What is prohibited on the plane in carry-on baggage. What is prohibited on the plane

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Air travel is becoming more and more popular today. And due to the fact that many airlines began to put on the market cheap tickets, in which only carry-on baggage is provided, it would not hurt to get acquainted with the concept of “carry-on baggage”, what it includes, what restrictions are there in terms of weight and dimensions.

Hand luggage – This is the baggage that the passenger takes with him to the aircraft cabin without checking it into the baggage compartment.

Baggage- these are suitcases, bags, trunks and other things that, when checking in for the flight, are handed over to the luggage compartment on the plane and are issued after landing.

How much carry-on baggage can I take with me?

V hand luggage airlines place restrictions on baggage size and content.

Standard size carry-on baggage must be 56cm × 45cm × 25cm ... That is, it is impossible to combine three tickets (if a family is flying), in which luggage of the specified dimensions is allowed, and carry a huge bag of half human height and weighing 50 kg into the aircraft cabin! The passenger is obliged to pack their luggage in a small suitcase that will fit into the above dimensions.

Airlines have the right to slightly change the size of carry-on baggage, depending on the aircraft on which such tickets are sold. Because carry-on luggage is placed in the compartments above the seats, and the aircraft models are different and not every suitcase will fit there.

How to check if the carry-on baggage matches the specified dimensions?

The dimensions of what you are going to take with you on the plane can be measured in advance at home, but this is usually done at the airport before check-in. In order to check in advance whether your carry-on baggage meets the declared dimensions and restrictions, air carriers install special crates at airports. If your bag or suitcase fits there and the top lid closes freely, then the luggage corresponds to the allowed dimensions. Please note that the restrictions do not depend on the airport, but on the requirements of the airline, so choose the crate that you are going to fly from.

What can I take in my hand luggage on the plane?

Before collecting luggage intended for carry-on luggage, keep in mind that the contents of the suitcase will be checked at the airport during customs inspection and if prohibited items are found, they will be confiscated.

You can take into the aircraft cabin:

• Documents, airline tickets or boarding passes;
• Money;
• Bank cards;
• Medicines (in their original packaging, together with an insert sheet and a doctor's prescription);
• Small-sized gadgets: phone, tablet, laptop, camera;
• Jewelry (within reason, you are going on vacation!);
• Baby food and baby care products (if a baby flies with you on vacation);
• Products from “ Duty Free”;

Additionally, you can take bag for a small child ... The bag may contain one set of clothes (in case the baby has to urgently change clothes on the plane), baby food (they may be asked to open the package and even try it during the inspection), hygiene items for the baby, an oversized toy. The maximum weight of such a bag should not exceed 5 kg. Together with the bag for the baby, you can take a walker, a special carrycot, a baby seat or a folding stroller into the salon.

Advice! Stick a sticker on your suitcase with your personal data: full name in Latin, country and address of residence, phone number.

Also, in addition to hand luggage, you can take items for people with disabilities : a cane, crutches or wheelchair, medicines along with a doctor's prescription and other auxiliary items.

Some air carriers allow you to take together with carry-on luggage :

• Men's or women's bag up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm;
• A folder with documents;
• Gadgets: phone, tablet, camera, small laptop, camcorder. Some airlines allow you to take a tripod from your camera into the cabin if it folds up to 60 cm in length.
• Outerwear and a suit in a garment bag.
• Press or a book to read during the flight;
• Umbrella;
• Packaged package from "Duty Free".

The items listed above are included in the standard list of items allowed in carry-on baggage. However, airlines can change or supplement this list. The updated list is posted by air carriers on their website.

Carry-on baggage is inspected BEFORE boarding the flight, in the presence ofowner,baggagethe same(those suitcases thatsurrendered in the trunk of the aircraft compartment) inspectwithout the presence of the owner of the baggage.

What cannot be taken in carry-on baggage?

We repeat once again: the list provided here is averaged. Airlines have the right to change the list:

1. Knives, scissors, corkscrews and other metal cutting objects.
2. Aerosols.
3. Liquids exceeding 100 ml and more than 1 liter in total.
4. Animal products: butter, cheese, ham and more. However, such products can be taken in the form of sandwiches.
5. Weapons and items that resemble weapons. Even children's pistols will not be allowed to take on board, not to mention shurikens.
6. Flammable chemicals and other toxic substances: alcohol, gasoline, lighter gas,. Although, for example, nail polish remover can be transported by plane, only in the trunk compartment.
7. Items emitting a strong magnetic field.

Advice! If your ticket allows you to take carry-on luggage and luggage with you, then it is better to put valuable items, important documents and money in your carry-on luggage.

Why can't I take liquids in my carry-on baggage?

You cannot take liquids into the cabin for reasons of terrorist security - many explosives are in the form of a colorless transparent liquid. Metal in them and security detectors do not react to them.

According to generally accepted standards, it is allowed to take with you to the aircraft cabin, preferably plastic containers with a volume of up to 100 ml. Moreover, such containers must be carefully packed in a transparent plastic bag.

In some airlines, the limitation is only 100 ml per person, while others are allowed to take liquids up to 100 ml and in total they should not exceed 1 liter per person.

Liquids permitted for carriage in carry-on baggage in the above volume include:

• Perfume.
• Shampoo, shower gel, liquid soap, toothpaste.
• Various creams.
• Yoghurt, water, juices and other drinks.
• In the category of "liquid" the employees of air carriers carried jam, honey, liquid soufflé. If there is a liquid component in the dish, then such a dish is referred to as liquids.

Advice! Try to shop in Duty Free shops not at the airport of departure, but at the airport of arrival. Also, shop for perfumes, alcoholic beverages and others exactly on the way back.

Where can I put my carry-on baggage and extra items?

In the aircraft cabin, carry-on baggage can be placed either in a special compartment above the seats, or under the seat in front. In the latter case, the exceptions are places located at emergency exits... It is forbidden to occupy the passage with your belongings there.

Advice! Try to pack your luggage so that you have free spacein a suitcaseor so that the weight of the luggagedid not reach the specified critical mass... Because on vacation you for surebuy different souvenirsand then they can be folded intofree space in a bag or suitcase.Otherwise, you will have to pay extra for an extra seat.baggage or overweight.

How to say carry-on baggage in English?

It is often required to explain about baggage at the airport, the staff of which does not speak Russian, or to understand the English-language inscriptions. In this case, focus on carry on luggage or hand luggage.

During the holiday season, the question of what should not be taken in hand luggage on the plane is especially acute. To avoid problems when going through the baggage screening procedure while boarding the plane, the passenger should read in advance the new rules of 2016, which contain a list of items prohibited for carriage.

Items that should not be taken on board the aircraft as carry-on baggage

Carry-on baggage is a list of items that a passenger is allowed to take with him to the cabin during the flight. They are recognized as safe for passengers. At the same time, there is a list of items, the transportation of which is strictly prohibited. The list is constantly changing. It may vary depending on the airline chosen.

Airport employees strictly enforce the rules for carrying hand luggage on board the aircraft. If there is a prohibited item in a passenger's suitcases or bags, the item will be forced to leave at the airport. If the traveler refuses to do so, he will be prohibited from boarding the plane.

To prevent this from happening, things that are on the list of prohibited for carriage, but which you need to take with you, should be handed over to the luggage compartment in advance.

What is prohibited in carry-on baggage on the plane? When collecting luggage for the upcoming flight, the traveler should know that he will not be allowed through control if he plans to take with him:

• Weapons, including traumatic ones;
• Children's toys and souvenirs imitating weapons that can be easily confused with real ones;
• Flammable liquids;
• Explosives;
• Flammable solids;
• Radioactive substances;
• Oxidizing substances;
• Magnetized objects;
• Toxic substances.

The transportation of the above items on the plane is prohibited in any form. Their presence in the luggage may raise additional questions from the airport security and raise suspicions. In order to avoid problems when passing the control, it is better to leave these items at home. Transportation of weapons can be carried out only in cases stipulated by law.

• wine corkscrew;
• nail file;
• nippers;
• knitting needles;
• tweezers;
• medical needles for injections without appropriate documents;
• razor;
• jackknife;
• scissors.

These items are categorized as piercing and cutting. If, during inspection, they are found in a bag that the passenger is going to take on the plane, he will not be allowed into the cabin. Items should be placed in a suitcase to be checked in baggage or purchased upon landing. At the same time, a nail file with rounded edges and a razor with replaceable attachments do not fall into the category of piercing and cutting objects. Their passenger can safely take with him on the flight.

If it is announced that the planned flight is related to flights increased danger, then the list of items that will be prohibited from carriage will expand significantly. Some personal items may be included in the list.

The final list must be clarified on the company's website a few days before departure. The baggage of passengers traveling on a high-risk flight is checked especially carefully. If prohibited items are found, the passenger may be prohibited from flying.

Liquid transportation

If a traveler needs to take liquid with him, he should remember that its volume should not exceed 1 liter. Allowed for carriage:

• water;
• beverages;
• shampoo;
• creams;
• aerosols.

Cosmetics fall into the liquid category too. The traveler is entitled to transport:

• ink;
• lip gloss;
• cream.

The volume of the package should not exceed 100 ml. If a traveler takes a container with a capacity of 200 ml and fills it halfway during the security check, the liquid will have to be left on the ground. Otherwise, the passenger will not be allowed to fly.

Baby food is categorized as liquid. You can take it with you, it is necessary for feeding a small child during the flight. Baby food is an exception to the rule.

If a child requires a volume of more than 1 liter during the flight, the rules allow you to take the required amount of baby food.

If 2 passengers go on a flight together with one carry-on baggage, then the volume is not added up.

The liquids that the passenger plans to take with them must be placed in transparent bags in advance. It is best to use a lockable packaging.

Where to buy a container for liquid not exceeding 100 ml?

It is not that difficult to get the packaging that meets the requirements. There is no need to throw away the shampoo and detergent packages that are given out during your stay at the hotel. The tanks exactly match the requirements for passing control at the airport.

Packages required for transporting liquids can be purchased from office supplies. To pass the control, it is enough if the liquids are packed in a tight file with a fastener. It is best if the traveler purchases a ready-made travel kit. It is sold in specialized stores. The set is compiled by professionals, taking into account the requirements for control.

Familiarization with the requirements of a specific air carrier

Having thought about what cannot be carried in hand luggage on the plane, the traveler should familiarize himself with the requirements for a particular airline. The list of prohibited items can vary significantly. For example, during the Olympic Games in Sochi, a complete ban was imposed on the transportation of liquids.

If the list of items in hand luggage turns out to be prohibited, the security will not let the passenger in. You will need to leave prohibited items at the airport. Arguing with employees is useless. The passenger runs the risk of delaying the flight or not being allowed to fly. You can familiarize yourself with the requirements for the list of items for carry-on baggage in the aircraft cabin on the company's website.

The number of seats provided to a passenger in the cabin of the aircraft for hand luggage

The number of pieces of baggage provided to the passenger in the cabin of the aircraft for storage may vary depending on the class and the chosen airline. Usually there is 1 piece of carry-on baggage for 1 economy class traveler.

At the same time, 2 seats can be allocated at once for passengers flying in 1st class. There are items that do not count as luggage taking up storage space. These include:

• briefcases or handbags;
• cameras;
• laptops;
• tablets.

If a person carries a folding stroller, outerwear or crutches with him, then these items will also not be counted as hand luggage, which takes 1 place. Items can be transported freely. There is no additional charge for them.

Only one piece of carry-on baggage is allowed in economy class

Allowable weight and size

The requirements for the size and weight of the items transported may vary. They depend on the distance of the upcoming flight and the class the passenger is flying. Usually the weight of a suitcase or bag carried in the cabin should not exceed 5-10 kg. Items in excess of the allowable volume must be checked into the baggage compartment in advance.

Weight is checked before boarding. So that the passenger does not have any problems, you should check the weight of the items that he plans to take into the aircraft cabin, while still at home. For the procedure, ordinary scales are suitable.

Transportation of sports equipment and musical instruments is carried out according to existing requirements. If items exceed permissible weight, they must be checked in as baggage. The exception may be rare musical instruments of high value. They are allowed in the aircraft cabin if the weight of the item does not exceed 32 kg.

According to the requirements, the passenger must be able to place a suitcase or bag on the luggage rack without assistance.

The total volume of a suitcase or bag must not exceed 115 cm. A suitcase with a maximum size of 55 x 40 x 20 may be allowed into the cabin. Larger items cannot be taken as hand luggage on board the aircraft. If the baggage exceeds the measurements, airport employees will be forced to check in the bag or suitcase in the baggage. If the passenger refuses, he will not be allowed to board the plane.

The airline checks the baggage volume in a special frame. Bags and suitcases must pass freely through it along with handles and wheels. You will have to pay extra for the overweight and the exceeded volume. For this reason, the passenger should carefully consider the list of items that he plans to take with him on the trip. You should give preference only to things that will definitely come in handy during the trip. Everything else should be left at home.

Frame for checking the dimensions of carry-on baggage

What can I take with me on the plane?

In the cabin of the aircraft, regardless of the airline, class or country, it is allowed to take with you:

• the documents;
• children's toys, if they do not have sharp corners;
• souvenirs;
• medicines if the passenger needs them;
• printed matter;
• keys;
• money;
• jewelry.

Medicines should be taken on a trip only if their use may be required during the flight. If there is no urgent need, it is better to refuse to carry them in hand luggage. The passenger will have to prove the need for medicines and their purpose. The procedure will complicate the registration process.

If the item is of high value, in order to avoid loss or damage, it is allowed to take it with you to the aircraft cabin. The statement also applies to expensive musical instruments. Their weight should not be higher than 32 kg. Items exceeding the allowable mark must be handed over to the aircraft's luggage compartment without fail.

The camera, outerwear, food for children, telephone and laptop are not weighed or marked. There is no charge for their carriage.

It is strictly forbidden to take with you to the aircraft cabin:

• Food;
• items that can break during the flight;
• objects with sharp corners;
• items capable of inflicting cutting wounds on passengers.

If a children's toy has sharp corners, airport officials may consider it a piercing object and prohibit it from being transported on the aircraft. The passenger can take outer clothing with him, which he can later put on the luggage rack. However, he has the right to put it on the luggage rack. Clothing does not count as carry-on baggage and does not require additional space.

Most companies can carry umbrellas in the cabin. However, some firms have come to the conclusion that it can be used as a weapon to harm the health of passengers, and require the item to be checked in. To avoid misunderstandings, the umbrella must be handed over to the luggage compartment in advance.

The passenger is entitled to take any printed matter with him on board the aircraft. In most airlines, if the weight of the items does not exceed 5-10 kg, then you can carry your baggage free of charge. However, there are exceptions to the rule.

Strong pain relievers in large quantities can raise questions

Passing control

During the screening procedure, the passenger must present to the airport staff:

• notebook;
• telephone;
• carry-on luggage;
• outerwear.

Inspection of objects is carried out using a scanner. It is important to remember that different airlines have different requirements for the contents of carry-on baggage that is allowed in the cabin. To avoid misunderstandings, the passenger must familiarize himself with the requirements in advance. You can find out information by visiting the airline's website.

In contact with

• Alcoholic drinks with an alcohol content of more than 24%, but not more than 70% alcohol by volume in containers of not more than 5 liters in containers intended for retail trade, and not more than 5 liters per passenger
• Drills, saws, screwdrivers, crowbars, hammers, pliers, pliers, winches, adjustable wrenches and wrenches, blowtorches, etc.
• Axes and ice axes
• Medications, hypodermic needles for diabetics (if there is a medical justification)
• Small cylinders of gaseous oxygen or air required for medical purposes (with medical justification)
• Medicinal nitroglycerin tablets or spray (if medical justification exists)
• Cigar cutter
• Corkscrew
• Eyeglass repair kit (including screwdriver less than 50 mm long)
• Eyelash Curler
• Sewing needles and crochet hooks
• Cuticle nippers, nail clippers
• Nail files (less than 60 mm long)
• Straight razors, shaving blades
• Safety razors (including disposable razors)
• Scissors (with blade length less than 60 mm)
• Transforming robot toys
• Hair Removal Pliers (less than 60mm long)
• Umbrella (allowed to be carried on board the aircraft after checking for the absence of prohibited items)
• Walking stick (allowed on board the aircraft after checking for the absence of prohibited items)

What dangerous substances and goods can I carry in my baggage?

• Ammunition (cartridges for weapons) used for sporting purposes, securely stowed in boxes (category 1.4S), in quantities not exceeding the weight of 5 kg gross per person, intended for personal use, with the exception of ammunition with explosive and incendiary bullets. It is prohibited to combine cargo norms for several people into one or several cargo packages.
• Camping stoves and fuel cans for them containing flammable liquid fuels provided that the fuel tanks of the camping stoves and / or fuel cans are drained and completely free of liquid fuel residues and measures have been taken to avoid any danger
• Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) in quantities not exceeding 2.5 kg per passenger when used as a refrigerant for perishable goods, in carry-on baggage, provided that the packaging allows the release of carbon dioxide. Operator's authorization is required only for carriage in checked baggage
• Wheelchairs or other mobility aids powered by non-spillable batteries Provided the batteries are disconnected, the battery terminals are isolated to prevent accidental short circuits, and the batteries are securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid.
  Note: For wheelchairs or mobility aids powered by helium-type batteries, it is not necessary to disconnect the batteries, as long as the battery terminals are isolated to prevent short circuits.
• Wheelchairs or other vehicles powered by spilled electric batteries
• Heat-generating items such as underwater lights (diving lights) and blowtorches
• Set (backpack) of mine rescue equipment 1 (one) per passenger equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger containing less than 200 mg net explosives of category 1.4S and less than 200 mg of compressed gas of category 2.2. The kit must be packed in such a way as to prevent accidental activation of the starting device. The inflatable bags inside the kits are necessarily equipped with safety valves.
• Isothermal Packages Containing Liquid Chilled Nitrogen (Dry Cargo) isothermal packagings containing liquid refrigerated nitrogen (dry cargo), completely absorbed into a porous material and intended for the carriage, at low temperature, of non-hazardous products, are not subject to these Regulations, provided that the design of the isothermal packagings ensures that pressure build-up inside the container is prevented and the release of liquid cooled nitrogen, regardless of how the isothermal packaging is placed (stacked)
• Non-flammable gas cylinder built into lifejacket a non-flammable gas cylinder built into a lifejacket containing carbon dioxide or other gas in Division 2.2, no more than two (2) small cylinders per passenger and no more than two spare charges
• Small cylinders of gaseous oxygen or air required for medical purposes
• Aerosols, Division 2.2, without subsidiary risk, for sports and household use
• Hairspray, perfume, cologne and medicines containing alcohol the total net quantity of the above items must not exceed 2 kg or 2 liters, and the net quantity of each individual item (substance) must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 liters (applicable only for items purchased in duty free zones)
• Alcoholic drinks in containers for retail trade, containing by volume more than 24% but less than 70% alcohol, and the containers themselves do not exceed 5 liters, the total net amount per person is 5 liters (applicable only for drinks purchased in duty-free zones)
• Carbon dioxide cylinders for activating artificial limbs, as well as spare cylinders of similar size if required to provide adequate supplies during travel
• Catalytic curling iron containing hydrocarbon gas no more than one (1) pliers per passenger or crew member, provided the heating element is fitted with a reliable safety cap. Hair tongs should not be used on board aircraft under any circumstances. Carriage of gas filling elements for such tongs is prohibited both in carry-on baggage and in checked baggage.
• Medical or clinical thermometer containing mercury, one (1) thermometer per passenger for personal use, provided it is in a protective case.

Cold weapons and sharp objects

• Crossbows, spearguns, checkers, sabers, cleavers, scimitars, broadswords, swords, swords, bayonets, daggers, scalpels, climbing crampons, skates, harpoons, spears, hunting knives, with ejected blades, with locking locks - any sharp objects that can cause stabbing and cutting wounds
• Cutting items: stationery knives, penknives, for cutting meat, for splitting ice, household knives (scissors) with a blade (blade) length of over 60 mm, blades without packaging
• Syringes for medical purposes (medical justification required)

Firearms and small arms

• Firearms
• Paintball guns
• Airguns
• Signal weapon
• Rifle
• Starting pistols
• Construction pistols
• Parts of small arms and firearms (excluding telescopic sights)
• Toy weapons of any type
• Imitation of any weapon
• Ammunition (ammunition boxes) for sports. Small quantities of ammunition for personal use must be securely packed in cloth, wood, metal or other packaging designed to transport small quantities of weapons. Maximum 5 kg (11 lb) ammunition total weight per person for personal use.

Preparing for air travel includes collecting suitcases and bags for the trip. Large ones will be called luggage and will fly in the luggage compartment of the aircraft. Luggage weight is limited and usually ranges from 20 kg to 23 kg. You will have to pay extra for excess weight. You will learn more about what you shouldn’t take on a plane in this article.

What is called carry-on baggage

But a small suitcase or bag 55 cm long, up to 20 cm wide and no higher than 40 cm will be called hand luggage. The dimensions of carry-on baggage are called the sum of three dimensions, which should not exceed 115 cm. The weight limit for carry-on baggage is also limited. Each airline sets its own carry-on weight limits. Most airlines limit this weight to 6-8 kg. But Aeroflot allows 10 kg, while Royal Airlines allows carry-on luggage up to 12 kg.

For the carriage of hand luggage, you can adapt almost everything that is convenient for you, even a plastic bag. But it is best to use small suitcases, sports bags, backpacks. The main thing is that all this does not go beyond the permissible size. If the suitcase or bag has wheels, then they are taken into account when determining the allowable size. But the backpack is very convenient in that its dimensions can be changed due to the side straps designed to tighten the backpack. The main thing is that the height of the backpack is less than 55 cm.

In economy class, there is only one place for hand luggage, but passengers flying in first and business class are entitled to two places. In order to reduce the time for checking before the flight, you need to know what you cannot take in your hand baggage on the plane.

Checking and placing baggage

Hand luggage is checked at the check-in counter. Weighing and inspection are carried out here. The passenger goes through the frame, and things go through the scanner. If necessary, things can be inspected. Unlike baggage, carry-on baggage is inspected in the presence of a passenger. The security services can inspect the baggage even without the presence of the passenger. There are special molds for checking the dimensions of luggage. If a handbag or a suitcase is placed in this mold, then the size check is considered passed, if not, then it is already considered baggage. In addition, it is allowed to take a coat or cape, literature to read during the flight.

In the aircraft cabin, carry-on luggage is placed on the shelves located directly above the passenger seats. The space of these shelves is limited. This explains the strict requirements for the overall dimensions of hand luggage. If one of the passengers, through an oversight of the airport services, carries an oversized bag on board the aircraft and puts it on the luggage rack, then someone will really have to hold their hand luggage in their hands.

In some aircraft, carry-on luggage is placed under the seat in front, but even there the space is very limited. Therefore, it is important to know what you can and cannot take on the plane.

Prohibited cargo

All companies set rules that Aeroflot also obeys. Every passenger should know what cannot be taken on the plane.

Weapons and items that can be used as weapons are not allowed on board. It is clear that firearms with a set of ammunition, bombs and grenades are not just an object of airport security control. This is a reason for decisive action by the special forces. Knives, axes, scissors, knitting needles and other piercing and cutting objects can also become weapons under certain circumstances.

It would seem that children's toys, very similar in appearance to military weapons, are not at all safe: they are capable of sowing panic among passengers. Containers of flammable and other flammable liquids can, under certain circumstances, detonate like incendiary bombs. Drugs containing toxic substances, including insect control cans, can turn into chemical weapon... The list can be continued, but all of this is included in the number of items that are prohibited from being carried on board the aircraft as carry-on baggage.

The growing terrorist threat in recent years, including in air transport, is forcing serious security measures. These measures often create inconvenience for passengers, but this must be resigned to. All this is done solely for their own safety. But this is not all that cannot be taken on the plane. It is forbidden to put products of living origin (tusks, bones, animal skins), meat and dairy products and liquids of chemical origin (shampoos, gels, detergents) in the baggage.

You need to take valuable things!

You know what you can't take on a plane. But it's also important to know what you are allowed to put in your suitcases.

It is imperative to take documents, laptops, phones, jewelry, cameras and camcorders into the aircraft cabin with you. That is, everything that is called valuable things must be carried with you. This will not allow things to get lost, keep them in working order.

Medicines: what can you take?

Many people say that you cannot take drugs on board the plane. But it is not so.

From drugs and medications to the salon, you must definitely take those that you are forced to take at the strictly appointed time. These can be cardiovascular drugs, insulin for diabetics, inhalers for asthmatics, and other medications. But in order to prevent misunderstandings during inspection, you must have medical documents with you. All other medications that are not required during the flight should simply be sent as luggage.

If necessary, baby food should be taken with you in the quantities required during the flight. You do not need to take excess. The security service will check what you are carrying in jars and bags for baby food, and may even insistently ask you to try it all yourself right during the control.

Ban on liquid substances

To understand how much liquid you can carry in your carry-on baggage, just imagine a simple picture. You have taken 10 vials with a capacity of 100 grams each. Fill them up with the fluids you need. Place all vials in a clear plastic wrap or bag. In this way, you will receive 1 liter of liquid that will be passed on board the aircraft. More is not allowed, but less is possible. If a bottle is incomplete, it will still be considered full. Liquids should be understood as gels, perfumes, eau de toilette, creams and even toothpaste. It is better that the volume is indicated on all these bottles, tubes, bottles and other containers by the manufacturer. But if there is a number on the bottle that is greater than 100 ml, then you will have to say goodbye to this bottle too.

The list of things that cannot be carried on board an airplane as carry-on luggage is primarily related to the safety of the flight, concern for protecting the lives of passengers and preserving their health. Now you know what you can and cannot take on the plane and in your carry-on baggage.

From February 15, 2018, Aeroflot began to strictly check the size, quantity and weight of hand luggage. The carry-on baggage of all passengers is now not only counted and weighed, but also placed in a calibrator - a measuring frame.

Depending on the airport, they can check several times: at check-in, before passport control and at the gate.

According to the airline, this measure was introduced due to complaints from passengers that carry-on luggage was passed uncontrollably and there was not enough space on board for things.

Latest changes in the rules for carrying hand luggage at Aeroflot in 2018

• checking the weight, dimensions and amount of carry-on baggage for all passengers;
• the dimensions of carry-on baggage were increased by 5 cm - up to 55x40x25 cm;
• in carry-on baggage, you can carry musical instruments up to 135 cm by the sum of measurements and a guitar of any size;
• a camera, laptop, book and umbrella are now included in the main (and not additional, as it was before) carry-on baggage and are also subject to weighing.

In addition to the main piece of hand luggage weighing 10-15 kg and dimensions 55x40x25 cm, you can carry on board free of charge:

• a backpack weighing 5 kg and measuring no more than 80 cm in the sum of three dimensions, or a handbag, or a briefcase;
• one sealed bag from duty-free no more than 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions;
• bouquet of flowers;
• outerwear;
• baby food during the flight;
• suit in a garment bag;
• a cradle or a restraint for children under 2 years old or a folding stroller weighing no more than 7 kg and dimensions no more than 42x50x20 cm;
• medicines needed in flight;
• crutches, walking sticks, walkers, rollators, folding wheelchair.

Laptop, camera, book and folding umbrella now need to be packed inside the main carry-on bag. You can put your phone in your pocket. The cane umbrella must be checked in.

You can put things in the frame on either side, but if the wheels or the handle stick out, you will have to check it in the luggage (if you exceed the norm, you will have to pay extra). They can check at check-in, before passport control and before boarding.

Free of charge in hand luggage on board Aeroflot you can take:

• one piece measuring 55x40x25 cm and weighing 10 kg in Economy and Comfort classes and 15 kg in Business class;
• backpack 5 kg and 80 cm in the sum of three dimensions or a handbag or briefcase;
• duty-free bag, outerwear, suit in a garment bag, folding baby stroller, bouquet of flowers, medicines, folding wheelchair for people with disabilities.

It is impossible to pay and carry in hand luggage more things than it should be.

How to carry duty-free goods in carry-on baggage

You can take one sealed duty-free branded bag to the salon no larger than 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions. Restrictions on the volume of liquids on purchases from duty-free do not apply: calmly buy alcohol and perfume in bottles larger than 100 ml, just do not open the bag before entering the city at the airport of arrival.

What cannot be carried in Aeroflot's carry-on baggage:

• sharp objects with a blade longer than 60 mm: knives, scissors, corkscrews, needles, knitting needles. If the blade is shorter, it can still be banned by the decision of the security service at the airport, so it is safer to check it in;
• liquids, gels and aerosols in containers larger than 100 ml: cream, honey and jam will not be missed. An exception is baby food and a special diet (you need a doctor's note);
• flammable and explosive substances, pyrotechnics: a gas cylinder for a tourist burner, firecrackers, sparklers. But you can use one ordinary gas lighter;
• alcohol, except for those purchased in duty-free;
• weapons and ammunition;
• simulators of weapons (including toys);
• lithium-ion batteries with a capacity greater than 160 Wh. From 100 to 160 Wh - Airline approval required. Up to 100 Wh (phones, laptops) - inside the equipment, pack spare batteries so that there is no short circuit;
• Segways, hoverboards, hoverboards, electric scooters, mono-wheels powered by lithium batteries must be checked in with the battery removed, which is only allowed in carry-on baggage.

How many things can be checked into Aeroflot baggage for free?

Aeroflot has a piece baggage system. 1PC or 2PC on a ticket means how many pieces of baggage of a certain weight you can check in. In business class you have two seats - 32 kg each, in Comfort and Economy Premium - two seats 23 kg each, in other Economy fares - one seat 23 kg.

The maximum dimensions for free baggage are 158 cm in the sum of length, width and height. Anything that doesn't fit is checked in at excess baggage rates.

Is it possible to add up the weight and size of the baggage

If you are flying with your family, friend or colleague on the same ticket, you can combine the weight of your free baggage. That is, the husband and wife have the right to hand over suitcases weighing 20 and 26 kilograms instead of two by 23 at no additional charge, or to distribute the weight in a different way. But there is a limitation: each suitcase must be within 32 kg.

For two, 158 + 158 = 316 cm in terms of the sum of length, width and height are relied on. Hence, in luggage compartment you can return one 203 cm bag and the second 113 cm bag free of charge. You cannot return a bag over 203 cm.

How much does it cost to pay extra for overweight and oversized baggage at the airport

Baggage, which is more than the free norm in terms of the number of seats, weight and dimensions, is surrendered for an additional charge. On flights within Russia, you will have to pay from 2,500 to 7,500 rubles, depending on what is exceeded and by how much. For example, you will pay 2,500 rubles if you keep within 32 kg. Surcharge for international flights- from 50 to 200 euros. Baggage from 32 to 50 kg and more than 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions can be transported only by agreement with the airline.

What you can't carry in your Aeroflot checked baggage

• alcohol is stronger than 70 degrees;
• more than 5 liters of alcohol from 24 to 70 degrees;
• explosive and flammable substances, compressed and liquefied gases: paints, solvents, butane, propane, including in cylinders for burners, liquid and gas for refueling lighters, gasoline and diesel, ethyl alcohol, acetone;
• gas and petrol lighters;
• magnetized substances;
• poisonous, caustic and corrosive substances: hydrochloric acid, bleach;
• weapons and ammunition are allowed to be transported on an airplane, but separately from baggage and must be specially processed;
• e-cigarettes;
• lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of more than 160 Wh, from 100 to 160 Wh - with the permission of the airline, inside the equipment. Small lithium-ion batteries up to 100 Wh for phones and laptops can be carried in the luggage only inside the equipment, take spare batteries in your carry-on luggage.