In 2018, the baggage rules and the size of hand luggage on Aeroflot airline planes changed slightly. To avoid being caught off guard, these new instructions are worth studying thoroughly.

Aeroflot in 2018: new rules for baggage transportation

Hand luggage is measured by airport employees according to different criteria separately for each person wishing to board. Now the dimensions permitted for personal use on board bags have been increased by 5 cm (55x40x25 cm). It is strictly prohibited to take photo or video equipment, laptops or even an umbrella into the cabin, but no one prohibits carrying small musical equipment.

Starting from February 15, 2018, Aeroflot began to more carefully check the size of hand luggage carried on the plane. If the bag does not meet the permitted standards of the measuring calibrator, it is prohibited to take it.

yandex_ad_1 According to current rules, checks are carried out at check-in, during the document check process and at the entrance/gate, however, rules may differ at different airports.

Airport workers explain their decision by saying that users of their company's services complain that there is simply not enough space for their belongings in the aircraft cabin. Until February 15, passengers were dissatisfied with the fact that some suitcases and photo bags that fit into the standards regulated by the airline could not be placed in the measuring frame.

These items will now need to be placed in the baggage compartment. Due to pressure from consumers of airline services on the Aeroflot administration, the dimensions of hand luggage are now 55x40x25 cm (+ 5 cm).

The standards for transportation and size of hand luggage approved in February of this year met with both supporters and opponents among passengers. On the one hand, users of Aeroflot services are pleased that they no longer need to pack their small carry-on luggage among other people’s disproportionate bags. On the other hand, some passengers were dissatisfied with the new procedure for transporting personal belongings on the plane.

As of 02/26/2018, the size of hand luggage has been increased to 55x40x25 cm, i.e. by 5 cm. These dimensions can now accommodate many medium-sized suitcases.

According to the current instructions, photo/video equipment, netbooks, paper literature and some other items are excluded from the list of things that can be transported with you during the flight.

However, items that can be included in hand luggage include the following:

any bag not heavier than 5 kg;

one sealed bag of food purchased at duty free;

small bouquet;

cereals, mixtures and yoghurts for small children, in an amount that is sufficient for the child during an air flight;

jackets, fur coats, sweatshirts and any other outerwear;

a stroller or crib for a child that is not heavier than 7 kg;

medications that are necessary to maintain the normal functioning of the passenger’s health and vital functions during the flight, in this case they will ask for an appropriate health certificate;

any accommodations for passengers with special needs and disabilities(crutches, canes, etc.).

yandex_ad_2 Musicians will be pleased with the following news: now their instruments are considered hand luggage, if they do not exceed the standard dimensions. By the way, this does not apply to guitars, because they can be transported even if they do not fit into these dimensions. However, the transportation of musical equipment must be agreed with the dispatcher 2 days before departure.

Below we consider the list and sizes of hand luggage that can be carried on an airplane in 2018. Let's find out what new rules have been established by Aeroflot.

What is considered hand luggage according to Aeroflot standards 2018

According to Aeroflot's internal regulations, passengers are allowed to have the following items with them in the aircraft cabin:

any suitcase or briefcase (up to 5 kg and up to 80 cm in size);

a closed bag of food products from duty free, a sealed suit, a jacket, a mobile stroller for children or disabled people, a bouquet of flowers and medicines to maintain the normal functioning of the health and vital functions of passengers; in subsequent cases, a certificate of health must be presented.

Employees check passengers' belongings using a measuring calibrator, which must be used to identify hand luggage. If handles, wheels or anything else protrudes from this measuring frame, then this bag will be asked to be transported in the luggage compartment.

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Checks are carried out at check-in, during passenger identification and before boarding the flight.

Carriage of a bag whose weight does not exceed 5 kg is not paid. In this bag you can put baby food in unlimited quantities (of course, if the child is present), food, including alcohol, from duty free, a blanket with clothes or bed linen, a baby or wheelchair, medicines (must be a typewritten document , confirming the need for these medications for the passenger).

Conditions for transporting amateur photo/video equipment, netbooks and other devices as hand luggage

In October 2017, the administration of Aeroflot airline was forced to reduce the list of items that passengers have the right to carry on board the plane for free, in addition to hand luggage. This decision was made in accordance with the standards in the FAP amendments.

Now, these amendments include photo and video equipment, netbooks and all other devices, with the exception of those that fit in your pocket. All other gadgets must be packed or carried as luggage.

Liquids are allowed, but there are certain rules. Containers with mixtures should not be larger than 100 ml. In addition, this vessel will need to be placed in a sealed bag or bag 20x20 cm. One passenger - one such bag, the only exception is baby food, which can be in unlimited quantities (a prerequisite is the presence of a child). Even despite such scrupulous conditions, the package will still be checked during a formal inspection at the register.

This rule also includes jam, sunscreen, personal hygiene products, cosmetics, food, etc. The above should be contained in a container of no more than 100 ml.

Will you be allowed to take food on board the plane?

If it comes to solid food, for example, sandwiches, vegetables, fruits, bakery or confectionery products, then bringing them on board is allowed, but with liquid food the situation is different. It is subject to the rule on transportation of liquids, i.e. liquid food products must be transported in containers with a volume of no more than 100 ml. For example, soups, yoghurts, milk, etc. Containers with them will need to be sealed in transparent bags, which will be carefully inspected before boarding the flight.

However, this rule does not apply to food for the youngest passengers; you can carry enough of it so that the child has enough for the entire flight.

The amount of hand luggage that children under two years of age are allowed to carry. In 2018, young passengers who fly in the arms of their parents are not allowed to have hand luggage on an Aeroflot plane. For children from 2 to 12 years old, who occupy a separate seat on board, standard norms and sizes are provided, as for adult passengers.

Also, personal transport (hoverboards, Segways, etc.) cannot be taken in hand luggage. They will be required to be checked in as baggage.

They regulate the number of bags and their total weight, and also relate to items permitted or prohibited for transportation in the aircraft cabin.

Today, almost all airlines have increased the weight of the bag that can be taken into the passenger compartment to 10 kilograms, although this figure is not specified in the rules.

If previously security checkers turned a blind eye to the number of bags and packages, then in 2016, only 1 bag is allowed on the plane.

This does not apply to a handbag or a small men's briefcase for documents.

The restrictions also affected. The acceptable standard is 55 x 20 x 40 cm.

But usually companies regulate the total length of the sides and limit them only by it - a maximum of 115 cm.

This is due to the fact that the bag may have non-standard sizes.

In this case, for example, an oversized large musical instrument can easily be transported in an airplane cabin. But in this case, the rules dictate the need to purchase a separate seat (passenger) for it.

The luggage may include animals- in a special container, but only small ones.

Items considered add-ons:

• laptop;
• mobile, photo and video equipment;
• musical instruments;
• clothes in a suitcase;
• baby food;
• auxiliary aids necessary for people with disabilities;
• press - magazines or newspapers;
• chairs, strollers for children under 2 years of age, as well as a removable cradle from a stroller, if they do not fit into the permitted dimensions;
• jewelry;
• everything purchased in stores Duty Free, including alcohol, are allowed to be carried on board in a transparent sealed bag.

not weighed or tagged.

Items prohibited or restricted for transportation in the aircraft cabin

In addition to them, the following are prohibited::

• any objects with which an attack can be carried out, in particular piercing and cutting objects;
• sports equipment (baseball bat);
• weapons, including toy weapons;
• hand tool;
• medicines;
• liquids (water no more than 100 ml);
• aerosols.

Features of transporting liquids

If parents are flying with a small child, they are allowed to bring more than 100 ml of water on board.

In addition to water, liquids, in accordance with the requirements, include all cosmetics and perfumes (lotions, perfumes, shampoos, sprays, etc.). As well as soups, drinks, yoghurts, jams, syrups and homemade canned goods.

If you do not want to check them in as luggage, which would be much easier, they must be packed in a transparent bag. Generally their volume should be no more than 1 liter.

Medicines

As for medicines, the rules in this case are as follows: restrictions apply mainly to liquid drugs.

To avoid any problems during inspection, It's better to have a doctor's certificate, where he indicates the disease that the passenger suffers from, as well as the medicine and schedule for taking it.

This, for example, should be done by people with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, who must take regular injections.

Children's carry-on luggage

Usually Children under 2 years old without a separate seat are also entitled to baggage, but less weight.

One of the parents can take the stroller only instead of the baggage allotted to him.

But provided that when folded it will not interfere with other passengers.

Carry-on luggage - airline rules

It’s better to know exactly what a given air carrier requires than to hastily get rid of some things or pay for the excess.

In addition, there are items that we will allow through pre-flight inspection, but they will be prohibited for import into the country where you are flying. To know this for sure, you need to read the customs regulations of the country of entry.

Aeroflot

New rules for carrying things on an airplane: in comfort and economy classes It is allowed to take up to 10 kg per seat, to business class— place up to 15 kg.

Standard size limit 115 cm. These requirements are established only for Aeroflot aircraft.

On jointly operated flights with other airlines, with the exception of Aurora and Rossiya companies, the rules of the carrier company apply.

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This airline also allows you to take in economy class 1 piece weighing up to 10 kg.

Business class It is allowed to carry 2 pieces on board, whose total weight should not exceed 15 kg.

Standard size limit – 115 cm in three dimensions. Restrictions on content and additional items fully comply with the general rules.

UTair

In economy class 1 piece of hand luggage up to 10 kg is allowed, in business class and economy comfort— 2 pieces of 10 kg each.

For 1 child under 2 years old - free transportation of 1 piece up to 10 kg.

It is allowed to transport small animals in containers 55 x 40 x 20 cm weighing no more than 10 kg.

If the stroller exceeds the size of hand luggage, then it is allowed to be used up to the plane's steps, then it is transferred to the luggage compartment. Upon arrival, you can pick it up directly on the plane or at baggage claim.

Ural Airlines

Free transportation of 1 piece of luggage weighing up to 10 kilograms is allowed, regardless of class.

Animals transported in the aircraft cabin must be kept in a special container or cage measuring 45x35x25; their weight must not exceed 8 kilograms.

Low-cost airlines and charters

Low-cost airlines are more strict about carrying bags in the cabin. They will require you to pack all your belongings (including what the rules allow as extras) in one bag.

Luggage weight restrictions must be checked with the air carrier.

Russian low-cost airline Pobeda allows free transportation of 1 piece of luggage up to 10 kg and measuring 158 cm in three dimensions.

However, the option does not apply to children under 2 years of age. Additionally, it is allowed to take everything that is stipulated by the general rules.

Charter flights also set their own rules transportation of bags in the aircraft cabin (in Russia and abroad), which may differ from the general rules.

The rules for such flights should be clarified with the tour operator who uses the services of the charter company.

To avoid any incidents during pre-flight inspection, the bag you plan to take with you into the cabin can be weighed and measured using special devices at the airport. In this case, it will be possible to redistribute things in advance.

Baggage- items, belongings and other personal property of the passenger that are necessary or intended for wear (clothing), use, comfort or convenience related to the passenger’s travel.

This concept includes both checked and unchecked baggage of a passenger.

In order to ensure flight safety, all passenger belongings (baggage) that are planned to be transported on the plane must be presented at check-in for weighing and accounting.

Checked baggage- passenger baggage accepted by the carrier under its own responsibility, for which such carrier has issued a baggage tag.

Each piece of checked baggage must have proper packaging that ensures its safety during transportation and handling under normal conditions and excludes the possibility of access to the contents. Baggage that does not meet these requirements is not allowed for transportation.

Baggage that has external damage that does not affect its safety during transportation and handling under normal conditions may be accepted for transportation as checked baggage with the consent of the carrier. The presence and type of damage is confirmed by the passenger’s signature.

Checked baggage is transported in the luggage compartment of the aircraft.

Baggage whose packed weight per piece exceeds 32 kg is accepted for carriage only as cargo.

Free checked baggage allowance

* In the “SMART”, “FLEX”, “BUSINESS” fare brands, infants under 2 years of age (INF) are entitled to carry only 1 (one) piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 10 kg in accordance with the current airline rules baggage transportation.

For transportation by aircraft BELAVIA accepts as checked baggage passengers, one piece of which, when packed, does not exceed 158 cm in dimensions in three dimensions and a weight of 32 kg. The dimensions of a piece of checked baggage included in the free carriage of passengers under 2 years of age traveling without a separate seat in the cabin must not exceed 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

In case of granting the “Upgrade on board service class” privilege to gold level members of the Belavia Leader frequent flyer reward program, the free baggage allowance indicated on the ticket remains in accordance with the original booking.

Attention! All economy class air tickets for regular Belavia flights purchased before November 18, 2019 include free transportation of 1 piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg and dimensions not exceeding 158 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

In addition to the established free baggage allowance Each passenger is also allowed to transport the following things free of charge:

• baby travel cradle / car seat for newborns / children's folding stroller / cane stroller / universal folding transformable stroller (when traveling with a baby from 0 to 2 years);
• wheelchair or other types of mobility aids for passengers with limited mobility.

A baby travel cradle, a car seat for newborns, a children's folding stroller, a cane stroller, a children's universal folding convertible stroller, a wheelchair or other means of transportation for passengers with limited mobility are transported only in the luggage compartment of the aircraft as checked baggage. If necessary, at the request of the passenger, these items may remain at his disposal until he boards the plane.

At the request of passengers traveling together for the same purpose of travel to the same airport (point) of destination or airport (point) of stop on the same flight (family members, people traveling together or going on a business trip), BELAVIA Airlines will provide a combined ( by number of seats) free baggage allowance. In this case, baggage is checked individually for each passenger.

Free checked baggage allowance per passenger per charter flights must be specified when purchasing a ticket.

On codeshare flights with other carriers, the baggage allowance of the carrier actually operating the flight may apply. If transportation is carried out on flights of two or more carriers, including joint flights with other carriers, free baggage allowance is determined according to the rules of the dominant carrier on the route.

Free baggage allowances do not apply to:

• oversized luggage (one piece in the sum of three dimensions exceeds the established dimensions: 158 cm for passenger luggage or 115 cm for luggage of infants from 0 to 2 years or 210 cm for sports equipment);
• weapons and ammunition, as well as other luggage requiring special conditions transportation;
• televisions, tape recorders and audio, video, and household appliances weighing more than 10 kg;
• pets and birds, with the exception of guide dogs accompanying blind/deaf passengers (guide dogs are transported in the passenger cabin of the aircraft in excess of the established free baggage allowance, payment for their transportation is not charged);
• flowers, plant seedlings, food greens weighing more than 5 kg;
• courier correspondence and parcels weighing more than 5 kg.

Transportation of these items is paid according to their actual number of pieces, regardless of the amount of luggage of the passenger.

Unchecked baggage (carry-on baggage)- any passenger baggage, except for checked baggage, located during transportation in the aircraft cabin under the supervision of the passenger himself.

Hand luggage carried by a passenger in the passenger cabin of an aircraft is not included in the free checked baggage allowance.

• money, jewelry, precious metals;
• securities and other valuables;
• business and personal documents (passports, IDs, etc.);
• medical certificates and medications in limited quantities;
• video cameras, portable personal computers, mobile phones, cameras;
• keys and other valuable items.

To check whether the dimensions of items carried by passengers comply with the permitted standards for the carriage of hand luggage, airports have special limiting frames.

Carry-on baggage allowance per passenger are:

* In all fare brands, infants under 2 years of age (INF) who do not occupy a separate seat in the aircraft cabin are entitled to carry only 1 (one) piece of unchecked baggage (carry-on baggage) weighing no more than 10 kg.

In addition to the established norm, each passenger is also allowed to transport free of charge the following things that he needs during the flight, if they are with him and are not included in his luggage:

• 1 handbag or 1 briefcase or 1 backpack or 1 case (bag) with a laptop, or a camera, or a video camera or other electronic device (the weight of each of the above items should not exceed 5 kg, dimensions should not exceed 40x30x10 cm);
• 1 folder for papers;
• 1 piece of outerwear;
• 1 suit in a suitcase (weighing no more than 5 kg);
• 1 umbrella or cane;
• 1 bouquet of flowers;
• printed publications for in-flight reading;
• package with purchases from the Duty Free store.

Passengers with children under 2 years of age can carry baby food or baby items necessary for caring for a small child during the flight free of charge in the cabin.

Passengers with limited mobility can bring crutches or a cane into the cabin free of charge.

The weight of the additional piece (item) should not exceed 8 kg.

Free carry-on baggage allowance per passenger on charter flights must be clarified when purchasing an air ticket.

Excess baggage (paid)- part of the weight of baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance established by the airline or which requires mandatory payment regardless of the specified allowance.

Transportation of excess, oversized baggage, as well as baggage that is not included in the free baggage allowance in accordance with the airline's rules (including as part of the privilege of elite members of the Belavia Leader program), is carried out if there is free capacity on the aircraft.

If the baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance in terms of the number of pieces, weight or the sum of three dimensions, an additional payment for checked excess baggage is required at the baggage rates indicated below.

Excess baggage rates:

* - The rate of 25 EUR is valid for the purchase of the first piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 23 kg and dimensions no more than 158 cm in the sum of three dimensions for tickets issued at PROMO and LITE fares, which do not include free transportation of checked baggage. The rate does not apply to the transportation of special categories of baggage (transportation of animals, equipment, weapons, musical instruments etc.), as well as for the transportation of oversized luggage.

On the territory of the Republic of Belarus, payment for excess baggage is carried out in Belarusian rubles.

In case of exceeding free rate for several categories, the total amount payable will be the sum of the corresponding rates for excess baggage allowance.

The above rates apply to both direct (point-to-point) and transit transportation, if BELAVIA is the operating carrier along the entire route (for example, MSQ-B2-DME - 50 EUR, DME-B2-MSQ-B2-IEV - 50 EUR), as well as for complex routes involving two or more carriers, if BELAVIA is the dominant carrier on the route (for example, MSQ-B2-AMS-KL-ABZ - 50 EUR).

In the event that, in addition to BELAVIA Airlines, other air carriers participate in the transportation, including joint operation flights, the rates for payment for the transportation of excess baggage are determined according to the rules of the dominant carrier.

Transportation of special categories of baggage

Shipping sports equipment

1 (one) set of packed sports equipment weighing no more than 23 kg per piece and measuring no more than 210 cm in the sum of three dimensions is carried free of charge in addition to the established free baggage allowance in the corresponding class of service.

For each subsequent set of sports equipment or for each subsequent piece of sports equipment, a fee of 50 EUR is charged for 1 (one) set / 1 piece of sports equipment.

If the weight of 1 (one) set of sports equipment is more than 23 kg, an additional fee of 50 EUR will be charged for 1 (one) set of sports equipment.

Transportation of sports equipment requires prior approval from the airline.

The types of sports equipment that are carried under these regulations are listed below

• Bicycle weighing 23 kg- Bicycle without motor, children's bicycle
• 23kg golf equipment- 1 golf case, clubs, balls, golf shoes
• Ski equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 1 pair of skis, 1 pair of ski poles, 1 pair of ski boots
• Tandem bike weighing up to 23 kg- Tandem bike
• Water skis weighing up to 23 kg- 1 pair of water or slalom water skis
• Archery equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 1 set of arrows and bow in a protective container
• Snowboard equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 1 snowboard, 1 pair of boots
• Fishing equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 2 fishing rods, bag or box, 1 pair of fishing boots, net
• Hockey equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 1 hockey bag, sticks, 1 pair of skates, 1 set of body pads, 1 helmet
• Diving equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 1 diving mask, 1 breathing tube, fins, wetsuit, regulator, empty oxygen tank, flashlight
• Equipment for tennis, squash and badminton weighing up to 23 kg- 2 rackets and a set of balls in a package for tennis, squash and badminton
• Rubber boat weighing up to 23 kg- 1 rubber boat, 1 pair of oars
• Surfboard up to 23 kg- 1 surfboard up to 2m long
• Fencing equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 1 bag with helmet, uniform and fencing weapon
• Roller skates/sport skates up to 23 kg- 1 pair of skates, 1 set of protective equipment (knee pads, elbow pads, etc.), 1 helmet
• Skateboard weighing up to 23 kg- 1 board, 1 set of protective equipment (knee pads, elbow pads, etc.), 1 helmet
• Equipment for parachuting weighing up to 23 kg- 1 set of parachuting equipment
• Equipment for pole vaulting up to 23 kg- 1 set of pole vault equipment

Transportation of animals

Animals (weight including container) are not included in the free baggage allowance.

When transported in the aircraft cabin, the maximum dimensions of the container should not exceed 55x40x20cm, the maximum weight of the animal together with the container should not exceed 8 kg.

Container requirements

The cage or container should be large enough and sturdy with a strong, waterproof bottom and sufficient ventilation holes on three sides. There should be enough space inside the cage or container to allow the animal to naturally turn, stand, sit or lie down. The door of the cage or container should close tightly, but not be locked.

Attention! To transport an animal in the aircraft cabin, carriers with both soft and hard walls are allowed, provided that such transportation complies with the standards established for hand luggage. Soft-sided carriers are not suitable for carrying animals as checked baggage.

One passenger has the right to transport no more than one animal in the passenger cabin of the aircraft.

Transporting several live animals in one container is prohibited.

Animals are not transported in the business class cabin.

The fee for transporting animals in the passenger cabin is 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP*.

Animals weighing more than 8 kg are transported in the luggage compartment.

The fee for transporting an animal in the luggage compartment is:

• weighing up to 8 kg - 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP*
• weighing from 8 kg to 32 kg - 100 EUR / 120 USD / 100 GBP*
• weighing from 32 kg to 70 kg - 150 EUR / 180 USD / 150 GBP*.

Animals weighing more than 70 kg are accepted for transportation only as cargo.

When transporting animals (birds), the passenger is obliged to provide the necessary documents provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, international treaties and the legislation of the country to, from or through the territory of which the transportation is carried out.

Transportation of animals requires prior approval from the airline.

The maximum number of animals allowed to be transported in the luggage compartment on one aircraft is limited.

Transportation of musical instruments

Small musical instruments, in size and weight not exceeding the free carry-on baggage allowance established by the airline for the corresponding class of service, are permitted to be transported in the aircraft cabin upon payment of a fee of 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP* one way, if such a musical instrument is not included in hand luggage and is carried as additional piece of hand luggage.

If the passenger's carry-on baggage, including a musical instrument, does not exceed the allowed free carry-on baggage allowance in accordance with the class of service, no fee will be charged for the carriage of the musical instrument.

* The rate in USD applies only to the sale of transportation in Israel, the rate in GBP only applies to the sale of transportation in the UK. For all other territories the rate in EUR applies.

When transporting musical instruments in the passenger cabin of an aircraft on an additional seat, the rules for transporting baggage in the passenger seat apply. The weight of the instrument should not exceed 84 kg, dimensions should not exceed 135x50x30 cm. For each individual seat, a fee is charged corresponding to the tariff applied to pay for air transportation of the passenger transporting the musical instrument.

Transportation of musical instruments in the luggage compartment of an aircraft is carried out in accordance with the rules for the transportation of excess baggage established for the corresponding class of service.

Transportation of weapons (sports/hunting/combat + ammunition)

One set of weapons includes one container with a gun (or several guns belonging to one passenger) and one container with ammunition. The weight of one set of weapons should not exceed 23 kg.

The weight of ammunition together with the container should not exceed 5 kg per passenger.

Weapons are not included in the free baggage allowance.

The fee for transporting one set of weapons is 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP*.

* The rate in USD applies only to the sale of transportation in Israel, the rate in GBP only applies to the sale of transportation in the UK. For all other territories the rate in EUR applies.

Transportation of weapons requires prior approval from the airline.

The passenger must have a permit from the relevant authorized state bodies confirming the right to own and use, as well as a permit from the relevant authorized state bodies confirming the right to export, import or transit weapons.

Carriage of baggage with the provision of additional seats in the passenger cabin of the aircraft

Baggage that requires special precautions (film, photo, television, video, radio equipment, electronic and optical instruments, office equipment, musical instruments, fragile items) can be transported in the passenger cabin of the aircraft and placed in a separate baggage compartment. passenger seat(s).

The weight of luggage transported in the passenger cabin must not exceed 84 kg, and the dimensions of luggage must not exceed 135x50x30 cm.

The packaging of baggage transported in the passenger cabin of an aircraft must have provisions for securing it in the passenger seat.

Registration of baggage transportation with the provision of additional seats in the passenger cabin of the aircraft is carried out only at airline ticket offices, agency offices or airline representative offices with prior agreement with the airline. The passenger must inform the airline or its agent about the carriage of baggage in the passenger cabin of the aircraft with its placement on additional passenger seats when making a reservation for transportation or purchasing a ticket and pay for a separate passenger seat(s) for this baggage.

For the transportation of baggage in the passenger cabin of the aircraft, a separate ticket is issued, the cost of which is 100% of the tariff at which the transportation of the accompanying passenger is issued, without charging taxes and fees, for one additional passenger seat. When transporting luggage on several passenger seats, the cost of transportation is calculated based on the number of passenger seats required to accommodate the luggage.

An air ticket issued and paid for an additional seat in the passenger cabin of an aircraft for the carriage of special baggage is not subject to the rules of free baggage and hand luggage transportation and meals are not provided.

Delivery of baggage carried in the passenger cabin of the aircraft to the aircraft, its lifting, placement in the aircraft cabin, removal from the aircraft and delivery from the aircraft to the terminal is carried out by the passenger independently.

It is the passenger's responsibility to prepare the documents necessary for the carriage of baggage. The passenger is obliged to comply with the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, international treaties of the Republic of Belarus and the legislation of the country to, from or through the territory of which baggage is transported, relating to the carriage of baggage, compliance with flight safety requirements, aviation security, as well as requirements related to customs, sanitary-quarantine, veterinary, phytosanitary and other types of control.

Receiving luggage at the airport. A baggage tag is attached to each piece of baggage, and the baggage tag’s tear-off coupon remains with the owner of the baggage. The baggage tag tear-off coupon must be retained for baggage claim at the destination airport.

Responsibility of the airline during international transportation for loss of baggage accepted for carriage without a declared value is limited to an amount equivalent to 20 US dollars per 1 kg of baggage weight.

Belavia Airlines is not responsible for fragile items, perishable foods, banknotes, jewelry, precious metals, securities and other valuables, business and personal documents, medical certificates, medicines, keys, video cameras, cameras, portable personal computers, mobile phones and other items included in checked baggage electronic equipment, regardless of whether the carrier knows about the presence of these items in the luggage or not.

FOR SECURITY

By airline not accepted or accepted in limited quantities the following items and substances for transportation in checked baggage:

• firearms and cold steel of all types (including gas and traumatic) without the appropriate permission from the competent authorities;
• compressed and liquefied gases;
• corrosive and oxidizing substances and liquids;
• flammable solids and liquids;
• magnetized substances;
• radioactive materials;
• mercury or other substances and objects with similar characteristics that raise doubts about the safety of their transportation, which can be used for arson, explosion or threaten the safety of passengers and crew members of the aircraft.

Please note that the rules for transporting dangerous items and substances may vary from airline to airline. Be careful if your route consists of flights operated by several carriers - read these rules in advance on the official website of these companies or in their help desk.

If you are still not sure whether specific items and substances are suitable for transportation, please check the IATA list or special section.

ATTENTION!

Belavia Airlines not accepted as hand luggage for transportation in the passenger cabin of an aircraft:

• items that actually imitate weapons (toys, plastic and metal models);
• all sharp, cutting and piercing objects (knives, daggers, scissors, knitting needles, shaving blades, manicure sets);
• cutlery (knives, forks, spoons, corkscrews);
• working tools (knives, hammers, screwdrivers, chisels, darts, files, including nail files);
• sports equipment (bats, golf clubs, cricket clubs, billiard cues, ski equipment, etc.);
• syringes, including disposable ones (passengers who need injections during the flight - diabetics, allergy sufferers, etc., must provide confirmation from the attending physician);
• firearms and ammunition;
• explosives, ammunition, illuminating agents and missiles;
• compressed and liquefied gases, corrosive and oxidizing materials and substances;
• toxic, poisonous and irritating substances;
• magnetized and radioactive materials;
• highly flammable solid and liquid substances;
• briefcases and suitcases equipped with security devices;
• mercury and other substances and objects that raise suspicions about the safety of their transportation and that can be used for arson, explosion or threaten the safety of the lives of passengers and crew members of the aircraft.

ATTENTION! CARRIAGE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETS AND SIMILAR VAPORIZERS IN CHECKED BAGGAGE IS PROHIBITED!

FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND SIMILAR VAPORISTS SHOULD BE TRANSPORTED IN HAND BAGGAGE ONLY!

Transporting devices with lithium and lithium-ion batteries

Lithium batteries are used in phones, laptops, e-cigarettes and other electrical devices. DO YOU KNOW THEY ARE DANGEROUS? If the lithium battery is damaged or short circuited, a fire may start.

Do not place lithium batteries in checked baggage. Lithium and lithium ion batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage only.

During flight, batteries in devices such as laptops, cameras, movie cameras, mobile phones, etc. must be placed in the "Off" mode. Measures should also be taken to ensure that such devices, when placed in checked baggage, do not have batteries that spontaneously activate.

Vehicles powered by lithium or lithium ion batteries are classified as "dangerous goods" and require special attention and special requirements for transport by air.

Samples of personal vehicles using lithium and lithium-ion batteries

Recently, small-sized personal vehicles such as hoverboards, mini-Segways, airwheels, electric unicycles (solowheel), varieties of scooters (balance wheel), etc. have become increasingly popular. Transportation of the specified personal vehicles powered by lithium or lithium ion batteries is allowed on BELAVIA flights in checked baggage or in hand luggage only by prior agreement with the airline and subject to strict compliance with the following conditions :

• The passenger must have a passport of the electric mobile device or its technical description;
• the battery driving the electric mobility device must be factory-produced with a capacity of no more than 160 W/h;
• the body of the electric mobile device without battery must be placed in a protective case and checked in for carriage as checked baggage;
• the total number of batteries carried by one passenger in hand luggage should not exceed 2 (two).

Belavia Airlines reserves the right, in case of violation of these requirements, to refuse transportation or remove from transportation an already accepted small-sized personal vehicle and in this case does not bear responsibility for its safety.

Transportation of vehicles used for medical reasons or due to disability (wheelchairs and other types of personal vehicles for persons with limited mobility) on the airline's aircraft is carried out only in luggage compartments .

Samples of different types of wheelchairs

• Manual wheelchairs
• Electric wheelchairs
• Sports wheelchairs

Transportation of all types of personal vehicles used for medical reasons or due to disability is subject to the following conditions:

• it is necessary to first agree with the airline on the terms of such transportation and prepare the vehicle in accordance with the instructions of the carrier;
• If such personal mobility device is powered by one (1) lithium or lithium-ion battery, then the battery power on such device must not exceed 300 Wh;
• if the device contains 2 batteries, then the power of each of them should not exceed 160 Wh;
• Additionally, it is allowed to transport 2 spare batteries with a power of no more than 160 Wh or one spare battery with a power of up to 300 Wh. Spare batteries are only allowed in hand luggage;
• the battery must be completely disconnected from the electrical device;
• the disconnected battery must be completely discharged, placed in a plastic bag and placed in hand luggage for transportation in the passenger cabin of the aircraft;
• If the battery cannot be disconnected from the vehicle, it should be placed in the “Off” mode and the terminals should be wrapped with insulating tape.

REMEMBER! NO BATTERY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION IF IT DOES NOT HAVE THE MANUFACTURER'S MARKING ON IT!

All spare battery terminals must be short-circuit protected. To do this, the batteries must be in the original factory packaging or their terminals are wrapped with insulating tape or each battery is placed in a separate plastic bag.

The carriage of lithium batteries on an aircraft depends on the configuration of the lithium battery or its watt-hour rating (for rechargeables) or lithium content (for non-rechargeables).

Use the following table to determine if your battery can be accepted for transport:

To convert amp hours to watt hours, multiply the amp hours by the voltage.

Types of lithium batteries

Small lithium batteries and batteries, which include batteries for mobile phones, watches, MP3 players and most original laptop batteries. The maximum power of such batteries is 100 watt-hours.

Medium lithium batteries and batteries, which include larger batteries and batteries. For example, extended life batteries for laptops, as well as batteries used for professional audio and video equipment. Such lithium batteries have a capacity of 100 to 160 watt-hours.

Large lithium batteries and cells are primarily batteries that are used in industry. The large rechargeable battery has a capacity of over 160 watt-hours. Large batteries can be found in electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as in mobility aids and scooters.

Note: Other available battery types, such as Ni-Cad and alkaline, may be carried in both checked and carry-on baggage, provided they are properly protected from possible short circuits.

As soon as you buy a plane ticket, or better yet, before booking your trip, pay attention to the baggage conditions. Each airline has its own requirements. The minimum information will be specified when booking the flight, and for details, go to the section of the carrier’s website where the conditions of transportation are indicated. And read our review)

What are the rules for things on an airplane?

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

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

In international air travel, there are 2 generally accepted measures for transporting passenger suitcases: weight concept and piece concept. Free and paid flight options with luggage are affected by:

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

The weight concept or weight measure sets a limit only on the weight of passenger bags. Used by most carriers in Asia, CIS countries and some European companies. For adult passengers and children over two years old, the 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 checked baggage and carry-on baggage per passenger. Information about the norm of things is placed on the purchased air ticket. If the requirements change, the carrier must notify the passenger. You are allowed to take no more than 10 kilograms with a size of up to 1.15 meters into the aircraft cabin without additional payment.

If a child under two years of age is flying without being separated from their parents seat, the volume of things allowed for it will be 10 kilograms.

Piece concept or quantitative measure defines the number of units carried per passenger. Distributed by airlines in Canada, the USA, and in most countries of Central and South America. Among Russian airlines Aeroflot uses this measure.
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 does not matter 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 the complexity or distance of the flight, loading and unloading of things is paid by the airline.

Oversized luggage

The following are considered oversized items on an aircraft:

• a piece of luggage weighing more than 32 kg and measuring more than 2.03 m in all dimensions,
• 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.

Carriage of baggage in excess of the norm will have to be paid; it is best to clarify the airline’s tariffs and payment terms and arrange them in advance. And at the front desk just show the receipt for payment for oversized items.

The airline may refuse to carry oversized baggage if there is not enough free space in the luggage 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 items and documents with you and taking them into the cabin if they are the same size and weight as hand luggage. If fragile and valuable luggage is large, but less than 75 kilograms, it will be allowed to be carried in the cabin on a separate ticket.

If fragile luggage does not arrive intact, the carrier will not admit guilt. After all, airline passengers are not legally responsible for the safety of fragile belongings.

If you weigh more than 75 kilograms, you will have to buy several pieces of luggage that are a multiple of the difference in luggage weight and the weight standard for 1 piece. There is no discount system for these tickets.

Hand luggage

Passenger belongings transported on an airplane are divided into:

• luggage - these items travel in the luggage compartment and are handed over to the carrier's employees at the check-in counter before boarding the plane;
• hand luggage - things that a passenger takes with him into the aircraft cabin; the airline limits them in weight and volume.

Typically, 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 on business, the weight of the suitcase should not exceed 15 kilograms, the sum of the dimensions should not exceed 1.15 m.

In excess of the norm, without taking into account the total weight of baggage, a passenger may carry into the aircraft cabin:
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 bag of groceries or a package.

But it is not exactly)
Low-cost airlines greatly narrow the list of things you can take with you. Check the exact list on your airline's website.

Baggage on a regular flight

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

Exact size free luggage always indicated on your ticket.

When purchasing tickets for a regular flight at a discount, check with the airline for the maximum size of items in your luggage and cabin. Understand the maximum as approximate. It is important that the sum of the three dimensions of the height, width and depth of the passenger's bag is less than the sum of the dimensions in the airline's chart.

Flying with luggage on low-cost airlines

The allowed baggage size for low cost airlines is significantly smaller than usual. Some low-cost airlines do not allow luggage to be transported without additional payment, and they also severely limit the amount of hand luggage allowed on the plane.

Air discounters strictly check that items comply with the rules and make money from inattentive passengers who have not read the transportation rules. Near the check-in counter and at the exit to the plane there are scales and frames in which hand luggage must be placed. If the bag is larger, you will have to check it as luggage and pay a fair amount.
You will be allowed on a budget company plane with only 1 piece of luggage. Some low-cost airlines will still allow you to bring an additional handbag and laptop into the cabin. Read the airline rules carefully.

If your carry-on baggage is larger than the allowance and there is nothing to put away, then check in and pay for your baggage in advance online before arriving at the airport. Checking your luggage at the counter before boarding will cost twice as much. And payment at the gate upon boarding will result in a substantial amount.

Advice! Low-cost airlines do not limit the amount of clothing a passenger can wear. Wear the bulkiest and heaviest things possible.

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

Baggage allowance on charter

The norms for carrying things on a charter flight are 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 of age (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.

Most often, charter companies add up the weight of seats for passengers flying together. But it’s better to divide your luggage evenly, since 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 allowed through without additional payment.

What to do with luggage when flying with a transfer

You can travel in transit on planes of the same or different airlines. It’s more convenient when you change trains without changing the carrier company:

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

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

It’s more difficult when you fly on several airlines. If the companies are partners and you checked your luggage to your final destination, there will be no differences. But when the carriers are not connected with each other, you will have to work hard:

• there will be separate tickets for each flight,
• things will have to be received and returned again at the transit airport,
• being late for a connection and keeping your luggage safe is your headache.

If you have a connection, allow more time to go through registration and move around the airport. Familiarize yourself with the airport map in advance and plan your route to the connecting point. Travel only with hand luggage.

When we fly without luggage

More independent travelers choose a flight without checking luggage. Flying with hand luggage - The best way 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 to check in. Travel with hand luggage and check in before arriving at the airport - avoid standing in line and wasting time.

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

Enjoy your flight

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

Avoid unnecessary spending

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

The main difficulty when flying with hand luggage is the ability to discard unnecessary things. Learn to hit the road with a minimum of luggage. This is especially useful during connections and complex routes. Take all your things 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 fly with luggage, take into the cabin only what you need during the flight: your favorite book, gadgets, documents and a warm jumper. It is better to keep valuable and fragile items with you too. But if you are traveling exclusively with hand luggage, check which 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 permitted 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.
Low-cost airline requirements for the size of a flight bag can vary significantly. If you don’t want to pay extra, read and fulfill all the conditions of the low-cost carrier.

List of things allowed on the plane

• Food: You can bring any solid food onto the plane. Do not attempt to bring in liquids, jellies or creams larger than 100 ml. Take your child’s food and drink with you in reasonable quantities and do not have to put it in plastic, but you will need to present it during inspection. Be prepared for additional questions and requests to open and try the content.
• Medicines: take any non-liquid medicines in reasonable quantities, it is better if they are in the original packaging and with instructions. At large quantities 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 medications and sprays should be less than 100 ml. But you cannot bring aerosols and syringes.
• Equipment: the list of devices that can be carried by plane depends on the country's security requirements. Usually there are no problems when transporting a phone, laptop, tablet, camera and player. You can also take small household appliances (electric razor, electric toothbrush and hair dryer). If suspicion arises, the inspection service may require you to turn on the device and demonstrate its operation.
  If you are carrying equipment in your hand luggage, remember that the airline limits the number of items in the cabin per passenger and their size.
• Documents and valuables: it is better to take your passport and all documents necessary for travel (hotel reservations, tickets and car rental), as well as valuables, into the cabin of the plane. If your luggage is lost, all the documents necessary for your stay in the country will be on hand.

• Cosmetics: Carry bulk and dry cosmetics without any problems, but with liquid cosmetics it is more difficult: the total volume of liquid substances in your hand luggage should not be more than 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 products during security or return to the check-in counter and check them in as luggage. Aerosols and pressurized containers are prohibited from being taken on flights; replace them with dry products.
• Hygiene items: there is a ban on piercing and cutting objects on the plane, regardless of their size, so nail scissors, combs with a sharp metal handle and straight razors cannot be carried. Take the paste in a tube of less than 100 ml to avoid problems.
• Baby accessories: airlines allow you to take a stroller or baby carrier on the plane at no additional cost. They are checked in as hand luggage and handed over to the staff upon entering the cabin.

How to carry Duty Free goods on a plane

In the duty-free trade zone or during a flight international flight You can buy Duty Free products. There will be no problems with solid goods, but when transporting liquids (perfume, alcoholic drinks, 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 be prohibited from being taken on a flight.

After purchasing alcoholic beverages at Duty Free, find out the customs requirements for the export and import of strong drinks in the destination country. When purchasing from Duty Free on a complex route, find out the rules for transporting goods in the transit country 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 zone, alcohol will be required to be checked in as baggage. And when departing from US airports, only alcohol purchased at American Duty Free will be allowed in the aircraft cabin.

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

What is prohibited from being carried on an airplane?

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

Usually, budget travelers don’t think of packing anything from this list, but on signs at the airport you’ll see just such a list of prohibited substances.

Rules for carrying liquids on an airplane

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

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

• stock up on mini-packs, preferably with the volume indicated on the package;
• distribute all liquid and cream products into containers;
• pack all the products in one transparent bag, preferably 20 by 20 centimeters in size;
• check that the total volume does not exceed 1000 ml (10 containers).

Where can I get the correct 100 ml containers? Leave the mini-packs that are given when you check in at hotels: you will have shampoo, body wash and cream. Buy miniature cosmetics or a travel set of cosmetics, it contains 50-100 ml of products. There are universal packaging of containers for travelers on sale; all you have to do is pour your favorite products and pack your luggage.

A Zip-Lock, which is sold at any office supply store, is perfect as a package. And yet, the volume of liquids of travelers flying together will not be added up.

How to avoid losing luggage during a flight

If you are afraid of losing your luggage during a flight, take steps before your flight to reduce the likelihood of loss:

1. Remove used luggage tags after your flight. An airport employee will easily make a mistake if the suitcase is hung with old tags and stickers, and will send the baggage along a different route.
2. Keep valuable and necessary things with you. If it is not easy to replace an item, take it to the cabin, because the carrier is not responsible for the loss.
3. Label the suitcase on the outside, indicate the city, last name and contact, preferably English language. Inside the bag also put a piece of paper with contacts and a request to return the luggage.
4. Take a photo of the bag inside and out, keep a list of all valuables, it’s great if you can justify their value by presenting a receipt.
5. Remove the external straps during the flight - they will get caught on the transport line and the suitcase will get stuck.
6. Wrap your luggage in plastic wrap, use airport packaging, or wrap it yourself. Stretch packaging will protect against burglars and damage during transportation.
7. Choose discreet models or buy a special case. Luxury suitcases attract unnecessary attention; expensive bags can be stolen for the purpose of theft.
8. Install it on a combination lock and change the code: this will protect the bag from opening when dropped and zipped and will scare away or at least slow down 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 does luggage get lost?

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

Where do our missing suitcases end up?

When registering, a special tag with markings is hung on the bag; a ten-digit barcode contains full information about luggage:

• 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 route luggage through the right route, moving along the transport belt, the suitcase ends up at the desired point: the luggage compartment of the aircraft or the baggage claim area. If there is no tag, there is a problem on the line or the barcode is not read correctly - the bag ends up as lost baggage or flies on the wrong route.

Where do suitcases disappear at the airport?

1. 1. To distant distances: if a mistake is made in the marking of the tag, the suitcase will fly on its own journey: another city, country, continent - the larger the airport, the more exotic the suitcase’s route can be.
   2. Into the desperate unknown: the tag is torn or loosely affixed and is lost when the suitcase passes the transport belt; such unmarked bags end up in the area of ​​unidentified baggage.
   3. To the suitcase detectives. If a suitcase is lost or left uncollected from the transport belt (yes, this also happens) and the tag on it is intact, suitcase detectives come into action. By punching the barcode in the internal system, they find all the data about the owner and contact him to please him with the news of the find.
   4. On the international wanted list. World Tracer System is an international baggage tracing system in which most airports in the world participate. The system is automated and searches for missing luggage itself, comparing the route, color, size and weight of the bag within 100 days; you just 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 a storage warehouse.
   6. To auction: as soon as 100 days or 3 months of owner expires lost luggage stop looking. All such bags end up on a special sale, where they are sold without opening. The starting price is very low, and the contents will be a surprise for the buyer. This kind of auction is 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 your luggage

1. check in the oversized baggage delivery area: non-standard suitcases, skis, strollers or sports equipment will not be waiting on the conveyor belt, but in a special delivery area.
2. contact Lost & Found: at every airport there is a service that searches for luggage. It is easy to find by following the Lost & Found signs. Show your luggage tag, identification document and fill out the application. It is important to describe the bag in detail and provide special features.
3. notify the airline: it would not be superfluous to go to the airline counter at the airport and ask them about the procedure; if your luggage is lost on a charter, start from here.
4. 3 weeks have passed and the suitcase has not been found - it’s time to submit an application to the airline for monetary compensation for lost items. A photo of the contents, an inventory of things, and saved receipts will come in handy here.
5. If the airline refuses, we go to court, in such cases the judge usually sides with the passenger, and 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 baggage free of charge to the address specified 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 a plane: skis, snowboards, equipment.

If you are an active traveler, then more than once you have come across questions about how to transport skis or diving equipment, whether it is possible to fly with a snowboard for free, and how much it costs to transport a surfboard. We recommend that you resolve all these issues at the stage or immediately after purchasing a ticket; at the airport it will be many times more expensive and, in the worst case, will end in missing your flight.
It doesn’t really matter whether you have winter or summer equipment; we suggest solving the issue of flying with sports equipment using 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 weight - 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 routes;
3. inform the air carrier in advance that you are flying with sports equipment, indicating the dimensions and weight;
4. pack your equipment carefully and securely, 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 transport belt;
6. traveling with your own gym equipment is rarely cheap, but the experience is worth it.

Our top flight tip: pack your bags, pack away your luggage, and pack away your luggage!

So, from this article you will find out: is it possible to carry a suitcase the size of an elephant for free, why you have to leave shaving foam at the security check, how to take skis to a resort, why you should learn to fly without things, where to look for a missing suitcase and who the suitcase detectives are.

So, an exciting journey awaits you. Tickets have already been purchased, thoughts are melting with anticipation of novelty and pleasant pleasures. For thoughts to become reality, you just need to properly prepare for the trip. You need to start by packing the things you will need during the trip.

When packing your suitcase, remember that on the way back it is always heavier from purchases and gifts. We remind you that everything you take on the road must be divided into two unequal parts:
- hand luggage
– checked luggage

One will be with you in the aircraft cabin and is called hand luggage (or cabin baggage, if it is stored in a special cabinet in the aircraft cabin if you wish). You are responsible for its safety yourself.

And the second one will fly with you, but in the luggage compartment of the plane and is called checked baggage. The airline is responsible for the safety of this baggage.

You need to keep in mind that the rules for transporting baggage on an airplane are different for hand luggage and checked baggage. Those. What you can take with you under the guise of checked baggage may be prohibited for transportation in the aircraft cabin. So below are the basic rules for transporting luggage.

HAND BAGGAGE – hand baggage on an airplane can weigh from 5 to 18 kilograms (depending on the requirements of the carrier’s airline, route, fare, ticket). As a rule, hand luggage consists of:

All necessary documents (passports, valuable business papers, credit cards, vouchers, insurance)
-valuable and fragile things (video cameras, laptops, jewelry, glasses, etc.)
- vital medications, baby food
-and the rest depends on your tastes and personal life.

Approximate hand luggage size
For the safety and comfort of passengers, hand luggage should not exceed the permitted dimensions so that it can be stowed under the seat of the aircraft seat. Usually these sizes are 55x40x20 cm.

There are exceptions, for example, the Air Astana company allows business class passengers to carry hand luggage weighing up to 18 kilograms in the aircraft cabin. And at the Lufthansa airline, first and business class passengers are allowed to take two pieces of hand luggage, and for economy class passengers - one. The permissible dimensions of one piece of hand luggage have been increased to 55x40x23, and the weight should not exceed 23 kilograms.

The main thing that should not be forgotten is that any items that pose a danger to others, their simulators and models (these are radioactive, toxic substances, weapons, piercing, cutting and explosive objects) are strictly prohibited in the passenger’s carry-on luggage.

Due to the increasing frequency of terrorist attacks, requirements have been tightened and restrictions have been introduced on liquids, even on toiletries and cosmetics (it is interesting that shaving foam and toothpaste are also classified as liquids). The maximum volume of liquid in any container must not exceed 100 milliliters, and the total amount of liquid per person in hand luggage cannot exceed one liter. In addition, all liquids must be placed in one resealable transparent bag.

And the remaining liquids exceeding this volume will have to be packed in checked baggage, where they will be accepted without any problems. Baby food and medications that may be needed during the flight can be packed in a transparent, non-sealable bag.

Carrying liquids on an airplane
In addition to the free baggage allowance, you can bring alcohol, cigarettes and perfumes purchased at Duty Free, items of clothing, flowers, canes, umbrellas, a folded stroller, a cradle, a book, a laptop (they are not presented at weigh-in).

CHECKED BAGGAGE. We've sorted out the hand luggage, now we'll pack the checked luggage. The norms for carried checked baggage are established according to only two systems:

Limitation (norms) on the number of seats and weight
- weight limit (norms)

In most cases, standards are set for the number of seats. What does it mean? The passenger has the right to carry free of charge:
in business class - two pieces weighing no more than 32 kilograms each
in economy class - one seat, no more than 23 kilograms each

Some companies, in order to attract customers, allow additional pieces of free baggage. For example, on Czech airlines Gold and Elite Plus cardholders are entitled to free transportation of one additional piece of baggage, but weighing no more than 23 kilograms.

What should you keep in mind when packing? The rules for transporting baggage on an airplane state that the weight of baggage cannot be added up! If one suitcase is heavier than the allowable limit, and the other is lighter than the permissible limit, but in total they do not exceed the permitted limit, then you will still have to pay extra for the overweight of the first suitcase. The weight of a suitcase or bag is taken into account when weighing it.

Remember! During transportation, the weight of luggage is not summed up
Weight restrictions (baggage allowance) means that a passenger has the right to carry any number of bags free of charge, but their total weight must be equal to or less than the norm for a given route and class of service. The current norm weights for a specific route must be found in the ticket or in the fare rules on the airline’s website. For example, at Air Astana, the total weight of baggage and hand luggage is no more than thirty kilograms for business class and twenty kilograms for economy class passengers.

What is the size limit for free baggage allowance? According to safety requirements, the maximum size of one piece of packed luggage is established based on the sum of three dimensions (length, width, height). As a rule, this is 158 cm. There are also exceptions here - for the companies Utair.ru and S7 Airlines, the dimensions of one piece of packed luggage should not exceed 203 centimeters and a weight of 32 kilograms at the comfort class fare.

An exception is made for wheelchairs, musical instruments, and sports equipment that cannot be divided into parts.

Absolutely all airlines have a general rule - excess baggage by weight, quantity, dimensions must be paid at the appropriate rates. Each company has its own rates for paying overweight.

Attention! If you pay extra for excess weight, the weight of one piece of checked baggage cannot exceed 50 kg!

In addition to the baggage requirements of carrier airlines, each specific country has a list of things and products that are restricted or prohibited from being imported or exported into the country. For example, you cannot import more than 200 cigarettes into Turkey, and you cannot import gambling equipment into Israel.