International baggage allowances on airplanes. X. Carriage of baggage and hand luggage. Liquids in hand luggage

Hand luggage

Utair has two carry-on baggage allowances:

1. Standard hand luggage measures 40x30x20 cm and weighs 5 kg. Passengers with tickets of any fare can take it with them.
2. Large hand luggage 55x40x25 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 40x30x20 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 cradle, restraint devices for children under two years of age, a baby stroller 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, with dimensions not exceeding 65x40x20 cm. Children's devices are allowed for transportation only with a child.
• Medicines, special dietary needs in the amount required for the duration of the flight. Medicines in excess of those required during the flight must be checked in luggage.
• Crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, folding wheelchairs, which can be placed on a shelf above the passenger seat or under the seat.
• Items 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 40x30x20. To carry a larger instrument, you can purchase an additional piece of hand luggage up to 55x40x25 in size. Passengers with other fares may carry musical instruments in hand luggage only if they fit within the dimensions of 55x40x25 cm.

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

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

If, when landing at the departure airport, it turns out that your hand luggage is larger than the permitted limit, but does not exceed 10 kg and dimensions 55x40x25 cm, you can pay 4,000 ₽ (65 € for foreign flights) and take it with you to the cabin.

Or check it in as baggage and pay 3000 ₽ (50 € for foreign flights). Baggage checked in upon boarding is issued at the airport of arrival in the baggage claim area (with the exception of prams and wheelchairs).

The airline may refuse to transport a passenger's belongings in excess of the norm if there is not enough time to process payment before 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 luggage weighing up to 20 kg and up to 203 cm in the sum of 3 dimensions. Business passengers can check in 2 pieces of luggage 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 40x30x20 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 baggage and hand luggage allowances may vary.

Read about the other airline's regulations on their website and make sure that your luggage and carry-on baggage comply with them.

Excess and oversized baggage

For an additional 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 upon boarding. It is more profitable to pay for excess baggage allowance in advance, on the website or in mobile application Utair.

If there are several directions on the ticket, extra luggage is paid separately for each.

Additional hand luggage. You can take on board additional hand luggage measuring 55x40x25 cm and weighing up to 10 kg.

When registering for routes on 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 tariffs for excess baggage.

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

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

The cost of the second and following additional pieces of 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 doubles.

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

For transfer flights the cost doubles.

Excess weight. If your luggage turns out to be heavier than the permissible limits, you will have to pay extra.

For transfer flights the cost doubles.

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

Sport equipment

Passengers with Premium and Business fares can carry one of the sets in their luggage free of charge sports equipment, total weight no more than 20 kg.

Passengers with the “Minimum” and “Optimum” tariffs for the transportation of sports equipment need to pay an additional 3000 ₽ (or 50 € on international flights) for 1 set, with a total weight of no more than 20 kg, for each section of the route. At the Optimum fare, you can carry sports equipment for free instead of luggage. It is important that the equipment occupies 1 place with dimensions up to 203 cm in the sum of 3 dimensions and a weight of 20 kg.

Utair transports sports equipment with a surcharge on flights to Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Fergana and Dushanbe and back, regardless of the fare.

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

• 1 case 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 bicycle (or balance bike) in a case or box.

• 1 scooter in a case or box.

An electric scooter or bicycle with a detachable battery with a capacity of up to 160 Wh (the battery is carried in hand luggage). A scooter or bicycle with a non-removable battery is transported with 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, clear and transport it.

Accepted for transportation folded if there is packaging that prevents damage (cardboard box).

• Surfing equipment - surfboard, binding, 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 pieces with a total weight of up to 20 kg).

The cylinder must be empty and the valve must be open or removed so that it can be checked during baggage check-in at the airport.

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

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

At the same time, for accompanying equipment (sticks, boots, helmet, binding, wetsuit, hockey equipment) transported without skis/snowboards/surfboards/sticks, this standard free transportation does not apply beyond the established norm.

Additional baggage for Utair Status program participants

Cardholders of elite levels of the Utair Status loyalty program have privileges in baggage transportation.

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

As it was?

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

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

What's happened?

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

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

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

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

How will it be?

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

After heated discussions, legislators came to the following.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Will tickets become cheaper?

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the plane is heading to Arab country, where people profess Islam, you won’t be able to bring alcohol with you.

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

The permissible dimensions and weight of hand luggage on an airplane are limited to certain standards. At the same time, there are no universal parameters for the baggage that a passenger can carry with him in the cabin of the aircraft: the norms mainly depend on the carrier, the paid class of service, as well as the flight distance.

In any case, you will have to find out the permitted weight and size of hand luggage in advance: in order not to pay for excess weight and avoid unpleasant situation— getting rid of unnecessary things just before departure.

Before purchasing tickets, you should carefully study the tariffs of low-cost airlines and offers on new promotional tariffs - this applies to both domestic and foreign airlines. Cheap flights may come with restrictions: no checked or carry-on luggage, or stricter baggage weight requirements.

Size and weight of hand luggage on Russian airlines

Maximum weight of hand luggage on most airplanes Russian airlines equal to 10 kg, for business class - 15 kg. However, before purchasing a ticket, you need to find out the rules for the chosen fare, as they can vary greatly.

Weight and dimensions of hand luggage on foreign airlines

The variation in tolerances for the weight and size of the bag in the cabin of foreign airlines is even wider. Depending on the air carrier, the weight of hand luggage on airplanes often varies from 5 to 18 kg. In some cases, carry-on baggage allowances can surprise you with their generosity, even in economy class.

Websites of airlines operating international passenger services are often available in several languages, including Russian.

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

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

Allowable baggage weight per person on an airplane

The weighing system allows you to transport free of charge:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rules for transporting food, alcohol and cigarettes on an airplane

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

Carrying alcohol in luggage is regulated by the following rules:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is prohibited from being carried on a plane in luggage in 2020?

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

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

This list also includes magnetized and radioactive substances.

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

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

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

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

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

Baggage- items, things 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 tickets to regular flights Belavia purchased before November 18, 2019 includes 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 transportation conditions;
• 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 luggage (transportation of animals, equipment, weapons, musical instruments, etc.), as well as to the transportation of oversized luggage.

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

If the free baggage allowance is exceeded in several categories, the total amount payable will be the sum of the corresponding rates for exceeding the free baggage allowance.

The above rates apply to both direct (point-to-point) and transit transportation, if BELAVIA is the operating carrier for 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

Transportation of 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.

Types of sports equipment that are carried according to specified rules, 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 cabin of an aircraft, the maximum dimensions of the container should not exceed 55x40x20cm, Weight Limit 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 must provide Required documents provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, international treaties and the legislation of the country, to the territory, from the territory or through the territory of which 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 in connection with a 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 different types 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.