New rules for the carriage of hand luggage. Basic baggage rules on an airplane

Every year, the air travel industry is subject to changes regarding the size and weight of baggage allowance. To know what bags and suitcases you can take with you, you need to familiarize yourself in advance with all the requirements for baggage of the largest Russian airlines. One such airline is Aeroflot. Let's try to find out what baggage allowances are accepted by Aeroflot in 2020.

What caused the change in baggage rules

At the beginning of 2020, passengers were swept by a wave of changes related to the new rules for the carriage of luggage: the system for checking bags and suitcases became more serious, and the size requirements changed hand luggage. According to experts, such changes are associated with the receipt of a large number of complaints about the lack of space for personal belongings on board the aircraft.

Features of passenger baggage control

Every person preparing for a flight for the first time should become familiar with the passenger baggage control system in order to know what to be prepared for. The following features of the baggage system are distinguished:

1. All things taken by a person with him on a trip are divided into hand luggage and luggage directly. Hand luggage includes small bags and briefcases that a citizen can take with him to the cabin. A special tag is attached to it, indicating that we have a certain type of baggage in front of us. This marking will be, first of all, important for the employees of the airline and the airport, and not for the passenger himself. Items that cannot be taken into the cabin with you are called baggage. They are given in advance, at check-in on board the aircraft.
2. All things that a citizen wants to carry with him on an airplane are subject to a mandatory preliminary screening procedure. All this is done for security purposes. The things carried by a person can be checked not only at the check-in desk, but also before passport control. At some airports, another personal belongings screening area may be right in front of the boarding gate. The number of screening zones depends on the airport.
3. Allowed free baggage allowance. If a suitcase brought by a citizen weighs more than allowed by the airline, then you will have to pay extra for it. In other cases, the passenger can count on the fact that his things will be transported free of charge. The cost of baggage is automatically included in the cost of the plane ticket.

hand luggage

In 2020, the following requirements for the carriage of hand luggage on board the aircraft were established:

1. Dimensions can be no more than 55x40x25 cm. This means that if your bag does not meet these dimensions (exceeds them), then it will be transferred to the baggage status. Previously, the last indicator was 20 cm, but in 2018 (at the numerous requests of passengers) it was increased by 5 centimeters. This significantly differs Aeroflot's requirements compared to other major airlines (S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines, UTair). Their requirements remained the same - 55x40x20 cm.
2. The weight of hand luggage cannot exceed 10-15 kilograms. The final weight depends on the class chosen by the person. If a passenger is flying in business class, then the upper limit for the weight of hand luggage will be 15 kilograms for him. When choosing other classes (“Comfort” or “Economy”), the passenger will be able to carry only 10 kilograms.

Important! Airport and airline representatives take carry-on baggage requirements seriously, so every item that a passenger wants to carry under the guise of carry-on baggage will be checked. To check if the dimensions of the passenger's bag meet the requirements set by the airline, airport representatives use a special frame. If the luggage is included in this frame, then it can be carried into the cabin of the aircraft.

What can you take on a plane

There is a whole list of things that can be carried by a person into the cabin of an aircraft. These include:

1. Bouquet of flowers.
2. Duty-free package. Its dimensions should not exceed 115 cm (length, width and height are summed up).
3. A small briefcase, handbag or backpack, the total size of which does not exceed 80 cm, and the weight is 5 kilograms.
4. Outerwear. Its citizen can freely carry it into the cabin of the aircraft in order to feel comfortable during the flight.
5. Suit in a special case. Many diplomats often make business trips and carry suits with them. In order not to jam them, special covers are used. The ability to carry a suit into the aircraft cabin in a special case allows a person not to worry about the safety and cleanliness of their clothes.
6. Nutrition for children.
7. Solid food (cookies, chocolate, fruit, etc.).
8. A folding stroller, the dimensions of which do not exceed 42x50x20 cm, and the weight is 7 kilograms.
9. Medicines needed by a person in flight.
10. Musical instruments, the dimensions of which do not exceed 135 cm in the sum of three dimensions. Violin, saxophone, etc. satisfy such requirements. You can also transport a guitar whose dimensions exceed 135 cm, however, the transportation of such hand luggage must be agreed with the representatives of the airline in advance (36 hours before departure). If the traveler decides to carry a musical instrument, then he must remember that it will be the only place in his hand luggage. The rest of the things will have to be taken in luggage.

Important! Previously, it was possible to carry a camera, laptop or umbrella separately from hand luggage, but now these things must be stowed in hand luggage. If the passenger took an umbrella-cane with him, then he will have to check in her luggage, since it will not fit in a backpack. Aeroflot changed the requirements for carrying these things on an aircraft only in 2020.

Liquids on board

Requirements are imposed not only on things, but also on transported liquids. They must meet the following requirements:

1. Their capacity should not exceed 100 ml.
2. They must be packed in transparent, resealable bags so that airport officials can see the contents of the bag in case of suspicion.

Important! The rules for carrying liquids include not only drinks (juices, water), but also sun cream, shower gel, shampoo, and mascara.

Carrying animals on board

Aeroflot provides its passengers with the opportunity to transport animals, however, it imposes certain requirements for their import:

1. Prior agreement with the airline. If a passenger needs to transport a pet, he must notify the representatives of the airline in advance. The passenger's application for the transportation of an animal is considered within 1-2 days, after which the airline makes its decision.
2. Surcharge for transporting a pet. The final cost depends on the direction and duration of the flight. In foreign flights, it is approximately 75 euros, and in flights within Russia - about 4 thousand rubles.

Important! Not all animals can be carried on board. Rodents, reptiles, fish and arthropods are strictly not allowed on board. Also, pugs and Pekingese cannot be transported, because they belong to brachycephalic dog breeds.

Free baggage allowance: size and weight

Aeroflot has rules and regulations for carrying not only hand luggage, but also luggage that is checked into the luggage compartment of the aircraft. The number and weight of baggage at Aeroflot depend on the chosen flight class.

By general rule, the size of such baggage in the sum of three dimensions should not exceed 158 cm.

Important! The number of baggage pieces plays a key role when flying with Aeroflot flights.

Cost of extra seat and overweight baggage

If the dimensions, weight or number of pieces of baggage exceed the established baggage allowance at Aeroflot, the passenger will have to pay extra for their transportation on board the aircraft. Aeroflot sets the following rates for the carriage of additional, excess baggage.

Conditions for carrying oversized baggage

There is not only standard, oversized baggage, which is handed over by the passenger at check-in, but also the so-called non-standard baggage. Oversized baggage includes baggage weighing from 32 kilograms to 50 kilograms, and the size exceeds 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

Most often, representatives of the airline meet with the following options for oversized baggage:

1. Equipment for skiing or cycling, playing golf or hockey. 1 person can carry 1 set of equipment for each of the listed sports free of charge.
2. Fishing equipment. Fishermen can carry 2 fishing rods and 1 set of fishing tackle free of charge.
3. Weapons and ammunition to him. You can transport 1 weapon for free. To transport it, you need to coordinate the transportation with the airport in advance (36 hours before departure) and obtain permission.
4. Baggage carried in the passenger seat. It includes items that require special conditions transportation. All baggage must be carefully packed. This will avoid the possibility of damage during transportation. The dimensions of such baggage in Aeroflot cannot exceed the dimensions of 135x50x30 cm, and its weight should not exceed 80 kilograms. To carry such luggage, you need to coordinate this with the airport service in advance, as well as pay extra at the rate for one more passenger seat.
5. Baby stroller.
6. Wheelchair.
7. Pet. It can be placed both in the aircraft cabin and in the luggage compartment. Transportation is possible only by prior agreement with Aeroflot representatives.

Question answer

Q: What does 1PC/2PC/3PC mean in the ticket?

Answer: these are symbols showing how many suitcases you can take with you. RS is an abbreviation of the English piece, which literally means "thing". Thus, 1PC is 1 piece of luggage, which a citizen can check in to the luggage compartment free of charge.

Q: How much alcohol can I carry in my luggage?

Answer: in baggage you can carry no more than 5 liters of alcoholic beverages in a sealed, undamaged package.

Question: what to do if Aeroflot has lost luggage?

Answer: like any other airline, Aeroflot can lose luggage. If this happens, the passenger must follow a series of steps to return the missing items:

1. Contact the tracing staff in the arrivals area.
2. Write an appropriate application.
3. Track wanted status. A search case is assigned a specific number by which you can follow the baggage search procedure. You can track the search in a special section on the Aeroflot website.

Aeroflot representatives must search for luggage within 21 days. Found baggage must be delivered by the airline staff to the client's home. If the luggage has not been found, the passenger may submit a written claim to the airline and demand compensation for damage and payment of monetary compensation.

Baggage- items, things and other personal property of the passenger that are necessary or intended for wear (clothes), use, comfort or convenience associated with the passenger's journey.

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

In order to ensure flight safety, all passenger belongings (luggage) that are planned to be carried on an aircraft must be presented at check-in for weighing and accounting.

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

Each piece of checked baggage must be properly packaged to ensure its safety during transportation and handling under normal conditions and to exclude the possibility of access to the contents. Baggage that does not meet these requirements is not allowed for carriage.

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

Checked baggage is transported in the hold of the aircraft.

Baggage, the weight of one piece of which in packed form exceeds 32 kg, is accepted for carriage only as cargo.

Free checked baggage allowance

Category	Maximum allowed number of seats	Maximum allowable weight of 1 piece (packed)
Business class passengers	2 places	32 kg
Economy class passengers		Depending on the conditions of the tariff brand
Children from 2 to 12 years old	Depending on the conditions of the tariff brand	according to the free baggage allowance established for adult passengers, in accordance with the paid service class
Infants under 2 years of age paying 10% of the adult fare in the relevant booking class	Depending on the conditions of the tariff brand	10 kg * + 1 baby foldable stroller or 1 carrycot or 1 child car seat
Members of the gold and silver levels of the Belavia Leader loyalty program		In accordance with the rules of the program

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

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

In the case of granting the privilege "Upgrading the service class on board" to the participants of the frequent flyer program "Belavia Leader" of the gold level, the free baggage allowance specified in the ticket is retained according to the original booking.

Attention! All economy class tickets for regular Belavia flights purchased before 11/18/2019 include free transportation of 1 piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg and dimensions not exceeding 158 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

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

• baby travel cradle / car seat for newborns / baby foldable stroller / stroller-cane / universal folding stroller-transformer (when traveling with an infant from 0 to 2 years old);
• wheelchair or other means of transportation for passengers with reduced mobility.

A travel cradle, a car seat for newborns, a foldable stroller, a walking stick, a convertible universal foldable stroller, a wheelchair or other means of transportation for passengers with reduced mobility are transported only in the hold of the aircraft as checked baggage. If necessary, at the request of the passenger, these things may remain at his disposal until boarding the aircraft.

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

The free checked baggage allowance per passenger on charter flights must be clarified when purchasing an air ticket.

On code-share flights with other carriers, the actual operating carrier's baggage allowance may apply. In the event that transportation is carried out on flights of two or more carriers, including flights operated jointly with other carriers, the free baggage allowance is determined by the rules of the carrier dominant on the route.

Free baggage allowance does not apply to:

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

The carriage of these items is paid according to their actual number of pieces, regardless of the amount of passenger's baggage.

Unchecked baggage (hand baggage)- any passenger's baggage, except for checked baggage, which is in the cabin of the aircraft under the supervision of the passenger during transportation.

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

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

To check the compliance of the dimensions of the things carried by passengers with the permitted standards for the carriage of hand luggage at airports, there are special frames-limiters.

Carry-on baggage allowance per passenger are:

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

In addition to the established allowance, each passenger is also allowed to carry the following items, which are necessary for him during the flight, free of charge, if they are with him and not included in the luggage:

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

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

Passengers with reduced mobility can take crutches or a cane into the cabin free of charge.

The weight of an additional piece (thing) should not exceed 8 kg.

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

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

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

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

Excess baggage rates:

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

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

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

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

In the event that other air carriers, including code-share flights, participate in the transportation besides BELAVIA, the rates for payment for the carriage of excess baggage are determined according to the rules of the dominant carrier.

Transportation of special categories of baggage

Transportation of sports equipment

1 (one) set of packed sports equipment weighing one piece not more than 23 kg and dimensions not more than 210 cm in the sum of three dimensions is transported free of charge in addition to the established free baggage allowance in the corresponding service class.

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

If the weight of 1 (one) set of sports equipment is more than 23 kg, additional charges in the amount of 50 EUR for 1 (one) set of sports equipment.

Transportation of sports equipment requires prior approval from the airline.

The types of sports equipment that is carried in accordance with the specified rules are listed below

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

Transportation of animals

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

When transported in the cabin of an aircraft, the maximum dimensions of the container must not exceed 55x40x20 cm, the maximum weight of the animal together with the container must not exceed 8 kg.

container requirements

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

Attention! Carriages with both soft and hard sides are allowed for transportation of an animal in the cabin of the aircraft, provided that such a carrier complies with the standards established for hand luggage. Padded carriers are not suitable for pets as checked baggage.

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

Transportation of several live animals in one container is prohibited.

Pets are not transported in the business class cabin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transportation of animals requires prior approval from the airline.

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

Transportation of musical instruments

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

If the passenger's hand luggage, including a musical instrument, does not exceed the allowed free hand baggage allowance in accordance with the class of service, the fee for the carriage of a musical instrument is not charged.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weapons are not included in the free baggage allowance.

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

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

Transportation of weapons requires prior approval from the airline.

The passenger must have a permit from the relevant government authorities confirming the right to possess and use, as well as a permit from the relevant government authorities confirming the right to export, import or transit weapons.

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

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

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

The package of baggage carried in the passenger cabin of the aircraft must have devices for its fastening in the passenger seat.

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

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

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

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

Responsibility of the passenger for the execution of documents necessary for the carriage of baggage. The passenger is obliged to comply with the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, international treaties of the Republic of Belarus and the legislation of the country, to, from the territory or through the territory of which the baggage is carried, regarding the carriage of baggage, compliance with the requirements for ensuring flight safety, aviation security, as well as requirements related to customs, sanitary-quarantine, veterinary, phytosanitary and other types of control.

Luggage collection at the airport. A baggage tag is attached to each piece of baggage, and the tear-off coupon of the baggage tag remains with the owner of the baggage. The tear-off ticket of the baggage tag must be kept for baggage collection at the destination airport.

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

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

FOR SECURITY

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

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

Please note that the rules for the transport of dangerous goods and substances may differ from different airlines. Be careful if your itinerary consists of flights operated by several carriers - read these rules in advance on the official website of these companies or in their help desk.

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

ATTENTION!

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

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

ATTENTION! CARRIAGE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND THE SAME VAPORIZERS IN CHECKED BAGGAGE IS FORBIDDEN!

FOR SAFETY, ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND SIMILAR EVAPORATORS MUST BE CARRIED ONLY IN HAND BAGGAGE!

Transporting devices with lithium and lithium-ion batteries

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

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

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

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

Samples of personal vehicles powered by lithium and lithium-ion batteries

Recently, such small-sized personal vehicles as hoverboards, mini-segways, unicycles (airwheel), electric unicycles (solowheel), varieties of scooters (balance wheel), etc. have become increasingly popular. Transportation of the said personal vehicles driven by lithium or lithium-ion batteries is allowed on BELAVIA flights in checked baggage or hand baggage only by prior agreement with the airline and under strict observance of the following conditions :

• the passenger must have a passport of an electric mobile device or its technical description;
• the battery that drives the electric device for movement must be factory-produced with a capacity of not more than 160 W / h;
• the body of the electric mobile device without a battery must be placed in a protective case and checked in for carriage as checked baggage;
• the total number of batteries carried by one passenger in hand luggage must not exceed 2 (two).

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

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

Samples of different types of wheelchairs

• Manual wheelchairs
• Power wheelchairs
• Sports wheelchairs

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

• it is necessary to agree in advance with the airline the conditions of such transportation and prepare the vehicle in accordance with the instructions of the carrier;
• if such a personal vehicle is powered by 1 (one) lithium or lithium-ion battery, then the battery power on such a device must not exceed 300 Wh;
• if the device contains 2 batteries, then the power of each of them should not exceed 160 W / h;
• in addition, it is allowed to transport 2 spare batteries with a capacity of not more than 160 W / h or one spare battery with a capacity of up to 300 W / h. Spare batteries are only allowed in carry-on baggage;
• the battery must be completely disconnected from the electrical device;
• the disconnected battery must be completely discharged, placed in a plastic bag and put in hand luggage for transportation in the passenger cabin of the aircraft;
• in case the battery cannot be disconnected from the vehicle, then it should be placed in the off mode and the terminals wrapped with electrical tape.

REMEMBER! NO BATTERY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION IF THERE IS NO MANUFACTURER'S MARK ON IT!

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

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

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

Power in Wh or Li content	Carriage in hand luggage	Carriage in checked baggage	Airline permission required
≤100 Wh (2 grams) in device	YES	YES	NO
≤100 Wh (2 grams) separately	YES(no restrictions)	NO	NO
>100≤160 Wh in device	YES	YES	YES
>100≤160 Wh alone	YES(max 2)	NO	YES
>160 Wh		Must be declared for carriage as cargo in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.	Must be declared for carriage as cargo in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

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

Types of lithium batteries

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

Medium Lithium Batteries and Cells, which includes larger batteries and cells. For example, batteries with extended life for laptops, as well as batteries used for professional audio and video equipment. These lithium batteries have a capacity of 100 to 160 watt-hours.

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

Note: Other available types of batteries, such as Ni-Cad (Nickel Cadmium) and Alkaline, may be carried in both checked baggage and carry-on baggage, provided that they are properly protected against possible short circuits.

Airlines will now be able to sell tickets that do not include baggage at all - previously 10 kg was guaranteed free of charge (new baggage rules on the plane).

On July 20, the State Duma adopted amendments to the Air Code (Rules for carrying luggage on an airplane), which will affect millions of air passengers. Now into plane tickets airlines may not include free baggage allowance at all. Is it true, this only applies to non-refundable fares- and they are the cheapest, and most travelers buy them.

The news of many tourists led, if in a stupor, then into slight confusion: how come, without luggage tariffs were introduced a long time ago, did I pay for a suitcase on the S7 flight last summer? And “Victory” only lets you in with a handbag, it requires money for a backpack!

Truly no-baggage fares Russian airlines Until now, they were conditionally baggage-free - any of them allowed you to take 10 kg for free. Even Pobeda, with all its strictness, was allowed to carry 10 kg of hand luggage in the luggage compartment. Precisely because this norm was spelled out in the Air Code. Now it's been cancelled. And carriers have every right not to include luggage in the ticket price at all. Need a suitcase - pay, ready to fly light - save.

And what now, tomorrow at all airports in the country they will start taking money for each suitcase? "Komsomolskaya Pravda" figured out the details of the new rules.

AS IT WAS

Baggage and hand luggage: The air code allowed each passenger to carry at least 10 kg free of charge. At the same time, it was not specified where exactly - in the luggage compartment or hand luggage. And the airlines interpreted it as it was more convenient for them. For example, S7 at a baggage-free rate allows you to take 10 kg of hand luggage into the cabin, free baggage no at all. “Victory” is the opposite: a suitcase weighing up to 10 kg can be checked in for free, but they are not allowed to take anything other than the list prescribed in the Federal Aviation Rules (See "Important"). For other carriers, even at the cheapest rates, free rates are more generous than the minimum required by law: Ural Airlines» 5 kg of hand luggage and 10 kg of luggage, Aeroflot has 10 kg of hand luggage and 23 kg of luggage.

Eventually: 10 kg is quite possible to keep within if you fly for the weekend or on a short business trip. And it really doesn't matter where these 10 kg are flying, in the luggage compartment or in the cabin. Passengers could really save money by buying conditionally baggage-free tickets - after all, 10 kg are still included in them.

HOW TO BE*

Baggage: the airline may not include free baggage in the ticket price at all. And maybe include - as she decides.

Cabin Baggage: A passenger is entitled to free hand baggage allowance "within the limits set by the carrier in accordance with federal aviation regulations." That is - and here almost everything is at the mercy of the airline. A brother can allow 5 kg into the salon, maybe 10 kg. Or it can be limited to items from those same federal aviation rules (See "Important"), their amendments were not affected.

That is: an airline can legitimately charge for anything but a handbag or briefcase. And for luggage, and for hand luggage - be it a backpack, a sports bag, a duty-free bag. Have you seen a lot of ascetics who fly to another city with only a handbag over their shoulder, without, sorry, change of underwear and socks? In this situation, the passenger will have to pay on top in any case - either for a suitcase or for hand luggage. But. There is hope that airlines will do without extremes and leave some reasonable allowances for free hand luggage. This is what happens in the world, in any case (see “How are they doing”).

*After the entry into force of the amendments. All this applies only to non-refundable tickets. For passengers with refundable fares, the new law does not change anything.

6 NAIVE QUESTIONS

When will the new rules take effect?

Quietly - only 60 days after the official publication of the amendments. Approximately end of September - beginning of October. That is, we will have time to fly off during the summer holidays, as usual, 10 kg are guaranteed free of charge even at no-luggage fares.

Will they take money for a suitcase on any flight?

No. It all depends on the airline and the fare at which you buy a ticket. Amendments make it possible to make completely baggage-free only non-refundable tickets. If the ticket can be returned, then at least 10 kg of baggage is automatically included in its cost (or more, this is already the right of the airline).

Most likely, over the next two months, carriers will redraw their tariff scales to fit the new rules. There will be the cheapest tickets that cannot be returned and any luggage only for money, there will be medium ones, with 10 kg of free luggage and return restrictions (with a fine, for example) and expensive ones, where you can take a suitcase weighing 23 kg and change and return the ticket itself. This is a conjecture, of course.

How do I know if I'm eligible for free baggage?

The amendments oblige the airline to inform the passenger about the conditions of baggage and carry-on baggage when buying a ticket. To be fair, even now they do not hide this information on their websites. As a rule, you need to click on the name of the fare next to the price or the icon symbolizing luggage. You will see: only hand luggage, 10 kg, 23 kg ... If you realized it after the purchase, in electronic ticket look for the "Luggage" column.

How much will it cost to drop off a suitcase?

The carrier sets the rates. On average, at current rates - 2,000 rubles or 50 euros (on international flights) for a suitcase weighing up to 23 kg.

Will tickets get cheaper?

The main argument of the supporters of the law is that plane tickets will become cheaper. Why? Baggage is a service for which the passenger pays. After all, the plane is heavier with suitcases, it needs more fuel, again, loading-unloading-loaders' salaries, luggage belt. Now everyone pays for this service. And if we divide it - the flight is separate, the luggage is separate - some passengers will be able to pay only for the flight itself and thereby save. The base tariffs of Pobeda are said to be reduced by 20%.

Those who are willing to fly bare fare and no baggage at all may pay less. But for most passengers, flights will eventually rise in price, he believes. Alexander SIZINTSEV, CEO Internet service for travelers Biletix. Because, in addition to the fare, they will fork out for luggage, even the minimum one.

HOW ARE THEM?

Let's see if we have tickets for 10 euros!

In the European Union and the United States, the laws do not regulate the issue of luggage at all, the airlines themselves decide what they will allow the passenger to carry for free, and what for the money, - comments PR director of Aviasales Janis Dzenis.

So in Russia now - as in the whole world. Anyone who has flown Western low-cost airlines knows that Ryanair, EasyJet and the like do not really include any luggage at all. But it’s generous with hand luggage - Ryanair even allows you to carry two bags, one on a shelf above the seat, the other under the chair. So passengers save on suitcases, and take the maximum to the cabin.

Russian aviators, who lobbied for the newly adopted amendments, just proved that our 10 kg free baggage allowance prevents domestic low-cost airlines from competing with foreign ones, which do not have such restrictions. Well, let's see if we now have tickets for 10 euros, as in Europe - the obstacles have been removed!

NUMBERS

50% of passengers do not know whether free baggage is included in the ticket they bought.

30% pay for suitcase already at the airport, being surprised to learn that the fare is baggage-free.

60% can be saved, if you pay for baggage not included in the ticket in advance, on the airline's website.

Late last year, President Putin signed a law amending the General Rules air transportation passengers, baggage, cargo and requirements for servicing passengers, consignors, consignees. In accordance with this legislation, Russian air carriers introduced uniform rules for carrying baggage on an airplane with the only exception - a subsidiary of Aeroflot. Rules for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage on an airplane in 2018: we are studying the changes made to the law.

Airline baggage rules in 2018

In accordance with the law adopted in November, the new baggage allowance is allowed for 1 piece of a bag or a suitcase weighing up to 30 kg. You can do less, but you can't do more. Each passenger must check in individual baggage.

The allowable weight of things will depend on your ticket category: economy, business or 1st class. The higher the class, the more opportunities there will be in terms of luggage volume.

For a child under the age of 2 years, it is possible to check in separate baggage. The weight of the bag must not exceed 10 kg.

There is no universally accepted global standard for all air carriers. You need to take into account the rules of the state where you are going. For example, when flying to Dubai, objects are prohibited for transportation, as well as literary publications of a religious orientation other than Islam. It is also worth taking into account the restrictions of each carrier separately.

Excess baggage

Excess baggage is anything that weighs more than what is allowed for your ticket category.

For example, if you bought an economy class ticket, then you can carry baggage weighing up to 23 kg on it. When exceeding allowable weight you will be required to pay extra for baggage, however, a number of airlines allow a slight excess of weight without additional lats.

If you immediately know that your baggage will be overweight, then check with the carrier how much you will have to pay extra.

Baggage over 30 kg - heavy baggage

According to the new rules for carrying baggage on an airplane, weight over 30 kg is equated to the heavy category. Prior to this, the maximum weight was up to 32 kg.

For such goods, you will need to pay extra for each extra kilogram. There are no uniform tariffs, each individual carrier determines the cost of the additional payment independently.

In addition to excess weight, the following items may also exceed the dimensions by the sum of 3 measurements:

· skiing, other large sports equipment;

musical instruments - guitar, double bass, etc.;

household appliances - refrigerator.

For the transportation of such goods, it is necessary to agree in advance with the carrier. Before the flight, get in touch with the support service. Arrive at the airport early on the day of departure, as special cargo check-in takes longer.

A number of airlines allow you to carry ski equipment in winter or diving boards in summer at no extra charge.

The carrier has every right to refuse to transport oversized cargo if the cargo compartments are small or there is not enough space left.

Baggage free ticket

Some carriers offer baggage free travel. In accordance with it, a passenger can only fly with hand luggage. This service has its pros and cons. The advantage is the low price of the flight. Minus - non-refundable tickets.

Consolidated baggage

For couples, colleagues and friends, there is a luggage consolidation service. In this case, it is possible to put all things in 1 suitcase, and it will be listed as 1 piece of luggage.

Weight requirements are the same - no more than 30 kg. It is forbidden to combine baggage if it exceeds the weight limit.

Fragile luggage

Carrying glassware, electronics and decor with them on board, many passengers are worried about the safety of things, as suitcases are often treated carelessly at airports, throwing them into the general pile.

In such situations, you have the option of checking in your baggage as “fragile”. Why do you need to provide information at the check-in of things, and then your suitcase will not be launched along a common tape - it will be taken to the luggage compartment.

Making fragile luggage does not ensure the safety of your belongings.

Fragile items that meet the parameters of hand luggage are recommended to be taken with you to the cabin. The only condition is that things should not contain liquid. Jars with jams and pickles will need to be discarded and handed over to the luggage compartment.

Hand luggage: 2018 regulations

How much luggage weight is allowed by airlines? Changes to the law on air travel that came into force in November 2017 limit the minimum weight of hand luggage. Before that, it was allowed to carry at least 10 kg for non-refundable / refundable tickets for free, now - from 5 kg.

Most airlines allow you to carry a suitcase weighing 10 kg on the plane. For transportation in the luggage compartment it was necessary to pay separately.

The new law assumes that the carrier is obliged to take on board from 5 kg, but there is the possibility of increasing the weight. For example, such companies as S7, UTair and Aeroflot said that they intended to leave 10 kg as the norm.

The Aeroflot website currently has the following rules:

For hand luggage, there are restrictions on the parameters - height up to 55 cm, width up to 40 cm, thickness up to 20 cm. checking whether the luggage meets the requirements.

In addition, certain changes have been made to the list of free items to carry on board in addition to carry-on baggage.

What things are allowed to be taken into the cabin without checking in as hand luggage

According to the old rules, it was allowed to take the following things to the salon for free without weighing, tagging and registration:

· costume;

· laptop;

· camcorder;

· camera;

· mobile phone;

· baby food for the duration of the flight in an unrestricted flight;

Carrying for a child (folding cradle / folding stroller);

books, magazines, newspapers;

outerwear;

· ladies handbag;

· briefcase;

folder with papers/documents;

· cane;

· crutches;

· bouquet of flowers.

Now an umbrella, a laptop and a phone have been excluded from here. The Ministry of Transport explained these changes as an opportunity to put these items in a bag.

In addition, a backpack has been added to the list of items allowed for free transportation. The Pobeda airline confirmed the information that they will be allowed to carry backpacks if their size fits into the standards in force in this company.

For Pobeda, the restrictions on hand luggage are as follows - 36 × 30 × 27, and minimum price tickets start from 500 rubles.

Things that are allowed in hand luggage and with you

You can optionally keep some items with you or in your hand luggage:

Cylinders containing carbon dioxide (used to activate artificial limbs);

tools for repairing glasses, including a screwdriver less than 50 mm long;

lighter / safety matches (only with you);

a pacemaker

· other pharmaceutical devices, including on radioactive isotopes, with lithium batteries. You can keep it exclusively to yourself;

a robot toy

Razors, including disposable ones;

eyelash curlers;

nitroglycerin tablets/spray for treatment;

oxygen cylinders for medical purposes;

Diabetic injection needles/special medicines.

Actions on loss

No one is immune from the loss of things during the flight. Items disappear when loaded/shipped in luggage compartment, they are randomly sent on the wrong flight.

In case of missing items, follow these instructions:

Make sure you have your luggage receipt on hand;

· Apply with a leaflet to the department of search for missing things;

· Submit an application.

Within 3 weeks, the carrier must find the items and return them to you. The parcel is sent to your home for free, you are not required to go anywhere and pay for something.

If you return damaged baggage or its absence after 3 weeks, you can contact the carrier for damages.

If the carrier refused to compensate for the damage caused, then you have the right to demand a reasoned written refusal and go to court with it.

The Montreal Convention enshrined an international agreement that provides the maximum possible compensation for the loss of a bag - 1131 SDR (artificial reserve and means of payment issued by the International Monetary Fund). This is equivalent to about $1500.

In fact, the final amount of compensation will depend on the specific company. Foreign carriers compensate on average $20/kg. The largest foreign companies may pay a large amount in accordance with their internal rules. Russian carriers pay approximately $600 each.

If you have lost your luggage in international flight, then you must apply for a search no later than a week after the date of receipt of the items.

On domestic flights, you can file a claim within 6 months from the date of loss.

A description of the lost luggage is required to receive the normal compensation. If you have receipts for lost items, you can attach them to your application. In this case, you will be able to claim full or partial compensation for the damage.

Red Wings Standard Free Baggage Allowance Conditions

Brand group	Base	Standard	Light
Registerable baggage	Weight Limit each seat - 23 kg Overall dimensions 3 dimensions - 158 cm	Weight Limit places - 23 kg Overall dimensions 3 dimensions - 158 cm
hand luggage	Maximum seat weight 10 kg Dimensions 55*40*20cm	Maximum seat weight 5 kg Dimensions 55*40*20cm	Maximum seat weight 5 kg Dimensions 40*30*20cm

These standard free baggage allowances apply to adults, children from 2 to 12 years old and children under 2 years old with a seat.

For children under the age of 2 years without a separate seat, the free checked baggage allowance is 1 piece weighing no more than 10 kg and the sum of three dimensions no more than 115 cm.

On some destinations, Red Wings has the right to change the standard free baggage allowance for the fares of the "Standard" and "Basic" groups upwards or downwards.

At check-in, the passenger is obliged to present for weighing the things he is carrying, with the exception of items that he may need during boarding, disembarking and in flight.

Attention

On flights where Red Wings is a marketing partner, the baggage rules of the operator's side apply.

When checking in and/or checking in baggage, the passenger is obliged to present for weighing all baggage intended for carriage as checked baggage.

Upon check-in and / or boarding, the passenger, at the request of the carrier, is obliged to present hand luggage for weighing, as well as a backpack, baby cradle, baby stroller when transporting a child.

The procedure for applying baggage fares

If the baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance in terms of the number of pieces, dimensions or the sum of three dimensions, payment for baggage in excess of the allowance is required at baggage rates:

	Cost, rubles
Exceeding the number of seats
Each additional piece in excess of the established free baggage allowance (up to 23 kg and dimensions up to 158 cm) when paid at agencies
more than 24 hours before flight departure
Each additional piece in excess of the established free baggage allowance (up to 23 kg and dimensions up to 158 cm) when paying on the company's website less than 24 hours before flight departure
Each additional piece in excess of the established free baggage allowance (up to 10 kg and dimensions up to 158 cm) Payment on the website no later than 24 hours before departure
Extra piece of hand luggage
Extra piece of hand luggage weighing up to 5 kg, 55*40*20
Additional piece of baggage subject to payment at the gate at the airport

*maximum dimensions exceeding 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions require prior approval from the airline.

Group baggage

At the request of passengers traveling together with the same purpose of the trip, documented (numbers of itinerary receipts follow one after another or tickets were purchased from the same agency on the same day), to the same airport (point) of destination or airport (point) of stop by one and on the same flight (family members, persons traveling together or on a business trip), and when such passengers enter into passenger air carriage agreements that provide for a free baggage allowance, Red Wings applies an combined free baggage allowance to these passengers.

In the event that passengers traveling together with the same purpose of travel to the same airport (point) of destination or airport (point) of stopover on the same flight (family members, persons traveling together or on a business trip) enter into passenger air carriage agreements that do not provide for a free baggage allowance, and provided that such passengers pay for the baggage at the baggage rate established by the carrier, the carrier is obliged, at the request of passengers, to combine the weight of the baggage provided for by the baggage rate. The weight of one piece of combined baggage must not exceed thirty kilograms and is accepted for carriage without charging an additional fee.

If the weight of one piece of combined baggage exceeds 30 kilograms or dimensions of 158 cm, payment for such baggage is carried out in accordance with the rules of the carrier.

Transportation of special categories of baggage

Name of the special category of baggage	Carriage conditions
Skis in a case, snowboards and poles, boots, helmets, goggles, special clothing in the amount of 1 piece of equipment weighing no more than 23 kilograms per passenger (the norm for the size of three dimensions is ignored).	Carried free of charge and not included in the free allowance
Other sports equipment (bicycle, golf equipment, hockey equipment and other sports equipment).	It counts as one piece and is included in the free baggage allowance.
Fishing rods, spinning rods, etc., in the calculation of one set weighing no more than 15 kilograms per passenger (the norm for the size of three dimensions is ignored).	They are transported free of charge and are not included in the free baggage allowance.
Animal in the cabin	Not included in the free baggage allowance. Payment will be calculated at the rate of the extra piece in excess of the free baggage allowance, regardless of the total number of pieces.

In some cases, as an exception, with the prior consent of Red Wings, items of greater weight and dimensions may be accepted as baggage. This takes into account the main characteristics of the aircraft: type, payload, volume cargo compartments, sizes of loading hatches, doors.

The passenger is not recommended to put fragile and perishable items, banknotes, jewelry, precious metals, securities and other valuables, business documents, keys and other similar items into his checked baggage.

In excess of the free baggage allowance, strollers weighing up to 12 kg are accepted. for one child. At the request of the passenger, the baby stroller can be accepted under the ladder when passengers are boarding the aircraft and issued under the ladder when passengers are disembarking from the aircraft.

In accordance with paragraph 135 of FAR-82, the following are allowed for carriage in the cabin:

• a backpack or a handbag, or a briefcase with things invested in a backpack, or a bag, or a briefcase, dimensions 40x30x20cm, maximum weight 3kg;
• bouquet of flowers;
• outerwear;
• baby food for the child during the flight;
• suit in a suitcase;
• device for carrying a child (baby cradle, restraint systems (devices) for children under two years old;
• medicines, special dietary needs in the amount required for the duration of the flight;
• crutches, canes;
• goods purchased in duty-free shops at the airport, packed in a sealed (sealed) plastic bag, dimensions not exceeding 40x30x20cm, maximum weight 2 kg.

* the specified items are not presented for weighing, are not subject to registration, are not marked with tags and are transported in the cabin.

The airline has the right to establish exceptions to the free baggage allowance / baggage dimensions / hand luggage for certain destinations / flights / fare groups / categories of passengers

Liquids in hand luggage

Currently, at airports located in the Russian Federation, there are restrictions on the carriage of liquids, gels and aerosols in hand luggage of passengers.

This restriction applies to: water and other drinks, soups, syrups; creams, lotions and oils; perfume; sprays; gels, including hair and shower gels; the contents of the cans, including shaving foam, other foams and deodorants; pastes, including toothpastes; mixtures of liquid and solid substances; ink; any other similar substance.

Passengers are only allowed to carry a small amount of the substances listed above on board the aircraft, but only if they are packed in containers with a volume not exceeding 100 ml. At the same time, these containers must be placed in a transparent plastic bag with a volume of not more than 1 liter, and each passenger is allowed to carry only one such bag as hand luggage. You can bring these bags from home, but they must be equipped with a special "zipper" (see the attached poster below).

In larger volumes than indicated, it is allowed to carry in hand luggage only:

• baby food necessary for the child during the flight;
• medicines necessary during the flight (however, when going through security, be prepared for the fact that you will be asked to prove the need for these items and substances during the flight);
• items that do not meet these requirements must be left at the airport in the luggage room.

Transportation of animals

Red Wings Airlines, on charter and regular flights, carries small pets in the passenger cabins of the aircraft, with a total weight of not more than 8 kg with a container whose dimensions should not exceed 115 cm in the sum of three parameters. The animal can only be transported in a carrying bag or container with air access. In this case, the animal must be able to stand up to its full height. During the flight, you can not open the container or bag and take out the pet.

Containers (cages) must meet the following requirements:

• Rigid frame (soft carrying is not allowed!) with air access;
• Strong castle;
• The dimensions of the container must be sufficient for the animal to stand up to its full height and turn around;
• The bottom of the container (cage) must be waterproof and covered with absorbent material;
• Along the perimeter of the bottom there should be a board, excluding spillage of the absorbent material;
• Bird cages should be covered with a dense light-tight cloth.

The following pets can be transported as baggage and hand luggage on Red Wings aircraft: dogs, cats, birds. Any other animals are not accepted for carriage in baggage and carry-on baggage and may be carried as cargo.

The passenger is obliged to inform the airline or an authorized agent about the transportation of an animal when booking a transportation or purchasing a passenger ticket no later than 48 hours before the start of transportation. Transportation of an animal / bird is possible only by an adult passenger (no more than 1 container / cage per passenger). The airline has the right to refuse transportation to a passenger with an animal if the transportation of the animal has not been booked and confirmed by the airline, this is necessary to ensure flight safety or prevent damage to the property of the airline or passengers.

An additional fee is charged for the service.

The air temperature in the baggage and cargo compartments of some aircraft can drop to 0 degrees Celsius, the air content and pressure correspond to normal values; during transportation through the territory of the airport, as well as while waiting for loading into an aircraft and when unloading from an aircraft, the animal is in the open air. Transportation of live animals as checked baggage is carried out only with the written consent of the passenger with the transportation of a live animal / bird under the indicated conditions.

Red Wings does not carry brachycephalic pets as checked baggage.

Make sure that you can provide all the necessary documents provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation, international treaties and the legislation of the country, to the territory, from the territory or through the territory of which the transportation is carried out.

The requirements of the Russian Federation regarding the transportation of animals can be found on the websites of the Office of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, the Office of the Rosselkhoznadzor for Moscow, Moscow and Tula regions, as well as by contacting the points of veterinary control.

Payment for the transportation of animals

Transportation of an animal/bird is not included in the free baggage allowance and is charged as non-standard baggage. Payment for animals/birds transported in one container is made for each animal/bird separately.

Only guide dogs accompanying their owners in flight are transported free of charge.

Portable electronic devices

In order to ensure the safety of air transportation, portable electronic devices (PEDs) powered by lithium batteries, such as laptops, tablets, smartphones, mobile phones, etc., must be completely turned off during the flight (not in standby or low power mode).
In order to avoid unintentional activation or damage to the PES during the flight, they must be placed in any protective packaging made of hard (hard suitcases, briefcases, cases, trunks) or shock-absorbing material (for example, wrapped with clothes).
In order to maintain flight safety, the listed rules are mandatory for all passengers.

Forbidden to carry on an airplane

In order to ensure flight safety, the following are not accepted for carriage as baggage, carry-on baggage and in things carried by the passenger:

• Firearms, hunting cartridges, explosives, fireworks, flares.
• Oxidized materials and organic peroxides, bleaches and fiberglass repair kits.
• Compressed gases, butane, oxygen, propane and scuba cylinders.
• Poisons, insect repellents, herbicides, arsenic, cyanides, infectious substances, bacteria, viruses.
• Corrosive substances, mercury, acids, alkalis, liquid cell batteries.
• Flammable liquids and solid materials, gasoline for lighters and stoves, paint and all kinds of matches.
• radioactive materials.