New baggage and hand luggage allowances. Backpack, stroller and flowers: what can you take on a plane besides hand luggage under the new rules. Baggage rules

How much luggage can you take on a plane? Is it possible to carry alcohol, perfume, aerosols, medicines, cigarettes in luggage? What about food? Let's consider these questions in detail.

There are no international rules for baggage transportation; each air carrier regulates this issue independently. The airline can choose to transport baggage by piece or by weight.

Allowable baggage weight per person on an airplane

The weighing system allows you to transport free of charge:

in economy class no more than 20 kilograms of baggage with a total linear size of 203 centimeters;
in business class, with the same dimensions, you are allowed to take 30 kilograms with you.

If your baggage does not meet the established standards in at least one parameter, the air carrier has the right to demand additional payment. Under this system, children under ten years of age have the right to transport ten kilograms of things, and from the age of twelve they are already entitled to the adult norm for transporting cargo.

The weight system is convenient because when traveling together, the weight of all things is summed up, and the number of bags is not counted.

The place system is replacing the weigh system, despite its obvious convenience. Aeroflot recently switched to it. Here the transportation rules are as follows:

economy class allows you to occupy only one piece of luggage with a bag not heavier than 23 kilograms;
in business class the conditions are softer: two pieces of luggage weighing no more than 32 kilograms each.

The main difference between the baggage system is that the weight of the baggage is not cumulative. For example, on a flight for two in economy class, passengers carry two items weighing 15 and 25 kilograms. The extra two kilos will be counted as a third piece of baggage and will be paid in full. When planning your luggage before traveling, keep in mind that such overload is paid at a high rate, comparable to the price of a ticket. Therefore, you should carefully calculate the weight of things.

The requirements for the maximum allowable size of baggage in the local system are even stricter: the total linear size of the item is no more than 158 centimeters.

Rules for transporting food, alcohol and cigarettes on an airplane

Alcohol is not on the list of goods prohibited from being carried on an airplane, but there are still certain rules for it. Thus, every adult passenger has the right to carry one liter of alcoholic beverages in hand luggage, regardless of their strength. The entire quantity is divided into several containers of no more than 100 milliliters each. All bottles are packaged in a plastic bag with a zipper. It is prohibited to use them on board: the packaging must not be broken until the end of the flight. Breaking the rules can cause trouble.

Carrying alcohol in luggage is regulated by the following rules:

liquids no stronger than 24% are carried without restrictions, but without going beyond the general weight restrictions;
alcohol with a strength of 24 to 70%, no more than five liters per passenger;
Alcohol over 70% alcohol is prohibited for transportation.

Alcoholic drinks purchased before the flight in duty-free stores are allowed to be transported in hand luggage, but in an intact package with a saved receipt. In low-cost airlines, you will most likely have to pay for transporting a package of alcohol from a duty-free store.

In different countries, the rules for transporting strong drinks can vary greatly, so before an international flight, inquire about this issue separately.

The same recommendations apply to the question of the rules for transporting cigarettes. However, each country sets its own standards, which you should follow before flying. For example, when flying within the Russian Federation, only one cigarette pack (10 packs of 20 cigarettes), up to 250 grams of tobacco or no more than 50 cigars can be carried in hand luggage. In this case, the passenger must be 18 years old. Other countries have different age restrictions. For example, in Egypt, a 15-year-old passenger can easily carry tobacco products with him, but only those who are already 20 years old can fly to Japan with cigarettes.

As for medicines, it is allowed to carry drugs in solid form (capsules, powders, tablets) in hand luggage. Liquid medications, as well as ointments, creams and gels, must be in original containers of up to 100 ml, and then packaged in a bag (necessarily transparent) measuring 20x20 centimeters.

When transporting prescription drugs or drugs containing psychotropic/narcotic substances, you will need to present a doctor's prescription, and for an international flight you will also need to declare such drugs. An exception is made for passengers with insulin-dependent diabetes: insulin bottles, syringes and glucometers are allowed to be carried in hand luggage.

By the way, for international flights there is a list of drugs prohibited for transportation, and you should familiarize yourself with it before departure. For example, when flying to the USA, you will not be able to take the Corvalol, which is familiar in Russia, on board.

On domestic flights, you can take solid food into the cabin if it fits in your hand luggage and does not exceed the weight. On international routes, follow the rules of the countries you are traveling to. They usually prohibit the transportation of eggs, fish, meat and dairy products. The ban is due to the fact that these products are perishable and can cause an infectious disease and even an epidemic.

The transportation of liquid products is regulated separately. These include, in addition to water and juices, canned food, jam, jelly, honey, sour cream, cottage cheese, and sauces.

Most air carriers regulate the carriage of liquids and limit them to one liter per passenger, poured into hermetically sealed bottles with a capacity of no more than one hundred milliliters. All other liquids, including cosmetics, deodorants, colognes, perfumes, mosquito sprays and shampoos, are checked in as baggage according to the new rules.

What is prohibited from being carried on a plane in luggage in 2019?

There are dangerous items that are prohibited from being carried both in hand luggage and in the luggage compartment. These include:

weapons: cold steel, firearms, gas, stun guns;
explosives: dynamite, cartridges, pyrotechnics;
gases: liquefied, compressed in cylinders, aerosols;
flammable liquids: petroleum products, acetone, solvents;
solid flammable substances: matches, metal potassium, calcium, sodium;
poisonous and toxic: nicotine, arsenic, mercury;
caustic and causing rapid corrosion: salts, acids, lime.

This list also includes magnetized and radioactive substances.

The list of prohibited substances and items under the new rules is extensive. If you are planning to bring an unusual item on the plane, read this list in advance or consult with an airline representative. Compliance with these simple rules guarantees the safety of all passengers and the absence of problems during baggage inspection.

What to do if prohibited items are found in your luggage or baggage

Passengers often carry “prohibited” goods, not doing so intentionally, but simply without thoroughly knowing the flight rules. If airport security staff found prohibited items in your hand luggage or luggage, but you don’t want to lose them, the situation should be resolved in the following ways.

If prohibited items are found before check-in: give them to mourners, put them in a storage room, or send them by mail (there is a branch at every airport) to the right place.
If prohibited items are found after the check-in procedure, the airline staff will offer a couple of options to resolve the misunderstanding: complete confiscation of the “prohibited” items or temporary seizure with the opportunity to pick up the items after return. Make sure that a document is drawn up for items that are valuable to you, but are prohibited from being carried, according to which you can get them back.

In any case, try to prove to the security service that this item is dear to you - there is always a chance that the Security Service officers will meet you halfway.

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

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

First, understand the terminology to avoid confusion:

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

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

New rules: how to transport luggage and hand luggage

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

Baggage requirements 10-30 kg

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

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

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

Baggage requirements over 30 kg

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

There are also restrictions on dimensions, and these include:

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

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

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

Baggage-free tickets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rules for transporting fragile items

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

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

Excess weight of luggage and what to do with it

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

Hand luggage and new rules for its transportation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Items prohibited in hand luggage

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

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

Aeroflot: unpleasant surprises

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

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

New rules for Aeroflot

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

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

Ural Airlines: what you need to know

The company explains the current regulations:

Free carriage rules

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

Utair and S7: consider the changes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FAQ

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

Is it possible to carry liquids on an airplane?

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

The following are considered liquids:

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

How much liquid can you carry on an airplane?

How much liquid can be carried in airplane luggage?

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

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

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

Is it possible to take groceries on a plane?

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

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

Hand luggage when flying with a child

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

Some strollers are allowed on planes

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

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

What to do if your baggage is lost by an airline

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

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

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

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

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

Conclusion

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

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 2019.

What caused the changes to baggage rules?

At the beginning of 2019, 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:

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.
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.
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 2019, the following requirements were established for the carriage of hand luggage on board an aircraft:

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 other major airlines (S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines, UTair). Their requirements remained the same - 55x40x20 cm.
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 officials 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:

Bouquet of flowers.
Package from a duty-free store. Its dimensions should not exceed 115 cm (length, width and height are summed up).
A small briefcase, handbag or backpack, the total size of which does not exceed 80 cm and weight - 5 kilograms.
Outerwear. A citizen can freely carry it into the aircraft cabin in order to feel comfortable during the flight.
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.
Food for children.
Solid foods (cookies, chocolate, fruit, etc.).
A folding stroller, the dimensions of which do not exceed 42x50x20 cm, and the weight is 7 kilograms.
Medicines necessary for a person in flight.
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 a traveler decides to transport a 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 2019.

Liquids on board

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

Their capacity should not exceed 100 ml.
They must be packaged 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:

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.
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. Also, pugs and Pekingese cannot be transported because they are brachycephalic dog breeds.

Free baggage allowance: size and weight

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

As a 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:

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.
Fishing equipment. Fishermen can bring 2 fishing rods and 1 set of fishing tackle free of charge.
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.
Baggage carried in the 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 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.
Baby stroller.
Wheelchair.
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:

Contact the search service personnel in the arrival area.
Write a corresponding statement.
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.

On July 20, the State Duma, in the 3rd reading, adopted amendments to the Air Code proposed by the Ministry of Transport, giving airlines the privilege to independently decide whether to make baggage transportation on planes free. The discussion about the amendments was fierce, the senators did not hesitate to use harsh expressions, and the head of the Federation Council V. Matvienko completely called the proposal of the Ministry of Transport “nonsense.” But, obviously, the lobby of Aeroflot and other airlines turned out to be stronger - soon all holders of non-refundable air tickets will be forced to pay for their luggage.

As it was?

Until 2013, the rules for carrying baggage on an airplane were so simple that a person going to the airport knew exactly whether he would have to pay extra for personal items. The passenger was allowed to take on board up to 10 kg - this is baggage plus hand luggage. Items related to hand luggage were allowed to be taken into the cabin - a detailed list of these items appeared in the Air Code and continues to appear. Luggage and hand luggage had to comply with the dimensions specified in the rules, but no one walked with a ruler - if it was slightly exceeded, they turned a blind eye.

It is worth noting that 10 kg was the minimum. If they wanted, airlines could offer more generous rates - and they did. In particular, Aeroflot allowed passengers to take 10 kg of hand luggage and 23 kg of luggage with them.

What's happened?

From the ashes of the low-cost airline Dobrolyot, which collapsed under the pressure of Western sanctions, another one emerged - Pobeda, whose managers turned out to be more enterprising. It occurred to them to carefully delve into the Air Code and find new legal ways to skin three skins from a passenger. They discovered that the laws did not really say anything about the weight standards of hand luggage and baggage. As a result, Pobeda allows you to bring on board free of charge only those things that the Air Code calls necessarily free - for example, photographic equipment, laptops, handbags. For everything else (including duty-free products) the passenger has to pay. And we are not talking about trivial amounts - the cost of baggage transportation on a Pobeda plane sometimes approaches the cost of the ticket itself.

“Luggage cases” are not the only thing that Pobeda “distinguished” from. Passengers were much more outraged by the fact that the company deliberately seated those families who had not paid extra for the opportunity to choose seats.

What's in the bottom line? Pobeda, as the leading domestic low-cost airline, really sells the cheapest tickets - any service like Yandex.Air Tickets offers to use the services of this company first. However, at the same time, passengers are charged money for luggage and for the opportunity to sit next to them - in total, the costs are such that it would be easier and cheaper to use S 7, Aeroflot or Nordwind Airlines.

“Victory” took an extremely advantageous position in terms of competition, without breaking any laws - simply taking advantage of how stupidly they were drawn up.

How will it be?

The Pobeda company revealed problematic areas in the legislation. It became obvious that the rules for carrying luggage on an airplane need to be reviewed and changed - and, first of all, it is necessary to legally establish how many kilograms of luggage a citizen can take with him on board an air transport.

After heated discussions, legislators came to the following.

Airlines are required to allow holders of non-refundable tickets to carry at least 5 kg of hand luggage on the plane for free, plus items that appear in the list from Order of the Ministry of Transport of Russia No. 82 of June 28, 2007. These things include, say, cell phones, umbrellas, bassinets, and crutches.

According to the new rules, airlines can set the price of baggage transportation on an airplane in 2017 independently, just like the weight limits for transportation. This actually means that passengers with non-refundable tickets should forget about the 10 free kilograms. Carriers are unlikely to miss the opportunity to make money on suitcases - the abolition of free luggage on airplanes can be considered a fait accompli.

Return ticket holders need not worry - they are not affected by the new rules in any way.

Refundable and non-refundable tickets: what's the difference?

Air tickets began to be classified into refundable and non-refundable in 2014. Non-refundable tickets can be returned only if there is a good reason - for example, if one of the relatives has died - or in the case when, due to the fault of the carrier, the plane did not take off on time. In this case, the citizen must indicate his desire to return the ticket before boarding the flight is completed - this is stated in Article 108 of the Air Code.

A refundable ticket can be returned without a valid reason - moreover, the citizen does not have to report the reason. According to Art. 107 of the Air Code, the airline returns 75% of the ticket price to the citizen - the “quarter” is collected as a penalty.

Refundable tickets cost on average 20% more than non-refundable tickets!

When will the amendments take effect and how much will I have to pay for luggage?

The Airplane Baggage Law of 2017 will come into force 60 days after its official publication - that is, from mid-autumn 2017. Russians still have the opportunity to fly on vacation to warmer climes “according to the old rules” - counting on 10 kg of luggage free of charge.

After the law comes into force, passengers with non-refundable tickets will have to pay approximately 2,000 rubles for a suitcase weighing up to 23 kg. The exact cost of baggage transportation will be determined privately by carriers. Cashiers are required to inform the citizen of the price when selling a ticket - so that when checking in luggage, the passenger does not have to face an unpleasant surprise.

Will tickets become cheaper?

Low-cost airlines, defending their right to independently set the cost of transporting baggage, nodded to foreign countries - they say that “over the hill” the state does not interfere in the airline business at all and is doing the right thing. At the same time, the lobbyists kept silent about the following: in the countries of civilized Europe, air transport services are significantly cheaper. A ticket can be purchased for 10 euros – which for a second is only 700 rubles.

Now ordinary citizens, trying to find at least some benefit for themselves from controversial legislative initiatives, are asking a noteworthy question: will air transport in Russia become more accessible? Both legislators and airlines so far prefer to evade this issue, but tourism experts are actively speaking out. For example, A. Sizintsev, director of the Biletix service, claims that citizens flying without luggage will actually be able to save money - but there are only a few such passengers! Who would refuse the opportunity to take a change of clothes and clean linen with them on a trip?

Experts agree that the majority of citizens using air transport services are against introducing amendments to the aviation legislation of the Russian Federation will suffer financially.

Is it possible to carry alcohol on a plane under the new rules?

The rules for transporting alcohol in airplane luggage did not change dramatically in 2017 - the rules depend on where you are flying. Low alcohol (with an alcohol content of up to 24%) can be taken on board in unlimited quantities. The maximum limit for strong drinks (over 24%) per citizen is 5 liters.

In the case of a flight abroad, the rules that comply with the legislation of the country where the plane is supposed to land apply. As a rule, it is permissible to take on board 1 liter of strong alcohol (like vodka) or 2 liters of wine.

If the plane is heading to an Arab country where people profess Muslims, you will not be able to bring alcohol with you.

For those who love to travel, the news about baggage allowance on planes is, alas, disappointing - soon, in order to stay within budget, they will have to fly light. Even though Valentina Matvienko assures citizens that she will strictly monitor compliance with baggage rules in 2017 on Aeroflot and other carriers so that they do not commit arbitrariness, experts are confident that a general increase in prices for airline services cannot be avoided.

It’s simply pointless to talk about it. On a family trip, you can’t do without suitcases and large bags, baby strollers and other things necessary for a small passenger, most of which are sent on the flight in the luggage compartment of the plane.

And in order for everything to go smoothly at the airport, it is important to know in advance how many things can be carried for free, what are the permitted dimensions and weight of luggage for a purchased ticket on the selected airline, how to organize the transportation of your belongings correctly, how to transport non-standard large items, and what to do in some emergency situations , for example, if your luggage suddenly gets lost or it turns out that there are too many things in your luggage. And today is just about this.

General baggage rules

Air carriers around the world are extremely concerned about flight safety. And for this, strict standards and transportation rules are being developed. Among the priority standards is the calculation of the maximum weight of luggage per passenger. Because excess weight on board is a direct threat to the safety of passengers.

All the things with which a passenger goes on a flight can be called in one word “baggage”, which is conventionally divided into:

checked baggage – bags, suitcases, boxes and other items that the passenger parts with at check-in at the airport, entrusting the care of them to his employees;
hand luggage - bags, packages and suitcases that will be with him until the end of the flight. Previously, a special tag was attached to them. According to the new rules - no;
personal belongings that are transported free of charge in excess of the established limit (the full list can be found in paragraph 135 of the Russian Aviation Rules (FAR)).

Air travel around the world is strictly regulated. All airline carriers and passengers are required to obey the established Rules. For Russian airlines, regarding the carriage of passengers and baggage, various regulatory documents and rules of air transportation are applied, which were amended in accordance with Law No. 409 of October 5, 2017.

According to the law on non-refundable tickets, not only have some of the carry-on and baggage allowances changed, but Russian airlines now have the opportunity to offer passengers cheaper tickets without baggage space, that is, without free baggage allowance, independently determining for which fare to provide baggage.

However, for passengers with tickets whose price includes baggage, a single free baggage allowance has been introduced. This rate cannot be reduced. And if the carrier wants to show generosity and increase the permitted limit upward, please do so. This is not forbidden.

Each carrier has the right to change and establish its own standards, without going beyond the established general rules and without worsening the conditions of service for passengers. The limit may vary (it depends on the carrier’s rules, the type of aircraft, the duration and direction of the flight, the cost of the ticket and class of service), but its maximum weight is limited - no more than 30 kg (previously it was 32 kg) for one seat. Foreign airlines have their own rules that comply with the laws of their countries.

Each specific situation has its own nuances. To avoid mistakes, be sure to check the weight and dimensions of your free baggage, the parameters of which are indicated for a specific fare on the ticket. This information can also be found on the carrier's website.

How much will you have to pay for the advantage?

Sometimes it happens that at the airport counter it suddenly turns out that the suitcase weighs more than indicated on the purchased ticket, and the free baggage allowance has been exceeded in some respect: weight, size or number of seats (depending on the company’s rules). There’s nothing you can do about it; in most cases you’ll have to pay extra for the excess.

The amounts of additional payments vary: from 2500 to 7500 rubles for domestic flights and up to 200 euros for international flights. The amount depends on the carrier’s policy (some of them turn a blind eye to a small overload of 1-2 kg, while others may charge the full amount) and how large the overload is.

Most often, airlines encounter the following restrictions:

for economy class – 1 free piece (suitcase/bag) no more than 20-23 kg;
for business class – 2 pieces of luggage (each no more than 30-32 kg);
based on the sum of three dimensions (length, width, height), luggage should not be more than 158 cm (or 203 cm).

Sometimes it is more profitable to fly on an expensive ticket with heavy luggage than in economy class with an extra charge for excess weight.

Within the maximum permitted limit (at international airports this is 1 piece of luggage no more than 32 kg, according to Russian rules - no more than 30 kg) it is allowed to carry luggage in excess of the free allowance. In this case, you will have to pay extra according to the carrier’s tariffs for excess baggage (that is, for baggage that is not taken into account in the cost of the purchased fare ticket) and agree with him on the transportation of such baggage.

As for low-cost airlines, they often do not have free luggage. For example, with the Russian one, all luggage at the standard non-refundable rate is paid, and its cost depends on the weight and number of pieces. You are allowed to take into the cabin any safe objects (regardless of their weight and any lists) that can be squeezed through a measuring frame with dimensions of 36 x 30 x 27 cm.

How to transport oversized and heavy luggage?

Heavy luggage - according to Russian rules, this is everything that exceeds the weight of one piece of 30 kg.

Oversized baggage is an excess of the baggage allowance in terms of dimensions, that is, 1 piece is more than 203 cm (or 158 cm, as in most airlines). When specifying the size of a packed suitcase (bag), wheels, handles, and pockets are taken into account.

You will have to pay for excess weight, as well as for exceeding dimensions.

Depending on the maximum weight norm established in a particular company (in the order of the Ministry of Transport, the maximum weight of baggage allowed for transportation is 50 kg) and size (exceeding 270-320 cm in total), such heavy and large baggage may not be accepted for transportation even for money.

What should the passenger do in this case? Such items can be sent (of course, after coordinating this with the carrier) along the route as unaccompanied cargo, which is accepted at the cargo terminal in the company's cargo service. You can receive your luggage at the airport of arrival using the cargo bill of lading received during baggage check-in.

What to do if you have non-standard luggage?

Most often these are large, unusual and heavy things: musical instruments, snowboards and surfboards, skis, household appliances (washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, TVs, vacuum cleaners) and more. For the carriage of such baggage, airlines prescribe special conditions, indicating the maximum size, weight and contents of one set of baggage, which it is advisable to familiarize yourself with in advance.

Non-standard baggage (most often sports equipment) can be carried free of charge as an addition to the rest of the baggage or as regular baggage within the limits of the ticket fare or for an additional fee. Special conditions may apply, such as no size restrictions that apply to regular baggage. For some types of such non-standard baggage, a fixed fee is established.

Items listed in clause 136 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (baby strollers, walkers, wheelchairs and other baggage) are carried free of charge in checked baggage if it is impossible to place them in the cabin without violating the comfortable and safe conditions for passengers.

Lucky are those who travel with skis and snowboards. Many carriers (for example, Aeroflot from November 1 to May 15) allow passengers to carry ski equipment and snowboards free of charge in addition to their main baggage or without additional payment if they fit into the free baggage weight allowance (often without a size limit).

But, again, you need to double-check everything to be sure. For example, airlines with low fares and low-cost airlines often do not have the option of free transportation of sports equipment. And in some, the permissible weight (usually 20-23 kg) is reduced to 10 kg.

Some destinations (usually long flights) sometimes have their own rules that allow, during certain periods, to carry sets of equipment of a certain weight for surfing and diving without additional payment.

You can also bring golf bags, hockey sticks, fishing rods, and musical instruments for free, if the established rules are not violated. But if the weight, size, number of seats exceed the free limit, then everything listed above will be sent on the flight only with an additional payment.

The passenger must discuss the transportation of such cargo in advance with the carrier company (36 hours before departure). Because it may happen that the airline does not have the conditions for transporting such non-standard baggage (the size of the cargo does not correspond to the type of aircraft or baggage of this size is simply impossible to place on board). Without prior agreement, you may simply not be accepted due to lack of free space.

If it turns out that it is not possible to organize the transportation of non-standard and heavy baggage, then it may be possible to send it as regular baggage with a fee for exceeding the free allowance.

Transportation of fragile luggage

Very often, airline passengers have questions about what to do with fragile and breakable things. The safest way (if possible) is to carry such luggage in the cabin, checking it out as hand luggage. If this is not possible, the baggage will be checked in at check-in with a statement that it requires particularly careful transportation. If such an option is provided by the airline, a special sticker is placed on the cargo and the items are delivered on board manually, and not in the bulk of suitcases on a belt.

Experienced travelers who often fly with non-standard baggage claim that, although many different nuances arise, if you strictly follow the carrier’s rules, everything usually goes as normal.

Advice: when transporting expensive and fragile items, it is advisable to insure your luggage and send it with the declared value (you will have to pay for this service).

And, of course, there is a list of items that will not be allowed to be carried in luggage under any pretext for security reasons.

What is prohibited from being carried on an airplane?

Most airlines do not allow you to carry:

anything that is easily flammable and explodes (including firecrackers, sparklers, flares, gunpowder, cartridges, matches, gasoline and gas lighters, solvents, paints, gasoline, acetone, ethyl alcohol and others);
gases of various types (liquefied, poisonous, compressed, including cartridges for burners and lighter refills);
radioactive, toxic, easily oxidized and corrosive substances (all kinds of acids, alkalis, mercury and devices containing it);
rechargeable (lithium-ion) batteries with a capacity of more than 160 Wh (if the power of devices is from 100 to 160 Wh, they can be carried inside equipment with the permission of the airline, up to 100 Wh in laptops, phones, inside equipment, while spare batteries can only be carried in hand luggage);
any sharp, heavy, cutting objects that could be potentially dangerous to others;
firearms, cold steel, electroshock weapons without special permits;
electronic cigarettes, magnetized objects.

This list is quite large. It is set out in Appendix 1 to the Rules for pre-flight and post-flight inspections No. 104 dated July 25, 2007.

Is checked baggage allowed for children?

For young travelers from 2 to 12 years old, the same baggage allowance applies as for adult passengers. For children (up to two years old) without a separate seat, free luggage weighing up to 10 kg and no more than 115 cm in total dimensions is allowed.

Is it possible to combine luggage?

The new rules retain the ability to combine items into one baggage at the request of passengers traveling together (two or more) under certain conditions. Moreover, according to Russian rules, one piece of such combined baggage cannot be heavier than 30 kg and exceed 203 cm in size.

Families traveling with one suitcase are sometimes accommodated halfway and are forgiven for being a little overweight. But still, in practice, a lot depends on the pickiness of employees. In each case this is decided individually.

It is not always possible to carry one heavy bag instead of two light ones when traveling abroad: European trade unions protect their loaders and prohibit lifting luggage in excess of the norm.

Naturally, there are exceptions for large luggage that cannot be separated (musical instruments, sports equipment, etc.).

What to do if your luggage is lost?

Have you landed and your items still haven’t appeared on the tape? Don't panic. But some actions need to be taken immediately, without leaving the arrival area. Find the airline service personnel who are searching for lost luggage and, presenting them with your ticket, baggage pass, or passport, make an official written request.

According to Russian laws, the search for missing baggage can last 21 days (how such a search occurs, in some airlines you can track it on the website using the online service). When the missing luggage is found, the carrier is obliged to deliver it to the address specified by the passenger free of charge.

If after three weeks the baggage has not been found or was found but partially or completely damaged, you can apply for compensation from the airline.

International rules establish the maximum amount of compensation payments in the event of loss of luggage or partial damage to it. In fact, in each specific situation, the amount of compensation is determined by the airline and depends on its internal rules. If you are refused compensation for damage caused, you should go to court.

How can I pay less for luggage?

Universal advice for such a case - do not take too much. Sometimes even a small advantage can cause big problems. Especially if this is a trip abroad or you will be using the services of several airlines.

Here you can’t do without studying the rules that apply to different carriers along the route. Otherwise, even if you are overweight by 1-2 kg, you will have to pay extra. And not only this. European loaders, who are prohibited by their unions from lifting luggage heavier than 32 kg, may simply refuse to deliver such cargo.

Be especially careful when purchasing inexpensive tickets on budget airlines or on a baggage-free fare. Often, such tickets cannot be returned if something happens, and you will have to fly light.

Baggage restrictions may occur when purchasing air tickets at promotional rates and promotions, or when using bonuses. Such flights, at first glance, are financially profitable, sometimes involve lower baggage allowances than the standard fare, or even offer a choice of either checked baggage or hand luggage.

There is only one way out - try to take a little less things and leave at least some weight reserve up to the norm established by the carrier, which you need to familiarize yourself with in advance, and take this into account when packing your luggage at home. To do this, having weighed your weight with and without luggage on floor scales at home, it is easy to make simple calculations and, if anything happens, get rid of everything unnecessary and repack the suitcase without hassle and fuss.