International rules for the carriage of baggage on an airplane. Free baggage allowance is cancelled.

At the end of 2017, information appeared in the media about the improvements and changes that had occurred in the requirements for baggage carried by air. From now on, things transported free of charge in luggage compartment and in the aircraft cabin, began to be measured in kg and cm.

Rules for the carriage of passengers and baggage by air 2018

Since autumn last year Russian air carriers received the right to independently set a weight limit for free transported items. When buying a ticket, it is very important to pay attention to its fare and class.

• A travel document issued in a business class, as a rule, wins not only in terms of weight, but also in terms of the number of seats.
• A cheap data plan will most likely entail restrictions on the mass of things transported for free.

Most major airlines allow you to take 1 piece of 23 kg in economy class, and 2 pieces of 32 kg each in business class.

Rules for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage in an airplane 2018 have their pros and cons

However, low-cost airlines adhere to a policy in which lower ticket prices are achieved by reducing free baggage allowances. On a budget flight, unpaid baggage is 10 kilograms or less.

Note! The company also has the right to make only hand luggage free of charge.

The current rules stipulate a lower gravity bar for hand luggage taken into the cabin. Each passenger can carry free baggage, the weight of which does not exceed 5 kg. This applies to everything Russian airlines. Information about what kind of things are allowed to be carried into the cabin is written in the travel document. Here you can also clarify the weight set by this company for hand luggage, as many major carriers increase it at their discretion.

Things that the passenger decides to take with him must fit within the parameters specified by the air carrier. The most common sizes are 55x40x20 cm. Sometimes the numbers change upwards. So, Aeroflot has set a permissible bar of 55x40x25 cm. But there are also reverse examples. The management of the Pobeda low-cost airline has indicated the dimensions of 36x30x27 cm for luggage carried in the cabins of their vessels. A passenger who has used this service is offered to carry cargo of absolutely any weight, but which fits in a calibrator with the above dimensions.

To exclude disputes and conflicts, limiter frames are installed in front of the baggage check-in desk. Travelers can measure their own travel bag for fit.

Important! If the item being measured does not fit into the calibrator or partially sticks out, this indicates the need to send it in checked baggage.

A passenger who does not fit into the allotted free norms can pay the excess at the rates set by the carrier.

The dimensions of the luggage on the plane 2018 are determined using the calibrator frame

General baggage and its components

The rules for the carriage of passengers and baggage by air this year divided all passenger items into three groups, which make up the total baggage as a whole.

Checked baggage

This includes suitcases, bags, trunks, as well as oversized and bulky items carried by passengers in cargo hold aircraft.

They are issued at the check-in counter, where they undergo a control weighing, after which a special tag with a number is attached to each piece of baggage, which helps to identify it. The owner of the things to be handed over is given tear-off coupons for each accepted place. It is necessary to keep them until the moment of receiving things in the arrivals hall.

On a note! The number of kilograms transported free of charge is determined by the airline, taking into account the class and fare for which the ticket was issued.

It is necessary to clarify the list of items and substances prohibited for transportation in the baggage compartment of the aircraft. In addition to well-known items such as weapons, flammable and explosive substances, the list may also include goods, medicines and food products that have restrictions or prohibitions on import and export.

Also, do not part with documents, jewelry. Baggage may be delayed in transit or lost.

To clarify in detail the relevant standards and conditions of transportation, please contact the official representatives of the airline. This is done on the website or at the counter located in the airport terminal.

In case of excess, an additional payment is made.

hand luggage

Adopted last fall, the rules for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage on an airplane in 2018 allow airport employees to weigh passenger items carried on board the aircraft not only before boarding, but also at the exit after landing. Despite the statement that all hand luggage is subject to weighing, passengers whose luggage looks excessively heavy or reaches a critical size are subject to priority checks.

Important! Items to be carried in the cabin are carefully examined using a scanner. In addition to compliance in terms of weight and overall dimensions, things should not contain items and substances prohibited for transportation in the cabin.

Usually, the travel document lists what cannot be taken on a plane in hand luggage 2018.

Before the flight, you need to clarify the permitted dimensions of luggage on the plane 2018

Passenger's personal belongings

It is important to know that in addition to hand luggage, the passenger is entitled to free transportation of personal items.

When listing items of personal use allowed for transportation, different carriers generally adhere to general rules. But there are still differences. Therefore, it is important to carefully read the information on the ticket and clarify incomprehensible points with the representatives of the airline.

After the innovations that took place in 2017, the list of items belonging to this category has changed slightly. For example, such familiar and sometimes indispensable mobile phones, laptops, tablets and other devices were not included in the list. In practice, this means that a laptop cannot be carried as a separate piece. However, if it is placed in hand luggage or in a handbag from the list of personal belongings, then no fee will be charged for it.

Personal items now include one package from duty free.

Note! Large companies, for example, Aeroflot, allow their passengers to carry 2 such packages per ticket.

Excess baggage

If, during baggage check-in, weighing showed that there is an excess of weight according to the norms for free transportation, then a receipt is issued for payment at the airport ticket office. The specified amount is calculated based on the current tariffs of the carrier providing the service. After payment and presentation of documents confirming this, the luggage is checked in and sent for loading.

At major airports, there is a service for packing checked baggage

If the passenger excludes the option of additional payment, then he can take the following steps:

• transfer all items allowed for carriage in the cabin to hand luggage, not forgetting about the norms for this category of items;
• put on the heaviest things, and put all kinds of small items in your pockets;
• try to put things in two suitcases if there is a right to carry more than one piece;
• combine baggage, that is, register one piece for two passengers (in this case, the rate increases); passengers applying for this service do not have to be relatives, it is enough to have one final destination;
• pre-arrange luggage as oversized.

The only condition is the same for all aviators: baggage heavier than 50 kg is not accepted for carriage! This is due to compliance with the working conditions of airport employees, who will have to load and lift luggage manually.

Oversized baggage

It is not always possible to fit things that accompany a traveler on the road into trunks or suitcases. It is difficult to find a suitable travel bag for a bicycle, double bass or baby stroller. Sports equipment, musical instruments, household appliances, as well as devices for the convenience of transporting children and people with movement restrictions are classified as oversized cargo.

Each air carrier resolves such situations, guided by the general policy of the company, reflected in the internal rules. Options can be very different:

• a number of companies include such items in checked baggage free of charge if the total weight does not exceed the allowance of the carrier;
• some companies allow transportation of this category only at special rates in the luggage compartment of the aircraft;
• low-cost companies have tariff plans, including the possibility of acquiring an additional seat for the purpose of transporting a bulky item on it.

The presence of additional space allows you to take a valuable or necessary thing of a non-standard size into the cabin

Baggage free ticket

The price of an air ticket depends not only on the class of service of the passenger. Until recently, it also included payment for free baggage allowance.

This pricing hurt the interests of travelers traveling light and traveling with hand luggage. For them, a form of travel document was introduced that does not include a baggage fee marked O pc.

These tickets are much cheaper, but are non-refundable. This means that they cannot be returned or exchanged for another date.

Fragile luggage

During check-in of luggage, the passenger can apply to the employees who carry out the check-in with a request to stick a special sticker “Fragile Baggage” on his luggage. However, it makes sense to keep the really fragile and most valuable things in your hand luggage during the flight.

Note! Items of particular value may be impacted during loading or while already in the aircraft during turbulence.

Things in the cabin

Travelers setting off on a journey in 2018 were given the opportunity to take on board, in addition to hand luggage, one of the things belonging to the “personal” category. Among them there are items that are approved for transportation by all carriers. This is a handbag for women, a men's briefcase or purse, and in many cases a five-kilogram backpack. Also outerwear or cover with a suit. And finally, a Duty Free package and a flower bouquet.

When forming baggage intended for transportation in the cockpit, it is important to follow generally accepted rules. This will help passengers and flight attendants avoid unnecessary frustration and frustration:

• things should not create inconvenience for people in the cabin;
• liquids must comply with the 2018 baggage allowance rules.
• medicines must comply with the expiration date and have instructions for use;
• gadgets that have sound signals must be used with headphones;
• alcohol purchased at Duty Free must not be opened until the end of the flight.

Each air passenger is a participant in the flight. It must be understood that the cabin of an airliner greatly limits the personal space of people flying in it. Everyone who has bought a ticket has the right to count on minimal amenities during the trip.

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In September, amendments to the Air Code come into force, which will give airlines the right to charge money for the service of transporting baggage as part of non-refundable fares. But on a ticket that can be returned, the free baggage allowance will remain 10 kilograms.

Passengers will need to carefully look at the conditions under which they conclude a contract of carriage with the airline, that is, they buy a ticket, after the amendments to the Air Code come into force.

It is possible that it will be possible to transport baggage weighing more than 10 kilograms from major carriers on a number of tickets. Especially those who are members of international aviation alliances. The airlines set the limit there. different countries by agreeing among themselves.

In addition, passengers traveling as a family have the right to combine their luggage limit. For example, a family of three will be able to take one suitcase for three, but weighing 30 kilograms.

But for a larger weight of the suitcase, you will have to pay as for oversized cargo, the Ministry of Transport specified. As for airlines that carry passengers on non-refundable tickets, you will have to pay for any baggage.

And if the passenger decides to take it after buying a baggage-free ticket, then it is worth paying for the baggage transportation service through the carrier's website. This can cost half as much as paying for it just before the flight when checking in for a flight.

Passengers who bought tickets before the entry into force of the new requirements of the Air Code (that is, before September 29, 2017), even at the end of this year, have the right to take baggage according to the old rules, because they have already entered into a contract of carriage, experts remind.

Those who buy tickets before September 29 will be able to take luggage with them on the flight according to the old rules.

The Ministry of Transport has not yet approved the new rules for carrying hand luggage.

According to forecasts of the ministry, the cost of tickets without luggage will be 15-20 percent cheaper than the price of a flight with a suitcase. And they will be in demand by at least a quarter of passengers who fly short distances. That's how many flew without luggage before the introduction new norm Air Code. Now, perhaps, there will be more such passengers.

But we must take into account if the passenger decided to buy additional service for the transportation of a suitcase, then in case of a non-departure, according to the new requirements of the Air Code, the money for baggage services must be returned to him.

And you can get money for the air ticket itself if the trip was canceled due to the illness of the passenger. And in his hands he has a sick leave or an extract from a medical institution, writes Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

The Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) have been amended to reduce the minimum free carry-on baggage weight from 10 kg to 5 kg. Also, the very concept of hand luggage was added to the FAP.

Prior to the relevant amendments, the passenger was entitled to free transportation of at least 10 kg of baggage for both returnable and non-refundable tickets.

The air carrier independently determined how these 10 kg will be transported

- in hand luggage or in the luggage compartment of the aircraft.

Now the carry-on baggage allowance is “at least 5 kilograms”. Thus, the air carrier is required by law to take things up to 5 kg per passenger on board in the form of hand luggage. At the same time, at the request of the carrier, the norm can be increased “as a competitive advantage”. In particular, the airlines, S7 and intend to keep the current weight of free hand luggage at 10 kg, reports.

The amendments also establish three types of fares for air tickets: non-refundable ticket without baggage allowance, a non-refundable ticket with baggage and a return ticket with baggage weighing from 10 to 30 kilograms.

Passengers who have purchased a non-refundable ticket will be able to carry on board hand luggage weighing up to 5 kg free of charge.

In addition to hand luggage, a passenger has the right to take a backpack, a women's handbag or a briefcase, as well as outerwear, a bouquet of flowers, baby food for a child, a suit in a bag, a baby cradle or stroller, a cane, crutches, other “technical means” into the cabin of the aircraft. for rehabilitation”, medicines and those goods that were purchased in duty free shops.

The air carriers themselves will determine the allowable volumes of packages with duty free goods - such a measure is related to ensuring security on board.

As for phones, cameras and other gadgets, they, as well as umbrellas with books, will not be included as separate categories in the list of items carried in hand luggage, since passengers can put them in bags and backpacks already taken into account.

After the adoption of amendments to the FAP, when checking in for a flight or boarding an aircraft, a passenger may be required to provide their hand luggage for weighing by the airline. At the same time, the “hand luggage” tag will not be attached to things that are directly with the passenger.

Marking of hand luggage for passengers who checked in via the Internet is canceled. In this case, the dimensions will be controlled by weighing immediately before boarding the aircraft.

B is also confident that the innovations will have a positive impact on the airline industry and passengers. In September, Igor, chairman of the Expert Council on Tourism under the Federation Council Committee on Social Policy, said that the new free baggage allowance would make it possible to seriously reduce fares for budget flights.

“According to preliminary calculations, the exclusion of the free baggage allowance will make the cheapest fares cheaper by another 10-15%,” Fomin said.

The head of the Passenger Union, Kirill, also approved amendments to the rules for carrying luggage, RT reports. But at the same time, Yankov expressed concern about abuses among air carriers.

“Unfortunately, some airlines, in pursuit of additional fees from passengers, set a reduced size of allowable hand luggage,” Yankov said.

Also, the head of the Union of Passengers believes that it is necessary to establish the minimum size of hand luggage based on the type of aircraft.

At the end of July 2017, the President of Russia signed a law that makes free baggage allowance for non-refundable air tickets optional.

It was also decided to replace the words “including things that are with passengers” with the expression “hand luggage”.

Refundable ticket upon termination of the contract air transportation must contain the free baggage allowance. Non-refundable fare "may not include" free baggage.

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

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

What is hand luggage

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

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

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

Rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane

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

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

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

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

Hand luggage size

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

Aircraft hand luggage weight

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

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

Dimensions of hand luggage on the plane

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

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

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

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

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

Duty Free items in hand luggage

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

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

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

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

Accessory for hand luggage

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

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

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

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

Hand luggage for children

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

How and where to place hand luggage on board the aircraft

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

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

How much hand luggage can I take on a plane

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

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

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

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

Liquids in hand luggage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What can be carried in hand luggage

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

Beverages

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

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

Food and food

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

Here is a list of these products - liquids:

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

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

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

Electronics and modern gadgets

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

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

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

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

Medications

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

Care accessories

The following personal devices may be carried in hand baggage.

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

Cosmetics and hygiene products

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

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

Other things in hand luggage

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

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

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

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

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

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

Punching and cutting objects, explosive goods and weapons

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

Electronics and modern gadgets prohibited in hand luggage

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

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

On March 21, 2017, the US authorities banned electronic devices from being carried in hand luggage, the ban was imposed on flights from the Middle East and North Africa. Passengers from these countries (Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and UAE) traveling to the United States of America without transfers, it is forbidden to carry laptops, tablets, cameras and other electronics in hand luggage. The United Kingdom has joined this ban.

Food and food

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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