We are flying from Amsterdam to Rome (not a connection) in December on KLM metal (737-900). Anyone had any problems on KLM with a RS Rolling Carryon as hand baggage? We're continuing on from Rome to Naples by train.
I suspect we'll have to check due to weight regardless, and I know there's no guarantees, but what's your experience getting baggage at FCO off a Schengen flight? We arrive FCO at 11:55 and I'd like to take the 13:53 train from Termini. Possible or crazy?
TIA!
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23618 posts
More than possible provided the flight is on time. Luggage at FCO is no different than any other airport. It is a busy airport and sometimes we were close to first off and other times the latter half. It is dice roll.
Posted by
Los Angeles
1165 posts
I flew ITA non-stop from LAX to FCO with a checked RS carry-on - the bag, of course, arrived as well, although with a bit of a wait - perhaps because we breezed through the immigration check. Since you won't have to deal with immigration, I would expect a wait for the bag.
Of course, if the flight is late arriving, the connection could be tight.
I also flew to Poland recently on KLM with connections in AMS - the bag was waiting for me at both final destinations.
Posted by
Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
11861 posts
Why not take the direct easyjet flight to Naples?
Another consideration is your flight may park on the tarmac and you will have to wait for a bus to take you to the terminal. The buses wait til they are packed before they leave the plane.
Possible or crazy?
'Possible', but everything has to work at or very near to perfection to be successful.
(If I had that plan I would probably go through a couple packages of Tums, starting the night before.)
I wouldn't call it 'crazy'; perhaps 'aggressively optimistic' is a better term. (?)
Posted by
98 posts
It' arriving at LUNCH time at FCO, and odds are high it will be parked on the tarmac. The buses will be waiting, however, our experience is that the bags won't be. On flights from either Palermo or Oblia, we waited for bags until slightly after 2.
Posted by
OP
North Georgia, USA
1145 posts
Why not take the direct easyjet flight to Naples?
I booked KLM through Delta with not very many SkyMiles, and my (refundable) train tickets are less than 20 euros each. EasyJet is over $400 by the time we pay for a checked bag and extra legroom (my husband is 6'3").
I just checked trains for tomorrow to compare and looks like it'd only be about 100 euros for the fast train so I guess I'll take my chances on what I've booked and I can change our train on the way to Termini if we have to. I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks everyone!
Posted by
Los Angeles
1165 posts
The Frecce to Naples are on a shuttle schedule, so if you miss your preferred train, there's another within 30 minutes. If all goes well, you may have time to assemble a picnic lunch for the train at Termini.