At the end of 2017, President Putin V.V. signed a law amending the General Rules air transportation passengers, baggage, cargo and requirements for servicing passengers, consignors, consignees. According to the adopted law, Russian airlines are introducing uniform rules for carrying baggage on an airplane, with the exception of Aeroflot's subsidiary, Pobeda.

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Let's take a look at what rules are relevant in 2020 for carrying luggage on an airplane.

According to the adopted November law, the new baggage allowance allows for one piece of a bag or suitcase weighing up to 30 kg. Less is allowed, more is not. Individual baggage is issued for each passenger.

Important! The allowable weight of things depends on the ticket category: economy, business or first class. The higher the ticket class, the more possibilities provided according to the amount of luggage.

Separate baggage can be issued for a child under two years old. The weight of the bag must not exceed 10 kg.

There is no single global standard for all airlines. It is worth focusing on the country to which the passenger is flying. For example, when traveling to Dubai, objects and literary publications of a religious orientation are prohibited for transportation, with the exception of Islam. Also consider the restrictions of each airline individually.

Excess baggage

So, if a passenger has purchased an economy class ticket, then he can carry baggage weighing up to 23 kg. With a larger load, the traveler undertakes to pay extra, but some air carriers allow a small excess without additional payment.

If you know in advance that baggage will fall into the excess category, check with your air carrier for the cost of the surcharge.

Baggage over 30 kg - heavy baggage

Carriage of luggage on the plane: the new rules equate the weight of more than 30 kg to the heavy category. Previously Weight Limit was up to 32 kg.

For such loads, you should pay extra for each kilogram. There are no uniform tariffs, each company sets the price at its own discretion.

In addition to excess weight, there may be an excess of dimensions in the sum of three dimensions. These things include:

• mountain skis and other large sports equipment;
• musical instruments, for example, guitar, double bass;
• home appliances such as a refrigerator.

For the transportation of such goods, a preliminary agreement with the company is required. Before the flight, contact the support service. On the day of departure, it is better to arrive at the airport in advance, as it will take more time to check in a special cargo.

Some carriers allow you to bring free ski equipment in winter or diving boards to resorts.

Companies have the right to refuse transportation oversized cargo if the cargo compartments are too small or there is not enough space.

Baggage free ticket

A number of airlines support the no-baggage service. According to him, the passenger flies only with hand luggage. This method has both advantages and disadvantages. The pluses include the low cost of the flight. The downside is that the tickets are non-refundable.

Consolidated baggage

For couples, traveling families, colleagues and friends, there is a luggage pooling service. You can put all things in one suitcase, which will be listed as one piece of luggage.

Fragile luggage

When transporting glassware, electronics and decor items, many passengers worry about the safety of things, because most often at airports suitcases are treated carelessly, thrown into a general dump.

In such situations, the traveler can check in baggage marked “fragile”. To do this, provide information when registering things, and the suitcase will not be allowed on the tape. It will be carried by loaders to the luggage compartment.

Note! The possibility of handling fragile baggage does not guarantee the safety of the passenger's belongings.

Fragile things that match the parameters hand luggage, it is better to take in the cabin. The main thing is that things do not contain liquid. Jars with jam and compotes will have to be abandoned by handing them over to the luggage compartment.

hand luggage

How much luggage is allowed on the plane? Amendments to the law on air travel that came into force in November limited the minimum weight of hand luggage. Previously, it was possible to carry at least 10 kg for non-refundable and refundable tickets for free, now the limit is from 5 kg.

Most carriers allowed a 10 kg suitcase to be carried on board. For transportation in the luggage compartment took an additional fee.

The new law means that the airline is obliged to take in the cabin from 5 kg, but if desired, it is possible to increase the weight upwards. For example, "S7", "UTair" and "Aeroflot" announced their intention to leave the previous norms of 10 kg.

Aeroflot's official website currently has the following rules:

In addition, the list of free items for carrying on board in addition to hand luggage has undergone changes. We'll talk about them below.

What items can be taken into the cabin without being checked in as hand luggage?

According to the old requirements, it was allowed to take the following things to the salon for free without weighing, tagging and registration:

• costume;
• laptop;
• video camera;
• camera;
• mobile phone;
• baby food for the duration of the flight in an unrestricted flight;
• carrying for the baby (folding cradle or folding stroller);
• books, magazines, newspapers;
• outerwear;
• women's handbag;
• briefcase;
• folder with papers and documents;
• cane;
• crutches;
• umbrella;
• bouquet of flowers.

Now the umbrella, laptop and cell phone are excluded from the list. The Ministry of Transport explained these changes by the possibility of removing the listed items in the bag.

In addition, the list of free items for transportation was supplemented with a new item - a backpack. The management of Pobeda Airlines confirmed the information that the transportation of backpacks will be allowed if its size fits into the established norms of the company.

For Pobeda, hand luggage restrictions will be 36 × 30 × 27, while the minimum ticket price will start from five hundred rubles.

Things allowed in hand luggage and with you

A passenger may wish to keep a number of items with him or in hand luggage. These include:

• carbon dioxide balloons (used to activate artificial limbs);
• eyeglass repair tools, including a screwdriver less than 50 mm long;
• lighter or non-hazardous matches (only with you);
• pacemaker;
• other pharmaceutical devices, including on radioactive isotopes, with lithium batteries. It is allowed to keep only with you;
• robot toy;
• razors, including disposable ones;
• eyelash curlers;
• nitroglycerin tablets or spray for treatment;
• oxygen cylinders for medical purposes;
• injection needles for a passenger with diabetes or specialized medicines.

Actions on loss

No one is protected from losing things on air travel. Items go missing when loaded or loaded into the baggage compartment, they are accidentally sent on another flight.

In case of loss of personal belongings, follow the instructions:

1. Make sure you have your luggage receipt on hand;
2. Apply with a leaflet to the department of search for missing things;
3. Write a statement;

Within three weeks, the carrier chosen by the passenger is obliged to find the items and return them. The parcel is delivered to your home for free, and the client does not have to go anywhere and pay for anything.

When returning damaged baggage or missing it after three weeks, you can contact the company with a request to compensate for the losses.

If the carrier refused to compensate for the damage, the citizen has the right to request a written refusal, with which he can go to court for further proceedings.

The Montreal Convention has consolidated an international agreement that stipulates the maximum possible compensation for the loss of a bag - 1131 SDR (artificial reserve and means of payment issued by the IMF). It's about $1500.

In practice, the figure depends on the specific carrier. Foreign companies pay an average of $20/kg. Major foreign airlines may pay the excess amount according to their internal rules. Russian airlines pay about 600 rubles each.

If a passenger has lost baggage while on an international flight, they should apply for a search no later than one week after the date of receipt of the items.

On domestic flights, it is allowed to leave a claim within six months from the date of loss.

Standard compensation requires a description of the missing baggage. If you have receipts for lost items, you can present them with a statement. Then you should expect a full or partial refund.

Advice! If you are transporting fragile or valuable items, insure them before flying with a declared value by paying an additional fee.

Hand luggage on an airplane is a real headache for most tourists returning from vacation. For many passengers, the very concept of "hand luggage" raises many questions. Unfortunately, not all passengers know what is the difference between hand luggage and luggage, and even more so from an accessory to hand luggage (accessory to hand luggage is a very new concept for modern civil aviation).

This post will be a continuation of useful articles about tricks independent travel. Earlier, I wrote in detail about how to look for cheap flights, what is travel insurance and how travel insurance differs from insurance for traveling abroad, in this post we will talk in detail about hand luggage and how to fly on planes without overpaying for overweight.

What is hand luggage

Here's what Wikipedia says about the concept of hand luggage:

Hand luggage is cargo that a passenger takes with him on board a passenger vehicle(in our case, this is an airplane, but the vehicle can be anything), without handing it over to the luggage compartment.

As you can see, hand luggage is all that the passenger takes with him on board the aircraft. Many people think so, but if you look more closely at the rules for transporting goods on passenger aircraft, it turns out that everything that is on you, including outerwear and the contents of pockets, is no longer hand luggage, but is called personal use and is actually not taken into account. And there are a lot of such interesting moments in the rules of transportation, read about it below.

Rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane

The basic rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane are the same for most airlines, with the exception of low-cost airlines. For budget carriers, any excess is a means of additional income, so you should know about it and take into account the special rules of low-cost carriers.

It should be understood that any restriction on the transport of things in the cabin is primarily a concern for the passenger and the safety of air travel, and then the opportunity to take extra money from the passenger for excess weight. Now let me explain what I mean.

Here are the basic rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane:

• all hand luggage should be no more than 115 cm (in the sum of three dimensions, 55 × 40 × 20) - everything is clear here, this is so that things fit on the shelves;
• the weight of hand luggage should be within 8 - 12 kilograms (depending on the airline) - this is so that each passenger can independently put their things in boxes above the seats;
• liquid bans and other bans - unfortunately, after the American tragedy of September 11, civil Aviation has become different, the rules have not become more stringent, they have become completely different. Those who have flown before know how much easier it was to pass the pre-flight inspection earlier.

Hand luggage size

In this part of the post, we will talk about how much hand luggage you can take on a plane, what to do with goods from Duty Free and about other interesting things that will help you save money and not pay for overweight.

Aircraft hand luggage weight

The weight of the luggage that you want to take on the plane is strictly regulated and there can be no problems with this, or vice versa, this is the main problem (after all, sometimes they require payment for excess weight). For different airlines, the weight can vary from 5 kilograms to 12 kilograms. Low-cost airlines may have their own "kookies" about the weight of hand luggage.

If you read this post to the end, you will find several legal ways for yourself to reduce the weight of your hand luggage and still carry everything you want.

Dimensions of hand luggage on the plane

As I mentioned earlier, for most airlines, the allowable size of hand luggage is the same, because most airlines have the same aircraft models and the same luggage racks.

The allowable size of hand luggage, in most cases, is: 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm or 115 cm (in the sum of 3 dimensions). It should be noted here that skis 115 centimeters long will most likely not be allowed to be carried on board, but they will be forced to be checked in, since there is simply nowhere to attach them in the cabin, well, not in the aisle to carry them.

With the determination of the dimensions of hand luggage, passengers always have difficulties, for which many airlines install special templates at airports that imitate the allowed sizes, and everyone can check their things using these templates.

Novice travelers always have the question of what is the best way to pack things that fly in the cabin. I have tried many options from a reliable suitcase to a comfortable backpack and can give some advice.

• a carry-on suitcase is very convenient if you are transporting really valuable and fragile things (a priceless Chinese vase from the Qing Dynasty, fragile Murano glass figurines, etc.). In this case, the "armor" of the walls of the suitcase is justified, in all other cases, the suitcase is too inconvenient for hand luggage;
• a hand luggage bag is a great solution, it can be tamped down and thus it will pass any “dimensional” control, but it can be very inconvenient to carry such a bag at the airport. If the bag has wheels, then this option is quite suitable;
• a hand luggage backpack is the most convenient thing to carry things on an airplane, it perfectly passes all the “size-to-size” controls (tested on a 45 liter backpack), it is easy to carry and your hands are always free. I recommend this option to everyone.

Duty Free items in hand luggage

When buying goods in duty-free shops (Duty Free) on the territory of the airport (in the so-called "sterile zone"), you should take into account the weight of purchases. The stores themselves do not impose any restrictions on the sale of goods (buy at least half of the store).

Theoretically, Duty Free items are personal items and do not count as hand luggage, but when boarding an aircraft, it can be difficult (if you have too many Duty Free purchases), so you should be rational in everything. It should also be remembered that it is required to transport goods from Duty Free in special containers (in which the goods are packed in the store) and not to break the packaging throughout the flight. It is advisable to keep a cash receipt for your purchase throughout the flight, it may come in handy.

If there were no problems with boarding the plane and your purchases from Duty Free are flying with you, then you may be subject to customs restrictions at the arrival camp. Each country has clear rules on the possibility of duty-free import of goods, and some (mostly Muslim countries) even prohibit the import of the most popular Duty Free goods (liquor). As a rule, customs "give approval" for the import of 1 liter of strong alcohol and 1 block of cigarettes, for a larger volume you need to pay a fee. Each country has its own rules, so you should clarify this before your trip.

If you are flying with a transfer, then you should remember that you will have to go through the security control procedure again and here your Duty Free package can be regarded as hand luggage, and not as personal items. In these cases, you must present a receipt from the Duty Free store of the first airport (where you made the purchase) and, of course, the goods from Duty Free must be appropriately packaged.

Accessory for hand luggage

Now the most interesting. Not so long ago, some airlines introduced a new concept for passenger aviation - “Accessory for hand luggage”, for most passengers this is a real salvation from overweight and that's why. Some things go beyond the concept of hand luggage and fall into accessories for hand luggage, then I will give an approximate list (it may differ for each airline, and for low-cost airlines it may be completely absent). Now the passenger has hand luggage with a regulated weight and size and the opportunity to carry on the plane some of the things that were previously considered hand luggage and occupied most of the space there.

Here is what you can take on a plane as an accessory for hand luggage from Aeroflot:

• handbag / men's briefcase;
• folder for papers;
• umbrella;
• cane;
• bouquet of flowers;
• outerwear;
• laptop computer, camera, video camera;
• printed publications for reading in flight;
• baby food for the child during the flight;
• baby cradle when transporting a child;
• suit in a suitcase;
• cell phone;
• crutches;
• bag with purchases from the Duty Free store.

And again, there are several incomprehensible situations, there are instructions about a laptop, but there is no instruction about a charger, there are instructions about a camera, but you will be forced to check in your tripod, etc.

Hand luggage for children

For passengers with small children, carrying things for all children's needs becomes a big problem. Fortunately, most airlines allow you to use an extra piece of hand luggage in a standard size. This rule applies to passengers with children under 2 years of age, if the child has a full ticket and a seat in the cabin, then he also has a full piece of hand luggage.

How and where to place hand luggage on board the aircraft

To place hand luggage on board the aircraft, there are luggage racks above the passenger seats, it is their volume that dictates strict requirements (in terms of weight and size) for passenger hand luggage. If necessary, hand luggage can be placed under the seat in front of the seated passenger (not all seats on the plane have this option).

Many airlines clearly state in their policies that during air travel, the accessory must be placed under the seat of the seat (located in front of you), and all hand luggage must be placed on the shelf (above your seat). It is forbidden to place any things in the aisles of the aircraft or in the space near the emergency exit.

How much hand luggage can I take on a plane

How much hand luggage you can take on a plane depends to a greater extent on the carrier company and on the class of service.

For most airlines, there is the same standard for the number of pieces of hand luggage:

• economy class - one piece of hand luggage;
• business class - two pieces of hand luggage;
• first class - two pieces of hand luggage.

Low-cost airlines stand apart, they may require an additional fee for things in the cabin. Some US and Canadian carriers provide as many as 2 pieces of carry-on baggage when flying in regular economy class.

Liquids in hand luggage

Restrictions on carrying liquids in hand luggage seem to me the most crazy restrictions for passengers on airplanes. Judge for yourself, because all these restrictions on 1 liter of 100 ml. for real "bad guys" it's very simple, just a few people with bad intentions and that's it.

But for law-abiding passengers, these perversions of liquids in hand luggage are a huge inconvenience and additional hassle. It's all because of the September 11, 2001 attacks that completely changed the attitude towards aviation security and now every passenger (including infants with their baby food jars) is considered as a potential terrorist.

The rules for carrying liquids in hand luggage are as follows: a passenger has the right to carry one liter of liquids (in total) in hand luggage, liquids must be placed in a container with a volume not exceeding 100 milliliters. All liquids carried on the plane must be packed in a sealed transparent bag (with a reusable zipper), the size of the bag for liquids should not exceed 20x20 centimeters.

And as always, there are many ambiguities that confuse passengers and cause problems. For example, you will not be allowed to take on board a half-empty tube of toothpaste if its volume is more than 100 ml, for all your objections “There is only half”, there is only one reaction “Not allowed”. Toothpaste is not so pitiful, but what if it's an expensive cream in a 125 ml tube? Anything over 100 ml. will be removed and disposed of.

There are a number of products that do not look like liquids (for example, no reasonable person would call cheese a liquid), but are considered liquids when transported on an airplane:

• perfumery;
• shampoos;
• gels;
• lotions;
• sprays;
• oils;
• paints;
• creams;
• deodorants;
• shaving foam;
• ink;
• lipstick;
• toothpaste;
• beverages;
• syrups;
• soups;
• cheeses;
• canned food;
• caviar;
• jam;
• home preparations.

Thus, it turns out that you can carry caviar and cheese in hand luggage, but not more than 1 lirt (in total), which is divided into 100 ml. containers. A normal person is not able to imagine hard cheese poured into small bottles, and this often causes situations of misunderstanding between passengers and employees at airports.

About cheese in bottles is a joke, but it is desirable that all liquids be in labeled containers, this way you will save yourself unnecessary questions. It should be remembered that airport employees have the right to open any jar or tube and verify the contents, it doesn’t matter what expensive cream or baby food is inside.

What can be carried in hand luggage

What can you take in hand luggage on a plane? Here it is worth answering the following question for yourself, about the need for things that you drag into the cabin of the aircraft. It’s understandable when you take documents and really valuable things with you, but when people carry things into the cabin that could easily survive the flight in the luggage compartment, the question arises “Why?”. I think that you should take the most necessary and valuable things in your hand luggage, and either put everything else in your luggage, or not take it on a trip at all.

Beverages

Any drinks in glass, plastic or cardboard packages up to 100 ml. can be carried in hand luggage, the requirements for packaging drinks from Duty Free stores are more lenient and are not limited to 100 ml.

You can carry any drinks and alcohol in your hand luggage, however, the strength of alcoholic beverages must be no more than 70%, everything above is considered a combustible substance and is not allowed for transportation in the cabin.

Food and food

There are no special requirements and restrictions for food (should be checked with your airline), if you are taking food within reasonable limits (a sandwich for the road or a few apples). It should be remembered that on the territory of some states there are strict regulations that prohibit the import of meat, dairy and other products. It should also be noted that some products (for example, cheese, yogurt or caviar) are considered liquids, and the volume of the package should not exceed 100 ml.

Here is a list of these products - liquids:

• caviar;
• yogurts (regular or drinking);
• soups;
• honey, jam;
• canned food (meat, fish, homemade preparations);
• foods with a lot of sauce or gravy.

Some airlines allow the following solid and dry foods to be taken into the cabin:

• sandwiches;
• sausages, meatballs, sausages;
• cookies, chips, bread, waffles;
• vegetables and fruits;
• sweets, cakes and pastries.

Electronics and modern gadgets

When going through customs at the airport, you will be asked to remove your laptop from your hand luggage and place it in the basket for later scanning. Laptop, phone, smart phone, etc. may not be taken into account in the weight of hand luggage and be considered personal items, but here you should study the rules of the airline more carefully.

On some flights to the United States, any electronic device larger than a smartphone is not allowed in carry-on baggage.

The following electronic devices can be transported in the aircraft cabin:

• mobile phone (excluding exploding smartphones samsung galaxy note 7);
• laptop, tablet, e-book;
• camera, video camera;
• MP3, DVD player.

Medications

Medicines and medicines needed on the road can be taken in hand luggage, but please note that you may be asked to prove the need for certain drugs (you should have a doctor's indication that you need to take medicines).

Care accessories

The following personal devices may be carried in hand baggage.

• a safety razor and replaceable blades for it, as well as an electric razor;
• hair dryer and other hair styling devices;
• toothbrush (including electric).

Cosmetics and hygiene products

You can take cosmetic and hygiene products in any (glass, plastic, paper, wood, etc.) packages up to 100 ml in hand luggage.

• cream, gel;
• tanning lotion or oil;
• toothpaste;
• deodorant (solid, spray, roll-on);
• hairspray and foam for styling hair;
• liquid for contact lenses;
• shampoo, mask, hair balm, etc.

Other things in hand luggage

• literature and magazines;
• a picture (its size should not exceed the allowable for hand luggage);
• crockery, glasses, sets, etc.;
• musical instrument;
• a wedding dress and other clothes (it is necessary to carry in a special case - a suitcase, it counts as one
• piece of hand luggage).

It is important to know some features that may surprise you right at the airport (read the passenger's story in the comments to this post). So, for example, an ordinary skateboard can be regarded as a weapon and will be asked to be checked in. I became interested and I asked the representatives of the airport whether this was true or not, that's what they answered me. You can see the full answer to my letter in the photo.

In accordance with the requirements of aviation security, according to paragraph 72 of the Order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation dated July 25, 2007 No. 104: “items and substances that can be used as a weapon of attack, but not prohibited for transportation on board the aircraft, are packed and transported as checked baggage.

All restrictions on the carriage of things in hand luggage can be divided into several groups.

• prohibited for security reasons - weapons and toys imitating them (firearms, piercing and cutting, etc.), exploding smartphones samsung galaxy note 7, I think everything is clear here;
• prohibited for the convenience of passengers - everyone wants to drag their oversized cargo on board, but no one wants to sit next to a friend who dragged oversized cargo into the cabin;
• prohibited for commercial purposes - it is possible to use the aircraft cabin as a "gazelle for transportation", but it is expensive. There is a desire to bring 50 kilograms of mango from Thailand - pay for the excess and take it.

Now let's talk about this in more detail, the recent events with exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones surprised and frightened many. And as a result - a complete ban on the use of this smartphone model on board the aircraft.

Punching and cutting objects, explosive goods and weapons

• it is forbidden to take firearms and any piercing and cutting objects (knife, corkscrew, razor blades, sharp manicure accessories, etc.) in hand luggage;
• working tools (screwdrivers, nails, files, drills, etc.);
• sports equipment (skateboard, roller skates, scooters, baseball bats, etc.).

Electronics and modern gadgets prohibited in hand luggage

After the scandal with the exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, many countries banned the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones from being carried on board the aircraft, and the Federal Air Transport Agency went even further and banned this smartphone even from being carried to the airport.

Many airlines have banned the transportation of small-sized means for personal transportation on lithium batteries (monowheels, mini-segways, hoverboards, gyro scooters, etc.) in hand luggage and in the cargo hold.

On March 21, 2017, the US authorities banned electronic devices from being carried in hand luggage, the ban was imposed on flights from the Middle East and North Africa. Passengers from these countries (Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the UAE) traveling to the United States of America non-stop are not allowed to carry laptops, tablets, cameras and other electronics in hand luggage. The United Kingdom has joined this ban.

Food and food

If you managed to bring food and other foodstuffs on board the plane (some airlines don’t particularly find fault with this), then it’s advisable to destroy it there (eat it), since many countries prohibit the import of any agricultural products, meat, milk, etc. into their territory. without proper certifications.

Transportation of hand luggage on the plane, tricks and life hacks

The main life hack “How not to overpay for excess baggage” is to leave everything superfluous at home, but not everyone can give themselves such pleasure - traveling with a half-empty backpack, so I will tell you how I deal with being overweight in my hand luggage.

Usually, I travel with two backpacks, one large (about 45 liters) and the other small (30 liters). At the beginning of your journey, all things (including a 30 liter backpack) fit into a 45 liter one and fly like hand luggage in the cabin. During a long journey, backpacks are filled with all sorts of necessary (and not so) gizmos and on the way back they don’t fit into each other anymore, and this is where you have to think about how to optimize the weight and size of luggage.

Here is a rough list of things to do to reduce the weight of your luggage after a long trip:

Make the most of your body- it sounds strange, but if you understand that an advantage is inevitable, then you can bring some of the things into the cabin on yourself in the literal sense of the word. For example, you can put on warm things from your luggage (it will probably be hot and you will look like a fool), you can put small but heavy souvenirs in your pockets, etc.

If you go even further, you can buy fashionable and very practical clothes from the famous brand SCOTTeVEST. Their signature jackets are specially designed for travelers, top models have more than 40 pockets of all shapes and sizes for different gadgets and devices. With such functionality, all SCOTTeVEST brand clothes look fashionable and modern. Any of their little things, whether it be a cap or shorts, will be equipped with pockets for storage without fail.

Get rid of everything superfluous- there are things that it makes no sense to bring back and you can get rid of them in a variety of ways, you can simply throw them in the trash, donate them to the natives or sell them off. On my Indian trip, a gift in the form of an ordinary ballpoint pen evoked extremely positive emotions from local children.

Find a travel companion- if you find a fellow traveler who does not have as much luggage as you, then you can always ask for a service. But here you should be very careful and trust the person (and he should also trust you), because where is the guarantee that it may turn out to be in the things you transferred and where is the guarantee that a new acquaintance will return your luggage to you.

Send a piece of luggage by mail- in any country there is a post office and this fact should not be ignored. The cost of sending to Russia will cost some money, but it is much cheaper than the rates for overweight baggage.

Passenger transportation, including air transportation, has clear baggage allowances. This is due to safety requirements, in order to avoid overloading the vehicle. Aircraft baggage regulations are particularly strict, as severely exceeding the weight limit can lead to tragic consequences.

In international practice, there are standards for how many kilograms passengers are allowed to carry. However, each airline independently determines the conditions of carriage and the dimensions of baggage and hand luggage, depending on the type of aircraft, class of service, etc. To avoid an unpleasant surprise at the airport, you need to try to determine the weight of your bags during the training. The rules for carrying baggage on an airplane are usually published on the carrier's website.

How many kg of baggage can I take on a plane

All passengers can carry n-th amount of baggage free of charge. Anything over the limit will require additional payment. At the same time, the allowances for hand luggage and luggage itself differ. The first includes those things that passengers take into the cabin of the aircraft. To the second - what is rented at check-in in the baggage compartment of the airliner.

In air transportation, two systems of free baggage transportation are accepted:

• Weight - introduces restrictions on the weight of baggage, how many kg can be taken on board;
• By the number of seats - limits the number of pieces of luggage.

Weight system

This is a system that sets limits on the weight of all baggage. Airlines operating under this system fix the limit of carried cargo free of charge by one person. The most common restrictions are:

• Economy class -23 kg;
• Business class - 32 kg.

A child under 2 years old has a baggage allowance of 10 kg, even if he flies without a separate ticket.

Airlines are developing loyalty programs in which, in addition to various bonuses, the maximum baggage weight has been increased for regular customers.

With a weighing system, it is possible to combine the luggage of two or three passengers. For example, you can take one suitcase for two weighing 30 kg.

By number of pieces of luggage

IN Western countries baggage transportation by the local system is common, it is also used on most flights in Russia. Its essence is that each passenger can carry a limited number of "pieces" of luggage for free:

• In economy class - 1 or 2 pieces of baggage (depending on the fare), the weight of which is not more than 23 kg and with the amount overall dimensions 158 cm;
• In business class - 2 or more pieces of baggage, which can weigh no more than 32 kg each, with dimensions of 203 cm.

To determine the dimensions, measure the height, width and length of the "place" and add their values.

The specificity of the system is that the parameters of the places do not add up. If the volume of one is more than the set values, you will have to pay for the excess, even if the limit of the second place has not been exhausted. The same applies to dimensions: if the suitcase big size, even with its light weight, you will have to pay the full price for the extra. place.

Example! 1 suitcase weighs 10 kg, and the second 30 kg. Even though their total weight does not exceed the total weight limit (23+23 kg =46 kg), an overweight charge for a 30 kg suitcase will be required.

In addition, in countries with a developed trade union movement, there is a ban on loaders lifting more than 32 kg of weight. Those. if the luggage weighs even 33 kg, then you won’t be able to get off with an overweight fee, it will simply not be accepted on the plane.

hand luggage

Before the flight, you should also find out the rules for carrying hand luggage on the plane established by this company. The average size of luggage that can be taken on a plane is 15 kg (business) with dimensions up to 115 cm.

Carry-on baggage usually includes important documents, gadgets, a book to read, essentials, medicines, outerwear. If you are taking a backpack or a small bag with you on a plane, weigh it first to see if you have exceeded your hand luggage allowance. Otherwise, you will have to put something in your luggage.

The weight of carry-on baggage on an airplane is not considered when measuring the entire cargo carried. The full rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane must be published on the airline's website.

Important! The standards described above apply to most airlines. However, there are so-called low-cost airlines that use an unconventional transportation system, which allows them to significantly reduce the price of tickets. Such carriers limit the weight of baggage allowed for transportation and its quantity as much as possible. Flying on such flights, people experience inconvenience, but they pay much less for a ticket.

Charter flights are also a special type of flight, when the company chartering the aircraft (in this case, the tour operator) itself determines how much weight passengers can carry for free.

Excess baggage

Taking with him more than it should be, the passenger must understand that the extra pounds will have to be paid. If an overweight cannot be avoided, it is better to find out in advance what procedures are adopted in a particular airline: somewhere a small overload is allowed, and somewhere it is categorically not allowed. At the same time, the tariffs of carriers for the weight of luggage on the plane per person, exceeding the norm, can reach impressive amounts. It is better to check in excess baggage at the airport in advance, as it will take time for weighing, payment and clearance. If there is a lot of such baggage, then it is drawn up in a separate document as unaccompanied and sent on a separate cargo flight. The passenger will be able to receive it at the destination under a special air waybill.

Oversized baggage

It includes luggage on the plane, whose dimensions exceed the established sum of three dimensions. Musical instruments, large sports equipment and equipment, a baby carriage, household appliances, etc. are considered oversized. If the cargo is valuable, it is recommended to carry it as hand luggage or with the purchase of an additional ticket. This point must be agreed with the airline in advance. It will take time for the carrier to accept a passenger with skis or, for example, a double bass.

If you have bought a separate ticket for oversized cargo, this does not increase the allowable weight of luggage on the plane, which you can carry for free.

Important! The air carrier has the right to refuse transportation of oversized cargo. There may be no free space on the aircraft, or the type of vessel may not be suitable (loading doors are too small).

Any oversize is paid additionally at a separate rate. However, it happens that on planes flying to places of seasonal recreation ( ski resorts, diving, etc.), airlines offer free transportation of sports equipment.

What is prohibited in checked baggage

The baggage rules also define the list of items and substances that are not allowed for transportation:

• explosives (explosives, cartridges, fireworks, sparklers, gas and alcohol burners, etc.);
• firearms;
• flammable substances (gasoline, diesel fuel, solvents, gasoline lighters, etc.);
• gases and liquids under pressure (pepper spray, sprays, deodorants, etc.);
• toxins, poisons, acids;
• radioactive objects and substances;
• dangerous items that can be used to attack (pocket knives, straight razors, scissors, etc.). However, they can be transferred to the luggage compartment.

Checked baggage may contain trophy melee or throwing weapons (for example, a saber, sword or crossbow). However, they must be specially issued, and the passenger needs permission to carry them.

A complete list of prohibited items is determined by legislative acts approved by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation.

Transportation of fragile luggage

Among the free baggage allowance, fragile items can be carried on the plane if they fit within the allowable weight limits. They can even be handed over to the luggage compartment, having warned the airport employee about this at check-in. In this case, an identification mark will be stuck on the cargo, and the loaders will bring it to the luggage compartment with special care. However, the airline is not responsible for the safety of baggage, even if it has the status of "fragile". Therefore, it is recommended to take it on board as hand luggage.

If the cargo is lost

Even if a passenger, knowing how many kg he can take with him on a plane, weighed his luggage, paid for excess weight, issued an invoice for oversized cargo, he is still not protected from losing luggage. Bags and suitcases are lost during loading and unloading, they can be mistakenly sent on another flight.

Algorithm of actions in case of lost luggage:

1. You must have a baggage tag or receipt on your hands (it is usually issued upon boarding);
2. It is necessary to contact the baggage tracing point and write an application for search;
3. The airline must within 21 days to find the loss and return it free of charge to the specified address. If the client is offered to go for the luggage himself or pay for the delivery costs, this is a violation of the law;
4. If at the end of the three-week period, the baggage was not found, or it was returned damaged, you need to write an application for damages;
5. If the company refuses to compensate for the damage, you need to get their written refusal, with which to go to court.

Baggage allowance: main rules

So, in order for the trip to go smoothly, you should remember the basic rules:

• Try to get a suitcase or travel bag of a standard size. Make sure that its dimensions fit into international standards;
• Check your carrier's baggage allowance in advance. Pay special attention to this issue when flying with LowCost;
• Knowing how much you can take with you on an airplane, it is better to take a couple of kilograms less;
• When flying with small children, you can safely demand that 10 kg be included in their luggage;
• If possible, fly light with hand luggage only. You will spend much less time landing and landing, and get rid of the unpleasant hassle of losing luggage.

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As soon as you bought a plane ticket, and preferably before you make a trip, pay attention to the conditions for carrying luggage. Each airline has its own requirements. The minimum information will be specified when booking a flight, and for details, go to the section of the carrier's website, where the conditions of carriage are indicated. And read our review)

What are the rules for things on the plane

When boarding, everything that the passenger is carrying is inspected and weighed. It turned out that the suitcase exceeds the allowable weight or dimensions - there will be difficulties during registration, which threaten not only with a loss of time and nerves, but also with unplanned expenses.

Pay attention! Musical instruments and animals are transported separately, regardless of the volume of other things. The free baggage allowance does not apply to them, you will have to pay extra according to the tariff scale.

In international air transportation, there are 2 generally accepted measures for the transportation of passenger suitcases: weight concept and piece concept. The free and paid flight options with things are affected by:

• service class,
• flight duration,
• luggage dimensions,
• weight of things
• flight direction.

Weight concept or weight measure sets a limit only on the weight of passenger bags. It is applied at the majority of carriers of Asia, the CIS countries and a part of the European companies. For adult passengers and children over two years old, a weight measure allows you to transport free of charge:

• Economy - no more than 20 kilograms;
• Business - no more than 30 kilograms;
• The first - no more than 40 kilograms.

These restrictions include the combined weight of check-in and carry-on baggage per passenger. Information about the norm of things is placed on the purchased ticket. If the requirements change, the carrier must notify the passenger. It is allowed to take no more than 10 kilograms, up to 1.15 meters in size, into the cockpit of the aircraft itself without additional payment.

If a child under two years old is flying without a seat separate from the parents, the amount of things allowed for him will be 10 kilograms.

Piece concept or quantitative measure defines the number of units carried per passenger. Common with airlines in Canada, the USA, in most countries of Central and South America. Among Russian airlines this measure is used by Aeroflot.
With a quantitative measure, regardless of the ticket class, it is allowed to transport no more than two bags weighing up to 32 kilograms each free of charge. The combined weight of the seats is irrelevant and does not add up. Maximum dimensions for quantitative measure:

• Economy - no more than 1.58 meters
• Business - no more than 2.03 meters;
• The first is no more than 2.03 meters.

Keep in mind: no matter how difficult or long the flight, loading and unloading things is paid by the airline.

Oversized baggage

Oversized aircraft is considered:

• baggage piece weighing more than 32 kg and dimensions in all dimensions more than 2.03 m,
• any sports equipment
• any musical instruments
• Appliances.

If you are flying abroad, remember: checked baggage is checked baggage, cabin baggage (hand baggage / carry-on) is hand luggage.

You will have to pay for the transportation of baggage over the norm, it is best to clarify and arrange the airline's tariffs and payment terms in advance. And at the front desk, just present a receipt for payment of oversized items.

The airline may refuse to carry oversized baggage if there is not enough free space in the baggage compartment or cargo of this size does not fit into the loading hatches.

Transportation of fragile and valuable luggage

We recommend keeping important, fragile and valuable things and documents with you and taking them into the cabin of the aircraft, if they pass as hand luggage in size and weight. If fragile and valuable baggage is large, but less than 75 kilograms, it will be allowed to be carried in the cabin on a separate ticket.

If fragile baggage does not arrive intact, the carrier does not admit guilt. After all, airlines are not legally responsible for the safety of fragile things of a passenger.

With a mass of more than 75 kilograms, you will have to buy several pieces in multiples of the difference in the mass of luggage and the weight standard for 1 piece. The system of discounts for these tickets does not work.

hand luggage

Passenger items carried by aircraft are separated:

• baggage - these things travel in the baggage compartment and are handed over to the employees of the carrier company at the check-in counter before boarding the aircraft;
• hand luggage - things that the passenger takes with him into the cabin of the aircraft, their airline limits their weight and volume.

Usually, hand luggage should fit into the standard: when traveling in economy class, the weight is 10 kilograms with a size of no more than 1.15 m; when traveling by business, the weight of the suitcase should not exceed 15 kilograms, the sum of measurements should not exceed 1.15 m.

In excess of the norm, excluding the total mass of baggage, a passenger can carry into the cabin of the aircraft:
flowers and a woman's handbag, a coat and a stole, an umbrella and a book, a camera and a camera, a laptop and a tablet, a stroller for a child, a grocery bag or a package.

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Low-cost airlines greatly narrow the list of things that you can take with you. Check the exact list on your airline's website.

Luggage on scheduled flights

Each passenger of the aircraft can carry a certain number of things without payment. The exact amount depends on the type of aircraft and airline regulations. One of the advantages of flying by large companies with regular flights is a large baggage allowance. Carry up to 23 kilograms in checked baggage and up to 7 kilograms in hand luggage for free.

The exact amount of free baggage is always indicated on your ticket.

When buying tickets for a regular flight at a discount, check with the airline for the maximum size of things in luggage and in the cabin of the aircraft. Maximum understand as approximate. It is important that the sum of the three dimensions for the height, width and depth of the passenger's bag is less than the sum of the dimensions in the airline's table.

Flying with luggage on low-cost airlines

Allowed baggage size for low-cost airlines ( low cost) is much smaller than usual. Some low-cost airlines generally do not allow you to carry luggage without surcharge, and also severely limit hand luggage allowed on the plane.

Air discounters strictly check the compliance of things with the rules and earn on inattentive passengers who have not read the rules of transportation. Near the check-in counter and at the exit to the aircraft there are scales and frames in which hand luggage must fit. If the bag is larger, you will have to check it in your luggage and pay a fair amount.
Only 1 piece of luggage will be allowed on the plane of a budget company. Some low-cost airlines will still allow you to carry an additional handbag and a laptop into the cabin. Read the rules of the airline carefully.

If your hand luggage is more than the norm and there is nothing to take away, then check in and pay for your luggage in advance online before arriving at the airport. Checking luggage at the counter before boarding will cost twice as much. And payment at the gate upon landing will result in a substantial amount.

Advice! Low-costers do not limit the number of clothes on a passenger. Put on the most voluminous and heavy things.

Flying with a discount airline allows you to save a lot, but take things to a minimum and carefully read the rules for carrying luggage and hand luggage. Then there will be no problems and loss of money when boarding a flight.

Baggage on charter

The baggage allowance on a charter flight is determined by the tour operator who sells the tour and is the charterer of the aircraft. On charter flights passengers are allowed to carry one piece weighing no more than 20 kg and 10 kg for children under 2 years old (if a separate seat is not provided for the child). The free baggage allowance for charter flights is the same for business and economy class.

More often than not, charter companies add up the weight of seats per passengers flying together. But it is better to divide the baggage evenly, as the company simply will not accept items weighing more than 30 kg for transportation without additional payment.
The hand luggage allowance on charters is 5 kg per passenger. On a charter, they do not strictly monitor the dimensions of luggage and hand luggage, a slight excess is often missed without additional payment.

What to do with luggage when flying with a transfer

In transit, you can fly by planes of the same or different airlines. It is more convenient when you transfer without changing the carrier company:

• all flights will be registered in one ticket,
• you hand over things at the airport of departure, and you receive them upon arrival,
• airline employees are responsible for the flight of your belongings.

You are carrying things that need to be declared - at an intermediate point you will have to receive luggage and check it in yourself after inspection for the next flight.

It is more difficult when you fly by planes of several airlines. If the companies are partners and you checked in your baggage to the final destination, there will be no differences. But when the carriers are not connected, you will have to sweat:

• there will be separate tickets for each of the flights,
• things will have to be received and handed over again at the transit airport,
• being late for the connection and the safety of your luggage is your headache.

If you have a connection, allow more time for clearance and movement around the airport. Read the map of the airport in advance and plan your way to the point of connection. Travel with hand luggage only.

When we fly without luggage

More and more independent travelers are choosing to fly without checking in luggage. Flying with hand luggage is the best way to save time and money and get only positive emotions from the flight.

save time

Checking in and checking luggage takes time, as does standing in line for clearance. Travel with carry-on luggage and check in before you arrive at the airport - skip the queues and waste time.

Another waste of time is baggage claim. Waiting for luggage after the plane's arrival can take up to 1.5 hours, depending on the airport of arrival. If you have only hand luggage with you, you can go about your business immediately after getting off the plane and passing through passport control.

Enjoy your flight

A traveler's worst nightmare is losing your suitcase to an airline. Of course, most often things are found, but this unpleasant experience is not worth worrying about. But what about the fears that the suitcase will be damaged during loading or opened and something valuable stolen.
When your things travel side by side in the cabin, there will be no convulsive experiences and worries. A comfortable and roomy bag that you take in hand luggage guarantees no unnecessary worries.

Avoid extra spending

Overweight is a frequent and unpleasant phenomenon for travelers, which threatens with additional expenses. In addition, flying without luggage, you can easily move around with low-cost airlines with their incredibly low price tags.

The main difficulty when flying with hand luggage is the ability to refuse unnecessary things. Learn to hit the road with a minimum of luggage. This is especially useful for connections and difficult routes. Take everything with you on the plane and your mobility will allow you to visit more places in one trip.

What can you take on a plane in hand luggage

If you are flying with luggage, take into the cabin only what you need during the flight: your favorite book, gadgets, documents and a warm jumper. Valuable and fragile items should also be kept with you. But if you are traveling exclusively with hand luggage, check what things to pack and which things you will have to leave at home.

A standard "flight" bag should not exceed 1.15 meters in total in all dimensions or be no more than 55x40x20 centimeters. The allowed weight depends on the carrier, but can rarely exceed 10 kg per passenger. If the dimensions are not met, you will have to check in your luggage.
The requirements of a low-cost airline for the size of a flight bag can vary significantly. If you don’t want to pay extra, read and follow all the conditions of the budget carrier.

List of things allowed on the plane

• Food: You can bring any solid food on the plane. Do not attempt to carry liquids, jellies and creams larger than 100 ml. Take food and drink to the child in reasonable quantities with you and do not have to be placed in plastic, but you will need to present it during the inspection. Be prepared for additional questions and requests to open and try the content.
• Medicines: take any non-liquid medicines in reasonable amounts, it is better if they are in their original packaging and with instructions. At in large numbers medicines or if the products contain narcotic substances, have a prescription and a certificate from your doctor with you so that there are no problems at customs.
  The volume of liquid medicines and sprays should be less than 100 ml. But aerosols and syringes are not allowed.
• Equipment: the list of devices that can be carried by plane depends on the security requirements of the country. Usually there are no problems when transporting a phone, laptop, tablet, camera and player. You can also take small household appliances (electric shaver, electric toothbrush and hair dryer). If suspicious, the screening service may require you to turn on the device and demonstrate its operation.
  If you are carrying equipment in hand luggage, remember that the airline limits the number of things in the cabin per passenger and their size.
• Documents and valuables: Passport and all documents necessary for the trip (hotel reservations, tickets and car rental), as well as valuables, it is better to take on the plane. If the luggage is lost, all the documents necessary for staying in the country will be on hand.

• Cosmetics: take bulk and dry cosmetics without problems, but with liquid cosmetics it is more difficult: the total volume of liquid substances in your hand luggage should not exceed 1 liter, and the volume of one bottle should not exceed 100 ml. If the conditions are not met, you will have to throw away your favorite funds at the screening or return to the check-in desk and check in your luggage. It is forbidden to take aerosols and containers under pressure on a flight, replace them with dry products.
• Hygiene items: there is a ban on piercing and cutting objects, regardless of their size, so manicure scissors, combs with a sharp metal handle and straight razors cannot be carried on the plane. Take the paste in a tube of less than 100 ml to avoid problems.
• Baby accessories: airlines allow you to take a stroller or a baby carrier on the plane at no extra charge. They are checked in as hand luggage and handed over to the staff at the entrance to the cabin.

How to carry Duty Free goods on an airplane

You can buy Duty Free products in the duty-free shopping area or while flying on an international flight. There will be no problems with solid goods, but when transporting liquids (perfumes, alcoholic beverages, etc.), you need to be aware of the rules:

• Duty free products must be specially sealed and packaged;
• do not open the package until you arrive at your destination and pass control;
• a bottle unpacked at the airport may not be taken on a flight.

Having bought alcoholic beverages in Duty Free, find out the customs requirements for the export and import of spirits in the country of destination. When buying in Duty Free with a difficult route, find out the rules for transporting goods in the country of transit and the requirements of the carrier.

When returning to Russia, you can carry no more than 3 liters of alcohol per passenger free of charge. When transiting through the Schengen area, alcohol will be required to be checked in as baggage. And when departing from US airports, only alcohol bought in the American Duty Free will be allowed in the cockpit.

Not all low-cost airlines allow you to carry a package with Duty Free without surcharges, it is considered a separate place and you will have to pay for transportation.

What is forbidden to carry on an airplane

It is forbidden to carry any dangerous substances or items that can harm other passengers on the plane. These are all types of weapons and weapons-like toys, radioactive, poisonous, caustic substances and pressurized gases. The customs service also has its own restrictions, they relate to money, jewelry, alcohol, tobacco, various valuables and art objects.

It usually doesn’t occur to budget travelers to pack something from this list, but on the signs at the airport you will find just such a list of prohibited substances.

Rules for carrying liquids on an airplane

On the plane, they will be allowed to take a maximum of 1 liter of liquid substances, in addition, all funds are asked to be poured into separate containers of 100 ml in size. Moreover, liquids are only water, but also any creamy and jelly-like products.

Please note that it is forbidden to carry liquids in containers larger than 100 ml, partially filled. If 50 ml of shampoo is packed in a 400 ml bottle, you will have to part with the product at the inspection.

• stock up on mini-packages, preferably with an indication of the volume on the package;
• distribute all liquid and creamy products into containers;
• pack all the funds in one transparent bag, preferably 20 by 20 centimeters in size;
• check that the total volume is not more than 1000 ml (10 containers).

Where can I get the right 100 ml containers? Leave the mini-packages that are given upon check-in at hotels: you will have shampoo, shower and cream. Buy cosmetics miniatures or a cosmetics travel kit, it contains 50-100 ml of products. There are universal containers for travelers on sale, all that remains is to pour your favorite funds and collect your luggage.

Zip-Lock, which is sold at any stationery store, is perfect as a package. And yet, the amount of liquid funds of travelers flying together will not be summed up.

How not to lose luggage on a flight

If you are afraid of losing your luggage during the flight, take measures before the flight that reduce the likelihood of loss:

1. Remove used baggage tags after your flight. It is easy for an airport employee to make a mistake if the suitcase is hung with old tags and stickers and send the luggage along a different route.
2. Keep valuable and necessary things with you. If it is not easy to replace a thing - take it into the cabin, because the carrier is not responsible for the loss.
3. Mark the suitcase on the outside, indicate the city, last name and contact, it is better on English language. Inside the bag, also put a leaflet with contacts and a request to return the luggage.
4. Take photos of the bag inside and out, keep a list of all valuables, great if you can justify their value with a receipt.
5. Remove the outer straps for the duration of the flight - they will catch on the transport line and the suitcase will get stuck.
6. Wrap your luggage in foil, use wrapping at the airport or wrap it yourself. Stretch packaging will protect against burglars and damage in transit.
7. Choose discreet models or buy a special case. Luxury suitcases attract too much attention, expensive bags can be stolen for the purpose of theft.
8. Install on the combination lock and change the code: this will protect the bag from being opened when the zipper falls and diverges and will scare off or at least slow down the robbers.
9. Insure your luggage against loss: if the suitcase is lost, the insurance company will reimburse the amount of damage. To do this without any hassle, use one of the stores to buy insurance online.

Why luggage is lost:

• 50% of luggage is lost due to disruptions and inconsistencies in the operation of the airport,
• 15% of bags are not loaded on the plane due to the loss or absence of the baggage tag,
• 15% remain on the baggage belt - passengers simply do not pick them up,
• 20% of baggage goes missing in other ways for various reasons.

Where do our missing suitcases go?

When checking in, a special label with a marking is hung on the bag, a ten-digit barcode contains complete information about the baggage:

• Last 6 digits - unique baggage identifier
• 3 digits in the middle - flight number designation
• The first digit is the baggage class.

The tag is a guide that allows the airport system to direct baggage along the correct route, moving along the conveyor belt, the suitcase gets to the right place: the luggage compartment of the aircraft or the baggage claim area. If the tag is missing, there is a problem with the line or the barcode is not read correctly - the bag is in lost baggage or is flying on the wrong route.

Where do suitcases go at the airport?

1. 1. To distant distances: if a mistake is made in the labeling of the tag, the suitcase will fly on its journey: another city, country, continent - the larger the airport, the more exotic the suitcase route can be.
   2. In desperate obscurity: the tag is torn or loosely glued and lost when the suitcase passes through the conveyor belt, such unmarked bags settle in the unidentified baggage area.
   3. To the suitcase detectives. If the suitcase is lost or left uncollected from the conveyor belt (yes, this also happens) and the tag on it is intact, suitcase detectives come into play. By punching a barcode in the internal system, they find all the data about the owner and contact him to please the news of the find.
   4. On the international wanted list. World Tracer System is an international baggage tracing system, which involves most of the world's airports. The system is automated and searches for the missing baggage itself, comparing the route, color, size and weight of the bag within 100 days, you only need to fill out an electronic application using a special form.
   5. For opening and inspection: if the owner of the luggage does not show up within 5 days, the suitcase is opened, because personal belongings can help in finding the owner. If after 2 weeks the owner of the bag has not been found, it is sent to the storage warehouse.
   6. To the auction: as soon as 100 days or 3 months expire, the owner of the lost luggage is no longer searched for. All such bags fall on a special sale, where they are sold without opening. The initial price is very low, and the contents will be a surprise for the buyer. Such auctions are quite popular in Europe and America, because there is always a chance to buy a suitcase with valuables inside.

What to do if the airline has lost luggage

1. check in the oversized baggage claim area: non-standard suitcases, skis, strollers or sports equipment will not be waiting on the conveyor belt, but in a special baggage claim area.
2. contact Lost & Found: each airport has a service that searches for luggage. It is easy to find by Lost & Found signs. show me baggage tag, an identity document and fill out an application. It is important to describe the bag in detail and give special signs.
3. notify the airline: it will not be superfluous to go to the airline's counter at the airport and check with them on the procedure, if the luggage is lost on the charter - start from this point.
4. 3 weeks have passed, and the suitcase has not been found - it's time to apply to the airline for monetary compensation for lost items. Photos of the contents, an inventory of things and saved receipts will come in handy here.
5. the refusal of the airline came - we go to court, in such cases the judge usually takes the side of the passenger, the carrier will have to compensate for material and moral damage.

The suitcase is found in another city or country - the airline is obliged to transport it at its own expense and deliver the luggage free of charge to the address indicated by the passenger - this is an international rule that all carriers comply with.

If your suitcase is lost and you find yourself in a foreign country without all your belongings, contact the carrier company for compensation. Many international airlines allocate a small amount for essentials in such situations.

How to carry sports equipment on an airplane: skis, snowboard, equipment.

If you are an active traveler, you have often faced questions about how to carry skis or diving equipment, whether it is possible to fly with a snowboard for free and how much it costs to transport a surfer. We recommend that you resolve all these issues at the stage or immediately after buying a ticket, at the airport it will be a multiple more expensive and, in the worst case, will end with a missed flight.
It is not so important winter equipment or summer equipment, we propose to solve the issue of a flight with sports equipment according to a simple and effective algorithm:

1. try to fit into standard luggage: if the size of things allows you to squeeze into standard sizes and weights, we pack and fly;
2. look for tickets from companies that transport sports equipment for free: such promotions are often carried out by airlines during the season on popular destinations;
3. inform the air carrier in advance that you are flying with sports equipment, indicating the dimensions and weight;
4. carefully and securely pack the equipment, it is better to use special cases for transportation;
5. do not forget that sports equipment is issued in the oversized baggage area, and not on the conveyor belt;
6. traveling with your sports equipment is rarely cheap, but the experience is worth it.

Our top tip when flying: Pack your luggage, stow away the extra stuff, and stow away the extra stuff again!

So, from this article you will find out: is it possible to carry an elephant-sized suitcase for free, why shaving foam will have to be left for inspection, how to take skis to a resort, why you should learn to fly without things, where to look for a missing suitcase and who are suitcase detectives.

Service class	Business	Economy
Fare brand		Premium	Optimum	Minimum
Hand luggage (40x30x20cm)	1 place 5 kg	1 place 5 kg	1 place 5 kg	1 place 5 kg
Hand luggage (55x40x25cm)	1 place 10 kg	1 place 10 kg	-	-
Luggage (in the luggage compartment)	2 places 30 kg	1 place 20 kg	1 place 20 kg	-
Sport equipment	1 set 20 kg	1 set 20 kg	1 piece 20 kg (in the absence of luggage in the luggage compartment)	At extra charge

hand luggage

Utair has two carry-on baggage allowances:

1. Standard hand luggage measuring 40×30×20 cm and weighing 5 kg. Passengers with tickets of any fare can take it with them.
2. Large hand luggage 55×40×25 cm and weighing 10 kg. In addition to standard hand luggage, passengers with Premium and Business fares can take it on board.

In addition to hand luggage, a passenger can carry a backpack measuring 40×30×20 cm and weighing no more than 5 kg or a handbag or briefcase, as well as:

• Bouquet of flowers.
• Umbrella cane.
• Outerwear.
• Baby food for the child during the flight.
• Suit in a suitcase.
• A baby cot, restraints for children under two years of age, a pram and other devices) when transporting a child, which can be placed in the aircraft cabin on a shelf above the passenger seat or under the seat of the seat, with dimensions not exceeding 65 × 40 × 20 cm. Children's devices are allowed to be transported only together with the child.
• Medications, special dietary needs in the amount required for the duration of the flight. Medications in excess of what is necessary during the flight must be checked in as baggage.
• Crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, a folding wheelchair that can be placed on a shelf above the passenger seat or under the seat.
• Goods from duty-free shops at the airport, packed in one sealed plastic bag, weighing no more than 3 kg.

Passengers with the "Minimum" and "Optimum" fares can carry musical instruments measuring 40×30×20. To carry a tool bigger size, you can buy an additional piece of hand luggage up to 55×40×25 in size. Passengers with other fares can carry musical instruments in hand luggage only if they fit into the dimensions of 55x40x25 cm.

If a musical instrument exceeds the dimensions of "large hand luggage" 55 * 40 * 25, then it will not work in the cabin.
The only possible option for transporting a musical instrument in the aircraft cabin with dimensions exceeding 55*40*25 is the transportation of a musical instrument in the aircraft cabin on a separate passenger seat. Such transportation is issued at the air ticket offices. At the same time, 2 tickets are issued, one for a passenger + a ticket for an additional seat for carrying luggage, and the cashier immediately sends a request to the airline for approval.

When boarding, Utair employees can check the dimensions and weight of hand luggage. Dimensions and weight are checked using a measuring frame - hand luggage should pass into it without effort.

If, when landing at the airport of departure, it turns out that hand luggage is more than the allowed limit, but does not exceed 10 kg and dimensions of 55x40x25 cm, you can pay 4000 ₽ (65 € for foreign flights) and take it with you to the cabin.

Or check in your luggage, pay 3000 ₽ (50 € for foreign flights). Baggage checked in upon boarding is issued at the airport of arrival in the baggage claim area (except for prams and wheelchairs).

The airline may refuse to carry a passenger's items in excess of the allowance if there is not enough time to process payment before the end of boarding. As a rule, the payment procedure takes up to 5 minutes.

Baggage

Baggage is placed in the luggage compartment of the aircraft. Passengers with "Optimum" and "Premium" fares are entitled to 1 piece of baggage - weighing up to 20 kg and up to 203 cm in the sum of 3 measurements. Business passengers can check in 2 pieces of baggage weighing up to 30 kg with the same dimensions.

Luggage for children. Regardless of the class of service, passengers under 2 years old with a ticket without a seat can take on board 1 piece of hand luggage measuring 40 × 30 × 20 cm and weighing up to 5 kg, as well as baby food, a cradle and a stroller (according to FAP standards).

Flying with different airlines

If you are flying with Utair and another airline with a transfer, then the baggage and carry-on baggage allowances may vary.

Read about the rules of another airline on their website and make sure that your luggage and hand luggage comply with them.

Excess baggage and oversized baggage

For a fee, you can purchase the opportunity to carry hand luggage or baggage in excess of the allowance included in the fare. The cost varies depending on the moment of payment - before check-in, during check-in or when boarding. It is more profitable to pay for excess baggage in advance, on the website or in the Utair mobile application.

If there are several destinations on the ticket, additional baggage is paid separately for each.

Additional hand luggage. You can take on board additional hand luggage 55×40×25 cm and weighing up to 10 kg.

When checking in for routes through the territory of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra, a paid piece of hand luggage weighing up to 10 kg with dimensions of 55 × 40 × 25 cm for the “Optimum” or “Minimum” tariffs is paid for each kg of actual weight according to the excess baggage tariffs.

For flights from Moscow to Anadyr and from Anadyr to Moscow, excess baggage can only be purchased at the airport during check-in.

Up to 10 kg - 2000 ₽
Up to 20 kg - 3000 ₽

The cost of the second and subsequent extra beds baggage is:

Up to 10 kg - 4000 ₽
Up to 20 kg - 6000 ₽

The first piece of excess baggage is a piece that is purchased in addition to the baggage allowance.

Excess baggage. To check in more luggage, you will need to pay extra.

For transfer flights, the cost is doubled.

Oversized. If the luggage is more than 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions, you will need to pay extra.

For transfer flights, the cost is doubled.

Excess weight. If the luggage is heavier than the allowable norms, you will have to pay extra.

For transfer flights, the cost is doubled.

On intra-circle routes through the territory of KHMAO-YUGRA, excess baggage is paid at the rate of 2% of the passenger fare per 1 kg.

Sport equipment

Passengers with the Premium and Business fare can carry one of the sets of sports equipment in their baggage free of charge, with a total weight of not more than 20 kg.

Passengers with "Minimum" and "Optimum" fares for the transportation of sports equipment need to pay an additional 3000 ₽ (or 50 € for international flights) for 1 set, with a total weight of not more than 20 kg, for each section of the route. Under the "Optimum" tariff, you can carry sports equipment instead of luggage free of charge. It is important that the equipment takes 1 place with dimensions up to 203 cm in the sum of 3 measurements and a weight of 20 kg.

Utair carries sports equipment with an additional charge for flights to Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Ferghana and Dushanbe and back, regardless of the fare.

• 1 case with 1 pair of skis and 1 pair of poles.

• 1 bag with 1 snowboard.
• 1 piece of luggage with 1 pair of boots and 1 helmet.

• 1 piece of luggage with equipment.
• 1 piece of luggage with two hockey sticks.

• 1 piece of luggage Nordic walking poles (1 pair).

• 1 bike (or balance bike) in a bag or box.

• 1 scooter in a case or box.

An electric scooter or bicycle with a detachable battery up to 160 Wh (the battery is carried in hand luggage). A scooter or a bicycle with a non-removable battery is transported with its registration at the airport cargo terminal. A scooter or bicycle with a built-in (non-removable) lithium battery can be transported when it is registered as “dangerous goods” through the airport cargo terminal if it is technically possible to process, process and transport it.

Accepted for transportation folded in the presence of packaging to prevent damage (cardboard box).

• Surfing equipment - surfboard, mount, wetsuit, pair of boots, other accessories (two pieces with a total weight of up to 20 kg).

• Diving equipment - buoyancy compensator, wetsuit, helmet, gloves (1 pair), boots (1 pair), fins 1 (pair), pressure gauge, regulator (octopus), mask with snorkel, 1 breathing cylinder, instruments and other additional accessories (two places with a total weight of up to 20 kg).

The cylinder must be empty, the valve must be open or removed so that it can be accessed for inspection during check-in at the airport.

Transportation of regeneration devices, cylinders with compressed gases and chemicals, other devices/accessories that are classified as dangerous goods is excluded.

• 1 case (container) with fishing equipment - 2 fishing rods and 1 set of gear.

At the same time, this free baggage allowance in excess of the established allowance does not apply to related equipment (sticks, boots, helmet, mounts, wetsuit, hockey equipment) transported without skis/snowboards/surfboards/clubs.

Extra baggage for Utair Status members

Holders of cards of elite levels of the Utair Status loyalty program have privileges in carrying baggage.