updated: 21st August 2006
*****Important security advice for passengers*****
- Flying to and from the USA
- Flying from Canada
- Flying from the United Kingdom
- Flying from India
KLM and NWA acting on instructions from the respective governments, wishes to advise passengers on the following Cabin Baggage restrictions:
Following items may be carried on board:
- Prescribed medicines essential for the flight, (except in liquid form unless verified as authentic)
- Insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines
- For those traveling with an infant: baby food, milk and sanitary items essential for the flight
- Keys (but no electrical fobs)
Following items may not be carried on board (and must be checked in):
- No liquids & gels (beverage, shampoo, suntan oil, liquid make-up, creams, toothpaste, hair gel etc.)
- No aerosols
- No cosmetics and toiletries
- No cigarette lighters
Cabin baggage
- For passengers flying from the UK, cabin baggage is limited to one piece no bigger than 16 cm by 35 cm by 45 cm (a handbag or small laptop bag)
- For passengers flying from Amsterdam to any UK destination and transferring to any destination, cabin baggage is limited also to one piece no bigger than 16 cm by 35 cm by 45 cm
- For all other destinations the normal baggage conditions apply (for more information click here)
KLM and NWA encourage customers to allow additional time before their flight.
Customers travelling are encouraged to arrive at the airport three hours prior to departure.
Customers should also expect to be asked to remove shoes at security checkpoints.
Customer not complying with the above can not be accepted for travel on KLM and NWA flights.
KLM regrets any inconvenience caused.
Further information on security can be found at the following (external) websites:
US Transport Security Administration
Canada Air Transport Security Authority
KLM is not responsible for the information on these websites and different conditions may apply.
Flight cancellations from Amsterdam to Beirut, Lebanon
Due to the political situation in Lebanon/Middle East, KLM is forced to cancel our flights
from Amsterdam to Beirut v.v. u/i October 28th 2006.
Passengers can contact their local travelagent for alternative reservations or KLM
reservations at +3120-4747747.
For information on Self Service Check-in, please click here.
For actual arrival and departure information for KLM flights and partner airlines, please click here.
Be prepared: Busy times on the roads and at Schiphol
Major road works are scheduled to take place on the motorways leading to Schiphol until 28 August.
If you are planning to drive to the airport, take into account possible traffic jams and increased journey times. Schiphol airport itself is also busier than usual due to the holidays, so expect longer queues at the passport/security checks.
Save time and check-in at home via www.klm.nl . Click here for more information on the congestion in and around Schiphol.
