How much baggage is allowed to be carried on a plane for free? Air carriers will abolish free baggage allowances on planes

What can you take on a plane?

The aircraft has a certain carrying capacity, so baggage weight limits are limited. Carry-on luggage standards are also established in order to freely place things on luggage racks or under the seat. Otherwise, things may interfere with the evacuation of passengers.

Hand luggage is registered simultaneously with the passenger's check-in for the flight. Check-in at any airport usually begins 2-3 hours before departure and ends 1 hour to 40 minutes before departure. You can find out for sure when check-in for your flight begins and ends at the representative office of the airline from which you purchased your ticket. To plan your trip more accurately, check out how to get to your departure airport on.

Hand luggage- these are things that you can take with you into the cabin. The weight limit for hand luggage is determined by the airline. The weight limit for hand luggage can vary from 5 to 10 kg. Hand luggage may not be included in the ticket fare - it may be charged.

Regardless of whether hand luggage is included in the fare or not, on flights of Russian airlines you can take the following items with you into the cabin:

• handbag or briefcase;
• bouquet of flowers;
• outerwear;
• baby food for the child during the flight;
• suit in a suitcase;
• a cradle/folding stroller when transporting a child (use of the stroller is possible up to the aircraft ramp, then the stroller is transferred for transportation in the luggage and cargo compartment);
• crutches, folding wheelchair, having dimensions that allow them to be safely placed in the aircraft cabin on a shelf above the passenger seat or under the seat in front passenger seat(when transporting a passenger with limited mobility).

Pobeda Airlines allows the carriage of items from this list if their dimensions and hand luggage in total do not exceed the dimensions of 36x30x27 centimeters. If hand luggage exceeds the specified dimensions, it can be checked in as checked baggage for an additional fee.

The bag that you take with you into the cabin (carry-on luggage) should not contain knives, scissors (even nail scissors), medications (except for vital drugs), inhalers, aerosols, cosmetics (creams, gels).

Baggage allowance

Baggage- these are the things you check in when checking in for your flight. They will fly in the luggage compartment. Airlines have different weight and number of pieces of luggage. Some airlines have fares where baggage is not included in the ticket price and is paid separately as additional service. These data are indicated in the fare rules of the air ticket. Also, when purchasing an air ticket on Tutu.ru, you can install a filter and select either only tickets with allowed luggage, or without luggage.

If the baggage allowance established by the airline is exceeded, for example, baggage weighs 30 kg with a limit of 23 kg, then such baggage is considered excess baggage and you will need to pay extra for it. There are tariffs that limit luggage not only by weight, but also by space - that is, one person can carry one bag or suitcase for free. If your luggage meets the weight limit but is packed in two bags, you will have to pay for an additional piece of luggage.

Payment rules are set by the airline; most often, you can pay for luggage or hand luggage online on the airline’s website or by calling its contact center, as well as at the airport.

Baby on a plane

A baby on an airplane is also a passenger, so some airlines allow you to carry 10 kg of baggage with him free of charge. All baby bassinets or car seats of any size when transporting a child under 2 years of age, as well as strollers when transporting a child under 11 years of age (inclusive) are carried free of charge in addition to the standard baggage allowance or in addition to hand luggage. The folding stroller can be checked in as luggage.

Carriage of sports equipment

If you are flying with sports equipment (skis, snowboard, surfboard, bicycle), then you must inform the airline about this. Check the conditions for transporting sports equipment on your airline's website. Call or write to representatives of the airline you plan to fly with. When purchasing an air ticket on our website, we can request transportation services for you. sports equipment(skiing equipment, golf equipment, surfing, diving, paragliding, bicycle).

This service must be ordered more than 72 hours before flight departure:

• by calling us at 8-495-587-43-05 (be prepared to provide your reservation, order number or phone number specified when placing your order);
• sending a letter by email [email protected] or a website indicating the reservation number, order number or phone number specified when placing the order.

It is also necessary to indicate the passenger for whom the service is needed, the dimensions length*width*height and the total weight of the equipment.

The airline will need 24 hours to respond. We will definitely inform you about confirmation or refusal of this service.

The most common rules for baggage and hand luggage in Russian airlines

Aeroflot baggage and hand luggage rules

1. For some destinations, special application rules may apply, and the availability of services may differ.

2. Allowed only at the check-in counter with an additional payment depending on the destination; exceptions may apply for certain destinations.

3. For Economy Promo, changes are permitted only up to the departure time of the flight indicated on the issued ticket, subject to availability of seats at the paid fare with a charge.

For Economy Budget, changes are permitted until the departure time of the flight indicated on the issued ticket, subject to availability of seats at the paid fare with a charge. Changes after the flight departure time indicated on the issued ticket are not permitted.

For Economy Optimum and Comfort Optimum, changes are permitted until the departure time of the flight indicated on the issued ticket, subject to availability of seats at the paid fare with a fee.
Making changes after the departure time of the flight indicated in the issued ticket is not permitted, except for transportation:
— from points in the Near and Middle East to points in the Russian Federation/Europe/BZ, subject to availability of seats at the paid rate with a charge of 85 USD;
- from US points, subject to notification of refusal of carriage before the departure time of the flight indicated in the issued ticket, subject to availability of seats at the paid fare with a charge of 40 USD.

For Business Optimum, changes are allowed before and after the flight departure time indicated on the issued ticket, subject to availability of seats at the paid fare with a fee:

4. For Economy Promo and Economy Budget - refund of the carriage fee is not allowed, except for transportation from points in the Republic of Korea, upon notification of refusal of transportation before the end of the established check-in time for the flight indicated on the ticket, with a fee of 40 USD withheld.

For Economy Optimum and Comfort Optimum, a refund of the carriage fee is allowed upon notification of refusal of carriage before the end of the established check-in time for passengers for the flight indicated on the ticket with the fee being withheld. Refund of the carriage fee upon notification of refusal of carriage after the end of the established check-in time of passengers for the flight indicated on the ticket is not permitted, except for transportation from points of the Near and Middle East to points of the Russian Federation/Europe/BZ, with a fee of 85 USD withheld.

For Business Optimum, a refund of the carriage fee is allowed upon notification of refusal of carriage before and after the end of the established check-in time for passengers for the flight indicated on the ticket, with the fee being withheld:
— 2300 rub. for transportation within the Russian Federation;
— 35 EUR/ 40 USD for international transport, except for transportation from points in Japan;
— 4500 JPY for transportation from points in Japan.
BZ countries: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Georgia.

5. The service is not provided for Economy Promo and Economy Budget, with the exception of participants in loyalty programs of member airlines SkyTeam Alliance Elite and Elite Plus levels (Silver, Gold, Platinum).

For Economy Optimum and Economy Premium passengers, in addition to participants in the loyalty programs of airlines that are members of the SkyTeam alliance of the Elite and Elite Plus levels (Silver, Gold, Platinum), the service is provided only after issuing an air ticket by selecting seats through the online service (check reservation).

6. For Economy Optimum, Comfort Optimum and Business Optimum, it is allowed for a transfer duration of up to 72 hours; for a transfer duration of more than 72 hours, it is not allowed. For Economy Premium, Comfort Premium and Business Premium, it is allowed regardless of the duration of the transfer.

7. Allowed only within the same fare group by additional payment of the difference between the paid fare and the fare of another class of service.

8. At the check-in counter it is provided for one segment at the departure point. Advance upgrades are provided in advance for both one-way and round-trip transportation. The service is provided using miles from the Aeroflot Bonus program.

9. Check-in and baggage check-in for Comfort class passengers is carried out at a specially designated check-in counter (in the Economy class area) or at a counter (in the SkyPriority area).

Airlines will now be able to sell tickets that do not include baggage allowance at all - previously 10 kg were guaranteed free (new baggage rules on planes).

On July 20, the State Duma adopted amendments to the Air Code (Rules for the carriage of baggage on an airplane), which will affect millions of air passengers. Now on plane tickets airlines may not include free baggage allowance at all. Is it true, this only applies to non-refundable rates- and they are the cheapest, and most travelers buy them.

The news left many tourists stupefied or slightly confused: how is it that baggage-free fares were introduced a long time ago, I paid for a suitcase on the S7 flight last summer? But Pobeda only lets you in with a handbag, and demands money for a backpack!

In fact, the baggage-free fares of Russian airlines have so far been conditionally baggage-free - any of them allowed you to take 10 kg for free. Even Pobeda, with all its strictness, allowed you to carry 10 kg of hand luggage in the luggage compartment. Precisely because this norm was prescribed in the Air Code. Now it has been cancelled. And carriers have every right not to include luggage at all in the ticket price. If you need a suitcase - pay, if you are ready to fly light - save.

And now, tomorrow at all airports in the country they will start charging money for each suitcase? Komsomolskaya Pravda figured out the details of the new rules.

AS IT WAS

Baggage and hand luggage: The air code allowed each passenger to carry a minimum of 10 kg free of charge. At the same time, it was not specified where exactly - in the luggage compartment or hand luggage. And the airlines interpreted it as they saw fit. For example, S7, according to the baggage-free fare, allows you to take 10 kg of hand luggage into the cabin; there is no free luggage at all. “Victory” is the opposite: a suitcase weighing up to 10 kg can be checked in as checked baggage free of charge, but they are not allowed to take anything other than the list specified in the Federal Aviation Regulations (See “Important”). Other carriers offer even the cheapest rates free rates more generous than the minimum required by law: " Ural Airlines» 5 kg of hand luggage and 10 kg of luggage, Aeroflot has 10 kg of hand luggage and 23 kg of luggage.

Eventually: 10 kg is quite possible if you are flying for the weekend or on a short business trip. And it really doesn’t matter where these 10 kg fly, in the luggage compartment or the cabin. Passengers could actually save money by buying conditionally baggage-free tickets - after all, they still include 10 kg.

HOW WILL IT BE*

Baggage: The airline may not include free luggage at all in the ticket price. Or maybe include it - as she decides.

Carry-on baggage: A passenger has the right to carry carry-on baggage free of charge “within the limits established by the carrier in accordance with federal aviation regulations.” That is, and here almost everything is left to the airline. Maybe my brother will allow 5 kg into the salon, maybe 10 kg. Or it may be limited to items from those same federal aviation regulations (see "Important"), their amendments did not affect them.

That is: the airline will legally be able to demand payment for everything except a handbag or briefcase. Both for luggage and for hand luggage - be it a backpack, a sports bag, or a duty-free bag. Have you seen many ascetics who fly to another city with only a handbag over their shoulder, without, sorry, a change of underwear or socks? In this situation, the passenger will have to pay on top in any case - either for a suitcase or for hand luggage. But. There is hope that airlines will avoid extremes and leave some reasonable standards for free hand luggage. This is what happens in the world, in any case (see “What about them”).

*After the amendments come into force. All this concerns only non-refundable tickets. For passengers with refundable fares, the new law does not change anything.

6 NAIVE QUESTIONS

When will the new rules take effect?

Calmly - only 60 days after the official publication of the amendments. Approximately from the end of September - beginning of October. That is, we will have time to fly off during the summer holidays, as usual, 10 kg are guaranteed free of charge even at baggage-free fares.

Will they charge for a suitcase on any flight?

No. It all depends on the airline and the fare at which you buy the ticket. The amendments make it possible to make only non-refundable tickets completely baggage-free. If the ticket can be returned, then its price automatically includes at least 10 kg of luggage (or more, this is the right of the airline).

Most likely, carriers will reshape their tariff schedules to accommodate the new rules over the next two months. There will be the cheapest tickets, which cannot be checked in and any baggage is only for money, there will be average ones, with 10 kg of free baggage and restrictions on return (with a fine, for example), and expensive ones, where you can take a suitcase weighing 23 kg and change the ticket itself and return it. This is a conditional diagram, of course.

How do I know if I qualify for free luggage?

The amendments oblige the airline to inform the passenger about the conditions for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage when purchasing a ticket. To be fair, they still do not hide this information on their websites. As a rule, you need to click on the name of the tariff next to the price or the icon symbolizing baggage. You will see: hand luggage only, 10 kg, 23 kg... If you realized it after the purchase, in electronic ticket look for the “Baggage” column.

How much will it cost to check in a suitcase?

Tariffs are set by the carrier. On average, at current prices, 2,000 rubles or 50 euros (for international flights) for a suitcase weighing up to 23 kg.

Will tickets become cheaper?

The main argument of supporters of the law is that plane tickets will become cheaper. Why? Baggage transportation is a service for which the passenger pays. After all, with suitcases, the plane is heavier, it needs more fuel, again loading and unloading, wages for loaders, luggage belt. Now everyone pays for this service. And if you divide it - the flight separately, the luggage separately - some passengers will be able to pay only for the flight itself and thereby save. Pobeda's base tariffs, they say, will be reduced by 20%.

Those who are willing to fly at a “naked” fare and without luggage at all will probably pay less. But for most passengers, flights will eventually become more expensive, he believes Alexander SIZINTSEV, General Director of the Internet service for travelers Biletix. Because in addition to the fare, they will fork out money for luggage, even minimal ones.

WHAT ABOUT THEM?

Let's see if we have tickets for 10 euros!

In the European Union and the United States, laws do not regulate the issue of luggage at all; airlines themselves decide what they will allow a passenger to carry for free, and what for money, he comments PR Director of Aviasales Janis Dzenis.

So in Russia now it’s like all over the world. Anyone who has flown with Western low-cost airlines knows: with Ryanair, EasyJet and the like, the ticket really does not include any baggage at all. But they are generous with hand luggage - Ryanair even allows you to carry two bags, one on the shelf above the seat, the other under the seat. So passengers save on suitcases and take as much as they can into the cabin.

Russian aviators who lobbied for the newly adopted amendments argued that our 10 kg free baggage allowance prevents domestic low-cost airlines from competing with foreign ones that do not have such restrictions. Well, let's see if we will now have tickets for 10 euros, like in Europe - the obstacles have been removed!

NUMBERS

50% of passengers do not know whether free luggage is included in the ticket they purchased.

30% pay for the suitcase already at the airport, was surprised to learn that the fare was baggage-free.

You can save 60%, if you pay for baggage not included in the ticket in advance, on the airline’s website.

In law Order of the Ministry of Transport of Russia dated June 28, 2007 No. 82 (as amended on January 14, 2019) “On approval of the Federal Aviation Rules “General Rules” air transport passengers, baggage, cargo and requirements for servicing passengers, shippers, consignees" (registered with the Ministry of Justice of Russia on September 27, 2007 No. 10186)
at any Russian airline You can carry up to 5 kg of things on board free of charge. There are carriers that allow you to take 10 or 15 kg.

As a rule, than more expensive ticket, the more things you can carry in the cabin. Typically, for economy class flights, one piece of hand luggage is provided, and for business class flights, two. But here everything depends on the carrier: some companies have their own standards for each fare, route, aircraft, while others have a single standard for everyone.

Dimensions are not specified in the law, so each carrier can set its own rules. Typically, bags with dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm or with the sum of three dimensions equal to 115 cm are allowed on board. Such a suitcase will fit in the overhead luggage rack along with the hand luggage of other passengers.

You can also take a handbag, briefcase or backpack with things in excess of the norm. It is assumed that you will place them under the seat in front, so the permitted weight and dimensions may be less than for carry-on luggage. For example, up to 3 kg and no more than 80 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

Carefully read the rules on the company’s website: if the weight of free excess baggage is not indicated there, check this on the website or by phone.

Also, instead of an additional bag, briefcase or backpack, you can take for free:

• bouquet of flowers;
• outerwear;
• baby food for the child during the flight;
• suit in a suitcase (check weight and dimensions);
• a device for carrying a child (cradle, chair, stroller) - provided that you are flying with a child and can fit these things on a shelf or under the seat;
• medications, special dietary needs in the amount required for the duration of the flight;
• crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, a folding wheelchair, if you can fit them in the cabin on a shelf or under the seat;
• goods from Duty Free, if they are suitable in weight and dimensions and are sealed in a sealed bag (check weight and dimensions).

The basic rule: what you are going to take into the cabin must fit on a shelf or under the seat. Ask the carrier in advance how much excess hand luggage he will allow you to carry.

How to check hand luggage at the airport

If your hand luggage looks bulky, it will be weighed at the airport and the dimensions will be checked using a special frame. This is a plastic container or two walls that your suitcase should fit into. In this case, everything should fit in, including handles and wheels.

To avoid having to pay extra for hand luggage, choose soft bags or a backpack with drawstring straps that reduce the size of the already packed travel accessory.

If you are going on a trip, study in advance the nuances that determine the carriage of baggage on an airplane. They set standards for everyone Russian airlines, except for "Victory". For foreign companies, the rules determined by the legislation of the relevant country continue to apply. What do you need to know so that you can save yourself from unpleasant surprises?

Generally accepted standards and rules: what baggage can be transported as cargo

First, understand the terminology to avoid confusion:

• Carry-on luggage It is customary to name the things you take on a plane. They can be placed on a special shelf or under the seat in front (if the items do not differ in size). During check-in, carriers have the right to require hand luggage to be weighed. If you go through the procedure online, then marking is not required. In this case, weighing is done before the boarding gate.
• Personal items- items that are allowed to be taken on the plane without preliminary weighing and marking (folder, cane, book).
• Baggage- these are bags, suitcases, backpacks and other things handed over to cargo compartment. It is issued for each passenger separately. When checking in, you place your bags on a conveyor where they are weighed. If the norm is not exceeded, the baggage is marked with a barcode sticker and sent to the cargo compartment. You are given a delivery coupon, and if you lose your suitcase or bag, the document will help you defend your rights.

According to the new baggage rules on planes , The weight norm for 1 place is reduced from 32 kg to 30. It can be lower, but not higher. But this does not mean that the indicator is the same for everyone: it is influenced by the tariff at which the ticket was purchased.

New rules: how to transport luggage and hand luggage

If you have not traveled since the introduction of the new rules, you may be surprised: after all, baggage-free tickets It's not the first day they've been on sale. But even the budget Pobeda provided the opportunity to transport up to 10 kg in the cargo compartment. In 2018, the norm specified in the Air Code was canceled. What needs to be taken into account now?

Baggage requirements 10-30 kg

To avoid troubles, check the new rules on the carrier’s website. He has the right to set the weight depending on the ticket fare. If the upper limit is 23 kg, then if you are overweight you will need to pay extra or take out some of your items.

Don't forget to check the baggage rules on the plane.

According to the rules, baggage weight of 30 kg is allowed for business class passengers: it has advantages over economy class. In the latter, the upper limit of normal is 23 kg.

Baggage requirements over 30 kg

If the norm is exceeded 30 kg the cargo falls under the heavy weight criterion. The calculation is made according to the company's tariffs. You have to pay extra for every kilogram.

There are also restrictions on dimensions, and these include:

• skis and other sports items that take up a lot of space;
• musical instruments (double bass, cello);
• Large home appliances.

To transport such cargo, contact airline representatives in advance and find out the new rules. The support service will select an option for transporting oversized luggage, but if there is not enough space in the cargo compartment, they have the right to refuse you. You should arrive at the airport early: check-in will take longer.

In winter, some airlines allow you to carry skis and other equipment without additional charges.

Baggage-free tickets

Important changes to the rules regarding the carriage of baggage on an airplane affected baggage-free tickets. After all, airlines have received the right not to include the cost in the price of the travel document, which will allow the passenger to save money. For example, previously on a Pobeda flight you could check a suitcase weighing up to 10 kg into the cargo hold. But now the airline has the ability to charge for everything except a handbag or briefcase. The advantages for travelers include low cost: those who want to save money will find profitable offer, leaving extra things at home.

46% of passengers agree to do without even carry-on luggage in order to save on flights.

Similar rules apply to the category of non-refundable tickets. When purchasing them, check whether you have chosen the “luggage-free” option or whether the price includes freight transportation. If the ticket is refundable, the price automatically includes transportation of 10 kg of luggage.

Is it possible to combine luggage on a plane: read the rules

After a protest from the Moscow Interregional Transport Prosecutor's Office, Aeroflot changed the rules for transporting baggage.

If passengers travel together for the same purpose of travel, to the same airport of destination or stopover, then, at the request of the passengers, it is allowed to apply to the baggage of these passengers the sum of the standards (including weight and size standards) for the free carriage of checked baggage for each of the passengers.
One piece of baggage should not exceed 32 kg in weight and/or the sum of three dimensions 203 cm, the total number of pieces of combined baggage should not exceed the sum of the free baggage allowance.

Now, when traveling with family or friends, you will receive possibility to combine cargo, rather than distributing things among several bags or paying extra for overweight. In this case they should take 1st place. Airplane baggage rules require that you place your items in one shared bag. But the total weight should not exceed 30 kg, or you will have to pay extra.

Rules for transporting fragile items

Do you have to take fragile items on a trip? Glass products, electronic devices and equipment, and decorative items should not be delivered as regular cargo. To prevent boxes or bags from being thrown around when loading onto an airplane, check your luggage as “fragile.” He will not be placed on a conveyor, but will be taken to the department. Alas, you will not receive guarantees for the integrity of the items.

If the dimensions of the items do not exceed the permissible dimensions, take them to the salon. In this case, it is important that you do not transport liquids in glass jars: the jam will have to be checked into the cargo area.

Excess weight of luggage and what to do with it

When you buy travel document, then its category determines the permissible limits for the weight of cargo. If the indicator exceeds the established norm, the mass is considered above the norm. For example, an economy class passenger can take luggage up to 23 kg. The amount of the surcharge should be clarified in advance, and some companies allow a slight excess.

Hand luggage and new rules for its transportation

When packing your luggage on the plane, ask how many kilograms per person are allowed. Since the fall of 2017, the following restrictions have come into force for airlines:

The maximum weight of hand luggage that can be carried free of charge must be no more than 5 kg.

In this case, the carrier has the right to change the indicator, increasing the norm to 6, 7 or 10 kg: this will attract the client. There are also restrictions on dimensions, because the height of the item should not exceed 0.56 m, width - 0.45 m, and thickness - 0.25 m. Please check the acceptable parameters on the website of the selected carrier.

What can you not check in as carry-on luggage?

Under the new rules, hand luggage may be weighed and tagged at check-in or before boarding. But you are allowed to take extra things.

Previously, the list was wider, but the Ministry of Transport decided that some things can be put in a bag. These include a laptop, umbrella, books and mobile phone.

Placed your laptop in a bag or backpack? You won't have to pay. Didn't complete the task? Pay extra.

What luggage to take into the cabin: what can you keep in your hand luggage with you

When determining what to take into the cabin, remember: the main cargo may be lost. In time they will find him, but It’s safer to keep the necessary things with you. Bring documents, fragile items, expensive gadgets, medicines, and hygiene products to the salon.

What else can you take? According to the rules, the following is allowed:

What you are not allowed to take into the cabin: transportation rules

• You cannot take weapons or children's toys or dummies that imitate them.
• Sharp, piercing, cutting objects are prohibited. The idea of ​​grabbing knitting needles or a corkscrew will have to be abandoned. Even manicure scissors and a nail file are included in the list of items not allowed in the cabin.
• You will have to do without household chemicals, especially flammable aerosols.
• When it comes to shaving accessories, choose disposable products with closed cutting surfaces or safety razors.

The question is often asked whether it is possible to bring a thermometer into the salon. The answer depends on the type of device: you put the electronic one in your hand luggage or in a suitcase that you check in the cargo hold. A thermometer with mercury is carried in a protective case in the amount of 1 piece (check the Rules for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage on the carrier’s website). But you will have to check it in as luggage.

Items prohibited in hand luggage

Airline rules: what you need to know about carrying luggage on an airplane

According to the new rules, airlines have the right to weigh luggage before boarding passengers. How are changes implemented in practice?

Aeroflot: unpleasant surprises

Aeroflot passengers have to think not only about what they can carry on the plane in their luggage. Since February 2018, complaints began to appear that the company was measuring baggage dimensions near boarding gates. Representatives of the carrier provided an explanation: according to them, the measure was taken due to the fact that customers are unhappy with the lack of space in the cabins.

Now the “sum of 3 dimensions” rule does not work: if previously the total value of the indicators should not exceed 115, then according to the new regulations the dimensions are limited to 55x40x20 cm. Even if the height of the suitcase is 35 cm, this does not mean that the width can exceed 20 cm. Under Even small bags do not fit the criteria.

New rules for Aeroflot

The new rules are stricter than most low-cost airlines with their strict standards. But Aeroflot has also changed the list of things that can be taken into the cabin without registration. Baby food, a cane, and a camera disappeared from the standard list. The number of duty-free packages is also specified: it must be the only one.

Is a guitar a permitted item? The company announced that musical instruments must have a maximum height of 135 cm in the sum of 3 dimensions. If the guitar does not meet the criteria of the rules, contact the company representatives 36 hours before departure and agree on the issue.

Ural Airlines: what you need to know

The company explains the current regulations:

Free carriage rules

For some flights (“Moscow - Baikonur - Moscow”) additional restrictions are introduced: for economy class the weight of hand luggage is 5 kg, and baggage up to 15 kg can be carried free of charge. If you bought a business class ticket, the figures increase to 10 and 30 kg, respectively.

Utair and S7: consider the changes

Abbreviated lists of things that are allowed to be imported and exported as an addition to hand luggage have also appeared on the websites of Utair airlines.

The list of items allowed to be placed in the cargo hold includes the following:

• crossbows, knives, swords, etc.;
• knives or scissors, when the length of the cutting part does not exceed 60 mm;
• alcoholic drinks or liquids if the alcohol content does not exceed 24%;
• drinks and liquids with an alcohol content of 24-70%, provided that the quantity per person is no more than 5 liters (the capacity of the container should also not be higher than this value);
• aerosols in cylinders, the nozzles of which are closed with caps, and the maximum volume is 500 ml (there is a limit for 1 passenger - 2 kg or l).

Official rules apply on all flights; similar conditions were introduced by the administration of Ural Airlines and other companies.

The rules prohibit the carriage of the following items in checked baggage:

• military, civilian and service weapons;
• pyrotechnics;
• explosives and parts of explosive devices;
• flammable liquids and solids;
• radioactive and corrosive substances;
• items containing radioactive elements;
• products similar to weapons that can be used in the commission of acts of unlawful interference, including all types of brass knuckles and projectile weapons;
• compressed and liquefied gases.

Some items are allowed to be transported only if the “Dangerous Goods” are registered. These include personal mobility devices powered by lithium batteries. The same rule applies if you want to transport a moped or mobile device powered by a 160 Wh or higher lithium-ion battery.

Exceptions are made when it comes to devices used by passengers with reduced mobility. In this case, you must obtain the company's permission in advance. If the battery power is less, it is removed and transported in hand luggage (with a characteristic of 100-160 Wh you need to obtain permission).

Find out in advance what the cost of your luggage on the plane will be if you are overweight. The conditions can be clarified on the company's website.

FAQ

Some restrictions come as a surprise to passengers. To avoid such situations, please read the answers to frequently asked questions.

Is it possible to carry liquids on an airplane?

Since 2006 the company prohibited the transportation of bulk containers with liquids. The restriction is due to the fact that terrorists have repeatedly tried to smuggle parts of explosive devices disguised as harmless bottles on board international planes.

The following are considered liquids:

• cosmetic and perfumery products (perfumes, gels, etc.);
• products (jam, drinks, syrups, etc.).

How much liquid can you carry on an airplane?

How much liquid can be carried in airplane luggage?

The maximum volume of the container containing liquid is 100 ml. If you try to take a 200 ml bottle, arguing that there is only 50 ml of water in it, you will not be able to bring it on board.

If the volume does not exceed the permissible limit, the passenger should put all containers in a 20x20 cm bag. It is advisable to buy it in advance, since the cost at the airport will be higher. The total volume of liquids should be no more than 1 liter. There is 1 package per 1 passenger; what doesn't fit will have to be thrown away. There is no need to put baby or diet food in it, but be prepared to open the containers to check the contents.

Liquids purchased at duty-free can be taken into the cabin, provided that they are in a sealed bag.

Is it possible to take groceries on a plane?

It is not prohibited to take food into the cabin, but on international flights additional control is carried out: veterinary and phytosanitary. To avoid unpleasant surprises, take sandwiches in foil, candy or fruit with you. Avoid products that leave crumbs or may disturb the smell of your neighbors. Also note that some treats are classified as liquids (yogurt). The volume of the container in this case should not exceed 100 ml.

If you still have questions about whether you can take groceries on a plane, watch the video:

Hand luggage when flying with a child

When flying with a child, the question arises: Is it possible to take a baby stroller into the salon?. The rules are that you will give the stroller to the airport staff before boarding the plane. It will be classified as checked baggage. Its weight will not be included in the weight norm, but it should not exceed 20 kg.

Some strollers are allowed on planes

Child seats are transported free of charge, and you can take him into the cabin provided that you have purchased a ticket for your child with a separate seat. The product must be marked to indicate that it is suitable for use on aircraft.

Separate luggage can be checked in for a child under 2 years old; weight should not exceed 10 kg. Check with the carrier for the upper limit of hand luggage: many companies do not allow it, since an infant flies without a seat.

What to do if your baggage is lost by an airline

If your luggage is lost or sent on another flight, don’t despair. The main thing is that you have the receipt in your hands. Write a statement by contacting the missing items department and wait for the result. The airline is obliged to find the loss within 3 weeks. Was the bag returned damaged or not found at all? Demand compensation; if they refuse, take documentary evidence and go to court.

The amount paid for lost or damaged luggage varies by company:

• foreign ones provide $20 per kg;
• domestic - $10 per kg.

According to the Montreal Convention, the maximum compensation for the loss of a suitcase is $1,500. To increase your chances, add receipts to the description of the missing items and receive a full or partial refund.

It is advisable to insure valuable items in advance by paying additional fees.

Conclusion

New airline rules provide an opportunity to save money. Go on a trip with a minimum of things, and you won’t have to pay extra for luggage transportation. The main thing is that you clarify the tariffs and norms in advance!

They regulate the number of bags and their total weight, and also relate to items permitted or prohibited for transportation in the aircraft cabin.

Today, almost all airlines have increased the weight of the bag that can be taken into the passenger compartment to 10 kilograms, although this figure is not specified in the rules.

If previously security checkers turned a blind eye to the number of bags and packages, then in 2016, only 1 bag is allowed on the plane.

This does not apply to a handbag or a small men's briefcase for documents.

The restrictions also affected. The acceptable standard is 55 x 20 x 40 cm.

But usually companies regulate the total length of the sides and limit them only by it - a maximum of 115 cm.

This is due to the fact that the bag may have non-standard sizes.

In this case, for example, oversized large musical instrument may well be transported in the cabin of an airplane. But in this case, the rules dictate the need to purchase a separate seat (passenger) for it.

The luggage may include animals- in a special container, but only small ones.

Items considered add-ons:

• laptop;
• mobile, photo and video equipment;
• musical instruments;
• clothes in a suitcase;
• baby food;
• auxiliary aids necessary for people with disabilities;
• press - magazines or newspapers;
• chairs, strollers for children under 2 years of age, as well as a removable cradle from a stroller, if they do not fit into the permitted dimensions;
• jewelry;
• Everything purchased in Duty Free stores, including alcohol, is allowed to be carried on board in a transparent, sealed bag.

not weighed or tagged.

Items prohibited or restricted for transportation in the aircraft cabin

In addition to them, the following are prohibited::

• any objects with which an attack can be carried out, in particular piercing and cutting objects;
• sports equipment (baseball bat);
• weapons, including toy weapons;
• hand tool;
• medicines;
• liquids (water no more than 100 ml);
• aerosols.

Features of transporting liquids

If parents are flying with a small child, they are allowed to bring more than 100 ml of water on board.

In addition to water, liquids, in accordance with the requirements, include all cosmetics and perfumes (lotions, perfumes, shampoos, sprays, etc.). As well as soups, drinks, yoghurts, jams, syrups and homemade canned food.

If you do not want to check them in as luggage, which would be much easier, they must be packed in a transparent bag. Generally their volume should be no more than 1 liter.

Medicines

As for medicines, the rules in this case are as follows: restrictions apply mainly to liquid drugs.

To avoid any problems during inspection, It's better to have a doctor's certificate, where he indicates the disease that the passenger suffers from, as well as the medicine and schedule for taking it.

This, for example, should be done by people with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, who must take regular injections.

Children's carry-on luggage

Usually Children under 2 years old without a separate seat are also entitled to baggage, but less weight.

One of the parents can take the stroller only instead of the baggage allotted to him.

But provided that when folded it will not interfere with other passengers.

Carry-on luggage - airline rules

It’s better to know exactly what a given air carrier requires than to hastily get rid of some things or pay for the excess.

In addition, there are items that we will allow through pre-flight inspection, but they will be prohibited for import into the country where you are flying. To know this for sure, you need to read the customs regulations of the country of entry.

Aeroflot

New rules for carrying things on an airplane: in comfort and economy classes It is allowed to take up to 10 kg per seat, to business class— place up to 15 kg.

Standard size limit 115 cm. These requirements are established only for Aeroflot aircraft.

On jointly operated flights with other airlines, with the exception of Aurora and Rossiya companies, the rules of the carrier company apply.

S7

This airline also allows you to take in economy class 1 piece weighing up to 10 kg.

Business class It is allowed to carry 2 pieces on board, whose total weight should not exceed 15 kg.

Standard size limit – 115 cm in three dimensions. Restrictions on content and extra things fully comply general rules.

UTair

In economy class 1 piece of hand luggage up to 10 kg is allowed, in business class and economy comfort— 2 pieces of 10 kg each.

For 1 child under 2 years old - free transportation of 1 piece up to 10 kg.

It is allowed to transport small animals in containers 55 x 40 x 20 cm weighing no more than 10 kg.

If the stroller exceeds the size of hand luggage, then it is allowed to be used up to the plane's steps, then it is transferred to the luggage compartment. Upon arrival, you can pick it up directly on the plane or at baggage claim.

Ural Airlines

Free transportation of 1 piece of luggage weighing up to 10 kilograms is allowed, regardless of class.

Animals transported in the aircraft cabin must be kept in a special container or cage measuring 45x35x25; their weight must not exceed 8 kilograms.

Low-cost airlines and charters

Low-cost airlines are more strict about carrying bags in the cabin. They will require you to pack all your belongings (including what the rules allow as extras) in one bag.

Luggage weight restrictions must be checked with the air carrier.

Russian low-cost airline Pobeda allows free transportation of 1 piece of luggage up to 10 kg and measuring 158 cm in three dimensions.

However, the option does not apply to children under 2 years of age. Additionally, it is allowed to take everything that is stipulated by the general rules.

Charter flights also set their own rules transportation of bags in the aircraft cabin (in Russia and abroad), which may differ from the general rules.

The rules for such flights should be clarified with the tour operator who uses the services of the charter company.

To avoid any incidents during pre-flight inspection, the bag you plan to take with you into the cabin can be weighed and measured using special devices at the airport. In this case, it will be possible to redistribute things in advance.