Carry-on baggage allowances. New rules for free carry-on luggage. For this reason, most airlines prohibit the carriage of such items as

Air travel is the fastest, most convenient and reliable way of travel and transportation, allowing a passenger and his luggage to move from one place to another in just a few hours, despite the great distance of these places from each other. However, the specific nature of air travel allows the transportation of people only to those airlines and airports that fully comply with generally accepted international standards of safety measures.

In order for the passenger to be given boarding pass, he must strictly comply with the strictest flight rules, which also include the carriage of baggage on board the aircraft. This is done for the general safety of all passengers and the aircraft.

The presented rules are mandatory for all passengers, regardless of the purpose, nature of the trip or the prestige of the cabin class in which you are flying.

In other words, this is a complex of organizational issues aimed at ensuring comfort and speed of flight. And baggage transportation is one of the most important organizational issues, which must be treated especially responsibly in order to eliminate the occurrence of possible problems.

Airplane baggage allowance for 2019

As for the transportation of baggage, it is worth immediately noting the following: the rules providing for this process do not have a single global standard, so there are variations of them, which are influenced by a number of factors.

First- the country you are flying to, since each state has its own rules and standards. For example, when going to Dubai, under no circumstances should you carry with you (not only in your luggage, but also in your hand luggage and in your pockets) objects and literature of a religious nature that are not related to Islam.

Second— Baggage allowance is affected by the choice of airline. In addition, the class of ticket purchased (e.g., economy or business class) and the type of aircraft affect your baggage allowance.

In order to avoid unnecessary complications and problems when checking in luggage, it is necessary to clarify all of the above points during the process of purchasing tickets. If you have non-standard luggage, you should find out the rules for its transportation in advance.

The first thing you need to do is find out which items and things that you want to take with you can be transported by plane, and which are prohibited.

However, despite differences in some baggage rules, all airlines have general rules for baggage transportation, used all over the world.

General baggage allowances on board the aircraft

1 - first you need to make sure that the suitcases or bags that you will check into separate places are in good condition and integrity (the absence of various kinds of cuts and cracks) in order to prevent damage to the items contained in them and adjacent luggage during their transportation.

To be safe, you can wrap your luggage yourself in cellophane film. The same procedure can be performed directly at the airport for a small fee. We recommend doing this! By doing this, you will definitely not stain or tear your suitcase or bag.

2 - each airline has its own rules that set the weight and size of checked baggage and unchecked baggage ( hand luggage). If you exceed any of the parameters, you will have to pay extra.

3 - you should remember the list of things that are strictly prohibited from being carried on board the aircraft. Neither in checked luggage nor in hand luggage!

What not to pack in your luggage and hand luggage

• Caustic and corrosive. These include: all types of alkalis, acids; mercury and devices containing it; rechargeable batteries with liquid cells;


• All types and types of gases: flammable and non-flammable, compressed, liquefied, poisonous;


• Objects, solids and liquids that have the ability to ignite, which include: matches, lighters and liquids for refilling them; solvents, paints and other paints and varnishes; substances capable of spontaneous combustion or which emit any gases upon contact with water, as well as other substances and objects prone to combustion;


• Substances that tend to oxidize, such as peroxides and bleach powder;


• Any types of explosives, items and products made from them, as well as weapons: pistols, shotguns, machine guns and other types of small arms, firearms and ammunition, including empty cartridges and detonators; fireworks, flares and similar products;


• Radioactive substances and objects emitting radiation;


• Toxic, poisonous and infectious substances, which include: herbicides, pesticides, insecticides; laboratory materials and samples containing live viruses; subjects of etiology;


• Suitcases and briefcases equipped with alarm devices.

• precious metals;
• jewelry;
• securities;
• money;
• keys;
• glasses;
• fragile things;
• perishable products.

Leave them at home or take them with you in your hand luggage!

Total baggage weight and hand luggage

Things and objects permitted for transportation directly in the passenger cabin of the aircraft are called hand luggage, which is often transported in small bags.

Naturally, the purpose of these restrictive measures is to ensure an adequate level of safety for the aircraft and its passengers throughout the entire flight.

For this reason, most airlines prohibit the carriage of such items in hand luggage as:

• Knives and long scissors (and sometimes even nail scissors);
• Corkscrews;
• Knitting needles;
• Needles for injections, including hypodermic ones, excluding prescribed cases;
• Razors, blades and other piercing and cutting instruments and objects.

In addition, there are some restrictions on carrying liquids in hand luggage, such as:

• Shampoo;
• Gel;
• Perfume;
• Spray;
• Mascara;
• Cream;
• Water and soft drinks.

According to the rules, it is allowed to transport the listed liquids and substances in hand luggage only in small quantities (up to 100 ml) and exclusively in sealed packages (more accurate data is provided by the specific airline that provides you with services). Exceptions include baby food and liquid medicines, which are to be consumed during the flight. Exemptions also include liquids and goods purchased in duty-free shops ( « Duty Free» ).

As for the weight of luggage and hand luggage, certain limits also apply here. For hand luggage, the weight range ranges from 7 to 15 kg for 1 piece. For luggage, the permissible weight is on average 20–30 kg.

There is also a list of items and things that a passenger has the right to carry with him free of charge in the aircraft cabin, even if they exceed the permissible weight limits (20 kg) for unpaid baggage allowance:

• Briefcase or handbag;
• Umbrella;
• Paper folder;
• Cane;
• Bouquet of flowers;
• Crutches and wheelchair for transporting a passenger with limited mobility;
• Mobile phone;
• Outerwear and suit in a suitcase;
• Printed publications for in-flight reading;
• Video camera and photo camera;
• Laptop;
• Baby cradle for transporting a child.

Items from the list are not marked, weighed or presented for registration.
Regarding the transportation of non-standard and oversized items, such as musical instruments, sports equipment and others not included in any of the lists, you must contact airline representatives in advance.

As can be seen from everything written, carrying luggage is a rather complicated process, and in order to avoid problems, it is better to take care in advance to comply with all measures and requirements.

If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments. Please check the details about your flight and luggage: flight direction, amount of luggage, etc. We, in turn, will try to answer everyone as soon as possible.

Dear passengers, the rules of transportation were written not to limit your rights, but to ensure that your flight is safe. Don't ignore them!

And finally. It should be remembered that it is better to arrive at check-in 2 hours before departure in order to ensure a good mood and prevent possible difficulties.

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

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

What is hand luggage

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

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

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

Rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane

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

It should be understood that any restriction on the carriage of things in the aircraft cabin is, first of all, a concern for the passenger and the safety of air travel, and then an opportunity to take an extra penny from the passenger for the excess. Now I will explain what I mean.

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

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

Hand luggage size

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

Weight of hand luggage on the plane

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

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

Dimensions of hand luggage on an airplane

As I mentioned earlier, most airlines have the same size allowance for carry-on luggage, because most airlines have the same aircraft models and the same overhead bins.

The allowed size of hand luggage, in most cases, is: 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm or 115 cm (the sum of 3 dimensions). Here you should take into account that you most likely won’t be allowed to carry skis 115 centimeters long on board, but will be forced to check them in as luggage, since there is simply nowhere to put them in the cabin, well, you can’t carry them in the aisle.

Passengers always have difficulties determining the dimensions of hand luggage; to solve these problems in advance, many airlines install special templates at airports that imitate the permitted dimensions and anyone can check their belongings using these templates.

Beginning travelers always have a question about what is the best way to pack things when flying in the cabin of an airplane. I have tried many options from a reliable suitcase to a comfortable backpack and can give some advice.

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

Duty Free goods in hand luggage

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

In theory, Duty Free items are personal items and do not count as carry-on baggage, but boarding the plane can be difficult (if you have too many Duty Free purchases), so you should be rational about everything. You should also remember that transporting goods from Duty Free is required in a special container (in which the goods are packaged in the store) and not to disturb the packaging throughout the flight. It is advisable to keep the receipt for your purchase throughout the flight, it may come in handy.

If there were no problems boarding the plane and your Duty Free purchases are flying with you, then you may face restrictions at customs in the arrival camp. Each country has clear rules about the possibility duty free import goods, and some (mostly Muslim countries) completely prohibit the import of the most popular goods from Duty Free (alcohol). As a rule, customs “gives the go-ahead” for the import of 1 liter of strong alcohol and 1 block of cigarettes; for a larger volume you need to pay a duty. Each country has different rules, so you should check before you travel.

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

Accessory for hand luggage

Now comes the fun part. Not long ago, some airlines introduced new passenger aviation concept - “Accessory for hand luggage”, for most passengers this is a real salvation from being overweight and here’s why. Some things go beyond the concept of hand luggage and end up as accessories for hand luggage; below I will give an approximate list (it may differ for each airline, and for low-cost airlines it may be completely absent). Now the passenger has hand luggage with a regulated weight and size and the opportunity to carry on the plane some of the things that were previously considered hand luggage and took up space there. most places.

Here's what you can take on the plane as an accessory to your hand luggage from Aeroflot:

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

And again, there are several incomprehensible situations: there are instructions about a laptop, but there are no instructions about a charger, there are instructions about a camera, but they will force you to check the tripod in your luggage, etc.

Carry-on luggage for children

For passengers with small children, carrying things for all children's needs becomes a big problem. Luckily, most airlines offer the option to use an additional standard-sized carry-on bag. This rule applies to passengers with children under 2 years of age; if the child has a full-fledged ticket and a seat in the aircraft cabin, then he also has a full-fledged place for hand luggage.

How and where to place hand luggage on board an airplane

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

Many airlines clearly state in their rules that during air travel the accessory must be placed under the seat of the seat (located in front of you), and all hand luggage must be placed on the shelf (above your seat). Place any items in the aisles of the aircraft or in the area nearby emergency exit- forbidden.

How much hand luggage can you take on a plane?

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

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

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

Low-cost airlines stand apart; they may require additional payment for items in the aircraft cabin. Some American and Canadian carriers provide as many as 2 pieces of carry-on luggage when flying in regular economy class.

Liquids in hand luggage

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

But for law-abiding passengers, these perversions of liquids in hand luggage cause enormous inconvenience and additional hassle. This is all due to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, which completely changed attitudes towards aviation security and now every passenger (including infants and their jars of baby food) is viewed as a potential terrorist.

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

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

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

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

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

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

What can you carry in hand luggage?

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

Beverages

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

You can carry any drinks and alcohol in your hand luggage, but the strength of alcoholic drinks must be no more than 70%; anything higher is considered a flammable substance and is not allowed for transportation in the aircraft cabin.

Food and food

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

Here is a list of these liquid products:

• caviar;
• yoghurts (regular or drinking);
• soups;
• honey, jam;
• canned food (meat, fish, homemade preparations);
• products with big amount sauce or gravy.

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

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

Electronics and modern gadgets

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

On some flights to the United States, any electronic device larger than a smartphone is prohibited from being carried in carry-on baggage.

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

• mobile phone (with the exception of exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones);
• laptop, tablet, e-reader;
• camera, video camera;
• MP3, DVD player.

Medicines

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

Care devices

The following personal devices can be carried in hand luggage.

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

Cosmetics and hygiene products

In hand luggage you can take cosmetics and hygiene products in any (glass, plastic, paper, wooden, etc.) packages with a volume of up to 100 ml.

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

Other items in hand luggage

• literature and magazines;
• a painting (its size must not exceed the allowable size for hand luggage);
• dishes, glasses, sets, etc.;
• musical instrument;
• wedding dress and other clothes (must be carried in a special case - a briefcase, it is counted as one
• piece of hand luggage).

It is important to know some features that may surprise you right at the airport (read the passenger's story in the comments to this post). For example, an ordinary skateboard may be considered a weapon and will be asked to be checked in as luggage. I became interested and I checked with the airport representatives whether this was true or not, that’s what they told me. The full answer to my letter can be seen in the photographs.

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

All restrictions on carrying items in hand luggage can be divided into several groups.

• prohibited for safety reasons - weapons and toys that imitate them (firearms, piercing weapons, etc.), exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, I think everything is clear here;
• prohibited for the convenience of passengers - everyone wants to smuggle their oversized cargo on board, but no one wants to sit next to a friend who brought oversized cargo into the cabin;
• prohibited for commercial purposes - using an airplane cabin as a “gazelle for transportation” is possible, but expensive. If you want to bring 50 kilograms of mangoes from Thailand, pay for the excess and bring them.

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

Sharp objects, explosive loads and weapons

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

Electronics and modern gadgets are prohibited in hand luggage

After the scandal with the exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, many countries banned bringing Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on board an airplane, and the Federal Air Transport Agency went even further and prohibited bringing this smartphone model even into the airport.

Many airlines have prohibited the carriage of small personal mobility aids powered by lithium batteries (unicycles, mini-Segways, hoverboards, hoverboards, etc.) in hand luggage and in the cargo compartment.

On March 21, 2017, US authorities banned the transportation of electronic devices in hand luggage, a ban is imposed on flights from the Middle East and North Africa. Passengers from these countries (Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates) traveling non-stop to the United States of America are prohibited from carrying laptops, tablets, cameras and other electronics in hand luggage. The UK also joined this ban.

Food and food

If you managed to bring food and other food products on board the plane (some airlines are not particularly picky about this), then it is advisable to destroy (eat) it there, since many countries prohibit the import of any agricultural products, meat, milk and etc. without proper certificates.

Carrying hand luggage on an airplane, tricks and life hacks

The main life hack “How not to overpay for excess luggage” is to leave everything unnecessary at home, but not everyone can give themselves such pleasure - traveling with a half-empty backpack, so I’ll tell you how I deal with excess weight in my carry-on luggage.

Usually, I travel with two backpacks, one large (about 45 liters), the other small (30 liters). At the beginning of your journey, all things (including a 30 liter backpack) are placed in a 45 liter backpack and fly as hand luggage in the cabin. During long journey backpacks are filled with all sorts of necessary (and not so necessary) little things and on the way back they no longer fit into each other, and this is where you have to think about how to optimize the weight and size of your luggage.

Here is a sample list of actions to reduce the weight of your luggage after a long trip:

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

If you go even further, you can buy fashionable and very practical clothes from the famous brand SCOTTeVEST. Their signature jackets are specially designed for travelers, with top models featuring over 40 pockets of all shapes and sizes to accommodate a variety of gadgets and devices. With such functionality, all SCOTTeVEST brand clothing looks fashionable and modern. Any of their little things, be it a cap or panties, will be provided with pockets for storage.

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

Find a travel companion- if you find a fellow traveler who doesn’t have as much luggage as you, you can always ask for a favor. But here you should be very careful and trust the person (and he should also trust you), because where is the guarantee that it may end up in the things you handed over and where is the guarantee that a new acquaintance will return your luggage.

Send part of your luggage by mail- every country has a post office and this fact should not be ignored. The cost of sending to Russia will cost some money, but it is much cheaper than tariffs for excess luggage.

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:

Everyone 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 weight limit 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.

For wheelchairs, musical instruments, sports equipment, which cannot be divided into parts, make an exception.

Absolutely all airlines 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.

Changes in the Russian Air Code amount to granting airlines the right to charge money for any passenger movement

Carrying baggage on airplanes, which until recently was simple and clear, suddenly began to raise many questions. This is due to the extraordinary activity of the Ministry of Transport and Aeroflot, which are pushing one after another strange laws that supposedly make life easier for business.

But making it unbearable for ordinary people.

Spies and saboteurs are, perhaps, the only ones who fly without any luggage and buy everything they need upon arrival. From panties to toothpicks. However, a respectable person, even for a week, needs at least 2-3 kilograms of personal belongings and 2-4 kilograms of equipment (laptops are now, of course, light, but by no means weightless - not to mention cameras).

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How do laws change?

Until 2013, the baggage rules for air travel were generally known and mandatory for everyone, regardless of the company and the flight: up to 10 kg of baggage is free, hand luggage in the cabin is no more than certain dimensions, but they turned a blind eye to any slight excess. Each person, going to the airport, knew exactly whether his luggage complied with the standards. With the widespread use of the Internet, all airlines have also introduced the possibility of free check-in for flights with seat selection 24 hours before departure.

But now, on the ruins of the Dobrolyot low-cost airline that collapsed under sanctions, a new, national low-cost airline, Pobeda, has appeared in Russia. And its managers read the Air Code very carefully and discovered that it said nothing about hand luggage and free online check-in. As a result, Pobeda allowed to carry in the cabin only those things that were clearly stated in the law as mandatory and free (suits in briefcases, umbrellas, cameras, laptops, handbags...). For the rest, including purchases from airport shops (the so-called duty free), which basically have nowhere to go except into the cabin, a significant amount was charged, sometimes exceeding the cost of the ticket.

The degree of hatred towards Pobeda rose to the limit when the company was caught deliberately seating families, including those with children, in different corners of the cabin during check-in at the airport. Meanwhile, this company controlled by Aeroflot did not violate any laws: it simply took advantage of gaps in the legislation.

And now, finally, we have the reaction of parliament. It seemed natural to close the gaps and return everything to normal. However, the Ministry of Transport and Parliament did exactly the opposite.

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Non-refundable and baggage-free

According to the law adopted at the end of July 2017, the carrier’s obligation to provide passengers who purchased non-refundable ticket, the right to free transportation of 10 kg of luggage. This preference was considered non-market: now airlines will be able to compete for passengers by providing them with the “most favorable” prices for baggage transportation. The authors of the bill (the Ministry of Transport, behind which the ears of Aeroflot stick out) assure that now the prices for flights will definitely decrease. Maybe. The ticket price will decrease, but this will be more than offset by the cost of luggage transportation.

This law will come into force 60 days after official publication, approximately at the end of September - beginning of October. The timing is good: the tourist season has already ended, so no special complications are expected. The law emphasizes that the carrier is obliged to clearly notify the passenger about the cost of transporting baggage at the time of purchasing the ticket.

For holders of return tickets, the rules remain the same. Another question is that such tickets cost twice as much, but do not provide any advantages during the flight: for example, you have to sit in the same crowded space between “non-returners”.

Encouraged by the success, the Ministry of Transport decided to immediately strike the next blow by preparing new rules for the carriage of hand luggage. If previously the law did not stipulate its weight in any way, now the department has decided to describe the weighing procedure. Among other things, a list of items has been developed that can be carried in excess of the new carry-on baggage weight standards (5 kg) without being weighed. And then a scandal broke out.

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Dancing around the laptop

Speaker of the Upper House of Parliament Valentina Matvienko, who signed any laws without a shadow of a doubt (including supporting the abolition of free baggage allowance), suddenly decided to protect the people and started talking about the provocative nature of the document:

“As for hand luggage, you wrote some nonsense there that you can’t bring flowers, phones, outerwear. Who is the author of this document? This is collective irresponsibility! The ministry must take into account the senators’ comments and avoid such mistakes in the future. If we are not satisfied, we will do our best to reach appropriate conclusions. To the point of punishing the head of the Ministry of Transport administratively!”

Meanwhile, of course, There are no prohibitions on flowers and telephones in the document. They are simply not included in the list of items that can be carried “in excess of the airline’s carry-on baggage weight limit” (previously there was no such concept at all). Crutches are okay, a suit is okay, a handbag of any weight is okay. The rest will need to be weighed and packed into 5 kg (or another specific airline standard, but not less than 5 kg). Although, of course, no one will reach into your pocket for your phone. The oddities of legislators are sometimes compensated by common business sense.

However, say, a fur coat or a large laptop will most likely have to be checked in as luggage. Considering the refined manners of baggage handlers at airports, it is easy to imagine what will happen to these items after two or three flights.

Let us emphasize that this scandalous initiative has not only not been adopted, but has not even become a bill yet: this is just a “document in the first approximation,” as a representative of the Ministry of Transport whispered, frightened by Valentina Matvienko’s attack.

In fact, clear and uniform rules for carrying hand luggage are needed for everyone, and the ministry is doing the right thing. But 5 kg without taking into account fragile equipment is still a mockery. There is no doubt that in the process of preparing new amendments to the Air Code, this error will be corrected.

Let us also emphasize that airlines are not required to take money for luggage and hand luggage: they only receive such a right. However, those who maintain free carriage standards will most likely be forced to keep a little more high prices for tickets, so on aggregator sites their offers will paradoxically be lower than those of those who like to extract money from passengers for every sneeze.

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So we are preparing to pay for any luggage from October - and are closely following the thoughts of officials regarding hand luggage.

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 Duty Free stores, including alcohol, is 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 food.

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 customs regulations countries 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.

S7

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 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.