Or regular flights. Among them is the Vim-Avia company. It appeared not so long ago, but has already earned a good reputation among passengers. Vim-Avia flights are both charter and regular. The geography of flights is Russia and some other countries.

According to passenger reviews, Vim-Avia provides good service on board, but often delays the departure of its flights. This applies to most of its charters. The company is working on this problem, so its passenger turnover is growing every year.

She is based in, in Moscow. It is part of a holding company of the same name with the Russian Sky airline.

The company's headquarters is also located in Moscow. It flies more than in 30 directions.

She sells hers at different rates - “Promo”, “Economy”, “Economy Plus”, “Economy Comfort” and “Business”. The baggage rules of Vim-Avia also depend on them. With “Promo” you can carry 10 kg of luggage and 5 kg of hand luggage, with “Economy” - 23 kg of luggage and 5 kg of hand luggage.

When choosing the “Economy Plus” fare, you can take 2 suitcases weighing 23 kg and hand luggage weighing up to 5. For luggage, the same rules apply to “Economy Comfort” and “Business”, and the weight of hand luggage increases by 5 kg.

Airplane of the Vim-Avia company.

Tickets can be purchased at the company’s offices, on its website or through search engine sites. Payment is possible in almost any way that is convenient for passengers.

It provides and services for ordering charter flights for different numbers of people.

If we talk about what kind of airline Vim-Avia is, it is a large Russian carrier that is actively developing.

The Vim-Avia airline code according to IATA is NN, and according to ICAO it is MOV.

In her entire history it has never happened to her not a single major plane crash. Only in 2017 an incident occurred in the city of Riga. Then the Boeing 737-524 skidded off the runway. None of the crew or passengers were injured.

History of the airline

She appeared in 2002. Its name is derived from the initials of the first director - Viktor Ivanovich Merkulov - VIM. He died in 2006. Whose airline "Vim-Avia" is on this moment? It is led by Alexander Yakovlevich Kochnev.

In 2007 The company acquired 100% of the shares of Alania Airlines. One year later the company has implemented the system electronic tickets for its passengers. In the same year, fruitful cooperation with the UN begins.

Flight attendants of Vim-Avia.

In 2011 it was included in the IOSA operator register. recognized it as complying with all international flight safety standards. At the same time, such service classes appeared as “Superior Economy” and “Business”.

In 2010-2011 it specialized only in domestic flights. Then it switched to servicing international flights.

In 2016 and 2017 The company is having problems with flight delays. Its average time was 16 hours, and the maximum was 40. This presented her with the task of updating her aircraft fleet.

Vim-Avia aircraft fleet

The company's fleet consists of 21 aircraft. Of these, 6 Airbuses: 4 - A319-100 and 2 - A330-200 and 15 Boeings: 2 - 737-500, 4 - 757-200 and 9 - 777-200ER.

“Vim-Avia” ordered additional 11 Boeing 777-200ER.

Average age of aircraft - 16.7 years old.

Affiliated companies

Vim-Avia has only one such company - “AeroBratsk”. This is an airline based in the city of Bratsk. She is also involved in coordinating the activities of the local airport.

The company was formed in 1967, but then became a subsidiary of Vim-Avia.

It covers such destinations as Irkutsk, Krasnodar, etc.

Its fleet includes Yak-40, Mi-8T and Mi-8 aircraft. There are 8 aircraft in total.

Flying by plane involves checking in baggage, one part of which is sent to a special compartment, and the other part is taken on board by the airline passenger. Moreover, each airline has its own rules and regulations for the carriage of such cargo. VIM-Avia hand luggage is no exception.

How much hand luggage can you take on board (weight and size allowed)

Before purchasing an air ticket, it is advisable to clarify the restrictions (limits) on the weight and dimensions (size) of hand luggage on VIM-Avia aircraft. According to the carrier's rules, this type of cargo is included in the free baggage allowance. In this case, the permissible weight depends on the applicable tariff.

How many kilograms (kg) of hand luggage can you take on VIM-Avia airliners? A number of requirements apply here (taking into account the tariff plan):

• "Promo", "Economy" and "Economy Plus" - up to 5 kg(one place).
• "Economy Comfort" and "Business" - up to 10 kg(one place).

The carry-on baggage limit is common to all fares and is 115 cm, namely 55*40*20 cm.

VIM-Avia hand luggage - transportation rules

The next point that is worth understanding is the peculiarities of transporting baggage and hand luggage on aircraft. Here are the following requirements:

• Places for hand luggage and baggage on board VIM-Avia are under the seat of the passenger sitting in front. An alternative placement option is on a shelf above your seat.
• When registering cargo at the registration desk, a special “To the cabin” tag must be hung on the items. In addition, a note is made on the paper receipt about the weight of things carried on board the plane.
• Some cargo is allowed to be transported above the established norm, namely an umbrella, a cane, a bouquet of flowers, a folder, a briefcase or a woman’s handbag. This category also includes a tablet, video camera, camera and other things. More detailed information can be obtained on the official website or by calling the carrier’s hotline. A car seat for a child, a wheelchair (when flying a disabled person), stretchers and crutches are also allowed for transportation.
• The mentioned items are not weighed before loading and are not measured to ensure compliance with the permissible dimensions.

Rules for transporting liquids

Above, we looked at how much hand luggage can be carried (in terms of weight and size), and learned the specifics of registering and transporting these items on board the aircraft. An equally important issue is the transportation of liquids. Over the years the carrier has operated, the rules have become significantly stricter.

Thus, all transported liquids must be packaged in a special plastic bag. An exception is medications that a passenger may need on board an airliner. There are also restrictions regarding the permissible capacity - no more than 100 ml. In this case, the volume of the bag in which the container with liquid is sealed should not be more than one liter. These standards apply to everything - lotions, water, toothpaste, gels, cosmetics and other liquid formulations.

If the product was purchased at the airport, it can be transported on a VIM-Avia plane as hand luggage only if it is in a sealed bag. Also, the passenger must have a receipt that confirms the fact of purchase of the goods, with the date of purchase. In this case, the number indicated in the document must correspond to the day of departure. The package is sealed directly at the point of purchase.

Carrying baggage on board an aircraft

As noted, VIM-Avia clients should know rules for transporting hand luggage and baggage. Regarding the second “category” of things, it is worth highlighting the following nuances:

• Baggage that is highly fragile and valuable can be transported in the cabin.
• Carriage of baggage on board must be previously agreed with airline representatives. When purchasing a travel document, you must reserve luggage space and pay for it.

• Mass of things carried in the cabin cannot be more than 80 kg, and the dimensions must be such that the luggage fits in the passenger seat.
• The cargo packaging must have special fasteners that allow it to be secured to the chair.
• The passenger must lift luggage into the cabin personally.
• Payment for such transportation is carried out at a 100% rate.

Knowing the rules and regulations for transporting hand luggage on a VIM-Avia aircraft allows you to avoid flight delays, problems with the carrier and unnecessary costs.

Many passengers ignore VIM-Avia's baggage rules, which is why they encounter many problems already at the check-in stage. But violation of existing standards can lead to various troubles, starting with an increased level of costs (the need to pay for extra bed) and ending with refusal of transportation. It is not difficult to avoid these problems - it is enough to know the rules and regulations of VIM-Avia transportation in relation to various categories of cargo - registered or hand luggage. But more about everything.

VIM-Avia baggage restrictions and rules

VIM-Avia has strict standards regarding transported cargo, which are extremely important to know. Wherein Air carrier limits largely depend on the selected tariff plan, which also needs to be taken into account:

• In the Promo tariff The limit is 10 kg, and for hand luggage - 5 kg.
• In option Economy the passenger gets more space for luggage (up to 23 kg). As for hand luggage, the conditions here remain unchanged (up to 5 kg).
• IN Economy Plus o additional space is opened, and the weight remains 23 kg. The baggage rules on board VIM-Avia remain unchanged - up to 5 kg.
• In the tariff Economy Comfort 2 seats are provided and the maximum weight is 32 kg. As for hand luggage, the limit is higher - up to 10 kg (two pieces).
• Business- the most favorable tariff plan. Its peculiarity is the presence of two places for checked cargo (up to 32 kg), as well as space for hand luggage (up to 10 kg).

As for the dimensions, the requirements here are identical for all tariffs. So, in the case of registered cargo, the limit is 203 cm. For VIM-Avia hand luggage, the carriage rules are more stringent - 115 cm.

There are a number of other rules regarding hand luggage in the cabin of a ship.:

• Items carried on board must be placed under the front seat or on the top shelf.
• All cargo that a passenger takes on board must be marked with a special tag. As a rule, there is an inscription on it - “Into the cabin”. At the same time, the obligation to take care of their belongings lies with the owner. The air carrier is not responsible for the cargo.
• VIM-Avia's baggage transportation rules allow for the transportation of certain items in excess of the current norm. This category includes a folder, handbag, briefcase, bouquet of flowers, suit (provided it is in the briefcase), photo and video camera, crutches, child car seat and much more.

The mentioned items do not have to be presented for weighing before boarding. In addition, they do not need to be decorated and labeled with tags attached to the top.

Rules for transporting animals

Many VIM-Avia passengers travel with pets, so knowledge of the rules for transporting animals is mandatory. Full recommendations are provided on the carrier's official website. Below we will consider only the most important points. So, if you intend to travel with an animal, the passenger must inform the carrier about this in advance, even at the stage of booking the ticket.

It is also worth considering the following:

• All animals may be carried on board only if accompanied.
• The weight of the animal (taking into account its “temporary home”) should not exceed 8 kg (this requirement applies to both the board and the cargo compartment).
• The weight of such “cargo” is not included in the weight standard for general baggage, which is carried free of charge. Payment is made taking into account tariffs specific to excess cargo.
• Only one animal or a pair of puppies (kittens) up to six months old can be transported in one cage. It is prohibited to place dogs and cats in the same cage.
• The weight of an animal transported in the luggage compartment must not exceed 50 kg.
• For transportation, it is necessary to prepare a special cage in advance. It should be comfortable for the pet and made using rigid structures. In this case, the height of the container should be 3-5 cm higher than the animal.
• It is necessary to have special holes for the required volume of air to enter.

It is worth considering that when flying with an animal, the owner must have all the necessary documents in his hands. At the same time, VIM-Avia airlines have the right to tighten the rules for transporting animals and limit the number of pets transported in the cabin. In general, there should be no more than four.

Results

Knowing the rules for transporting hand luggage on VIM-air and cargo to be transported in a special compartment, you can avoid many conflict situations before and during the flight.

1. Transportation of certain categories of passengers: passengers with disabilities, pregnant women, infants (0-2 years)

• Passengers with disabilities

When transporting a sick or disabled Passenger, the Carrier must be provided with a medical report signed by a doctor prior to the flight, containing permission to transport him by air, and also indicate special requirements for the conditions of carriage of such a Passenger.

Transportation of a disabled or sick person is carried out under the condition that the Carrier does not bear any liability to the Passenger for its consequences for him, which is certified by the Passenger's warranty.

After a sick Passenger/disabled person is boarded for a flight, the Carrier must notify ground staff at transit, transfer and destination points about the presence of a sick Passenger and/or disabled person on board the aircraft.

Carriage of a Passenger on a stretcher is permitted only in the economy class cabin and only with an accompanying person. Three seats are reserved for such a passenger. Special discounts (children, youth, students, seniors, etc.) apply only to one seat, the remaining two must be paid in the amount of 100% of the applied economy class passenger fare; transportation of an accompanying person is paid separately. In cases where the patient cannot be moved from a stretcher to a chair, the possibility of transporting him is determined by a preliminary agreement between the Carrier and the person accompanying the patient.

Attention! The carrier has the right to refuse to transport a patient on a stretcher if the aircraft does not have the conditions necessary for transporting such patients.

For sick and disabled people, medications, a folding chair (stroller) transported in the cabin, and crutches are transported free of charge and are not included in the free baggage allowance. A passenger transported with an electric wheelchair is allowed to be transported with an accompanying person, while the electric wheelchair is transported on the aircraft as regular checked baggage. The carrier should provide information to the destination or transfer point that there is a Passenger with a wheelchair on board. This information indicates the name of the Passenger, the location of the stroller and separately located electric batteries.

In order to ensure flight safety, fulfill technical or operational requirements. The carrier may limit the number or refuse to carry sick (disabled) passengers on any of its flights, even if qualified escort is available.

• Pregnant women and newborn children

Transportation of pregnant women is carried out provided that it is carried out for a period of no more than 30 weeks, and if there is no danger of premature birth. Information confirmed by a medical report and a certificate from the attending physician about the condition of the pregnant woman must be provided to the Carrier. A certificate from the attending physician must indicate that the flight is not contraindicated.
The carriage of a pregnant woman is subject to the condition that the Carrier does not bear any liability to the Passenger, which is confirmed by her guarantee certificate, filled out at the check-in counter before the flight.

• Children under 2 years old

A passenger has the right to carry a child under 2 years of age without providing a seat free of charge for domestic transportation and for 10% of the cost of the applicable fare for an adult passenger for international transportation, unless otherwise specified in the rules for applying a special fare. Other children under 2 years of age accompanying the Passenger, as well as children aged from 2 to 12 years, are carried on tickets with a 50% discount on the fare for an adult Passenger (unless otherwise specified in the rules for applying a special fare) and a separate seats in the cabin, while it is allowed free transportation baggage according to established standards.

The ticket must indicate the child's date of birth. A passenger accompanying a child is required to present to the Carrier, when purchasing a ticket and upon check-in, a document confirming the age of the child. The age of the child is determined on the day the transportation begins. The carrier has the right to check the age of the child.

If the route changes after the start of transportation, the ticket is reissued at a fare with a discount for a child corresponding to the status (age) of the child on the date of start of transportation, even if the status (age) of the child has changed by the time the transportation is reissued.

2. Baggage rules

• Free baggage allowance

Each Passenger, with the exception of children under 2 years of age, has the right to carry free baggage in accordance with established standards.

The free baggage allowance on Boeing 757–200 aircraft is 20 kg, including 5 kg of hand luggage.

When booking a seat or at the time of purchasing a flight ticket, the reservation agent informs the Passenger of the free baggage allowance and notes it on the Passenger's air ticket.

And also, regardless of the actual dimensions, the passenger’s special items listed below are considered as separate pieces of baggage, having a total of three dimensions of 135 cm: sleeping bag;

• backpack, satchel or hiking bag;
• one pair of skis with accompanying equipment;
• bag with golf equipment;
• bike;
• one pair of water skis;
• fishing equipment;
• sports equipment (bow, crossbow, sports arrows) and related equipment, weighing no more than 5 kg;
• musical instrument whose length does not exceed 100 cm;
• baby carriage.

Passengers traveling on service or discount tickets, as well as a child carried on a child ticket, have the right to carry baggage free of charge according to the established norm indicated on the ticket.

Free baggage allowances do not apply to:
for the Passenger's belongings, regardless of their name and purpose, the packed dimensions of which exceed 160 cm (the total size of three dimensions of each piece of luggage);

• for the Passenger's belongings, regardless of their name and purpose, weighing more than 30 kg per piece;
• for a TV, tape recorder, stereo system, PC weighing more than 10 kg per piece;
• for flowers, plant seedlings, food herbs, dried plants, branches of trees and shrubs with a total weight of more than 5 kg;
• for courier correspondence and parcels;
• on animals, with the exception of a guide dog accompanying a blind/deaf passenger.

Transportation of the specified items, plants, animals and correspondence is paid for as transportation of excess baggage according to their actual weight, regardless of the number of other items of the Passenger transported as baggage.

When transporting passengers who have a common purpose of travel (confirmed by documents) and are traveling together on the same aircraft along the same route to the same destination (delegation, family, tourists, sports and other teams), at the request of passengers or with their consent, group rate of free baggage transportation, which represents the combined rate of free baggage transportation of passengers of a given group. When applying a group baggage allowance, all operations related to baggage acceptance and delivery are processed through the group leader (head of the family).

• Baggage allowance in the aircraft cabin:

The weight of hand luggage should not exceed 5 kg, and the maximum dimensions of three dimensions should not exceed 55 × 40 × 20 cm, and the number of pieces should not exceed one.

Check-in of baggage carried in the aircraft cabin is carried out by issuing the passenger a “To the cabin” tag and noting the weight of hand luggage in the baggage receipt. The passenger is obliged to take care of the safety of things transported in the aircraft cabin.

Hand luggage accepted for carriage against the free baggage allowance.

Baggage that requires special precautions (film and photo equipment, television and radio equipment, electronic and optical instruments, musical instruments, glass, crystal, ceramics, porcelain, etc.) can be transported in the aircraft cabin.

Transportation of baggage in the aircraft cabin is subject to prior agreement with the Carrier. When purchasing an air ticket, the passenger must reserve and pay for a separate seat for this baggage.

The weight of luggage carried in the cabin should not exceed 75 kg, and dimensions- allow its placement on a separate passenger seat.

The packaging of baggage transported in the aircraft cabin must include a device for attaching it to the passenger seat.

Baggage is lifted onto and off the aircraft by the Passenger personally.

Transportation of baggage in the aircraft cabin is issued with a passenger air ticket, the cost of which is 100% of the applied passenger fare.

• Excess baggage

A passenger, family or group is obliged to notify the Carrier in advance (when booking a seat or at the time of purchasing a ticket) about the weight and number of pieces of excess baggage and pay for its transportation.

The passenger is obliged to pay for the transportation of baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance at the established rate in effect on the day of payment for the entire transportation to the destination. The weight of a piece of excess baggage should not exceed 30–32 kg. Baggage exceeding the specified weight is registered as cargo according to the rules for the carriage of goods.

For transatlantic transportation (America, Canada), the Passenger pays for the transportation of baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance at the rate established for the transportation of excess/oversized baggage. One piece of baggage in the sum of three dimensions must not exceed 203 cm.

If the baggage contains more than 2 pieces and any of them exceeds the sum of three dimensions 158 cm, but not more than 203 cm, the carriage of such baggage is paid at double the rate charged for the carriage of one piece of excess/oversized baggage.

If at the point of departure the Passenger presents for transportation less luggage than was pre-booked and paid for, the difference in payment between the declared and actual weight of luggage is subject to refund.

If the Passenger increases the weight of the transported baggage along the route, he is obliged to pay the cost of transportation of baggage, the weight of which exceeds the free transportation rate or exceeds the weight of previously paid baggage. If the Passenger reduces the weight of the transported baggage en route, the Carrier does not make any recalculations for the previously made payment for baggage.

3. Transportation of animals

Dogs, cats, birds and other small pets (domesticated) animals are accepted for transportation only if accompanied by adult passengers, with prior notification of the carrier. Transportation of animals whose weight exceeds 5 kg together with the cage is carried out only in the cargo hold of the aircraft.

When booking transportation, the passenger or shipper must provide the Carrier or its authorized transportation agent with information about the animals and/or birds accompanying him, in turn, the passenger must be informed about the conditions of transportation given below.

To transport animals and birds, the passenger must provide a container (cage) of sufficient size with air access. The bottom of the container (cage) must be waterproof and covered with absorbent material; there must be a side around the perimeter of the bottom to prevent spillage of absorbent material. The weight of accompanied animals and birds, including the weight of containers (cages) and food, is not included in the free baggage allowance and is paid at the baggage rate. The weight of the animal with the weight of the container transported in the cargo hold of the aircraft must not exceed 32 kg, and the dimensions of the container are 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions. No more than one adult animal, or no more than 2 puppies or kittens under 6 months can be transported in one cage. Dogs and cats cannot be in the same cage. All animals are required to have appropriate documents.

Animals whose weight together with the weight of the container is more than 5 kg and less than 8 kg are transported as hand luggage in the cargo hold of the aircraft. A “carry-on baggage” tag is attached to the passenger’s cage.

Animals whose weight together with the weight of the container is more than 8 kg and less than or equal to 32 kg are transported in appropriate containers (cages) as checked baggage.
When checking in, the passenger must present boarding pass, issued by a competent government agency (a veterinarian in the international arrivals area of ​​the Domodedovo airport). Check-in agents and airline representatives must ensure that all necessary requirements are met by the passenger. The passenger must agree to the terms and conditions and temperature conditions transported live animals and leave a receipt in the established form.

During the flight, the temperature in the cargo compartment is in the range of plus 18–30 degrees C, depending on the air temperature in the aircraft cabin.

It is allowed, at the request of the passenger, to transport animals and birds or a group of animals and birds, the mass of which, together with the cage, does not exceed 5 kg in total, in the aircraft cabin, subject to payment for one container (cage) with the animal/s 1500 rubles as excess baggage for the transportation of animals at any EASTLINE ticket office at Domodedovo Airport and at the excess baggage payment desks at other departure airports. In the case of transporting animals in the aircraft cabin, it is necessary to notify the carrier VIM-AVIA Airlines LLC at least 24 hours before the flight departure. During check-in, the passenger is assigned a seat in the last row of economy class in the second cabin. Carriage of animals in the business class cabin is prohibited.

The airline reserves the right to limit the number of animals carried on one flight. No more than 3 animals can be transported in the aircraft cabin, the weight of each of them together with the cage should not exceed 5 kg.

The information presented on the site is valid at the time of its publication, August 2011.
For detailed and up-to-date information, see the airline’s official website

Overweight luggage at the airport may cause additional costs. Before you go on a trip, you should find out in advance what cargo transportation standards are accepted by Aeroflot, S7, Ural Airlines and many others and .

Weighing luggage at the airport

There are 2 systems:

• weight;
• depending on the number of seats.

If we talk about the first one, then it only assumes that the weight of your luggage will be limited. For example, if you can carry only 20 kg, then without additional payment you can take with you only 2 suitcases, the weight of each should not exceed 10 kg. Anything over 20 kg will be considered by the airline as exceeding the norm. You will have to pay extra for excess luggage.

For example, the airline has determined that 20 kg can be carried. You take 2 suitcases with you. 1 bag - 17 kg, and 2 bags - 11 kg. You need to calculate the total amount, it is 28 kg. Subtract the allowed weight of luggage, as a result you will get the following value: 28-20=8. You will have to pay extra for 8 kg.

There is another system, it takes into account the number of seats. If we talk about a flight in economy class, then passengers have the right to check in only 1 suitcase. Its weight should not exceed 23 kg.

Utair airline baggage fees

For a better understanding, it is worth considering 2 examples.

Situation 1. You took 2 suitcases with you on a trip. You loaded the first lightly - 10 kg, but the second is heavier - 13 kg. Calculating the total weight, you get 23 kg. But it is worth considering that airlines with such a system also limit the amount of luggage. As a result, you will receive an excess of luggage, it is 1 piece.

Situation 2. You have 1 bag, its weight is 28 kg. Although you fit the number of seats, an excess weight of 5 kg will be recorded.

How much does excess baggage cost?

The cost of excess baggage depends on the standards the airline uses as well as the destination. You should always check with the airline for specific numbers. Employees of Aeroflot, Pobeda and S7 companies will always provide assistance to passengers.

The cost of excess baggage may vary from company to company.

If the carrier uses a weighing system, then you will have to pay extra for each kilogram that is recorded above the established limit. Payment is influenced by airline policies and destinations. The cost is calculated taking into account transportation in economy class, and the highest fare is taken into account.

For 1 kg of excess weight, an amount equal to 1.5% of the ticket will be taken. In addition, the air carrier may set a fixed size. Typically, the cost of 1 kg of excess weight varies within reasonable limits; a passenger will be charged from 5 to 10 euros.

For example, you are going to fly from Paris to Berlin. In economy class you can carry a suitcase whose weight does not exceed 20 kg. Your bag weighs 24 kg. We can say that the excess was 4 kg. If the tariff for baggage transportation in excess of the established standard is 10 euros per 1 kg, then you will have to pay an additional 40 euros.

Some companies have adopted restrictions not only on weight, but also on the number of seats. In this case, the cost will be calculated differently. You will have to pay extra for excess baggage space that you occupy and for kilograms carried in excess of the norm.

For example, if you are flying from Milan to London, you are entitled to 23 kg of free baggage allowance. Let's say you have a heavy bag, its weight is 31 kg. The airline has set tariffs: if the weight of luggage is more than 23, but less than 32 kg, you will have to pay 100 euros. Keep in mind how much you exceed the norm does not matter. In any case, you will pay 100 euros for an excess of 3 kg and 9 kg.

What to do if you have several suitcases? For example, you took 2 bags with you on a trip. One weighs 20 kg, the other is a little lighter. Let the second bag weigh 14 kg. In this case, there will be an excess, but in terms of the number of places. You will have to pay for 1 more place, usually 50 euros.

Please note that in some situations it is much more profitable to pay extra for 1 piece than to pay for baggage transportation in excess of the established standards. It is recommended to always have a small amount with you, so that the airport staff’s demands will not take you by surprise.

One more example is worth considering. You go on a trip and take 2 suitcases with you. The weight of one bag is 26 kg, and the second is slightly lighter - 15 kg. We can say that airport staff will record an excess not only in the weight of luggage, but also in the number of seats. You will have to pay 100 euros for transporting heavy suitcases. In addition, be prepared to pay 50 euros for 1 additional place. In the end you will pay 150 euros.

What can be done in such a situation? It is best to put some of the things from the heaviest suitcase into a lighter bag. As a result, you will only pay extra for 1 additional seat.

When planning a trip, pay attention to the fact that the weight of 1 suitcase should not exceed 32 kg. If an excess is recorded, the cargo will be considered oversized. Most airports simply won't carry it; you'll have to handle the shipping yourself. At many airports around the world, baggage handlers will not carry bags that weigh more than 32 kg. They are prohibited from doing this. Explore. Almost every airport provides it, but it is paid.

It is worth paying attention to one more rule. We are talking about coordinating transportation oversized cargo. Be sure to notify Utair airline or another carrier, otherwise the suitcase may not be accepted for transportation. The air carrier has the right to do this.

Where to pay

To pay for baggage, if you have exceeded the standards, you should contact specialists. Payment counters are located at all airports. You can find out about its location by contacting the employee at the reception desk. Here you will be told about the cost of baggage carried in excess of the norm.

First, your bag will be weighed. Often, passengers do not even have to pay for a small excess of baggage on the plane. Of course, we are talking about 2-3 kg.

Payment counter for additional services at Domodedovo Airport

Review the information provided to clients. Additional payment for excess weight is possible not only at the airport. For example, in 2019, UTair airlines allow 23 kg of baggage in economy class. Aeroflot has established similar standards. But in economy comfort and business class, 2 additional seats of 32 kg each are provided. Special conditions are offered to participants of the UTair “Status” program. Detailed information You can find out from your airline representative.

How to avoid exceeding standards

If you travel quite often, then it makes sense to purchase manual scales. This way you will always know the weight of your suitcase. To avoid overweight, it is recommended to do the following:

Example of a luggage scale

Find out the cost of business class tickets. Such tickets are offered by Aeroflot, they can be purchased at UTair.

Passengers, having purchased such a ticket, have the right to carry many things. You are given the opportunity to take 2 seats, transport 2 times 32 kg each.

Of course, such tickets are expensive, it’s easier to just pay extra for the excess. Nevertheless, it is still worth studying the information of air carriers.

Explore the offers that are available to airline customers within bonus programs. High-status travelers may carry heavy suitcases. With a weight system, you will be able to carry an additional 10 kg of luggage on the plane. With a seat-based system, you will be entitled to 1 additional piece with 23 kg of baggage. Such privileges are provided to participants of the bonus system who have received silver or gold status. UTair and Aeroflot have developed Special offers for passengers who frequently use air carrier services.

Bring an extra bag with you when traveling. If the need arises, you will transfer things into it.