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Hoping that someone can help me with this one.Called KLM to determine maximum size of carry-on luggage allowed on the plane, as I would prefer to bring my backpack on board with me. Recieved useless info..... can anyone help?

Here is a direct quote (almost) from the KLM Webpage that pertains to baggage allowances for economy class passengers. <BR>One piece of cabin baggage is allowed. The maximum dimensions of which must not exceed 55 x 35 x 25 cm. Maximum <BR>weight: 10 kg. An overcoat/wrap/blanket, <BR>umbrella/walking stick, handbag/purse, <BR>a reasonable amount of reading matter. <BR> <BR>55 cm converts I believe to about 22 inches. <BR>35 to 14 inches and <BR>25 to 10 inches. <BR>So it adds up to 46 inches total dimensions for length, height and depth. <BR>I would cut it to 44 just to be safe. <BR>But when we flew KLM, I had a reasonable looking piece and no one put it through the hopper to check the size. I think if you show up with a 5,600 cubic inch pack, someone is going to question it.

Those dimensions are almost correct except that the 10" should be 9" for a total of 45". Last year I had to board KLM in Paris & they wouldn't let me carry on the piece even though it was within limits. Also, KLM's weight restriction for a carryon is 22 pounds, not the usual 45 pounds as with other airlines.

When I flew on KLM from Amsterdam to San Francisco, the size of the bag AND the weight of the bag made a difference. The airline had "luggage police" who went around and measured and weighed bags before we even checked in. <BR> <BR>On many European airlines, their carry-on luggage weight allowances fall as low as 6 kilos (about 13 pounds) and they generally only allow one carry-on per person. I just came back from England last week and Virgin Atlantic only permits one carry-on which weighs no more than 6 kilos. <BR> <BR>I wouldn't count on being able to bring a large bag as a carry-on.

Some smart soul on this forum suggested packing a lightweight nylon bag inside your carryon just in case the luggage police say no and you have to remove breakables/medicine/camera etc. from the first bag. What a pain they've become. Pretty soon we'll be subject to weight restrictions--or, maybe that's not a bad idea!

My personal advice about KLM, they suck, don't fly them if you have a chance not to, use someone else, I have had repeated problems with them, and they have the absolute worst flight attendents EVER.....