KLM Charges More For Extra Leg Room

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May 10, 2007

KLM Charges More For Extra Leg Room

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is charging passengers an extra EUR50 for seats with more leg room, such as exit row seats, in a trial on some long-haul routes, the airline said.

KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM, launched the trial on flights to Singapore, Manila and Curacao on Thursday, a spokesman said.

If passengers show a willingness to pay more, KLM plans to expand the scheme on other routes -- including European flights -- as it sees an opportunity to generate additional revenue.

"Several US carriers are already using this formula and it's proving already to be successful. People are willing to pay a little bit more for a bit of extra comfort," a KLM spokesman said.