Can you bring a bassinet on a plane with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines when traveling with a baby?

 

Bringing a bassinet on a KLM flight when traveling with a baby

 

Short answer

Yes — KLM provides aircraft bassinets on many long‑haul and some medium‑haul flights, but they are limited and must be requested in advance. Bringing your own cabin bassinet that attaches to the aircraft is generally not accepted; if you prefer a child restraint (car seat) you must buy a separate seat and use an approved CRS.

• Reserve early — KLM bassinets are limited in number and are fitted to bulkhead seats, so request a bassinet when booking or contact KLM as soon as possible to reserve one.
• Bulkhead seating — Bassinets are installed at bulkhead rows only. You’ll normally need a bulkhead seat for the bassinet location; seat assignment and bassinet approval are handled by KLM staff.
• Aircraft and route dependent — Not all aircraft types or short regional flights have bassinets. Availability depends on the aircraft model and route, so KLM will confirm whether a bassinet can be provided for your specific flight.
• Use restrictions — Cabin bassinets have weight and length limits and are for use mainly during cruise. Crew will advise when the bassinet may be used and will ask you to hold the baby during taxi, takeoff, landing, or turbulence for safety.
• Bringing your own equipment — Small soft travel cots may be carried as checked baggage if permitted by your fare and baggage allowance, but bringing a personal bassinet to attach to the cabin is not normally allowed. If you plan to use a child car seat/CRS in the cabin you must purchase a seat for the infant and ensure the seat is explicitly certified for aircraft use (check the label on the CRS).
• At check‑in and gate — Reconfirm the bassinet reservation at check‑in and at the gate. If seats change or the aircraft is different, the bassinet may not be available and staff will inform you of alternatives.
• Safety and supervision — Crew will check that the baby is safe in the bassinet and that use complies with safety procedures. During periods of expected turbulence or when seatbelt signs are on, you’ll need to remove the baby from the bassinet.
• Fees — The bassinet itself is provided as a service and typically isn’t charged separately, but seat reservation fees for preferred or bulkhead seats may apply depending on your fare class and how you book.

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