Baggage weight. Airplane baggage allowance

All baggage carried by the passenger, including hand luggage, as well as items carried in excess of the established free baggage allowance and without charging a fee, must be presented at check-in for the flight, which is due to flight safety requirements.

The passenger's baggage, which the airline accepts for transportation under its responsibility for its safety, is marked with a baggage tag and is transported in the baggage compartment of the aircraft, is called checked baggage.

Dear passengers, please note that the free baggage and hand luggage allowances depend on the class of service. If hand luggage exceeds the established standards in terms of number of pieces (for flights numbered SU 6001-6999), weight or the sum of three dimensions, the passenger must check in hand luggage as checked baggage. If, as a result, the free baggage allowance indicated on the ticket is exceeded, an additional payment must be made in accordance with the excess baggage rates.

At the boarding gate, passengers' carry-on luggage is additionally checked for compliance with size and weight standards using special measuring instruments, as well as for the number of seats (for flights numbered SU 6001-6999).

Baggage allowance

Rossiya Airlines JSC has various rules and regulations for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage, depending on the flight numbering, which you can familiarize yourself with using the attached links:

In addition to the established carry-on baggage allowance and without charging an additional fee, one passenger is allowed to carry the following items:

* The weight of the backpack should not exceed 5 kg, the dimensions of the sum of three dimensions should not exceed 80 cm.

** Devices for carrying children include: a cradle, restraint systems (devices) for children under two years of age, a folding stroller with dimensions of no more than 50x42x20 cm when transporting a child, which can be safely placed in the aircraft cabin on a shelf above the passenger seat, or under the seat of the front passenger seat. As a restraint device and if there is a separate paid seat for a child, a portable child seat certified for use in air transport, equipped with seat belts, can be carried on a passenger seat.

*** The specified items must have dimensions that allow them to be safely placed in the aircraft cabin. A folding wheelchair is carried in the aircraft cabin if there is space for its safe placement, otherwise it is checked in as baggage without charging an additional fee.

The possibility of carrying hand luggage and items carried in excess of the established norm without charging an additional fee is not provided for children under 2 years of age without the provision of a separate seat.

Scooters, skateboards and roller skates are not allowed in the aircraft cabin and are checked in only as checked baggage.

Permitted to be carried on board an aircraft

The following items and substances, subject to the required conditions:

• medical thermometer, not containing mercury - one per passenger;
• mercury tonometer in a standard case - one per passenger;
• a mercury barometer or manometer, packed in a sealed container and sealed with the sender's seal;
• disposable lighters - one per passenger;
• dry ice for cooling perishable foods - no more than 2 kg per passenger;
• 3% hydrogen peroxide - no more than 100 ml per passenger;
• liquids, gels and aerosols classified as non-hazardous: in containers with a capacity of no more than 100 ml (or equivalent capacity in other units of volume measurement), packed in a securely closed transparent plastic bag with a volume of no more than 1 liter - one bag per passenger.

  Liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 100 ml are not accepted for transportation even if the container is only partially filled, with the exception of:

  Medicines, special dietary products, baby food, including breast milk, in the amount necessary for the duration of the flight;

  Medicines containing narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors, in the presence of documents provided for by international treaties of the Russian Federation, including acts constituting the law of the Eurasian Economic Union, and (or) the legislation of the Russian Federation, confirming the prescription of these medicines to the passenger with an indication their names and quantities, in the quantity required for the duration of the flight;

  Biological materials if the passenger has documents provided for by international treaties of the Russian Federation, including acts constituting the law of the Eurasian Economic Union, and (or) the legislation of the Russian Federation establishing the Procedure for the transportation of biological materials.

  Liquids purchased from duty-free shops at the airport or on board an aircraft must be packaged in a securely sealed plastic bag that allows for identification of access to the contents of the bag during the flight on which there is reliable evidence that the purchase was made at the airport. duty free shops or on board the aircraft on the day(s) of travel.

The airline and airport administration have the right to decide to introduce additional measures to ensure aviation security on high-risk flights, and as a result prohibit the transportation of the following items in the aircraft cabin:

• hypodermic needles (unless medical justification is provided);

  knitting needles;

  scissors with a blade length of less than 60 mm;

  folding (without lock) travel and pocket knives with a blade length of less than 60 mm;

  mercury tonometers;

  barometers or mercury manometers.

Additional restrictions when traveling to/from European Union countries

Items that, for security reasons, are prohibited from being carried in the passenger cabin of an aircraft and are prohibited from being carried into a secured restricted access area:

• pistols, firearms and other devices that can fire a bullet and are intended to cause serious bodily injury by the bullet, or that can be mistaken for such devices, including:
  

  All types of firearms, including pistols, revolvers, rifles and shotguns;

  Toy pistols, dummies and imitation small arms that can be mistaken for real weapons;

  Components of small arms, with the exception of telescopic sights;

  Air rifles with compressed air and carbon dioxide cartridges, including pistols, pellet guns, rifles and pellet guns;

  Flare guns and starting pistols;

  Bows, crossbows and arrows;

  Harpoon guns and spearguns;

  Slingshots and slings;

• shock devices specifically designed to produce shock or paralysis, including:
  

  Shock weapons, such as pistols and shock batons;

  Animal shock devices and animal killing devices;

  Incapacitating and paralyzing chemicals, gases and sprays such as mace gas, pepper spray, acid sprays, animal repellent sprays, tear gas;

• objects with a pointed end or sharp edge that can be used to cause serious injury, including:
  

  Items intended for chopping, such as axes, cutters and cleavers;

  Ice hatchets and ice axes;

  Razor blades and knives for cutting cardboard;

  Knives with a blade length of more than 6 cm;

  Scissors with blades longer than 6 cm, measured from the center of the hinge;

  Accessories for hand-to-hand combat with pointed ends or pointed edges;

  Swords and sabers;

• work tools that can be used either to cause serious bodily injury or to endanger the safety of an aircraft, including:
  

  Mounts;

  Drills and drill bits, including cordless portable electric drills;

  Tools with blades or rods longer than 6 cm that can be used as weapons, such as screwdrivers and chisels;

  Saws, including cordless portable electric saws;

  Blowtorches;

  “guns” for fastening and driving nails;

• objects with blunt ends that can strike and cause serious injury, including:
  

  Baseball and softball bats;

  Various types of police batons such as hard, flexible and weighted batons with a light;

  Means of hand-to-hand combat;

• Explosives and incendiary substances and devices that can be used to cause serious injury or endanger the safety of an aircraft, including:
  

  Ammunition;

  Detonator caps;

  Detonators and fuses;

  Dummy or imitation explosive devices;

  Smoke bombs or cartridges;

Passengers are prohibited from carrying explosives or incendiary substances or devices in checked baggage that could be used to cause serious bodily injury or jeopardize the safety of the aircraft, including:

ammunition;

blasting caps;

detonators and fuses;

mines, grenades and other explosive devices for military purposes;

pyrotechnics, including pyrotechnic products for fireworks;

smoke bombs or cartridges;

dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives.

Rules for transporting lithium batteries

It is allowed to carry batteries built-in/installed in the equipment in hand luggage and luggage:

Lithium-ion batteries with power density up to 100 Wh*(mobile phones, video cameras, watches, portable music players, laptops, portable medical devices). Measures must be taken to prevent their spontaneous activation. A maximum of two spare lithium metal batteries per passenger is permitted. Spare batteries must be separately protected to prevent short circuits. Carrying spare batteries not inserted into the equipment in luggage is prohibited.

It is allowed to carry batteries in hand luggage and luggage that are built-in/installed in equipment with the permission of the airline:

Lithium-ion batteries with a power density of 100-160 Wh*(extended life laptops, professional audio and video equipment, portable medical devices) Measures must be taken to prevent their spontaneous activation. A maximum of two spare lithium metal batteries per passenger is permitted. Spare batteries must be separately protected to prevent short circuits. Carrying spare batteries not inserted into the equipment in luggage is prohibited.

It is prohibited to be transported in hand luggage and baggage and must be presented for transportation as “dangerous cargo”:

Lithium-ion batteries with a power density of more than 160 Wh*(industrial equipment included in certain electric and hybrid vehicles, mobile devices and mopeds) in accordance with the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (DOC 9284 AN\905).

Exception constitute wheelchairs or similar mobility aids powered by lithium-ion batteries for use by passengers with disabilities.

When carried in checked baggage:
The battery terminals must be protected from short circuits,
the battery must be securely fastened in the vehicle,
electrical circuits must be isolated.

If it is possible to remove the battery, then:
the battery must be removed,
The battery must be protected from short circuit by insulating the terminal,
removed batteries must be protected from damage (placed in protective packaging),
batteries must be carried in the passenger compartment,
The battery power should not exceed 300Wh*.

You are only allowed to carry one spare battery with a capacity not exceeding 300Wh*, or two spare batteries each not exceeding a capacity of 160Wh*.

Electronic devices powered by lithium batteries should be completely turned off (not in standby or low power mode) and placed in protective packaging to prevent inadvertent activation or damage. Suitable protection may be provided in the form of a hard case and/or cushioning material such as clothing to prevent movement.

Transportation of small personal mobility aids powered by lithium batteries

Such means include:

unicycles

Segways (mini Segways)

hoverboards

hoverboards

electric scooters

Transportation of such equipment is possible only as checked baggage, provided that the small vehicle does not contain a lithium battery. A lithium battery removed from a vehicle is allowed to be carried in hand luggage, provided that the battery power does not exceed the established standard - 160 Wh (Wh, W/h)*.

A small device with a built-in lithium battery can be transported when registered as “dangerous cargo” through the airport cargo terminal.

Rules for the carriage of portable electronic smoking devices on flights of Rossiya Airlines JSC

Devices of this type are carried by passengers in hand luggage or on their person, subject to the following conditions:

1) spare batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits (by being placed in the original sales packaging or by another method of insulating the terminals);

2) Each battery must not exceed the following parameters:

a) lithium metal batteries contain 2 g of lithium;

b) specific power of lithium ion batteries 100 Wh*;

3) charging devices and/or batteries on board the aircraft is prohibited

4) the use of devices on board the aircraft is prohibited

*1 Wh = 1 V x 1 Ah
1 Ah (Ah) = 1000 mAh (mAh)

Rules for the transportation of weapons on flights of Rossiya Airlines JSC

When booking and checking-in for flights of JSC Rossiya Airlines, the passenger must inform about the intention to transport weapons as baggage

A passenger carrying a weapon must appear for check-in no later than one and a half hours before departure.
When importing/exporting weapons to/from the territory of the Russian Federation and transporting through/through the territory of the Russian Federation, the passenger must have a permit to import/export/storage/carry weapons, issued by an authorized body of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Weapons are accepted for transportation only in an unloaded state in passenger packaging (cases, holsters, special containers, cases, cases) that meet the requirements for the safety and security of weapons. In this case, weapons and ammunition must be in separate packages.

Pneumatic devices with muzzle energy over 3 J are classified as civilian weapons (Article 3 of the Law “On Weapons”) and are transported in the manner prescribed for other weapons. When transporting pneumatic weapons with a muzzle energy of more than 7.5 J and a caliber of more than 4.5 mm, you must have permission to carry and store them (Article 13 of the Law “On Weapons”).

Electroshock devices and spark gaps of domestic production are classified as civilian weapons (Article 3 of the Law “On Weapons”) and are transported in the manner prescribed for other weapons. When transporting electroshock devices, you must have a document with technical characteristics with you for verification by representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the compliance of the device’s output parameters with the established state standards of the Russian Federation. The transportation of electroshock devices manufactured outside the Russian Federation is prohibited.

Simulators of weapons (pistols, revolvers, rifles, carbines, machine guns, electroshock devices, etc.) are prohibited from being transported in aircraft cabins. Transportation of simulator weapons is allowed only in checked baggage.

The weight of transported ammunition must not exceed 5 kg (no more than 1000 pieces of ammunition) per passenger. Cartridges with a gross weight of more than 5 kg per passenger are registered as “dangerous goods” through the cargo terminal.

Ammunition with explosive and incendiary bullets, ammunition for gas weapons and mechanical sprayers, lighting cartridges, gas, aerosol cans and other devices filled with tear or irritating substances are not accepted for transportation.

Rules for the transportation of weapons for foreign citizens

Sports and hunting weapons can be imported by foreign citizens into the Russian Federation if there is an agreement on the provision of services in the field of hunting or an invitation to participate in sporting events on the basis of an appropriate permit issued by the federal executive body authorized in the field of arms trafficking, or its territorial body. The specified weapons must be removed from the Russian Federation within the time limits established by the agreement or invitation.

Foreign citizens are prohibited from importing into the Russian Federation and using on the territory of the Russian Federation all types, types and models of weapons in order to ensure personal safety, protect the life and health of other citizens, their property, escort cargo and for other purposes not specified above, unless it is provided for by separate international treaties of the Russian Federation (Federal Law “On Weapons”).

Not only the amount of effort spent, but also the cost of your flight depends on the weight of your luggage. Low-cost airlines live off the fact that many tourists cannot meet the minimum weight and are forced to buy luggage. Major airlines initially include the transportation of oversized suitcases in the price of all tickets. In any case, exceeding the maximum weight threatens with a serious surcharge, so it is better to know the norms of each airline in advance.

Everything that comes with you on board the plane is divided into two categories:

• Hand luggage- this is what you take with you to the salon. Depending on the specific airline regulations, dimensions and weight may vary.
• Checked baggage– these are suitcases, strollers, skis and other things that you hand over at the front desk. They are flying in the cargo compartment of the plane.

Each airline sets the weight and size of hand luggage individually. Large airlines allow up to 2 pieces of small luggage weighing up to 8-10 kg.

Checked baggage includes suitcases weighing up to 20-23 kg.

Baggage allowances for major airlines

One of the main advantages of major airlines is free baggage up to 20-23 kg. There is no need to pay extra for it.

The maximum size should be understood as approximate. The main thing is that your suitcase, based on the results of three measurements (height, width, depth), does not exceed the sum of the dimensions indicated in the table.

In addition to your hand luggage, you will be allowed to take on board the aircraft:

• stroller-cane
• handbag
• bouquet of flowers,
• outerwear
• laptop
• camera
• baby food
• telephone,
• Duty Free shopping bag

Baggage rules for low-cost airlines

If the restriction for large airlines is related to the safety of passengers (in case a suitcase falls on their head), then for budget airlines it is also due to the desire to make money on tourists who are inattentive to the rules.

Low-cost airlines receive the lion's share of their income from additional sales, so they limit tourists as much as possible in the allowable carry-on luggage. To do this, next to the reception desk and at the gates there are scales and niches where your bag should fit.

Unlike large companies, you must board a low-cost airline with one piece of luggage.

Some airlines allow you to bring handbags and laptops on board in addition to hand luggage.

If you know that your hand luggage is 0.5-1 kg overweight and you cannot remove anything, then it is better to register it as checked baggage in advance and pay for it as early as possible.

If it is not possible to pay online, do it at the airport at the check-in counter. It will be 1.5-2 times more expensive than online, but still cheaper than at the gate, where you will have to pay a fairly substantial amount for the advantage.

General rules for transporting baggage on an airplane

1. The maximum weight of one suitcase is 32 kg. If there are three of you flying and packed into 1 suitcase, it should not be heavier than 32 kg. The rule was introduced for the safety of airport workers who will need to lift this suitcase and to avoid overloading the plane.
2. If you fly business class, you can usually add 5-10 kg to the maximum indicated in the table.
3. If your suitcase is heavier than expected, you will need to pay an overweight fee at the check-in counter.
4. Sports equipment (skis, bicycles) has its own transportation rules. It is better to check this information on the airline’s website.
5. If you are flying with children, check for children's luggage as well. For infants, an additional piece of luggage is usually allowed in the cabin.

Popular flights from Moscow

Flying by plane is a very fast and convenient way to get to the right place in a short period of time. But to make air travel safe and comfortable, air carriers have developed a number of rules that must be strictly followed.

The basic rules for carrying baggage on an airplane are common to all airlines. In addition, airlines have individual conditions for baggage transportation. They depend on the country of arrival and the class of boarding ticket. To avoid any unpleasant surprises during check-in, a person should find out in advance how much baggage can be carried on the plane.

On November 5, 2017, the order of the Russian Ministry of Transport regarding the transportation of baggage on airlines in a new edition came into force. It defines the concept (weight limit) and piece concept (quantitative limit of carried pieces of luggage). There are three types of baggage rates: non-refundable without free baggage allowance and with baggage allowance, and returnable with baggage allowance.

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On a note! In civil aviation, free or paid transportation of items is determined by their dimensions (size and weight), as well as the flight range of the aircraft and cabin class. The ticket price includes baggage, which is determined by the generally accepted weight limit system. They are designated as weight.

Carriage allowance by weight

As for weight indicators, the new regulations determine the list of baggage with permissible weight in the aircraft cabin, as well as in its cargo compartment. The restrictions were introduced due to the specifics of the air movement of people. The technical characteristics of airships, compared to trains, provide for a smaller amount of transported cargo.

The new regulations set the maximum weight of free hand luggage per passenger for non-refundable tickets at 5 kg. Some carriers may increase this figure for the sake of competitive advantage. And on some airlines, restrictions have become stricter. So, in 2018, Aeroflot adjusted the rules for baggage transportation. What weight of baggage is allowed on planes of leading Russian airlines?

You can take onboard Aeroflot for free in your hand luggage:

• One seat, the size of which is 55x40x25 centimeters and weighs 10 kilograms in economy and comfort classes and 15 kilograms in business class.
• A backpack weighing 5 kilograms and 80 centimeters in the sum of 3 dimensions, a handbag or briefcase.
• A duty-free package, outerwear, a suit in a case, a folding baby stroller or wheelchair for the disabled, medical supplies, etc.

Important! According to air travel rules, if baggage weighs more than 20 kg, passengers with return tickets have the right to carry from 10 to 30 kg of baggage without additional payments.

According to this system, the following indicators are provided for adults and children at least 2 years old:

• 1st class – permissible weight 40 kg.
• Business class – 30 kg.
• Economy class – 20 kg.

According to the rules of air transportation, if the weight of baggage is more than 20 kg, the passenger will be required to pay extra for it if the flight is carried out at an economy fare.

Luggage in the cabin

Note! Each child under 2 years of age without a separate seat is entitled to a free baggage allowance of 10 kg.

Many international airlines allow you to take a personal item (an oversized handbag, a laptop or a camera packed in a case) as part of your carry-on luggage. In addition, carriers may allow the carriage of an umbrella, outerwear and duty-free bags.

Local transportation norm

Most airlines have adopted a piecemeal (according to the number of seats) baggage system. The piece system is differentiated depending on the class of service and/or type of tariff applied. This can be a suitcase, backpack, bag or regular bag - it is important that hand luggage fully corresponds to the size of 55x40x25 cm.

Below are the baggage allowances for several leading airlines in economy class:

Summarizing the above, we can say that the permissible size of hand luggage for economy class is 158 cm, and for 1st and business class – 203 cm.

Oversized luggage. Kinds. Transport rules and regulations

Oversized baggage can be carried by agreement with the air carrier. The conditions will be announced to the passenger at the stage of booking the ticket. If oversized cargo is transported in the aircraft cabin, then the person will need to purchase a separate boarding pass for it.

Limitation: weight per seat cannot exceed 75 kg. If the weight nevertheless exceeds this limit, then so many tickets are purchased so that their number is a multiple of the ratio of its weight and the norm of permissible transportation; loading and unloading of luggage for a flight of any distance and complexity is carried out at the expense of the airline.

Carriage of fragile luggage

To be able to transport fragile luggage safely, it makes sense to take it with you into the cabin. But this issue also has its limitations:

• The dimensions of the box, bag or suitcase must be no more than 55x40x20 centimeters (115 centimeters in the sum of the length, width and height measurements).
• Many airlines do not accept items longer than 60 centimeters (except the tube) in hand luggage.
• According to the standards of most air carriers, the weight of cargo should not exceed 5-10 kg.

If the luggage is fragile but large (for example, musical instruments), then a separate seat is purchased for it.

Important! Discounts and bonuses from airlines do not apply to the transportation of fragile luggage.

Fragile cargo can also be checked into the baggage compartment of the aircraft. In agreement with airline representatives, it will be marked with a special tag.

List of baggage restrictions and prohibitions

In order to ensure flight safety, baggage rules prohibit the carriage of a number of items and substances on passenger aircraft. These include all types of weapons and their imitation. Stabbing and cutting objects (knives, knitting needles, scissors, etc.). Explosive substances (gasoline, gunpowder, aerosols). Alcohol with an alcohol content of more than 24%.

Also, small personal vehicles are prohibited unless their lithium battery is removed. The transportation of many medications, etc. is restricted.

To avoid troubles during pre-flight inspection, you need to familiarize yourself with the full list of restrictions and prohibitions when carrying baggage. This data can be viewed on the websites of any air carrier.

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New rules for baggage transportation. Actual information

New rules for carrying baggage on an airplane, which came into force on November 5, 2017, combined the requirements of all Russian air carriers, except for the low-cost carrier Pobeda. This is the first airline to provide services at low prices.

For example, on some airlines it was previously possible to take up to 32 kg of luggage on a long-distance flight, but after the decree, only 30 kg per piece. 1 piece of luggage is one suitcase, or one bag or one backpack. There has been an increase in the carry-on baggage allowance to 10 kg.

There have been no changes to cargo size standards. They are determined individually by the carrier.

All changes can be viewed in detail on the website of the airline of interest.

Your air luggage will arrive safely at your arrival point if you follow some tips from experienced travelers:

• To avoid damage to your cargo during transportation and not create problems with the transportation of neighboring luggage, you need to make sure that your bags and suitcases are in good condition. They must close tightly and have no cracks or cracks. You can additionally pack things in cellophane. This inexpensive service exists at almost every airport.
• If the weight of baggage or hand luggage exceeds the individually established standards for a particular carrier, then you will have to pay extra for the extra kilos.
• You can put things in the bag on either side, but if the wheels or handle stick out, you will have to check it in as checked luggage (if you exceed the limit, you will need to pay extra). The check is carried out at the check-in counter, before passport control and before the boarding gate.
• You can add a laptop or other large gadgets to your basic free carry-on luggage if you put them in a backpack (up to 80 cm in size), briefcase or handbag.
• For transporting liquids (gels, aerosols, shampoos), a container with a volume of no more than 100 ml is suitable. No other container will be allowed on board. All containers up to 100 ml must be packed in a transparent resealable bag measuring 20x20 cm. The norm is one bag per passenger. You shouldn’t hide it too deeply, as you will have to present it during security at the airport.
• It is important to know which countries do not allow certain items to be carried on board an aircraft. For example, in some Islamic countries the transportation of attributes of a religious nature is strictly prohibited.

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Carrying baggage on an airplane is subject to new rules, which are prescribed to ensure greater safety, first of all, for the passengers themselves. Therefore, it is worth understanding some restrictions. Air carrier information services will provide comprehensive information about what you can and cannot take with you on a flight.

Carry-on luggage on an airplane always raises many questions: what can you take into the cabin and what can’t? What is the maximum carry-on bag size and weight? What other requirements are there?

To answer these questions, I divided the article into two large blocks: the first contains an overview of the basic rules for carrying hand luggage, and the second contains a summary table with the conditions of specific airlines.

Rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane

Classic airlines allow you to take checked baggage and hand luggage with you on your trip (at the cheapest fares, baggage may be for an additional fee, in business class you are allowed to carry twice as much). Low-cost airlines usually only allow hand luggage in the basic fare.

As a rule, its dimensions are as follows: 55 cm × 40 cm × 20 cm or 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions. These dimensions vary slightly between airlines, as does the weight allowance.

It is important that not all items can be taken in hand luggage; there are also restrictions - more about them below. It’s better to know everything in advance so as not to be upset when your favorite manicure set or heirloom knife is taken away from you.

What can and cannot be taken in hand luggage on a plane?

The list of permitted items in the aircraft cabin is usually the same for everyone; these rules are universal. Particular attention should be paid to liquids.

• The volume of the liquid container should not exceed 100 ml.
• In total, you are allowed to take no more than 1 liter of liquid in total in your hand luggage, that is, if you have 10 packages of 100 ml each, that’s approx. It is important that all these jars must be in resealable transparent packaging.
• Security will ask you to present this liquid during security screening.

What can you take in hand luggage on a plane:

• Electronics: laptop, tablet, camera, mobile phone, electric razor, hair dryer and other small equipment.
• Hygiene products (safety (!) razor, toothbrush, shampoo, toothpaste, creams, varnishes, gels, balms - all up to 100 ml).
• Musical instruments. It is better to check this point and all the nuances with the airline in advance.
• Food in reasonable quantities. Nuts, fruits, vegetables, sweets, sandwiches, cakes and other solid foods. Yogurt, jam, honey, jam, soup - in packages of no more than 100 ml.
• Drinks and alcohol in glass and plastic packaging no more than 100 ml.
• You can take baby food in your hand luggage, within reasonable limits (the amount that will be needed during the flight).
• Medicines. If you are carrying too much quantity or one that contains narcotic substances, you may require a prescription from a doctor.

What you cannot take in hand luggage:

• Weapons or items that imitate weapons (including toys).
• Gas cylinders, flammable liquids, including alcohol with a strength of more than 70%.
• Knives.
• Scissors.
• All other piercing and cutting objects (manicure set, forks, knitting needles, syringes, straight razor, tools).
• Sports equipment is most often not allowed to be carried in hand luggage, but you need to check with the specific airline.
• Any liquids in packages larger than 100 ml.
• Liquid food and drinks in packages larger than 100 ml (yogurt, honey, jam).

Almost all of this can be packed in your luggage. Any explosive, toxic or flammable liquids or weapons are prohibited from being carried on an airplane, including in luggage.

Small backpacks and suitcases are suitable for carry-on luggage - now they are specially made so that you can take them on board an airplane. Some airlines allow you to take, in addition to one piece of hand luggage, a laptop, a camera, a handbag, and a small stroller. But the Pobeda airline, on the contrary, allows you to carry only a handbag/briefcase/umbrella in the cabin of the plane - the rest of the things must be packed in 10 kg of luggage.

Carry-on luggage on an airplane - comparison table by airline

In addition to the basic rules that all airlines require you to follow, each has its own maximum size and weight of hand luggage, usually within 5-10 kg. These rules change frequently; before purchasing tickets, I recommend that you read the latest information on the official website of the airline you plan to fly with.

Collected carry-on baggage allowances for major Russian and foreign airlines. Dimensions and weight are given for economy tariffs:

For example, my mother flew on an S7 from Tyumen to Kaliningrad for 6,000 rubles round trip when they just introduced a promotional fare without baggage. It seems to be very cheap, but they are very picky about the weight and size of hand luggage and force you to pay extra for any excess of the limits. And we flew on, and no one weighed the hand luggage, much less measured it, although they have requirements, and we tried to fulfill them.

Still, it is advisable to stay within the given limits, especially for flights on low-cost airlines.

Travelers often have a number of questions regarding the transportation of luggage, as well as all the nuances associated with it. As statistics show, many want to know how much a suitcase should weigh at the airport. Yes, this is far from the only question.

You need to understand that during a flight, luggage is divided into two parts: hand luggage and general luggage. If they tell you about luggage, then they mean exactly those things that you check in at check-in. Everything you take with you is called hand luggage. Completely different rules and regulations already apply to it. The main points to pay attention to are weight and dimensions.

Airplane baggage weight

You should know that each airline has its own rules and regulations regarding weight. There are only 2 systems in the world.

1. Weight system. These rules apply to almost all flights within Asia, the CIS and some European countries. As for the weight that can be carried free of charge, the standards are as follows:

• passengers with economy class tickets are allowed only 20 kg per person;
• business class includes luggage weighing up to 30 kg;
• If you are traveling with a child under 2 years old, then he is provided with 10 kg of luggage weight.

There are some exceptions. For example, if you participate in airline bonus programs, you can take on 10-20 kg more.

You need to understand that the weight system only limits the weight itself, and not the number of places. That is, you can have at least 5 bags with a total acceptable value. If you are traveling with two or three, then it is possible to combine the weight of suitcases. For example, a family of two may have 30 kg of luggage. In this case, the permissible norm is 32 kg.

As for excess weight, you will have to pay extra for the extra kilogram at airline rates. There may also be exceptions here. Some people close their eyes to the slight difference, while others, on the contrary, will count everything, right down to the grams.

Practice shows that some flight routes initially mean increased baggage weight. This means that before you buy a ticket, you must immediately clarify the weight system and the exact values. By the way, this can be done immediately on the official website of the carrier company.

1. Number of seats system. Already from the name it becomes clear that the carrier does not focus on the total weight, but on the number of seats. A similar system is found in the USA and Canada. Recently, Aeroflot has also begun to use a similar system. Thus, when flying from Sheremetyevo or Domodedovo, be sure to check the baggage system.

So, the system makes it possible to carry the following amount of baggage for free:

1. Economy class ticket holders are allowed 1 seat weighing 23 kg. Most often - 2 pieces of 23 kg each.
2. Business class means 2 seats weighing 32 kg each.

The level of customer participation in bonus programs makes it possible to transport a larger number of places. It all depends on the bonus level.

With all these standards, you should know that the total weight does not add up. For example, if at least one suitcase is more than a kilogram, you will have to pay extra for it. If you are flying as a family, the same rules apply. That is, it is impossible to sum up the number of seats and weight for three.

Interesting fact: movers are prohibited from lifting bags weighing more than 32 kg. If your luggage weighs 35 kg, you will have to buy another bag or package in order to shift the excess.

Permissible dimensions and transportation rules

As for the weight of luggage, it all depends on the established standards. For example, with a number of seats system, the sum of all sides, that is, length, width and height should not exceed 158 cm. If a weight system is in effect, then a total of 203 cm is allowed on all sides.

But what to do in case of discrepancy? There is nothing wrong with this, since it is possible to register such luggage as oversized. This includes:

1. Various musical instruments.
2. Large sports equipment - for example, skis, snowboards.
3. Various appliances: TVs, refrigerators, washing machines.
4. Simply oversized luggage weighing more than 32 kg.

Is it safe to carry fragile luggage on an airplane? Yes, just for this purpose, do not forget to inform at registration that it must be handled with special care. In this case, a special sticker or tag is placed on it. Please note that the bags do not travel along a belt, but loaders come to pick them up.