Hand luggage size requirements. Hand luggage

Standard conditions for determining free baggage allowance on Red Wings flights

These standard free baggage allowances apply to adults, children from 2 to 12 years old and children under 2 years old with a seat provided.

For children under 2 years of age without a separate seat, the free checked baggage allowance is 1 piece weighing no more than 10 kg and the sum of three dimensions no more than 115 cm.

On some routes, Red Wings has the right to change the standard free baggage allowance for the “Standard” and “Basic” fares up or down.

During check-in, the passenger is required to present the items he is carrying for weighing, with the exception of items that he may need during boarding, disembarking and during the flight.

Attention

On flights where Red Wings is a marketing partner, the operator's baggage rules apply.

When checking in and/or baggage check-in, the passenger is required to present for weighing all baggage intended for transportation as checked baggage.

When checking in and/or boarding, the passenger, at the request of the carrier, is required to present hand luggage for weighing, as well as a backpack, cradle, or baby stroller when transporting a child.

Procedure for applying baggage tariffs

If the baggage by the number of pieces, dimensions or the sum of three dimensions exceeds the free baggage allowance, payment for excess baggage is required according to baggage tariffs:

*maximum dimensions exceeding 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions require prior approval from the airline.

Group luggage

At the request of passengers traveling together for the same purpose of travel, confirmed by documents (numbers of itinerary receipts follow one after another or tickets purchased from the same agency on the same day), to the same airport (point) of destination or airport (point) of stop at the same and on the same flight (family members, people traveling together or going on a business trip), and when such passengers enter into contracts for air carriage of passengers that provide for free baggage allowance, Red Wings applies the combined free baggage allowance to these passengers.

In the event that passengers traveling together for the same purpose to travel to the same airport (point) of destination or airport (point) of stop on the same flight (family members, persons traveling together or going on a business trip), contracts for the air carriage of passengers that do not provide for free baggage allowance, and provided that such passengers pay for baggage at the baggage rate established by the carrier, the carrier is obliged, at the request of passengers, to combine the weight of baggage provided for by the baggage rate. The weight of one piece of combined baggage must not exceed thirty kilograms and is accepted for transportation without charging an additional fee.

If the weight of one piece of combined baggage exceeds 30 kilograms or the dimensions of 158 cm, payment for such baggage is carried out in accordance with the carrier’s rules.

Transportation of special categories of baggage

In some cases, as an exception, with the prior consent of Red Wings, items of greater weight and dimensions may be accepted for transportation as baggage. This takes into account the main characteristics of the aircraft: type, commercial load, volume of cargo compartments, dimensions of loading hatches, doors.

The passenger is not recommended to include fragile and perishable items, banknotes, jewelry, precious metals, securities and other valuables, business documents, keys and other similar items in his checked baggage.

In addition to the established free baggage allowance, strollers weighing up to 12 kg are accepted. for one child. At the request of the passenger, a baby stroller can be accepted under the ramp when passengers board the aircraft and handed out under the ramp when passengers disembark from the aircraft.

In accordance with clause 135 of FAP-82, the following are allowed to be carried in the aircraft cabin:

• a backpack or handbag, or a briefcase with things placed in a backpack, or a bag, or a briefcase, dimensions 40x30x20cm, maximum weight 3kg;
• bouquet of flowers;
• outerwear;
• baby food for the child during the flight;
• suit in a suitcase;
• device for carrying a child (baby cradle, restraint systems (devices) for children under two years of age;
• medications, special dietary needs in the amount required for the duration of the flight;
• crutches, canes;
• goods purchased in duty-free shops at the airport, packed in a sealed plastic bag, with dimensions no more than 40x30x20cm, maximum weight 2 kg.

*these items are not presented for weighing, are not subject to registration, are not marked with tags and are transported in the aircraft cabin.

The airline has the right to establish exceptions to the free baggage allowance/baggage/carry-on baggage allowance for certain destinations/flights/fare groups/categories of passengers

Liquids in hand luggage

Currently, at airports located in the territory Russian Federation, there are restrictions on the transportation of liquids, gels and aerosols in passengers' carry-on luggage.

This restriction applies to: water and other drinks, soups, syrups; creams, lotions and oils; perfume; sprays; gels, including hair and shower gels; contents of cans, including shaving foam, other foams and deodorants; pastes, including toothpastes; mixtures of liquid and solid substances; mascara; any other similar substances.

Passengers are only allowed to bring small quantities of the substances listed above on board the aircraft, but only if they are packaged in containers that do not exceed 100 ml. In this case, these containers must be placed in a transparent plastic bag with a volume of no more than 1 liter, and each passenger is allowed to carry only one such bag as hand luggage. These bags can be brought with you from home, but they must be equipped with a special “zipper” (see attached poster below).

In larger quantities than indicated, you are allowed to carry in hand luggage only:

• baby food needed by the child during the flight;
• medications necessary during the flight (however, when going through security, be prepared to be asked to prove the need for these items and substances during the flight);
• Items that do not meet these requirements must be left at the airport in a storage room.

Transportation of animals

On charter and regular flights, Red Wings Airlines transports small pets in the passenger cabins of the aircraft, with a total weight of no more than 8 kg with a container whose dimensions should not exceed 115 cm in the sum of three parameters. The animal can only be transported in a carrier bag or container with air access. In this case, the animal must be able to stand up to its full height. During the flight, you must not open the container or bag and take out your pet.

Containers (cages) must meet the following requirements:

• Rigid frame (soft carrying is not allowed!) with air access;
• Strong lock;
• The dimensions of the container must be sufficient for the animal to stand up to its full height and turn around;
• The bottom of the container (cage) must be waterproof and covered with absorbent material;
• There should be a border around the perimeter of the bottom to prevent spillage of absorbent material;
• Bird cages should be covered with thick, light-proof fabric.

The following pets can be carried as baggage and hand luggage on Red Wings aircraft: dogs, cats, birds. Any other animals are not accepted for transportation in checked baggage or hand luggage and can be transported as cargo.

The passenger is obliged to inform the airline or authorized agent about the carriage of an animal when making a reservation for transportation or purchasing it passenger ticket no later than 48 hours before the start of transportation. Transportation of an animal/bird is possible only by an adult passenger (no more than 1 container/cage per passenger). The airline has the right to refuse transportation to a passenger with an animal if the transportation of the animal has not been booked and confirmed by the airline; this is necessary to ensure flight safety or prevent damage to the property of the airline or passengers.

There is an additional charge for the service.

The air temperature in the luggage and cargo compartments of some aircraft can drop to 0 degrees Celsius, air content and pressure are within normal values; during transportation through the airport, as well as while waiting for loading into the aircraft and when unloading from the aircraft, the animal is in the open air. Transportation of live animals as checked baggage is carried out only with the passenger’s written consent to the transportation of a live animal/bird under the specified conditions.

Red Wings does not carry brachycephalic animals as checked baggage.

Make sure you can provide everything Required documents provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation, international treaties and the legislation of the country, to the territory, from the territory or through the territory of which transportation is carried out.

The requirements of the Russian Federation regarding the transportation of animals can be found on the websites of the Office of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, the Office of Rosselkhoznadzor for Moscow, the Moscow and Tula regions, as well as by contacting veterinary control points.

Payment for transportation of animals

Transportation of animals/birds is not included in the free baggage allowance and is paid for as non-standard baggage. Payment for animals/birds transported in one container is made for each animal/bird separately.

Only guide dogs accompanying their owners on the flight are carried free of charge.

Portable electronic devices

For safety reasons air transport portable electronic devices (PEDs) powered by lithium batteries, such as laptops, tablets, smartphones, Cell phones etc., must be completely turned off during the flight (not in standby or low power consumption mode).
To avoid unintentional activation or damage, PES must be placed during the flight in any protective packaging made of hard material (hard suitcases, briefcases, briefcases, trunks) or shock-absorbing material (for example, wrapped in clothing).
In order to maintain flight safety, the listed rules are mandatory for all passengers.

Prohibited from being carried on an airplane

In order to ensure flight safety, the following are not accepted for transportation as baggage, hand luggage or in items carried by the passenger:

• Firearms, hunting cartridges, explosives, fireworks, flares.
• Oxidized materials and organic peroxides, bleaches and fiberglass repair kits.
• Compressed gases, butane, oxygen, propane and scuba cylinders.
• Poisons, insect repellents, herbicides, arsenic, cyanides, infectious substances, bacteria, viruses.
• Caustic substances, mercury, acids, alkalis, battery fluid.
• Flammable liquids and solid materials, gasoline for lighters and stoves, paint and all types of matches.
• Radioactive materials.

Every year, air travel experiences changes regarding the size and weight of baggage allowance. To know what bags and suitcases you can take with you, you need to familiarize yourself in advance with all the requirements for luggage of the largest Russian airlines. One such airline is Aeroflot. Let's try to find out what baggage allowances Aeroflot has adopted in 2020.

What caused the changes in baggage rules?

At the beginning of 2020, passengers were overwhelmed by a wave of changes related to the new rules for the carriage of luggage: the system for checking bags and suitcases became more serious, and the requirements for the size of hand luggage also changed. According to experts, such changes are associated with the receipt of a large number of complaints about the lack of space for personal belongings on board the aircraft.

Features of passenger baggage control

Every person preparing to fly for the first time should become familiar with the passenger baggage control system so that they know what to be prepared for. The following features of the baggage transportation system are distinguished:

1. All things a person takes with him on a trip are divided into hand luggage and luggage itself. Carry-on luggage includes small bags and briefcases that a citizen can take into the cabin. A special tag is attached to it, indicating that we have a certain type of luggage in front of us. This marking will be, first of all, important for airline and airport employees, and not for the passenger himself. Items that cannot be taken on board an airplane are called baggage. They are given in advance upon check-in on board the plane.
2. All things that a citizen wants to transport with him on an airplane are subject to a mandatory preliminary inspection procedure. All this is done for safety reasons. Things carried by a person can be checked not only at the check-in counter, but also before passport control. At some airports, another personal belongings screening area may be located right in front of the boarding gate. The number of security screening areas depends on the airport.
3. Possibility to carry allowed baggage free of charge. If a suitcase brought by a citizen weighs more than what is allowed by the airline, then you will have to pay extra for it. In other cases, the passenger can count on his belongings being transported free of charge. The cost of baggage transportation is automatically included in the price of the plane ticket.

Hand luggage

In 2020, the following requirements were established for the carriage of hand luggage on board an aircraft:

1. Dimensions can be no more than 55x40x25 cm. This means that if your bag does not meet these dimensions (exceeds them), then it will be transferred to the status of luggage. Previously, the last figure was 20 cm, but in 2018 (due to numerous requests from passengers) it was increased by 5 centimeters. This significantly distinguishes Aeroflot’s requirements compared to others major airlines(S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines, UTair). Their requirements remained the same - 55x40x20 cm.
2. The weight of hand luggage cannot exceed 10-15 kilograms. The final weight depends on the class chosen by the person. If a passenger flies in business class, then the upper limit for the weight of hand luggage will be 15 kilograms. When choosing other classes (“Comfort” or “Economy”), the passenger will be able to carry only 10 kilograms with him.

Important! Airport and airline representatives take carry-on baggage requirements seriously, so every item a passenger wants to carry as carry-on baggage will be checked. To check whether the dimensions of a passenger's bag meet the requirements set by the airline, airport officials use a special frame. If the baggage fits within this frame, it can be carried into the cabin.

What can you take on a plane?

There is a whole list of things that can be carried into the aircraft cabin by a person. These include:

1. Bouquet of flowers.
2. Package from a duty-free store. Its dimensions should not exceed 115 cm (length, width and height are summed up).
3. A small briefcase, handbag or backpack, the total size of which does not exceed 80 cm and weight - 5 kilograms.
4. Outerwear. A citizen can freely carry it into the aircraft cabin in order to feel comfortable during the flight.
5. The suit is in a special case. Many diplomats often travel on business and carry suits with them. To prevent them from getting jammed, special covers are used. The ability to carry a suit into the aircraft cabin in a special case allows a person not to worry about the safety and cleanliness of his clothes.
6. Food for children.
7. Solid foods (cookies, chocolate, fruit, etc.).
8. A folding stroller, the dimensions of which do not exceed 42x50x20 cm, and the weight is 7 kilograms.
9. Medicines necessary for a person in flight.
10. Musical instruments whose dimensions do not exceed 135 cm in the sum of three dimensions. The violin, saxophone, etc. satisfy these requirements. You can also transport a guitar whose dimensions exceed 135 cm, but the carriage of such hand luggage must be agreed upon with airline representatives in advance (36 hours before departure). If the traveler decides to transport musical instrument, then he must remember that it will become the only place in his hand luggage. The remaining things will have to be taken in luggage.

Important! Previously, you could carry a camera, laptop or umbrella separately from your carry-on baggage, but now these items must be placed in your carry-on baggage. If a passenger takes an umbrella-cane with him, he will have to check in her luggage, since it will not fit in a backpack. Aeroflot changed the requirements for bringing these items onto an aircraft only in 2020.

Liquids on board

Requirements apply not only to things, but also to transported liquids. They must meet the following requirements:

1. Their capacity should not exceed 100 ml.
2. They must be packed in transparent, resealable bags so that airport officials can inspect the contents of the bag in case of suspicion.

Important! The rules for transporting liquids include not only drinks (juices, water), but also sun cream, shower gel, shampoo, and mascara.

Transporting animals on board the aircraft

Aeroflot provides its passengers with the opportunity to transport animals, but imposes certain requirements for their import:

1. Preliminary approval with the airline. If a passenger needs to transport a pet, he must notify airline representatives in advance. A passenger's request to transport an animal is reviewed within 1-2 days, after which the airline makes its decision.
2. Additional payment for transporting a pet. The final cost depends on the direction and duration of the flight. For international flights it is approximately 75 euros, and for flights within Russia – about 4 thousand rubles.

Important! Not all animals can be transported on board. Rodents, reptiles, fish and arthropods are strictly not allowed on board. Pugs and Pekingese cannot be transported either, because they are brachycephalic dog breeds.

Free baggage allowance: size and weight

Aeroflot has rules and regulations for the carriage of not only hand luggage, but also luggage that is checked in luggage compartment airplane. The amount and weight of baggage at Aeroflot depend on the selected flight class.

By general rule, the size of such baggage in the sum of three dimensions should not exceed 158 cm.

Important! The key role when flying on Aeroflot flights is played by the number of luggage pieces.

Cost of additional space and excess baggage

If the dimensions, weight or number of pieces of luggage exceed the established baggage allowance at Aeroflot, then the passenger will have to pay extra for their transportation on board the aircraft. Aeroflot sets the following tariffs for the carriage of additional, excess baggage.

Conditions for transporting oversized baggage

There is not only standard, oversized baggage, which is checked in by the passenger upon check-in, but also so-called non-standard baggage. Oversized luggage includes luggage whose weight ranges from 32 kilograms to 50 kilograms, and whose size exceeds 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

Most often, airline representatives encounter the following types of oversized baggage:

1. Equipment for skiing or cycling, playing golf or hockey. 1 person can carry 1 set of equipment for each of the listed sports types free of charge.
2. Fishing equipment. Fishermen can bring 2 fishing rods and 1 set of fishing tackle free of charge.
3. Weapons and ammunition for them. You can transport 1 weapon for free. To transport it, you need to coordinate the transportation with the airport in advance (36 hours before departure) and obtain permission.
4. Baggage carried in passenger seat. It includes items that require special transportation conditions. All luggage must be carefully packed. This will avoid the possibility of damage during transportation. The dimensions of such luggage at Aeroflot cannot exceed the dimensions of 135x50x30 cm, and its weight should not exceed 80 kilograms. To carry such baggage, you need to coordinate this with the airport service in advance, and also pay extra at the rate for one more passenger seat.
5. Baby stroller.
6. Wheelchair.
7. Pet. Can be placed both in the aircraft cabin and in the luggage compartment. Transportation is possible only with prior agreement with Aeroflot representatives.

Question answer

Question: What does 1PC/2PC/3PC mean on the ticket?

Answer: These are designations showing how many suitcases you can take with you. RS is an abbreviation of the English piece, which literally means “piece”. Thus, 1PC is 1 piece of luggage that a citizen can check into the luggage compartment for free.

Question: How much alcohol can I carry in my luggage?

Answer: You can carry no more than 5 liters of alcoholic beverages in sealed, undamaged packaging in your luggage.

Question: what to do if Aeroflot lost your luggage?

Answer: Like any other airline, Aeroflot can lose luggage. If this happens, the passenger must follow a number of steps to return the missing items:

1. Contact the search service personnel in the arrival area.
2. Write a corresponding statement.
3. Track wanted status. The search case is assigned a specific number by which you can follow the luggage search procedure. You can track your search in a special section on the Aeroflot website.

Aeroflot representatives must search for luggage within 21 days. Found luggage must be delivered by airline employees to the client’s home. If the luggage was not found, the passenger can submit a written claim to the airline and demand compensation for damage and payment of monetary compensation.

(it travels in the luggage compartment of the airliner) and hand luggage (things that you take with you into the cabin).

The rules for their transportation differ from each other, both in terms of payment and contents.– some things cannot be hand luggage (any air carrier will present a list of them), some cannot be baggage.

How many kg can you carry on a plane in luggage? There are two systems of restrictions: according to the number of places in cargo compartment and its weight, as well as simply by weight.

If we turn to the experience of the most popular Russian air carrier, then several years ago Aeroflot only took into account permissible weight: they put all the box bags on the scales, determined the size of the excess of the established norms - and the traveler paid for excess weight (if any) strictly according to tariffs.

Today we are checking not only the weight, but also the number of pieces of luggage.

There are established standards:

• a business class passenger can carry (without paying) two pieces, each of which is not heavier than 32 kilograms;
• For those flying in economy class, only one piece of baggage will be accepted for free delivery, and the permitted weight of baggage on the plane must not exceed 23 kilograms.

To better understand this scoring system, imagine yourself as an economy class passenger. Your luggage on the plane - how many kg are allowed?

You took two suitcases with you to the airport - 13 and 10 kilograms, and it seems that you met the limit (two suitcases weighed 23 kg), but you won’t be able to do without an additional payment: an economy class passenger is entitled to only one piece of luggage, for the following you will be required to pay in the amounts established by the tariff schedule.

According to business class rules, although the traveler has the right to carry two pieces of baggage free of charge, their weight cannot be added together.

If you have a pair of suitcases, and their weight is distributed as follows: 44 and 20 kilograms, do not expect that the total weight of 64 kg will save you from additional costs.

You will have to pay extra for a 44-kilogram cargo, since it is heavier than the 32 kg stipulated by the transportation rules that you can take.

Previously, passengers paid extra for each specific extra kilogram. Today there is a tariff of fifty dollars for any excess. A business class passenger will have to pay twice as much.

If the rules have changed once, then who can guarantee that they will not change again? The main conclusion that a traveler should make when analyzing this situation is the need to be interested in the rules in advance.

Read the information on the ticket(traditional or electronic). Most companies indicate on the ticket how much cargo passengers carry for free, what is the maximum weight of bags on the plane per person (Russia or foreign carriers).

What will be the amount of additional payment for excess cargo for those companies that have not switched to a fixed “fine”?

Even if it is part of a so-called code-share agreement: By cooperating, carriers are not obliged to adhere to uniform rules regarding the transportation of things.

First of all, this concerns tariffs. For example, the cost of an excess of one kilogram for Lufthansa it will be 12 euros, for Alitalia - 21, and for Qatar Airways" - 47.

Some companies may even refuse to accept excess cargo if they have not taken care to solve this problem in advance.

Sky Express, for example, will not give the go-ahead until it is convinced whether there is additional free space in the cargo compartment and whether the permissible weight limit has expired.

If some companies (for example, in the Czech Republic) allow the Gold card holder to carry an additional weight of 23 kilograms for free, then other carriers can lure the client with low tariffs (for example,), and charge a fee for things (regardless of their weight).

"EasyJet" in contrast to the main one Russian carrier allows you to add weight two travelers and with a limit of 20 kg, allow one to declare 18 kg and the other 22, at no additional charge.

Some companies (for example, RyanAir) have seasonal tariffs. In addition, there is a big difference between the amounts for suitcases that you lay out at the airport or pay when placing an order on the company’s website.

Knowing the rules about how many kg you can carry on a plane as luggage for different people, what the permissible weight of suitcases per person on a plane is, will not only get rid of unexpected problems, but will also help you save money by taking advantage of any bonuses - seasonal discounts or special programs.

The desire to pack “a picture, a basket, a piece of cardboard” and many other seemingly necessary things into a travel suitcase will be suppressed by airline rules that set the permitted baggage limit. To avoid the unpleasant situation when a passenger has to leave some things at the airport, you need to find out what weight of luggage is allowed on the plane. Well-known airlines have different weight requirements, but the rule regarding hand luggage is the same for all: the safety of hand luggage is the responsibility of the passenger. This nuance causes a lot of trouble for passengers on transfers, in waiting rooms, when going to the toilet or cafe. Therefore, airlines recommend:

Attach a tag to hand luggage with contact information owner. This will increase the chances of returning items if lost.
If there is any trouble with your luggage (loss, theft), you should report it while at the airport.
Items offered by strangers should not be taken into the aircraft cabin. You should notify airport security or the police about any suspicious people making such requests.
You should not leave your luggage under the supervision of random people.
Use special luggage scales before heading to the airport to know exactly how much your items weigh.

Allowable baggage weight on airplanes

Travel suitcases for hand luggage are subject to the following size and weight requirements: a total of up to 115 cm (55/40/20) and 10-15 kg.

What else can you take into the cabin of an airliner:

Cellular telephone;
handbag/handbag;
folder with documents;
bouquet of flowers;
camera, video camera, laptop;
food for the baby during the flight;
a baby carrier in the form of a cradle;
a briefcase with a dress or suit;
umbrella (but not a beach umbrella).

You are allowed to take the following accessories with you as hand luggage: tanometers, thermometers, a bottle of peroxide. You can also take a disposable lighter for one person, no more than two kilograms of ice, various liquid substances with a total volume of no more than 100 ml.

What determines the baggage allowance without payment:

How long is the flight;
airliner route;
what class of service?

Aeroflot's baggage weight limit is as follows:

Business class passengers can carry 32 kg of luggage + 15 kg of hand luggage per two seats.
Premium class visitors will carry 2 pieces of luggage of 23 kg each and hand luggage of up to 10 kg.
Economy, budget class - for 1 piece up to 23 kg of luggage and 10 kg of hand luggage.

The permissible weight of luggage on airplanes is carefully controlled using special scales and frames.

Baggage weight on other airlines for which you do not have to pay:

"S7" luggage weighing up to 23 kg for those traveling under the economy offer will be transported free of charge; for business class this norm is up to 32 kg;
"Utair"– economy class baggage weight is up to 23 kg, more expensive class – 2 pieces of 32 kg each;
Airline "Ural Airlines" baggage weighing up to 23 kg in economy class will be carried free of charge, and up to 32 kg in business class.

Rossiya Airlines will accept luggage weighing up to 20 kg for economy class travelers free of charge and up to 30 kg for business class travelers.

Custom luggage for the cargo area

Sports equipment (skis, snowboards, hockey equipment, golf equipment) will be placed as one free place. But the parameters of the item must not exceed the permissible weight of luggage on the plane of a certain air transportation company, otherwise you will have to pay for the excess.

A passenger with a weapon must first have permission to carry it. When registering for a flight, he is obliged to notify airport employees about the presence of weapons. The gross weight of luggage with ammunition cannot be more than 5 kg.

Baby strollers and wheelchairs, if directly used, are considered essential items, so their transportation will be free. If the wheelchair is battery-powered and weighs more than 32 kg, then you must inform the airline of your intention to transport it one and a half days before departure.

For children under 2 years of age, it is possible to transport items up to 10 kg and no larger than 115 cm in size without payment.
People traveling organized groups, can take advantage of a permit according to which baggage allowances are summed up.

Rules for transporting food in hand luggage:

It is not allowed to transport liquid, creamy or gel-like products with a capacity of more than 100 ml;
All products must be transported in a plastic container with a total volume of no more than 1 liter. One such package per passenger.

Liquid and creamy products include: preserves, jams, pates, yoghurts, peanut butter, cottage cheese.

Unusual requirements for passengers from world airlines:

Low-cost airline Jet Blue USA will not accept passenger's luggage in a box. The company does not provide an explanation for this, but this fact should be known. The American airline Delta prohibits carrying a computer in luggage. You are only allowed to take a laptop or tablet as carry-on luggage. Most airlines do not allow passengers to arrive in unkempt clothing or barefoot. The only exception for shoes is for children under 5 years old. Airline Line requires that the passenger does not smell unpleasant.

How not to exceed the permitted weight on an airplane

The best advice is not to take a large amount of things on the road. But it doesn't always work out that way. As a result, you need to pay extra for luggage - and this is an additional expense.

1. Do not pack luggage in a plastic bag without first weighing it. This will save time on repacking in case of overweight.
2. You can put heavy but small things (just not liquids) in your pockets.
3. You can put small items in your tablet/netbook bag.
4. If you find yourself overweight, you can put on some clothes from your suitcase for yourself and your companions.
5. You should inquire about the baggage allowance of the selected airline before packing your luggage.
6. It is better to buy such things as shampoos, gels, creams, toothpastes on the spot than to pay significant sums for them at the airport as a result of finding an excess.
7. A small travel suitcase, which falls under the “carry-on” category, will allow you to avoid the check-in procedure and waiting for baggage, and will also make it possible to travel light.

Experienced tourists claim that 50% of all items are not taken out of a travel suitcase at all. To avoid exceeding the allowed baggage weight on airplanes, you should simply not take too many things. Everything that can be purchased locally should be purchased locally. Otherwise, you will inevitably overpay for excess weight at the established rate, and an unpleasant journey with heavy luggage.

When traveling across countries, a tourist needs to take various things with him, distributing them in bags and suitcases.

He puts some in the luggage compartment, and he will need some in the cabin.

Therefore, many people are interested in what is hand luggage on an airplane, its size and weight.

What counts as hand luggage on an airplane? Carry-on luggage is luggage that you can take on board an airplane.

There are additional passenger seats in the luggage compartment. For passengers of different classes, airlines have established some restrictions on baggage transportation.

Carry-on baggage allowance:

• economy class and tourist class - 1 additional seat;
• business class and first class - 2 seats.

Additional space is provided to the passenger for more than one bag, the main thing is that the weight of several bags and their dimensions do not exceed the established parameters. In this case, the passenger will pay for excess weight or extra space.

To avoid conflict situations, it is better to familiarize yourself with the rules for transporting hand luggage before purchasing tickets on the airline’s website.

What can you take in hand luggage on a plane under the new rules? According to the new rules, it is allowed to take outerwear, umbrellas, a briefcase for documents, a folder for papers, a small handbag, books, mobile gadgets, as well as baby food, which can be transported in powder form, into the aircraft cabin.

Previously, these items were not considered carry-on luggage. They were allowed to be transported separately from luggage in the cabin.

So, what can you carry for free in the cabin:

They decided not to exclude outerwear from the list, since it is difficult to fly in our northern country without fur coats and jackets.

In your hand luggage you can put documents and books, gadgets with removable batteries, snacks and candy, limited liquids, medicines and baby food for your child. The main thing is that the weight of this does not exceed the established 5 kg.

This baggage control system was introduced due to passenger complaints about the lack of space in the aircraft cabin. This has a negative effect on the level of flight comfort, safety and punctuality of the flight.

What can't be taken in hand luggage on a plane under the new rules? It is prohibited to carry active weapons or toys resembling them in the aircraft cabin.

Prohibitions have also been established on the transportation of razor blades and razors, with the exception of disposable razors and safety mechanical razors.

It is prohibited to bring sharp or cutting objects on board the aircraft, such as knives and knitting needles, nail scissors and nail files. Those products that are planned to be consumed during the flight must be pre-cut.

What else can’t be carried on board an airplane? You also cannot take in hand luggage:

• flammable and explosive substances;
• toxic substances.
• household chemicals;
• nail polish remover with acetone and hairspray.

Many people are wondering whether it is possible to take a laptop and other gadgets on board for free?

Books and umbrellas, cameras, laptops and mobile phones were excluded from the list of things that can be taken with you in excess of the carry-on baggage allowance for free, since they can be put in a backpack, briefcase or handbag.

With a mobile phone everything is simple, it will not create an advantage, it can be put in your pocket, but a laptop and a professional camera have a significant weight, and they also take up space.

But the list of permitted goods now includes backpacks, products from duty free stores and medicines, which is really useful.

Many travelers are interested in the question: how much liquid can you take on a plane in your hand luggage?

This category includes not only water, juice or alcoholic drinks, but also perfume, eau de toilette, gels, cream, canned food, caviar, honey, jam and other products. You can only carry them on board the plane in special packaging.

Liquid products, medicines and cosmetics must be in containers no larger than 100 ml, and the total volume must not exceed 1 liter per person.

For example, toothpaste and deodorant with a volume of more than 100 ml should be checked in luggage. In hand luggage, one passenger can have one package with ready-made liquids, no more than 20x20 cm in volume.

Is it possible to carry medications on board an airplane? Any tourist on a trip will need a first aid kit, which includes antiseptics and tablets for emergencies. The main thing is to follow the rule - psychotropic and narcotic substances are prohibited from being transported.

During customs control, the risk zone also includes strong painkillers, antibiotics, anti-sickness medications and sleeping pills. By the way, you don’t have to take anti-sickness pills on the plane, but take the medicine before the flight.

What medications can I take? The tourist is allowed to take as much medicine as he needs for the entire duration of the flight for his own use.

Antipyretics, painkillers without codeine, stomach medications, and anti-allergenic drugs are allowed. You can take a blood pressure monitor and an electronic thermometer with you.

It is more convenient to take iodine or brilliant green in a pencil. Do not forget that according to safety standards, there is always a first aid kit with the necessary supplies on board each aircraft.

In most countries, some drugs with potent substances - pseudoephedrine, codeine, phenobarbital, diazepam - are officially prohibited.

When flying to Australia, you will need to take prescriptions for all medications with you.. All certificates and extracts from the medical history must be translated into English language and certified by a notary. To transport insulin, do not forget a special diabetic document.

All tablets and drops must be in the original packaging and not expired, otherwise they may be classified as dangerous and prohibited for transportation.

It is prohibited to carry hypodermic needles in hand luggage; in exceptional cases, carriage is permitted with a medical document.

To transport some medications you will need to take with you:

• a prescription from a doctor indicating a psychotropic substance with a daily dosage;
• receipt for this drug;
• translation of the recipe into English.

Is it possible to take food into the cabin? You are allowed to take food on board the plane, since not all airlines offer food to passengers, and if they do, it may not suit your tastes or the tourist may be allergic.

In EU countries, prohibited foods include products of animal origin: cheese, sausage, cottage cheese, as well as certain products that have a specific smell and properties.

For example, some Thai fruits and certain varieties of French blue cheese are prohibited.

What food can I take? On the plane it is better to take light food, rich in protein and without a strong smell, for example, chicken and beef, hard cheese, nuts, crackers, gingerbread cookies, chocolate and candy bars.

For food, regular sandwiches or salads packed in special plastic bags or transparent containers are allowed. All food must be pre-cut, as knives are not allowed in hand luggage.

Fruits and vegetables are also allowed, but not juicy ones and in quantities that you can consume during the flight. Since liquids are allowed to be carried in containers of no more than 100 ml, it is better not to take it at all, since water, juice, tea and coffee are served to passengers by flight attendants.

If your ears begin to clog during takeoff or landing of an airplane, you can use lollipops or chewing gum.

Is it possible to carry an electronic cigarette and lighter? Electronic cigarettes are allowed in hand luggage in quantities of no more than 5 pieces.

It is prohibited to check them in as luggage due to lithium batteries and possible overheating and explosion of electronic devices.

A lighter can only be carried in quantity of one piece, and only if it is not fueled with flammable gasoline.

Smoking tobacco products in the aircraft cabin is strictly prohibited, since the cabin is a fairly confined space and many passengers may perceive a large amount of vapor as an accident.

There are no universal luggage parameters; the standards depend on the air carrier, flight distance and class of service.

The strictest restrictions on the transportation of luggage in the aircraft cabin are set on budget flights.

Luggage in the cabin should be located in a special compartment, above the seat. If the bag does not fit there, then it can be placed under the chair.

If the weight of luggage exceeds the established norms, the owner of the bag pays additional seat. If he refuses to do this, then the things are returned to the luggage compartment.

Note! In some cases, it will be much cheaper to pay for additional space than to check your carry-on luggage in the cargo hold.

It is worth carefully studying the tariffs of low-cost airlines and promotional tariffs before purchasing tickets. Find out in advance the permitted weight and size of luggage, so that later you do not have to pay for excess weight or even get rid of excess things before departure.

How much should hand luggage weigh? The minimum requirements include hand luggage weighing up to 5 kg, which a passenger can take with him free of charge on any Russian airline.

The law does not prohibit leaving more generous limits, for example, baggage weighing 10 kg is allowed with the carrier Aeroflot and S7.

How many kilograms of luggage are allowed? Aeroflot airline has set a standard per passenger. In Comfort and Economy class, one seat weighing no more than 10 kg is allowed, in Business class – up to 15 kg.

The weight of luggage should not exceed 10 kg, and the maximum permissible dimensions bags should be no larger than 55x20x40 cm.

Even if a child is flying on the plane, he can also carry a bag of the established sizes. All products must be packaged in one sealed plastic bag, no more than 115 cm in volume.

Aeroflot met the minimum required by law, reducing the list of free things on board by three times, even excluding mobile phones. In the fall of 2017, the Ministry of Transport introduced changes to the Air Transportation Rules.

Keep in mind that the rules stipulate only a minimum of things, that is, air carriers do not have the right to reduce this list, but they have the right to improve it as much as they want.

Cameras and laptops disappeared from the free list, and backpacks weighing up to 5 kg and duty free purchases appeared on it.

Gadgets and electronic devices, such as a hair dryer or iron, are accepted for transportation if they are packed in hand luggage and their weight, dimensions and quantity meet the air carrier's rules.

If the norms are exceeded, these items are transported according to the generally accepted rules for transporting excess free baggage in the aircraft compartment in special protective cases.

Despite the restrictions, the airline did not limit the weight and dimensions of the briefcase and handbag, which can even fit a camera if you choose the right style.

The same size of hand luggage on an airplane can be found at UTair airlines.. Even more generous sizes of strollers and backpacks are allowed here, and the size of the duty free bag is not limited.

The S7 company has the same permitted weight and dimensions of luggage as Aeroflot, however, the weight of a sealed duty free bag should not exceed 3 kg and a volume of 75 cm.

The Rossiya company has similar suitcase sizes (55x40x20 cm). Passengers can carry bags weighing up to 5 kg in economy class, and up to 10 kg in first class and business class.

KLM Airlines does not limit the weight of hand luggage; you can take bags with hand luggage dimensions of 56x35x23 cm into the cabin.

The only domestic low-cost carrier Pobeda, which does not at all limit the weight and quantity of hand luggage. That is, you can take whatever you want, but only in a bag no larger than 36x30x27 cm.

The most demanding air carriers include Ural Airlines. The weight of luggage per passenger should not exceed 5 kg, but in addition to this you are allowed to take a video camera, a camera and a laptop.

In the cabins of foreign airlines, the range in tolerances for bag dimensions and weight is quite wide.. Weight can vary from 5 to 18 kg, depending on the airline, and sometimes carry-on baggage allowances are even higher, even in economy class.

At the airport, travelers love to shop for products in the duty-free area. Airlines allow these items to be carried as carry-on luggage.

Various states have established restrictions on the transportation of these products, so you must follow the rules for transporting goods to the countries of arrival/departure.

Thus, it is allowed to transport into the territory of the Russian Federation no more than 2 liters of alcohol and 2 cartons of cigarettes from the zone Duty Free.

But if a person travels connecting flights, it also undergoes a control procedure, and goods purchased in the duty-free zone are treated as personal belongings. Therefore, the ban on transporting a certain amount of cigarettes or alcohol may be lifted.

All products must be packaged in special transparent bags, and receipts must be kept for all purchased goods.

If a traveler moves around Europe, then the transportation of products from the Duty Free zone is allowed in unlimited quantities, but not exceeding the established weight standards.

You can take wine and other alcoholic drinks, perfumes, shampoo, and gels with you. The main thing is that all goods are packaged in transparent bags, which are prohibited from opening during the flight.

Important! If the state of the country of departure has not established restrictions on the export of products from the duty-free zone, then they may apply in the country where you arrived.

Therefore, it is better to familiarize yourself with customs rules in advance to avoid a fine.

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