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Can you bring a car seat on a plane with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines when traveling with a baby?
Bringing a car seat on KLM when traveling with a baby
Short answer: Yes — you can bring and use a car seat on KLM, but the child must occupy their own purchased seat and the car seat must be approved for aircraft use.
- Approval: The car seat must be certified by the manufacturer for use on an aircraft (check the label/manual or manufacturer’s information).
- Installation: It must be secured to the aircraft seat using the airplane seatbelt (top tethers or ISOFIX generally cannot be used on aircraft).
- Seating rules: Car seats are not permitted in exit row seats and may be restricted in some bulkhead seats — confirm when booking or at check‑in.
- Baggage/transport: You can usually check or gate‑check the car seat; many families bring it to the gate for use in the airport and ask staff to gate‑check it at boarding.
- Practical tips: Reserve an extra seat for the child early, notify KLM if you plan to use a car seat onboard, carry the car seat manual and any aircraft‑use label, and ask ground staff for help if unsure.
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