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Hi we are doing our first Camino Francis in April/May 2020, we fly from Glasgow to Amsterdam to Bordeaux then onto SJDLP, our change over is 45min in Amsterdam we are worried that this is not enough time for our baggage in the hold to be transferred onto our connecting flight. We are flying with KLM iv been in touch and they haven't been much help saying that our baggage should make it and to reach out to their staff at Glasgow, so we are now thinking of trying to get our backpacks on as our hand luggage and buy what we have to leave at home once in Bordeaux, So id like to know if anyone has done a similar journey with KLM or any other airline in the UK and been able to get their backpacks on, as weight wise they will be lighter than most others hand luggage.
..., as weight wise they will be lighter than most others hand luggage.
Yes, hundreds or thousands of us do this. Compare your pack with the dimensions allowed by KLM - otherwise your question cannot be answered! If necessary, remove a few items so the pack is not stuffed to the brim. If you have a few things that may not be allowed (knife, liquids, poles) put them in a cheap bag, box or parcel, and send that in the hold but carry your backpack and the hard-to-replace things on board with you in the cabin.So id like to know if anyone has done a similar journey with KLM or any other airline in the UK and been able to get their backpacks on
Yes they are all with KLM and we booked directly with themAre all the flights with KLM and did you book directly with KLM?
Hi iv check the dimensions and both packs they are about 10cm longer than the hand luggage size,i was just trying to find out if anyone had used KLM with their packs to see how strict they are thanksWeight is less of an issue with hand luggage, but the dimensions are. Have a look what the website of the airline says and measure carefully. Also note which items are not allowed/restricted in hand luggage.
Welcome to the forum and Buen Camino, SY
yes done this both are about 10cm longer than what KLM state for hand luggageI flew from the UK and had no problem taking my Osprey 30L on as cabin baggage. Check the hand luggage dimensions for your airline online.
As iv said both are 10cm longer than KLM allow i was just trying to find out if anyone has used KLM and how strict they are thanks.Yes, hundreds or thousands of us do this. Compare your pack with the dimensions allowed by KLM - otherwise your question cannot be answered! If necessary, remove a few items so the pack is not stuffed to the brim. If you have a few things that may not be allowed (knife, liquids, poles) put them in a cheap bag, box or parcel, and send that in the hold but carry your backpack and the hard-to-replace things on board with you in the cabin.
Handluggage KLM 55x35x25cm.As iv said both are 10cm longer than KLM allow i was just trying to find out if anyone has used KLM and how strict they are thanks.
I see now your mention that the packs are 10 cm too long. I take it you have to use only these packs. I have not used KLM so my comments won't be of any help, but I'll leave them up anyway.Hi we are doing our first Camino Francis in April/May 2020, we fly from Glasgow to Amsterdam to Bordeaux then onto SJDLP, our change over is 45min in Amsterdam we are worried that this is not enough time for our baggage in the hold to be transferred onto our connecting flight. We are flying with KLM iv been in touch and they haven't been much help saying that our baggage should make it and to reach out to their staff at Glasgow, so we are now thinking of trying to get our backpacks on as our hand luggage and buy what we have to leave at home once in Bordeaux, So id like to know if anyone has done a similar journey with KLM or any other airline in the UK and been able to get their backpacks on, as weight wise they will be lighter than most others hand luggage.
Hi iv check the dimensions and both packs they are about 10cm longer than the hand luggage size,i was just trying to find out if anyone had used KLM with their packs to see how strict they are thanks
The backpacks were bought as we have booked for them to go in the hold, it was only after buying the tickets and talking with KLM that we didn't feel confident of their answers to our bags making it with us. thanks for the reply.How about buying backpacks that fit this common hand-baggage size - just need to be a bit tougher on not bringing too many "just-in-case" items
Hi thank you i have the same backpack as yours, i bought it as that's what i thought i needed and as we payed the extra to put luggage in the hold we thought there wouldn't be a problem, as iv said it was only after a few email back and forward to KLM and their answer of Your bags should make it we thought about taking them on and buying poles etc over in France, we wouldn't mind paying more to get them on board. thanks for your reply.For those of you that fly with Norwegian be aware that they have changed their luggage rules. If you buy a LOWFARE ticket you only can bring a small handbag 30x20x38 to put under your seat. If you want to bring a bigger 55x40x30 to put in the rack, you need to buy a LOWFARE+ ticket which also includes a checked in luggage.
I always take my Osprey exit 48 as handluggage, make it so small that it fits the limits and send the things I can manage without in a small bag. Since I start from a colder place I put on most of my clothes on at the flight.
Hi its the Osprey 48 the frame size is 65cm by 35cm thanksI may have missed it, but what brand and specific model of backpack do you have? And in what frame size (small, medium, large, etc). . NOT capacity or volume, just the frame size.
Thank you yes we booked everything through KLM, we are going to leave poles etc and pick them up over there thank youI feel if you booked everything directly with KLM they will check your bags through and so it shouldn't be a problem. However, we have been given our sixth sense for a reason! So if you don't feel comfortable take them as hand luggage. Strap them as tight as possible and as said here before, put some less important and easy to replace items in the hold. Or just don't take them from home and buy them before you start. Decathlon is pretty affordable but off course i do not know your budget. To get set up for a first Camino (like a lot of other firsts) costs a bit already, so I really hope you have an awesome experience right from leaving the front door. (As it is you'll come home witha wish list for 'next time') And don't forget: the Camino provides. Buen Camino
Can you take poles on board the aircraft?Hi we are doing our first Camino Francis in April/May 2020, we fly from Glasgow to Amsterdam to Bordeaux then onto SJDLP, our change over is 45min in Amsterdam we are worried that this is not enough time for our baggage in the hold to be transferred onto our connecting flight. We are flying with KLM iv been in touch and they haven't been much help saying that our baggage should make it and to reach out to their staff at Glasgow, so we are now thinking of trying to get our backpacks on as our hand luggage and buy what we have to leave at home once in Bordeaux, So id like to know if anyone has done a similar journey with KLM or any other airline in the UK and been able to get their backpacks on, as weight wise they will be lighter than most others hand luggage.
Can you take poles on board the aircraft?
Rosemary
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