Checked baggage rules and regulations

So, let's start with the fact that when determining the checked baggage allowance, airlines use seating system(peace concept), which is that one passenger has the right to carry several pieces of baggage.

One piece of luggage means one bag or one suitcase with a maximum weight 23 or 32 kg. Maximum dimensions of one piece of luggage - 158 or 203 cm the sum of three dimensions (length + height + width) taking into account protruding parts (handles, pockets, wheels).

The exact number of pieces of checked baggage, their weight and size are set by each airline individually, depending on the class of passenger service and the type of air ticket fare.

There are three classes of passenger service: economy, business and first class. Within each class, airlines independently set from one to several types of fares. As a result, the total number of tariffs for each carrier, as a rule, ranges from 4 to 10. It is important to understand that the types of tariffs are not standard for all airlines in the world, but differ in individual conditions. They also differ in baggage allowance.

Free checked baggage allowance

Since airlines do not have a single fare classification, there cannot be a standard free checked baggage allowance. However, all fares from different airlines around the world can be roughly divided into several categories.

Category 1- the most budgetary economy class fare, also known as baggage-free fare. Does not include free checked baggage allowance, but passenger has the option to take (as an additional service).

By without baggage rate You can only carry hand luggage for free. Each airline sets its own name for the baggage-free fare, although it is generally accepted Light(Light). Sometimes Basic is used.

Category 2- standard economy class fares. As a rule, there are always several such tariffs, which is caused by different quantities additional services. As for the free baggage allowance, these rates are no different. All of them provide one piece of luggage weighing no more than 23 kg, but its dimensions can be 158 or 203 cm. In addition to the free allowance, you can take several pieces of paid luggage, more details.

Examples of tariff names of the second category are as follows: Basic, Standard, Flex, Classic.

Category 3- premium economy class fare. Provides one or two pieces of luggage, weighing 23 or 32 kg, the dimensions of which are 158 or 203 cm. You can also take an additional one. Examples of tariff names of the third category: Comfort, Premium.

Category 4- business and first class fares. If an airline offers one fare for business and first class, then in 90% of cases this two pieces of luggage 32 kg each. However, when several tariffs are presented for each of these classes, then the most “modest” of them will provide one piece of 32 kg (or two pieces of 23 kg), and the best - two or three pieces of 32 kg. The dimensions of the luggage remain unchanged - 158 or 203 cm.

Free baggage allowance comparison

Free baggage allowance comparison

airline, class, fare	number of seats	Weight Limit	maximum size
Aeroflot
economy class, PROMO tariff	1 place	23 kg	158 cm
economy class, BUDGET fare (SAVER)	1 place	23 kg	158 cm
economy class, OPTIMUM tariff (CLASSIC)	1 place	23 kg	158 cm
economy class, PREMIUM fare (FLEX)	2 places	2 x 23 kg	2 x 158 cm
comfort class, OPTIMUM tariff (CLASSIC)	2 places	2 x 23 kg	2 x 158 cm
comfort class, PREMIUM tariff (FLEX)	2 places	2 x 23 kg	2 x 158 cm
business class, OPTIMUM fare (CLASSIC)	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 158 cm
business class, PREMIUM fare (FLEX)	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 158 cm
S7 Airlines
economy class, Basic tariff	the service is not provided
Economy class, Flexible tariff	1 place	23 kg	203 cm
business class, Basic tariff	1 place	23 kg	203 cm
Business class, Flexible tariff	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 203 cm
UTair
economy class, Light tariff	the service is not provided
Economy class, Standard fare	1 place	23 kg	203 cm
Economy class, Flexible tariff	1 place	23 kg	203 cm
Economy class, Comfort fare	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 203 cm
business class, Business tariff	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 203 cm
Ural Airlines
economy class, Promo tariff	1 place	10 kg	203 cm
Economy class, Economy fare	1 place	23 kg	203 cm
Economy class, Premium fare	1 place	23 kg	203 cm
business class, Light tariff	1 place	23 kg	203 cm
business class, Business tariff	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 203 cm
Lufthansa
economy class, Light tariff	the service is not provided
economy class, Classic fare	1 place	23 kg	158 cm
economy class, Flex fare	1 place	23 kg	158 cm
Economy class, Premium fare	2 places	2 x 23 kg	2 x 158 cm
business class, Business fare	2 places	2 x 23 kg	2 x 158 cm
first class, First tariff	3 places	3 x 32 kg	3 x 158 cm
Czech Airlines
economy class, LITE fare	the service is not provided
economy class, PLUS fare	1 place	23 kg	250 cm
economy class, FLEX fare	1 place	23 kg	250 cm
business class, BUSINESS LITE tariff	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 250 cm
business class, BUSINESS fare	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 250 cm
Alitalia
economy class, Light tariff	the service is not provided
economy class, Economy fare	1 place	23 kg	158 cm
Economy class, Premium fare	2 places	2 x 23 kg	2 x 158 cm
business class, Medium Haul fare	2 places	2 x 23 kg	2 x 158 cm
business class, Long Haul fare	2 places	2 x 23 kg	2 x 158 cm
British Airways
economy class, Basic fare	the service is not provided
Economy class, Eco fare	1 place	23 kg	208 cm
economy class, Euro Traveler fare	1 place	23 kg	208 cm
economy class, World Traveler fare	1 place	23 kg	208 cm
economy class, World Traveler Plus fare	2 places	2 x 23 kg	2 x 208 cm
economy class, Prem Plus fare	2 places	2 x 23 kg	2 x 208 cm
business class, Club World fare	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 208 cm
business class, Club Europe fare	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 208 cm
first class, First tariff	3 places	3 x 32 kg	3 x 208 cm
Austrian Airlines
economy class, Light tariff	the service is not provided
economy class, Classic fare	1 place	23 kg	158 cm
economy class, Flex fare	1 place	23 kg	158 cm
business class, Business fare	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 158 cm
Air France
economy class, Light tariff	the service is not provided
economy class, Standard fare	1 place	23 kg	158 cm
economy class, Flex fare	1 place	23 kg	158 cm
economy class, Business Flex fare	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 158 cm
KLM
economy class, Light tariff	the service is not provided
economy class, Standard fare	1 place	23 kg	158 cm
economy class, Flex fare	1 place	23 kg	158 cm
business class, Business fare	2 places	2 x 32 kg	2 x 158 cm
Air Baltic
economy class, Basic fare	the service is not provided
Economy class, Premium fare	1 place	20 kg	230 cm
business class, Business fare	2 places	2 x 20 kg	2 x 230 cm

How loyalty programs affect baggage allowances

If the passenger is a member bonus program loyalty of one of the air carriers, then upon accumulating a certain number of points/miles or receiving gold/platinum status, the airline provides Possibility to bring an additional suitcase at no extra charge. This is convenient and pleasant, so if you plan to fly with one airline quite often, then you should register in the system as quickly as possible and start accumulating bonuses. In addition to baggage allowance, you will be able to get other privileges. Their full list is presented on the airline’s official website.

Weight and size of luggage cannot be combined

Very often, passengers wonder whether it is possible to add baggage when flying together (with friends, family or children). The answer, alas, is negative. Each passenger has the right to carry only the amount of baggage indicated on the ticket. According to the rules, any deviation (in a larger direction) will be considered an excess and will have to be paid additionally. In practice, airline employees can sometimes make an exception if only one parent is flying with a small child, but you shouldn’t count on luck - compliance with baggage rules has recently become more thorough, and even a slight deviation from the norm can be costly for the passenger.

Exceeding the number of free baggage pieces

In official airline terminology, a suitcase or bag that exceeds the free baggage allowance in terms of the number of pieces of baggage is called excess baggage. As a rule, passengers themselves more often call it in colloquial vocabulary additional or paid luggage.

Cost of excess baggage for Russian airlines

Cost of excess baggage Russian airlines

airline	first additional piece of baggage
Aeroflot
flights within the Russian Federation	2500 rubles	2500–5000 rubles	5000–7500 rubles
flights to Europe	50 euros	100–150 euros	100–150 euros
S7 Airlines
flights within the Russian Federation	2000–3000 rubles	2000–6000 rubles	2000–3000 rubles
flights to Europe	50–70 euros	50–140 euros	50–70 euros
UTair
flights within the Russian Federation	1500–2000 rubles	2000–4000 rubles	2000 rubles
flights to Europe	28–35 euros	35–70 euros	35 euros
Ural Airlines
flights within the Russian Federation	2500 rubles	2000–10000 rubles	10,000 rubles
flights to Europe	40 euros	40 euros	100 euro

Cost of excess baggage on flights within Europe

Cost of excess baggage on flights within Europe

airline	first additional piece of luggage	excess weight of one piece of luggage	Exceeding the size of one piece of luggage
Lufthansa	75 euros (all other rates)	50 euros	100 euro
Alitalia	25–45 euros (Light tariff) 60 euros (all other rates)	60 euros	80 euros
British Airways	25–75 euros (Basic rate) 75 euros (all other rates)	75 euros	no information
Austrian Airlines	25–55 euros (Light tariff) 75 euros (all other rates)	75 euros	100 euro
KLM	45–70 euros (all other rates)	70 euros	75 euros
Air France	25–35 euros (Light tariff) 45–75 euros (all other rates)	70 euros	75 euros
Czech Airlines	25–55 euros	25–35 euros	no information
Air Baltic	20–60 euros	50 euros	60 euros

Oversized checked baggage

Under oversized luggage Any baggage that significantly exceeds the standard size and/or weight should be understood. As a rule, we are talking about sports equipment, musical instruments, wheelchairs. Such baggage is also excess baggage, but different airlines may be called differently: special, heavy, non-standard or oversized. In most cases, it is paid for, just like excess baggage, the only difference is that the transportation of oversized baggage must be agreed upon in advance (24–36 hours before departure) with the airline by calling the hotline.

Important! There are no generally accepted rules regarding the carriage of oversized baggage. Airlines set them independently, so in each individual case you need to clarify the current rules of your carrier.

Many airlines do exceptions for the most popular categories of oversized sports equipment, which are:

• a set of ski/snowboard equipment;
• set of equipment for surfing / diving.

The exceptions are that such a set can be carried free of charge or in exchange for one standard piece of checked baggage. Sometimes - at a discounted price.

Features of transporting checked baggage on an airplane

Loading luggage

So, let's look at the main problems that your checked baggage may encounter:

What is prohibited from being carried in checked baggage?

• weapon;
• liquefied and compressed gases;
• radioactive materials;
• chemicals and toxic substances;
• poisons and toxic substances;
• corrosive and caustic compounds;
• flammable liquids;
• flammable solids;
• pyrotechnics and fireworks;
• organic peroxides and oxidizing substances;
• explosives, as well as any objects filled with explosives.

For any modern person, 95% of prohibitions are taken for granted. The remaining 5% of prohibitions, which the average passenger is not always aware of, include:

• lighters and matches;
• tobacco and charcoal for hookah;
• children's toys that imitate weapons;
• electronic smoking devices powered by batteries.

Carrying lithium batteries

As a rule, almost all airlines prohibit the carriage of lithium batteries without the original packaging and portable chargers (power banks), due to the risk of short circuits and subsequent fire. In cases where lithium batteries are inside equipment, transportation rules depend on their power, which is determined by the amount of lithium they contain. There are three categories:

• smartphones, laptops, digital cameras and other devices with a power density of up to 100 Wh (containing no more than two grams of lithium) are allowed to be carried in luggage.
• laptops with extended lifespan, professional audio and video equipment, as well as other equipment with a power density of 100 to 160 Wh (2–8 grams of lithium). To carry it, the passenger must apply for a special permit in advance.
• Segways, hoverboards, hoverboards and other equipment with a power density of more than 160 Wh (8 grams of lithium or more). Carriage is prohibited.

• keys and cash;
• precious metals and products made from them;
• fragile items without proper packaging;
• important documents, securities and bonds;
• glasses and contact lenses without original packaging;
• perishable food products.

What is best to carry in checked baggage?

We want to talk about those things that are better to transport in checked luggage, as it is more convenient, more reliable and will not cause any hassle. In addition, there are a number of goods prohibited from being carried in hand luggage - they Necessarily must be taken in luggage.

• Outerwear and shoes. Not because they are prohibited from being transported into hand luggage, but for the reason that it is much more convenient than filling a small bag with bulky things that you can take into the plane cabin.
• Manicure accessories and sets. Almost all airlines have banned nail scissors, nail files, eyebrow tweezers and any other sharp objects from being carried on board.
• Beverages. All liquids with a volume of more than 100 ml are prohibited from being carried in hand luggage. Pack them properly and put them in your suitcase.
• Gel products and products. For example, black and red caviar, soft cheeses, peanut butter and many other products of similar consistency are considered liquids. They are always removed from hand luggage unless purchased at a Duty Free store.
• Cosmetics and perfumes. Many of these products are also classified as liquids. This category includes not only perfumes, deodorants and sprays, but even such seemingly “solid” cosmetics as mascara and foundation.

How to choose the right luggage suitcase

The choice of suitcase itself also plays a role during transportation. Details on how to choose the right suitcase and what their differences are, you can read here, but for now, briefly about the important things. The main thing that the suitcase complied with the minimum size of the baggage allowance 158 cm and contained 23 kg of weight without bursting at the seams. According to the material of your choice:

• lighter, but not always comfortable canvas material. The lighter the suitcase itself, the more you can put in it;
• heavier but more durable polycarbonate. Such suitcases protect the contents well, but reduce useful weight and volume.

The color scheme is purely a matter of taste, but a bright suitcase is easier to identify. Keep in mind that ideally the suitcase should expand slightly in width in case you need to pack bulky items. Make sure that even when unfolded, it does not exceed the carriage limit.

How to pack a suitcase correctly

Try not to overload your suitcase. Make a list of what you really need, without taking into account changing outfits 3-4 times a day. We recommend that you make a basic list of necessary things once, and with each new flight, supplement it with those things that are determined by the nature and purpose of a particular flight.

You should never take a full suitcase to your destination, because on the way back there will definitely be new purchases, gifts or souvenirs, often unplanned.

In addition to the fact that you need to pack (usually) a lot of necessary things into your suitcase, you need to do this in such a way as not to damage fragile items, and ideally, not to wrinkle clothes and shoes. Nowadays, there are several good methods for how to properly pack a suitcase, which describe in detail how best to fold things so that they take up a minimum of space while maintaining a “marketable” appearance.

Is it worth wrapping a suitcase with film?

For security purposes, it is highly advisable to wrap your luggage with film before checking it in, which will protect not only from damage, but also from possible theft. Since this service is usually not very cheap (10–12 euros), you can wrap your suitcase with cling film yourself before departure or directly at the airport building.

How to check in and check in luggage at the airport

At the airport, the passenger, along with his luggage, must go through a clearance process called baggage check-in. This action is a simple formality and takes no more than five minutes. During check-in, the airline checks in the baggage and accepts it for transportation under its own responsibility.

There are two ways to check in your baggage:

• at the baggage drop-off counter;
• at the flight check-in counter.

Baggage tag

At both counters, baggage check-in is carried out in the same way as follows. The passenger gives his luggage to the employee and shows his boarding pass. The employee checks whether the baggage corresponds to the baggage allowance and registers it in the system, after which, depending on the number of pieces of baggage, prints luggage tags and sticks them on each suitcase. The passenger must receive the same number luggage receipts, which may also be called tear-off baggage tag coupons. They will be required to identify your luggage at the airport of arrival.

Important! Be sure to check that the receipts are correct and that the tags are attached well. If they come off during transportation or flight, your luggage will be lost.

In some major airports you can see such a modern novelty as automatic baggage claim counter(self-service baggage drop-off), which is the fastest way to check in your baggage. However, unfortunately, only the most technically equipped airports in the world are currently equipped with automatic counters.

Declaring the value of luggage

FRAGILE

Typically, passengers request the FRAGILE sticker as a precaution when carrying food or exotic fruits. Sometimes it really helps.

Do not forget that when transporting fragile items in a suitcase, you should make sure that they are well packed.

Customs control of checked baggage

Pre-flight registration occurs as follows - first, the passenger, clothes and personal items in their pockets.

For checked baggage: simplified procedure carrying out customs operations, meaning that customs control of baggage is carried out without presenting it to the customs authority directly by the passenger himself.

The simplified procedure does not eliminate the need to comply with the norms and rules of customs legislation. , the passenger by default declares that there are no goods in his luggage that are subject to customs declaration in writing and/or prohibited for transportation. Confirmation of the passenger's statement is.

How to claim checked baggage upon arrival

Band conveyer

After you get off the plane and go through passport control, you go to the hall where the conveyor belts for baggage claim are located. As a rule, several electronic monitors are also installed in the hall, on which you can see the entire up-to-date information, on which conveyor the luggage of a certain flight will be issued. Above each conveyor belt hangs a board with information about the flight. Find yours, wait for your suitcase, after which you can go to the customs control area and exit.

Damage to luggage

If upon receipt of your suitcase you find that it is damaged, you should immediately contact the airport staff and draw up a special report. If you can prove that the suitcase contained valuables that were damaged during transportation, you can count on compensation for losses. However, in practice this is very difficult to do.

No-show and/or lost baggage

Unfortunately, it also happens that luggage does not end up in the hands of its owner after the flight. This happens rarely, but it does happen. According to statistics, in 2015 there were approximately 6.5 lost suitcases per 1,000 passengers. This is two times less than it was in 2007.

If all the suitcases on the conveyor belt have already been sorted, but yours is still missing, the first thing to do is contact the airport staff and check the “forgotten luggage” in a special room; it could have gotten there either by mistake or if you went through passport control for a long time . If there is no luggage there either, you should write a special report on the airline’s letterhead (in the same way as in the case of damage), in which you should describe in detail both the suitcase itself and its contents. A photograph taken in advance will be useful, as well as “special features” of your suitcase: bright stickers, unusual color, shape and other differences.

As a rule, the absence of luggage at the destination is due to the fact that it was mistakenly loaded onto another plane, which means that after a few days of searching the luggage will be found. In this case, the airline, at its own expense, must deliver the suitcase to the address indicated by the passenger. In 2015, about 85% of lost luggage was returned to passengers by courier service within 36 hours.

If lost luggage could not be found, then the passenger can claim compensation of up to $20 for each kilogram of weight per international flights, and on domestic ones - no more than 600 rubles (if the suitcase did not have a declared value). The loss report is reviewed within 30 days, after which the passenger receives an official response notifying him of compensation.

Separately, I would like to say that staying in a foreign city without checked luggage, and therefore without most of your own things, is definitely a stressful situation. Therefore, your suitcase should not contain any of the essentials. They should always be taken in hand luggage Comparison of prices for tourist tours

Airplane baggage rules

– each passenger has the right to carry free baggage within the established norm, which may vary depending on the rules of a particular carrier and the type of aircraft. Baggage is checked out individually for each passenger.

Free baggage allowance- 1 place. In business class, the weight of baggage should not exceed 32 kilograms, and the sum of three dimensions should not exceed 158 cm. In economy class - no more than 23 kilograms, the sum of three dimensions should not exceed 158 cm.

Baggage rules When exceeding the established norm, the passenger is charged an additional fee according to the carrier's tariff.

• For children under 2 years of age (without a separate seat), the free checked baggage allowance is 1 piece weighing no more than 10 kilograms (the sum of 3 dimensions is no more than 115 cm), regardless of what class you are flying.
• For children from 2 to 12 years old, the free baggage allowance is the same as for an adult passenger.

There are several basic principles to guide you by:

• Low cost airlines offer to choose and pay for the desired free baggage allowance when purchasing a ticket. The standard ticket price includes only hand luggage.
• The standard free baggage allowance in economy class is 20 kg, in business class 30 kg. In principle, you can just stick to this figure and everything will be fine.
• Baggage rules: There are two systems of baggage allowances: weight concept and a system based on the number of pieces of baggage (piece concept). Many airlines are switching to the second system. In this case, the free allowance is one suitcase weighing 23 kg. For those who are accustomed to a more traditional weight calculation system, you need to pay attention to the following. If you are traveling as a family and have one large suitcase, then it may be considered overweight, despite the fact that you have less than 46 kg for two tickets. In this case, it is better to split your luggage into two small suitcases. By the way, two very small suitcases for one person will also be a formal advantage.
• The same airline may have different conditions for the carriage of baggage. different directions. This is usually stated explicitly on the ticket.
• Not only weight is important, but also size. Carriage of baggage whose total dimensions exceed the permissible limits may also require additional payment.
• There are also restrictions on the size and weight of hand luggage. As a rule, this is 10 kg for economy class (for low-cost airlines, UIA - 7 kg) and 15 kg for business class. The allowed size of hand luggage in most cases is: 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm or 115 cm in the sum of 3 dimensions. Sometimes, to prove that your suitcase or bag is suitable as carry-on luggage, you may need to fit it into a special box and/or weigh it.

Table of baggage and hand luggage requirements for airlines around the world

Airline	Maximum dimensions of hand luggage	Permissible weight of hand luggage	Checked baggage	Maximum sum of baggage dimensions (length + width + height)
Aeroflot	55x40x20 cm	10 kg	23 kg	158 cm
AirAsia	56x36x23 cm	7 kg	-	-
Air Berlin	55x40x23 cm	8 kg	23 kg	158 cm
Air France	55x35x25 cm	12 kg	23 kg	158 cm
American Airlines	56x36x23 cm	No limits	23 kg	158 cm
British Airways	56x45x25 cm	23 kg	23 kg	90x75x43 cm
Cathay Pacific Airways	56x36x23 cm	7 kg	20 kg	158 cm
China Southern Airlines	50x40x20 cm	5 kg	20 kg	158 cm
Delta	55x35x23 cm	No limits	23 kg	157 cm
Easyjet	50x40x20 cm	No limits	-	-
Emirates	55x38x20 cm	7 kg	30 kg	300 cm
Etihad Airways	40x50x21 cm	7 kg	30 kg	207 cm
German Wings	55x40x23 cm	8 kg	-	-
Iberia	56x45x25 cm	No limits	-	-
Japan Airlines	56x40x25 cm	10 kg	20 kg	120x60x50 cm
KLM	55x35x25 cm	12 kg	23 kg	158 cm
Korean Air	55x40x20 cm	12 kg	23 kg	158 cm
Lufthansa	55x40x23 cm	8 kg	23 kg	158 cm
Norwegian	55x40x23 cm	10 kg	20 kg	158 cm
Pobeda	handbag or briefcase		10kg	158 cm
Qantas	56x36x23 cm	7 kg	30kg or 23kg	158 cm or 140 cm
Qatar	50x37x25 cm	7 kg	30kg	300 cm
Ryanair	55x40x20 cm	10 kg	-	-
S7	55x40x20 cm	7 kg	23 kg	158 cm
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)	55x40x23 cm	8 kg	23 kg	158 cm
Singapore Airlines	115 cm	7 kg	30 kg	200x75x80 cm
Sky Express	45x35x20 cm	6 kg	15 kg
TAM Airlines	55x40x20 cm	5 kg	23 kg	158 cm
Transaero	55x40x20 cm	10 kg	20 kg	203 cm
Turkish Airlines	55x40x23 cm	8 kg	20 kg
Vueling	55x40x20 cm	10 kg	-	-

– equipment depends entirely on the airline. In general there are three main policies:

1. Equipment is considered as part of baggage without any exceptions or concessions. This means that in the case of a free baggage calculation system, all equipment and all other items must fit into one bag weighing no more than 23 kg.
2. Equipment may be in a separate case, but the total amount of luggage should not exceed the usual allowance (20 or 23 kg).
3. Additional kilograms are provided for carrying equipment. Usually around 10. Sometimes this requires providing proof that you are involved in the sport. For example, for an additional 10 kg for diving or freediving equipment at Qatar Airways, you must provide a diver or freediver certificate card.

Calculation the cost of transporting sports equipment may also depend on the type of tariff. For example, according to full tariff You can get extra kilos for transporting equipment, and with discount tickets you will have to pay extra for equipment.

A few tips to get around baggage rules and avoid paying for excess weight on the plane:

• When purchasing tickets, please read the rules free baggage allowance and when packing it, try to take this into account at home.
• Find out what system the airline uses to count baggage (by weight or number of pieces of baggage).
• Take this into account when choosing how much to put in which suitcase. If the airline calculates the number of seats according to the system, then all suitcases must weigh no more than 23 kg.
• Consider the weight of the suitcase. A backpack, a simple case or boxes weigh 5-7 kg less than suitcases and can be much more spacious. If you really have a lot of stuff, this can be critical.
• Try to weigh your luggage at home. This can be done on a regular bathroom scale and calculated as the difference between your weight with luggage and your weight without luggage. This will save you the hassle at the airport.
• Put everything small and heavy in your carry-on luggage. Many airlines do not look at the number and weight of hand luggage. The main thing is not to weigh it when registering.
• If you find that you have gone too far with the weight, take out everything that you can put on yourself. Not by much, but your luggage will be lighter.
• Pockets can help you out. You can put small but heavy objects in them (but only those that do not contain liquid).
• If you are traveling with a group, ask your friends if they can take some of your things into their suitcase.
• Don't forget that you can take many items that are quite heavy, such as a laptop, camera, phones and related accessories, in your hand luggage. At the same time, you can put some other small but heavy objects in your laptop bag.
• Check the weight of your luggage first, and then pack it in a plastic bag. So as not to waste time on repacking.
• Sometimes it is cheaper to buy all sorts of shampoos, gels, toothpastes, sunscreen on the spot, rather than overpay for them in the form of excess weight in your luggage.
• A good opportunity to save on luggage is to buy drinks, food, and souvenirs at Duty Free.
• Buy everything you can on the road or on the spot.
• If you don’t want to take large luggage, try limiting yourself to a small travel bag or suitcase that, in terms of weight and dimensions, fits the definition of “carry-on luggage.” This will save you from many not very pleasant procedures (checking in luggage, waiting to receive it). And certainly in this case your luggage will not be lost.

And most importantly, the baggage rules - don’t take too much!

All baggage carried by a passenger, including hand luggage, must be presented by the passenger at check-in for security purposes.

Baggage accepted by the carrier for transportation under its own responsibility and marked luggage tag, is called registered. Such baggage is transported in the luggage compartment of the aircraft. For safety purposes, we recommend attaching a tag to each piece of such luggage, indicating personal data on it in Latin letters: last name, address, telephone number.

Each passenger, if desired, can take one piece of luggage into the cabin, the weight of which is included in the free baggage allowance, but does not exceed10 kg, and the size of the sum of three dimensions is 115 cm.

Such baggage is considered unchecked. The passenger is responsible for this.

In addition to this established free allowance, you can take some items on board: handbag, plastic bag, coat, scarf or blanket, umbrella or cane, laptop computer, binoculars, printed publications for reading in flight, baby stroller, etc.

Valuable items such as business papers, medicines, fragile items, and jewelry are recommended to be transported in hand luggage.

Items classified as “dangerous” (the list of which is given on the air ticket) are prohibited from being transported in the aircraft cabin.

Baggage allowance

Free baggage allowance is determined by the departure direction and flight class of service. There are two systems of baggage allowances in the world: the weight concept and the piece concept.

Weight system:

This system determines the baggage weight standards that a passenger is allowed to carry free of charge.

In first class - 40 kg;

In business class - 30 kg;

In economy class - 20 kg.

The free baggage allowance includes the total weight of baggage and hand luggage.

Some airlines increase the free baggage allowance on certain flights, which will be reflected on your ticket.

The size of a piece of baggage should not exceed 158 cm in the sum of 3 dimensions for economy class and 203 cm for first and business class.

Passengers of all classes are allowed to take into the cabin unchecked baggage weighing up to 10 kg, which is included in the total weight of baggage carried free of charge. Its size in the sum of three dimensions should not exceed 115 cm.

For children under 2 years of age traveling without a separate seat, the free baggage allowance is 10 kg.

Number of seats system:

This system determines the number of pieces of baggage that a passenger can carry, and is usually used on transatlantic flights.

Passengers of all service classes are allowed free carriage of two pieces of baggage weighing up to 32 kg each. In the sum of three dimensions, the size of the seat should not exceed 158 cm for economy class and 203 cm for first and business class.

Please note that the weight of the seats is not cumulative! This means that if one item weighs over 32kg, there will be an excess charge, even if the second item weighs less than 32kg.

Oversized baggage is accepted for transportation only with the consent of the airline. You must familiarize yourself with the conditions for the carriage of such baggage when booking a ticket. Having accepted your baggage for transportation, the airline assumes all additional costs for loading and unloading it.

Excess baggage:

If the weight and dimensions of your luggage exceed the established standards, then it is better to solve all the problems associated with its registration in advance. Payment for excess baggage is made in accordance with the baggage tariffs in effect on the day the paid baggage receipt is issued, which is issued to the passenger upon receipt of payment from him at the airline's ticket office. At your request, your baggage can be checked in as unaccompanied. In this case, baggage is accepted for transportation separately from the passenger and is registered in advance as cargo under a separate air waybill.

Oversized and non-standard luggage:

If you wish to transport large, fragile or valuable luggage (including musical instruments) on a separate seat(s) in the aircraft cabin, with a total weight of up to 75 kg per seat, then you need to purchase a separate ticket.

When the time comes to replace your old suitcase, which has seen many train stations and airports in its lifetime, with a new one, you want to buy a travel accessory with similar parameters. After all, the old suitcase made it possible to place all the necessary things in its depths, and was ideal for travel. But remembering its exact dimensions is now difficult. And I would really like to replace it with something similar, only new! Perhaps you need another suitcase for carry-on luggage so that you can take it with you on the plane. How to measure a suitcase correctly, correctly summing up all the parameters?

Measuring a suitcase

To obtain the exact parameters of the luggage accessory, you should use a tape measure or sewing meter. The traveler should be aware that the dimensions indicated in the descriptions of the suitcases are external. Therefore, it is also necessary to measure the product by external indicators.

Suitcase measurement procedure:

1. Place the luggage item on the floor or table.
2. We start measuring from the lowest point, including the wheels, and move up to the handle, which is in a folded state. Thus, we obtain the height of the product.
3. We measure the depth and width along all protruding parts of the suitcase.

As a result, we get three indicators. For example: 55 cm height, 40 cm width, 20 cm depth. If we sum up these three measurements, we get a figure of 115. This means that you should buy your next suitcase in this size, since these are the parameters that are optimal for this luggage accessory.

We pay special attention to calculating the volume of the suitcase. Some manufacturers indicate it based on external indicators, and some - internal ones. We obtain the volume by multiplying all measurements together. For example, a suitcase with parameters 55/40/20 will have a volume of 44 liters.

Suitcase sizes:

Small, for hand luggage, it has a height of up to 60 cm. And the sum of all three indicators should not be more than 115 cm. The volume of such a travel accessory reaches 50 liters.
Medium, up to 80 cm high. The suitcase can have a volume of up to 90 liters. These parameters are the most optimal for travel. Luggage accessories with such indicators are very popular among buyers.
Large - height up to 80 cm. If the sum of the indicators of such a suitcase exceeds 158 cm, then there is a risk that it will not be placed in the luggage compartment of the aircraft. But it is ideal for automotive and rail travel. The volume is up to 120 liters.
A super-sized suitcase can have a height of 80 cm and a volume of up to 180 liters. You’re unlikely to get on a plane with such a “giant”, but sea ​​cruise or trip around the world You won't find a better travel accessory.

Knowing how to measure a suitcase correctly, you can easily choose a reliable “fellow traveler” of the optimal size. In this case, you will not have to overpay extra money for exceeding the free baggage allowance allowed by airlines. At the same time, all the things you need on the road will be safely packed in a brand new luggage accessory.

Dear passengers, please note that on all flights numbered SU 6001-6999 there is a simplified scheme for determining the free baggage allowance based on the piece system.

The piece system is differentiated depending on the class of service and/or type of tariff applied.

Free baggage allowance

Class of service/fare group	Checked baggage (dimensions no more than 158 cm in the sum of 3 dimensions)	Hand luggage (dimensions no more than 55 cm in length, 40 cm in width, 25 cm in height)
Business class – all fare groups	2 pieces no more than 32 kg each	1 place no more than 15 kg
Economy class – Maximum group (until 01/29/19 Premium)	2 pieces no more than 23 kg each	1 piece no more than 10 kg
Economy class – all other fare groups, with the exception of the Light tariff group	1 place no more than 23 kg	1 piece no more than 10 kg
Economy class – Light tariff group	There is no free baggage allowance	1 piece no more than 10 kg

You can find out whether a fare belongs to a specific fare group on the Aeroflot PJSC website in the section Rules for applying fares.

If the total weight of a passenger's baggage, including hand luggage, does not exceed 10 kg, then the number of pieces of checked free baggage is not limited.

The number of pieces of free checked baggage in the ticket/passenger receipt is indicated as 1PC/2PC/3PC or NIL (free baggage allowance is not provided for the Light fare group).

Special free checked baggage allowances

For crews of sea vessels, 2 pieces of free baggage allowance are provided in Economy class for all fare groups, with the exception of Light and Promo Light fare groups.

Members of the Aeroflot Bonus program Platinum, Gold and Silver levels and members of the Sky Team frequent flyer reward programs of the Elite and Elite Plus levels are additionally provided with free baggage allowance:

2 seats for Platinum level Aeroflot Bonus program participants;

1 place for Aeroflot-Bonus program participants of the Gold and Silver levels;

1 seat for Elite and Elite Plus members of the SkyTeam frequent flyer programs.

If you are traveling with heavy or oversized baggage, the weight of one piece exceeds 32 kg, but not more than 50 kg, and/or the dimensions of one piece in the sum of three dimensions exceed 203 cm, then you must first agree with the airline on its transportation no later than 36 hours before scheduled flight departure**.

Sport equipment

In accordance with the established size and weight restrictions, one of the following items may be carried as one piece of hand luggage:

one tennis/squash racket, packed in a case;

badminton set consisting of two simple rackets and 3 feather shuttlecocks, packed in one case.

In case of transportation of the specified equipment as hand luggage, transportation of other hand luggage (in addition to items carried in excess of the established allowance without charging an additional fee) is not permitted.

The following equipment is considered as 1 item and is included in the free baggage allowance:

Ski equipment	Case with 1 pair of skis and 1 pair of poles + 1 piece of luggage with 1 pair of boots
	1 case with 1 pair of water skis
Snowboard equipment	1 case with 1 snowboard + 1 piece of luggage with 1 pair of boots
Hockey equipment	Case with equipment + case with 2 clubs
Bike	Bicycle prepared for transportation
Golf equipment	Golf equipment packed in one case
Fishing equipment (packed in 1 container or case)	2 fishing rods + tackle set
Gymnastic hoop	1 or more, packed in one case

Sports equipment not included in the above list is regarded as 1 piece of baggage and is included in the free baggage allowance.

If the baggage by number of pieces, weight or the sum of three dimensions exceeds the free baggage allowance, then an additional payment for excess baggage will be charged according to the baggage tariff for paying for checked baggage in excess.

Free transportation of diving/surfing equipment

On a number of routes, one additional piece of free checked baggage is provided for transporting one set of equipment with a total weight of up to 23 kg, subject to the technical capabilities of the aircraft.

Rules for transporting surfing and diving equipment.

Weapons and ammunition

One piece of baggage, consisting of one weapon (or several weapons in one container (no more than 5 pieces), specially designed for the transportation of weapons and belonging to one passenger) and one piece of baggage with ammunition are not regarded as separate pieces of baggage, provided that When combined with any other piece of baggage, this weight does not exceed the established norms. In case of excess weight, weapons and ammunition are defined as one separate piece of baggage.**

Payment for excess baggage is charged in the following cases:

If the weight of weapons and ammunition, defined as a separate piece of baggage, exceeds the free baggage allowance;

If the sum of pieces of baggage, including weapons and ammunition defined as one piece, exceeds the number of pieces indicated on the ticket.

It is prohibited to transport weapons and ammunition together in one piece of baggage. You can find additional information at the link Rules for the transportation of weapons on flights of Rossiya Airlines JSC.

Musical instruments

Transportation of musical instruments is carried out as per luggage compartment, and in the passenger compartment.

In the passenger compartment:

as hand luggage. A musical instrument checked into the cabin of an aircraft must comply with the weight restrictions established for hand luggage and have dimensions not exceeding 135 cm in the sum of three dimensions. It is allowed to transport one guitar whose dimensions in the sum of three dimensions exceed 135 cm, subject to prior agreement with the airline no later than 36 hours before the scheduled flight departure time*. The number of guitars accepted for transportation in the aircraft cabin is limited. In case of transportation of a musical instrument as hand luggage, transportation of other hand luggage (in addition to items carried in excess of the established allowance without charging an additional fee) is not permitted.


as luggage. Carriage of baggage in the passenger seat is allowed, while the tariff and taxes charged for the carriage of baggage are the same as when registering for the carriage of an adult passenger. The weight of the instrument carried in the passenger seat should not exceed 80 kg, dimensions should not exceed 135x50x30 cm.**

In the luggage compartment:

Transportation of musical instruments in the luggage compartment is carried out according to general rules transportation of checked free and excess baggage.

When transported in the luggage compartment, the weight of the instrument should not exceed 50 kg and the dimensions should not exceed 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

Animals

If you decide to take your pet on a trip, be sure to notify the airline (to the dispatcher when booking or purchasing a ticket, or by phone)**

Transportation of animals is carried out only with the consent of the airline. Please note that there are restrictions on the number and types of animals transported.

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 transported free of charge.

The following are not accepted for transportation as baggage (in the cabin and in the luggage compartment):

• dogs belonging to brachycephalic breeds (with a shortened facial part of the skull - flattened muzzle), such as bulldog (English, French, American), pug, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, boxer, griffin (Belgian, Brussels), Boston terrier, Dogue de Bordeaux, Japanese Chin;
• rodents (guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas, chipmunks, squirrels, gerbils, dormice, marmots, gophers, jerboas, etc.);
• reptiles (turtles, iguanas, geckos, chameleons, snakes, lizards, frogs, etc.);
• arthropods;
• fish and fish seeding material, as well as other sea and river animals that require transportation in water;
• animals and birds that are not domesticated;
• sick and experimental animals;
• animals whose weight together with the container exceeds 50 kg.

Attention! To prepare your animal for flight, consult your veterinarian. Don't forget to take a veterinary first aid kit with you. The animal must be clean, not have an unpleasant odor, and be accustomed to a transport container or cage. During transportation, the animal must behave calmly. If an animal exhibits threatening or restless behavior, and there is a threat to the health and safety of other people or serious disruptions in service to passengers on board the aircraft, the animal will not be accepted for transportation. Passengers transporting an animal in a container in the passenger cabin are not provided with row seats emergency exit, in the first row of Economy class after a hard partition, as well as seats in the same block of seats with passengers with children or with other passengers transporting animals, except in cases where the animals are accustomed to each other (live in the same family) and their transportation is requested in one booking. The Rules for transporting animals can be found in the section “Flying with Animals”.

Wheelchair, baby stroller

Accepted for carriage without charge if used by a passenger. A large, battery-powered wheelchair weighing over 32 kg is transported by agreement with the airline no later than 36 hours before the scheduled flight departure time.**

In addition to a wheelchair, a special-purpose wheelchair is transported free of charge.

**Prior approval with the airline is required no later than 36 hours before flight departure time.