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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.:
Baggage
IMPORTANT: Please see "Baggage fees" grid for increases in the heavy bag fees, second bag fees, and fees for additional bags after 2 checked-in bags.
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 Première | Affaires/ Business Premium Affaires Europe Business |
Premium Voyageur Premium Eco Alizé |
Voyageur Economy |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All passengers occupying a seat |
3 pieces 32kg max/piece |
2 pieces 32kg max/piece |
2 pieces 23kg max/piece |
1 piece 23kg max/piece |
| Club 2000 Skyteam Elite Skyteam Elite Plus |
+ 1 piece 32kg max/piece |
+ 1 piece 32kg max/piece |
+ 1 piece 23kg max/piece |
+ 1 piece 23kg max/piece |
| Marine | 3 pieces 32kg max/piece |
2 pieces 32kg max/piece |
2 pieces 23kg max/piece |
2 pieces 23kg max/piece |
| US Military | 5 pieces 32kg max/piece |
5 pieces 32kg max/piece |
4 pieces 32kg max/piece |
4 pieces 32kg max/piece |
| Visit Friends & Relatives (VFR)* |
- | - | - | 2 pieces 23kg max/piece |
| Baby not occupying a seat |
10kg + 1 collapsible stroller** |
10kg + 1 collapsible stroller** |
10kg + 1 collapsible stroller** |
10kg + 1 collapsible stroller** |
* VFR fares are sold exclusively in European markets
** or child car seat
Reduced Mobility Passengers benefit from free transport of their equipment and an additional baggage allowance of one extra piece.
Special Cases for Voyageur (Economy) Baggage Allowance
In some cases, passengers traveling in Voyageur (Economy) are able to carry a second piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg, and 158 cm (height + length + width) free of charge.
| Voyageur (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 |
| For tickets bought before October 20, 2011: Between the USA and/or Canada and/or Mexico to Africa (with the exception of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, for which the authorized limit is 1 piece 23kg max), the Middle East, or Asia. |
2 pieces 23kg max/piece |
| For tickets bought on or after October 20, 2011 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). |
1 piece 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 Papeete | 1 piece 23kg max |
| If you are traveling to or from Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Saint-Martin, Port au Prince, Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Havana, Cayenne, Réunion, Antananarivo, Moroni, Nouméa, or Dzaoudzi, or if you are traveling from Port-au-Prince to Miami. | 2 pieces 23kg max/piece |
Musical Instruments
Transportation in the cabin
- Instruments of which the total dimensions do not exceed 115cm can be accepted in the cabin instead of the free allowed one piece of cabin baggage.
- Larger instruments can only be accepted on an extra seat and must be packed in a hard case with round corners.
Transportation in the hold
- The instrument must be packed in a hard case suitable for the protection of the instrument
- Advance clearance is mandatory if the weight of the instrument exceeds 32kg and/or the total dimensions exceed 300cm.
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.
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.
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.
Applicable currencies
Flights from the USA: United States dollar
Flights from Europe: Euro
Flights from Canada: Canadian dollar
Flights from rest of world: United States dollar or equivalent in local currency
On flights departing from Brazil other charges apply as approved by the Government of Brazil.
If multiple charges apply to one piece, add up all relevant charges.
1 Domestic France (except from/to Corsica) and domestic Netherlands. Air France intra Caribbean flights (regional network between CAY / FDF / PTP / MIA / SDQ / PAP)
2 Within Europe (including Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Armenia). Europe from/to North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia). Europe from/to Israel. Metropolitan France from/to DOM (French overseas territories FDF / PTP / CAY / RUN) and + between COM (SXM – Air France flights only) and Metropolitan France. Tail ends KL: KUL-JKT, BKK-TPE, DMM-DOH, KWI-BAH, MCT-AUH, SIN-DPS, BON-UIO/GYE. Tail ends AF: BKK-PNH, JED/JIB, CKY/ROB, CKY/FNA.
3 Also applicable for Canada/Mexico to/from Europe and Los Angels to Papeete.
Flights from the USA: United States dollar
Flights from Europe: Euro
Flights from Canada: Canadian dollar
Flights from rest of world: United States dollar or equivalent in local currency
On flights departing from Brazil other charges apply as approved by the Government of Brazil.
If multiple charges apply to one piece, add up all relevant charges.
| Short-haul & intra-Caribbean1 | Medium-haul & DOM2 | Between USA & Europe3 Between Europe & Middle East or India |
Other long-haul | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd baggage piece (if max allowance 1 piece) |
55 | 55 | 100 | 100 | A 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) |
285 | 285 | 285 | 285 | A 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 & <32kg |
55 | 55 | 100 | 100 | Including sports equipment heavier than 23kg |
| Approved baggage >32kg |
100 | 200 | 300 | 300 | Approval needed from TRX or special reservations |
| Oversized >158cm (sum of 3 dims) |
20 | 75 | 300 | 300 | if > 300cm (sum of 3 dims) approval needed from TEX or Special Reservations |
| Surfboard >107cm & <300cm |
75 | 75 | 150 | 150 | Not included in allowance |
| Scuba tank (empty) Antlers (animal horns) |
20 | 75 | 200 | 200 | Not included in allowance |
| Pets (including kennel) - in the hold (max 75kg) - in cabin (6 kg max) |
20 | 75 | 200 | 200 | 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 mobility | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary |
1 Domestic France (except from/to Corsica) and domestic Netherlands. Air France intra Caribbean flights (regional network between CAY / FDF / PTP / MIA / SDQ / PAP)
2 Within Europe (including Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Armenia). Europe from/to North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia). Europe from/to Israel. Metropolitan France from/to DOM (French overseas territories FDF / PTP / CAY / RUN) and + between COM (SXM – Air France flights only) and Metropolitan France. Tail ends KL: KUL-JKT, BKK-TPE, DMM-DOH, KWI-BAH, MCT-AUH, SIN-DPS, BON-UIO/GYE. Tail ends AF: BKK-PNH, JED/JIB, CKY/ROB, CKY/FNA.
3 Also applicable for Canada/Mexico to/from Europe and Los Angels to Papeete.
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
| Economy |
Premium Voyageur / Alize |
Business | First | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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*: 18kg |
NA |
| Flights in France |
- 1 standard - 1 accessory Max weight*: 12kg |
NA | NA | NA |
* max weight of all hand baggage added up (not per item)
Maximum Dimensions:
- "standard baggage": 55 cm (l) x 35 cm (w) x 25 cm (h) – including pockets, wheels, and handles
- "small baggage": 45 cm (l) x 20 cm (w) x 35 cm (h)
Please note that a suit bag is considered a standard bag.
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.
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
| Description | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Baggage Allowance | Purchase excess baggage allowances online before your flight | Save 20% on the regular Baggage fees |
| Time to Think | Hold your online reservation for up to 14 days before payment. | $8-$20 |
| Seat Plus | Additional leg room in Voyageur (Economy) cabin on long-haul flights | $70-$98 |
Special services fees
Price varies according to travel type: it will be most expensive for long haul flights.
| Description | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Pets (including kennel) - in the hold (max 75kg) - in cabin (6 kg max) |
Only dogs and cats are allowed. |
$20-$200 |
| High body mass passengers | Passengers with a high body mass | 25% off 2nd seat |
| Unaccompanied Minor (4-11 years old) |
Assistance at the airport, on board and during connections ensuring your child´s safety and comfort. |
Complimentary |
| Unaccompanied Minor (12-17 years old) |
Assistance at the airport, on board and during connections ensuring your child´s safety and comfort |
$50-$150 |
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 Access | Invite 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 Cananda |
NA |
| Flying Blue Gold & Platinum SkyTeam Elite Plus |
Lounge access complimentary under certain conditions | 1st 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
| Description | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket office service fee | Buying, modifying, or canceling a ticket at a city or airport ticket office | $20 |
| Phone reservation service fee | Buying, modifying, or canceling a ticket via phone reservations | $25 |
| Online re-issue of Third Party tickets | Re-issuing of tickets first issued by a travel agency, via airfrance.us | $50 |
| Offline re-issue of Third Party tickets | Re-issuing of tickets first issued by a travel agency, via ticket office or reservations | $50 |
| Online re-issue of offline direct sales tickets | Re-issuing of tickets first issued by ticket office or phone reservations, via airfrance.us | $25 |
| Online refund of Third Party tickets | Refund of tickets first issued by a travel agency, via airfrance.us | $55 |
| Online refund of offline direct sales tickets | Refund of tickets first issued by ticket office or phone reservations, via airfrance.us | $35 |
| Classic Awards change / cancellation | Modifying or canceling a Flying Blue Classic Awards ticket | $70 |
| Award ticket | Having your award ticket issued over the phone | $20-25 |
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