occupying a seat3 PC 32 kg each2 pieces 32 kg each2 PC 23 kg each0 PC or 1 piece 23 kg max
Club 2000 Skyteam Elite Skyteam Elite Plus+ 1 PC 32 kg max/piece+ 1 PC 32 kg+ 1 piece 23 kg+ 1 piece 23 kg
Seamen and Offshore3 PC 32 kg each2 PC 32 kg each2 PC 23 kg each2 PC 23 kg each
US Military on orders*Not applicable5 PC 32 kg eachNot applicable5 PC 32 kg each
US Military on leisure**Standard allowance3 PC 32 kg eachStandard allowance2PC 23 kg each
Visit Friends & Relatives (VFR)*---2 pieces 23kg max/piece
Baby not occupying a seat10kg + 1 collapsible stroller**10kg + 1 collapsible stroller**10kg + 1 collapsible stroller**10kg + 1 collapsible stroller**

* Active duty U.S. military personnel on orders to or from duty stations and dependents traveling with them or active U.S. military dependents travelling separately on relocation orders. **Active duty U.S. military personel (no dependents) traveling on leisure.

Special Cases for Economy Baggage Allowance

In some cases, passengers traveling in Economy are able to carry a second piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg, and 158 cm (height + length + width) free of charge.

Economy Baggage Allowance
Between Paris and/or Amsterdam to Luanda, Cotonou, Ouagadougou, Douala, Yaoundé, Cap-Vert, Bangui, Brazzaville, Pointe Noire, Kinshasa, Abidjan, Libreville, Banjul, Accra, Conakry, Bissau, Monrovia, Bamako, Niamey, Kano, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Sao Tome and Principe, Dakar, Freetown, Lomé, Khartoum, Addis Ababa, Djibouti, Mombasa, Nairobi, Entebbe, Kigali, Bujumbura, Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, Lilongwe or Lusaka.2 pieces 23kg max/piece
Between the USA and/or Canada and/or Mexico to Africa (with the exception of Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Mozambique, Swaziland, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya and Egypt, for which the authorized limit is 1 piece 23kg max).2 pieces 23kg max
Effective August 14th, 2014, the second checked bag fee will be removed for travel between the USA and/or Canada and/or Mexico and Saudi Arabia, The United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen.2 pieces 23kg max
If you are traveling to Quito or Guayaquil.2 pieces 23kg max/piece
For trips whose 1st flight departs from Brazil (valid for tickets purchased in Brazil only)2 pieces 23kg max/piece
If you are traveling to or from Papeete1 piece 23kg max
If you are traveling to or from Antananarivo, Moroni, Nouméa, or Dzaoudzi.2 pieces 23kg max/piece
If you are traveling to or from Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Havana1 piece 23kg max
If you are traveling to or from Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Havana2 pieces 23kg max/piece
If you are traveling to or from Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Saint-Martin, Port au Prince, Cayenne, Réunion, or if you are traveling from Port-au-Prince to Miami.1 piece 23kg max
If you are traveling to or from Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Saint-Martin, Port au Prince, Cayenne, Réunion, or if you are traveling from Port-au-Prince to Miami.2 pieces 23kg max/piece

Musical Instruments

Oversized baggage, such as musical instrument, includes all items: - weighing more than 32 kg / 70 lb, - whose dimensions exceed 158 cm / 70 in (height + length + width). To transport an oversized baggage item in the hold, you must pay an extra fee. The amount of this fee depends on the excess baggage rate for your destination. If your baggage item weighs more than 32 kg / 70 lb, you are required to request approval from Bookings Department at 1-800-237-2747 when booking your trip. Some oversized or fragile baggage items may be accepted in the cabin, as long as prior approval is granted by Bookings Department at 1-800-237-2747. These items are placed on 1 or several additional seats. The weight per seat must not exceed 46 kg / 101 lb. You must pay the fare for these seats and their associated baggage allowances will be applied. Please note: musical instruments should be stored in hard cases with rounded edges.

Speciality Items

Please note the following changes to the AFKL Baggage policy for tickets issued on/after 16 April 2012: Golf Bag This item will now be treated as a "normal" bag. Customers will no longer be able to check-in a golf bag free of charge, in addition to their ticketed baggage allowance. An exception will be made for Flying Blue Golf Club members, who will continue to be able to check in a golf bag free of charge on presentation of a voucher at check-in.    Bike This item will now be charged as a "speciality" item; the same charges as applicable for tandems will apply. Customers will no longer be able to check-in a bike as part of their ticketed baggage allowance.    Surfboard Surfboards > 107 cms and < 200 cms in dimensions will now be charged as a "speciality" item, the same charges as applicable for surfboards > 200 cms will apply. Customers will no longer be able to check-in surfboards > 107 cms and < 200 cms as part of their ticketed baggage allowance. Surfboards < 107 cms in dimensions can continue to be checked in as a "normal" bag i.e. part of the ticketed baggage allowance.

Baggage fees

Baggage fees will apply if you exceed: - the authorized weight limit per baggage piece, - and/or 158 cm total dimensions (height + length + width) - and/or the maximum number of allowed baggage pieces (see tables above) Pooling of number of bags is allowed for families, groups or party if they travel together and check-in their baggage at the same time to the same destination. Weight pooling is not allowed. In addition, it is not possible to check-in over 10 pieces of luggage. By purchasing your additional baggage allowance online, you will receive a 20% reduction on the prices below. Heavy bags must be purchased at the airport and no discount applies. You can purchase your additional baggage allowance online: - when purchasing your ticket online - when checking in online (departing from certain cities and only for flights operated by Air France). Purchasing additional baggage allowance online is not available for flights departing from Atlanta, Detroit, Newark, Orlando, Damascus and Seoul and for flights to/from Mauritius.

Short-haul & intra-Caribbean1Medium-haul & DOM2Between USA & Europe3 Between Europe & Middle East or IndiaOther long-haul4Notes
MiNi Fares- special case (MiNi fares are available on some intra-European routes, and they will be specifically mentionned during booking process)special (see notes)NANANAMiNi fares do not allow for any free checked-in bags. If you wish to check in a bag when purchasing a MiNi fare, you can do so for a cost starting around $20 (15 euros) if done in advance online, and starting at round $40 (30 euros) if done at the airport.
2nd baggage piece (if max allowance 1 piece)555575*100A sports equipment** up to 23kg regardless of actual size is considered as a standard bag except: –surfboard with length > 107 & < 300 cm –scuba tank
Each piece in addition to the free allowance (except if 2nd bag in excess of 1 piece allowance, see above)200200285***200A sports equipment** up to 23kg regardless of actual size is considered as a standard bag except: –surfboard with length > 107 & < 300 cm –scuba tank
Heavy bag >23kg & <32kg555575*100Including sports equipment heavier than 23kg
Approved baggage >32kg100200300***300Approval needed from Bookings Department at 1-800-237-2747
Oversized >158cm (sum of 3 dims)2075300***300if > 300cm (sum of 3 dims) approval needed from Bookings Department at 1-800-237-2747
Surfboard >107cm & <300cm Tandem & Bike5555150****100Not included in allowance
Scuba tank (empty) Antlers (animal horns)5555150****100Not included in allowance
Bicycle or tandem, max, 26kg (50,5 lbs)5555150****100Not included in allowance
Pets (including kennel) - in the hold (max 75kg) - in cabin (6 kg max) Effective October 1 , 2014 (8 kg max)125 (in cabin) 200 (in hold)70 (in cabin) 100 (in hold)200 (in cabin) 400 (in hold)200 (in cabin) 400 (in hold)Only dogs and cats are allowed. Not included in allowance is an additional $200 for pets in the hold carried on KLM flights in transfer AMS >2 hours
Service Animals for passenger with reduced mobilityComplimentaryComplimentaryComplimentaryComplimentary

Corsica Flights

You can transport several baggage items, but their combined total weight must not exceed 23 kg. The following excess baggage charges apply: - For flights operated by XK (Air Corsica) between NCE/MRS and Corsica: €1 / Kg. - For flights operated by AF or XK to/from (Orly / Lyon) and Corsica: € 3 / Kg.

Hand baggage

EconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst (La Première)
Intercontinental / Carribean / Indian Ocean flights- 1 standard - 1 accessory Max weight*: 12kg- 1 standard - 1 small - 1 accessory Max weight*: 18kg- 1 standard - 1 small - 1 accessory Max weight*: 18kg- 1 standard - 1 small - 1 accessory Max weight*: 18kg
Flights within Europe / Northern Africa / Israel- 1 standard - 1 accessory Max weight*: 12kg- 1 standard - 1 accessory Max weight*: 12kg- 1 standard - 1 small - 1 accessory Max weight*: 18kgNA
Flights in France- 1 standard - 1 accessory Max weight*: 12kgNANANA

Baggage allowance for children under 2 years of age If you are traveling with your infant on your lap, you can carry 1 additional small baggage item in the cabin at no extra charge. This baggage item must weigh less than 12 kg / 26.4 lb and measure less than 55 x 25 x 35 cm / 21.6 x 9.8 x 13.7 in. On long-haul flights**, foldable strollers with dimensions less than or equal to 15 x 30 x 100 cm / 5.9 x 11.8 x 39.4 in. are also accepted in the cabin.  **Except flights between metropolitan France and Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Saint Martin, Cayenne, Réunion, Seychelles, Mauritius, Punta Cana, Havana, Santo Domingo, and as long as ample space is available in the overhead baggage compartments.

Online only services

DescriptionPrice
Additional Baggage AllowancePurchase excess baggage allowances online before your flightSave 20% on the regular Baggage fees
Time to ThinkHold your online booking for up to 14 days before payment.$20
Seat PlusAdditional leg room in Voyageur (Economy) cabin on long-haul flights$70-$98

Special services fees

DescriptionPrice
Pets (including kennel) - in the hold (max 75kg) - in cabin (6 kg max)Only dogs and cats are allowed.$70-$400
High body mass passengersPassengers with a high body mass25% off 2nd seat
Unaccompanied Minor International flight (5-14 years old)Assistance at the airport, on board and during connections ensuring your child’s safety and comfort.Tickets subject to special pricing. Guardian service fee from $60 to $125 approx. per flight (50 to 75 euros), depending on distance traveled. Children of that age group traveling alone are required to travel as Unaccompanied Minors.
Unaccompanied Minor International flight (15-17 years old)Assistance at the airport, on board and during connections ensuring your child’s safety and comfort.$50-$150 (30 to 90 euros), depending on distance traveled
Unaccompanied Minor Within Metropolitan France (4-11 years old)Assistance at the airport, on board and during connections ensuring your child’s safety and comfort.Tickets subject to special pricing Children of that age group traveling alone are required to travel as Unaccompanied Minors.
Unaccompanied Minor Within Metropolitan France (12-17 years old)Assistance at the airport, on board and during connectionsensuring your child’s safety and comfort$50-$150 (30 to 90 euros), depending on distance traveled

Paid Lounge Access

Depending on your Flying Blue Status, you can access or invite guests to Air France, KLM or Delta lounges, for a fee. Also, if you have purchased a Premium Voyageur ticket, you may access lounges for a fee (regardless of Flying Blue Status) or by using Miles.

Paid Lounge AccessInvite Guests
Premium Voyageur- €25 and €35 in Europe, Asia, Pacific, Middle East, Africa - $35 and $50 in the United States and Latin America - 30 and 50 CAD in Canada - 2,500 and 5,000 Miles according to the zone.NA
Flying Blue Sliver- €25-35 in Europe, Asia, Pacific and the Middle East - $35-$50 in the USA and Latin America - 50 CAD in CanandaNA
Flying Blue Gold & Platinum SkyTeam Elite PlusLounge access complimentary under certain conditions1st guest complimentary. Fees for additional guests: - €25-35 in Europe, Asia, Pacific and the Middle East - $35-$50 in the USA and Latin America - 30-50 CAD in Cananda

Administrative fees

DescriptionPrice
City ticket office service feeBuying, changing or cancelling a ticket at a city ticket office$20 $0 for full flex fare reissues
Airport ticket change/refund Ticket issued by AF/KL/DLChanging or refunding a ticket at an airport ticket office$20-$25 (15 euros) for a change. $25-$30 (20 euros) for a refund $0 for full flex fare reissues
Airport ticket change/refund fee Ticket issued by travel agent or online agencyChanging or refunding a ticket at an airport ticket office$35-$50 (30 euros) for a date change or a refund $0 for full flex fare reissues
Phone booking service feeBuying a ticket via USA phone bookings 1-800-237-2747Free of charge
Offline reissue fee Ticket issued by travel agent or online agencyReissue of tickets originally issued by a travel agency or online agency and changed via an Air France ticket office or USA phone bookings 1-800-237-2747$50 for non full-flex fares. $0 for full-flex fares
Refund via Manage My Bookings on www.airfrance.usVisit your bookings section to view current bookings, change your flight or refund your AF–057 ticket.Free of charge
Refund phone requests and online refund requests via webformCall USA bookings at 1-800-237-2747 to have your refund processed and modify your bookings for AF–057 tickets purchased on www.airfrance.us or at an Air France ticket office.No fee
Classic Awards change / cancellationChanging or canceling a Flying Blue Classic Awards ticket$51
Flying Blue awards ticket issue feeCalling Flying Blue by phone to have an award ticket issued$16

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