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From November 5, 2017, new rules for the carriage of baggage began to operate for all airlines of the Russian Federation. The maximum and minimum weight of baggage that the carrier can carry is now set. Plus, under the influence of sanctions and counter-sanctions, customs legislation has also changed. What do travelers need to know before collecting luggage? Let's figure it out.

Rules

The main regulatory act (“General Rules for Air Transportation”), which previously determined the requirements for the activities of airlines, was rather inaccurate. Some air carriers set rather strict standards, while others made indulgences. But on October 5, 2017, the Federal Law On Amendments to the Main Document was prepared (on November 5 it entered into force).

The law establishes the following types of tariffs for carriers:

1. Returnable with luggage space.
2. Non-refundable with baggage allowance.
3. Non-refundable without free baggage allowance.

Luggage is understood as bags, boxes, suitcases, which the passenger checks in for storage in the luggage space, having previously weighed it during check-in.

So, the law establishes that the maximum weight of one piece of luggage is 30 kg (previously, a piece of luggage could weigh no more than 32 kg.). But this rate may vary depending on the fare at which the ticket was purchased. Let's say business class doesn't have the same restrictions as economy class.

According to the previous rules, each carrier could establish its own baggage rules. Now uniform standards have been introduced for all airlines in our country (with the exception of the Pobeda low-cost airline). In doing so, please note that provisions of the law apply only to Russian companies! Foreign organizations operate within the framework of the laws of their state.

It is allowed to divide all baggage by weight:

• Up to 10 kg (free).

Moreover, the weight threshold at which baggage transportation is free of charge is valid for all campaigns (previously, each company independently set this rate). So the carrier is obliged to provide you with a compartment designed for 10 kg, even if your luggage weighs less. However, this is the minimum allowable weight: the air carrier itself can increase the upper limit in the tariff.

• 10-30 kg.

In this case, the airline independently determines some of the nuances: you should first familiarize yourself with the weight of baggage allowed according to the selected flight fare. The upper limit can also be set independently (for example, 20, 22, etc., but not exceeding 30 kg).

• More than 30 kg.

All suitcases and bags exceeding 30 kg and the established dimensions are recognized as heavy cargo. You will also have to pay extra for extra pounds, but at special rates designed for heavy loads. The price is also set by the company.

Watch the video about the new baggage law:

The new rules retain the right to combine the things of two or more passengers into one piece of baggage (to do this, you need to put all things in one suitcase or box). It also should not be more than 30 kg.

Please note that some fares do not include baggage allowance. Such tickets are much cheaper, but in this case you can only fly with hand luggage. You can find out what options are included in a particular fare on the carrier's website (in the "Baggage Carriage" section).

There are a number of generally accepted rules regarding things carried in the luggage:

• Suitcases, bags and boxes must be in good condition: no cracks, breakages, etc.
• It is not advisable to carry objects and literature of any religious content in your luggage.

How much does an overage cost?

Overweight is a situation when, when weighing at the airport, it was determined that the baggage weighs more than the norm established by the carrier in the fare. In other words, overweight. In this case, the passenger pays extra for extra pounds. Or the number of luggage places is exceeded.

The price and procedure for paying extra pounds is calculated according to the flight fare. Accordingly, for a business class, the cost will be higher than for an economy class.

Let's say a citizen has purchased a ticket for an Economy class flight St. Petersburg-Moscow. The cost of this service included the transportation of luggage up to 25 kg. If at the time it was determined that the luggage weighs 28, then the extra pounds will have to be paid or left. The cost is determined by the airlines themselves.

• Strollers and bicycles.
• Appliances.
• Musical instruments, sports equipment, etc.

Items of this category should not exceed the following dimensions: 2 m (total) and 30 kg. This cargo must be indicated in the preliminary application, i.e. when booking. If during the inspection it is found that the requirements for size and weight have been violated, the carrier has the right to refuse to carry such baggage.

Airline prices

The price for luggage and its dimensions consists of the following parameters:

1. Ticket fare plan.
2. Parameters of the baggage piece itself: quantity, weight, size, etc.

Passengers have the right to return the money for the baggage if it has not been used. The same applies to the case if two seats were purchased, but in fact one was used.

Some companies offer ticket discounts to passengers who qualify as beneficiaries. To do this, you need to provide supporting documents.

Airlines often offer their customers free transportation of sports equipment and equipment. You can find out about this from the news on the official website. Plus, on long-haul flights, additional concessions to other items may be introduced.

Aeroflot

Read more about Aeroflot's baggage rules at.

S7 (basic economy tariff)

The maximum weight of one piece of baggage is 23 kg. The company has different ticket prices depending on the distance of the flight and the status of the passenger (there is a system of cards for participants that provide them with a number of privileges).

You can find out the exact cost of the flight and baggage allowance on the official website of S7 Airlines, in the "baggage allowance" section, using the baggage calculator.

Utair

The company offers four tariff plans at once, which include various services:

• Light - the cheapest ticket and a simple fare: the price is about 2,000 rubles.
• Promo is the most popular tariff. One piece of luggage (23 kg). The cost is slightly more than 3,500 rubles.
• Standard - a package with an extended service. From 7,500 rubles.
• Flexible - a tariff with a complex of several services. Price - 10,000 rubles.

The last two tariff plans operate in the business class category, with even more options. The maximum price is up to 23,000 rubles.

Tariffs for excess baggage from 1.12.2017.

Free carry-on baggage allowance:

Victory

The prices of this carrier start from 500 rubles per 10 kg.

Baggage requirements are as low as possible, which follows from the principle of low-cost carriers - the desire to make the ticket price as low as possible, which reduces the number of services provided.

Read the rules and requirements on the official website carefully. In some cases, a flight can cost more than a ticket from another, non-low-cost company.

Ural Airlines

The standard cost of carrying 23 kg baggage in Russia is 2,000 rubles. In the CIS - about 25 euros. But international flights will cost 50 euros. Excess baggage in Russia will cost 2,000 rubles, within the CIS already 25 euros, but when traveling on international flights - already 100 euros.

Belavia

For excess baggage (an increase in the number of pieces, weight, excess dimensions), the company charges 50 euros. You will also have to pay extra for some items and things if it exceeds the established weight.

Free checked baggage allowance

Carry-on baggage allowance per passenger are:

What can be carried?

Liquids

All liquids (which are not prohibited) stored in containers larger than 100 ml must be placed in baggage. And you need to do this, even if they are not completely filled.

alcohol

Any alcohol-containing substances up to 24% are also added to baggage (regardless of the number of bottles). Alcohol containing from 24 to 70% is stored in baggage in a volume of no more than 5 liters maximum.

Champagne is allowed but it must be securely packaged. It will be safer to buy it at the airport, in the duty-free department.

Medications

It is strictly forbidden to transport narcotic and psychotropic drugs. Particular attention is paid to potent drugs:

• Antibiotics.
• Painkillers.
• Sleeping pills and motion sickness pills.
• Preparations containing a large amount of alcohol (usually in liquid form).

It is allowed to keep medical needles as hand luggage, but only if you have a relevant certificate from a doctor. It should indicate that the passenger needs injections during the flight (for example, this applies to diabetics). If there is no such document, the devices are folded into the luggage compartment.

Fruit

Fruit is allowed to be transported, but there are some nuances. If some can be transported without any fear (pears, apples, etc.), while others during transportation or transfer by loaders (grapes and other non-solid fruits) can stain your luggage and things of other passengers. Therefore, it is advisable to transport them in plastic containers and other reliable containers.

This is more difficult to do on international flights due to different customs laws. No one knows where the passenger got these fruits, how they were grown and how dangerous they are. Therefore, their (as well as plants, nuts and vegetables) transportation must be coordinated with the sanitary service of the country where the person is sent.

In the Russian Federation, due to the introduced measures of "counter sanctions", it is forbidden to import fruits from several dozen countries. Therefore, consult the carrier company on this issue in advance. Otherwise, you may face a fine (both at our border and in another state).

What cannot be transported?

There are some items and things that are prohibited from being carried in baggage due to a security breach. It was fixed that it is impossible to transport in the luggage compartment:

• Infectious, radioactive, magnetized and toxic substances.
• Acids, alkalis, mercury solvents, etc.
• Weapons and signaling devices.
• Batteries.
• Lighters, hair sprays and other flammable substances.

Weapons (cold and firearms) can be carried only with permits.

Question-answer: is it possible to transport?

Here it will be told whether it is possible to transport:

Knife

It is allowed to be transported if it fits the established norms (the length of the blade of a household knife should be no more than 10 cm, and a folding knife - no more than 6 cm). However, it must be securely packaged. You can bring souvenir knives, but the owner must provide a certificate from the seller confirming the purpose of the item.

Notebook

Can be transported as other electronic gadgets. However, they must be securely packaged. Most often, they take it with them as hand luggage.

Cigarettes

They are allowed to be transported. The customs service has ruled that no more than 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250 grams should be transported into the country. tobacco. Similar requirements apply within the European Union and in the United States.

Meat, sausage, canned food

It is allowed to carry food, if it is not perishable: i.e. it is allowed to stack canned food, sausages, cooked meat, etc.

Shampoos, deodorants

You can, as well as other personal hygiene items, can be put in luggage if they are not flammable substances. But blades, razors and nail scissors should only be stored in checked baggage as they are dangerous items.

Rules for transporting sharp objects in hand luggage and baggage:

Despite changes in legislation and the introduction of weight norms, the carrier independently determines what services it provides within the framework of a particular fare, and many issues still need to be agreed with the airline in advance. Moreover, when transporting luggage, you need to rely not only on air, but also on the customs legislation of the country.

At the end of September, a law came into force allowing airlines to sell baggage-free non-refundable tickets. New rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane have been developed as part of the implementation of the changes adopted at the end of September.

What changed?

Prior to the entry into force of the new version of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) on November 5, a passenger had the right to free transportation of at least 10 kg of baggage for both returnable and non-refundable tickets. At the same time, the air carrier independently determined how these 10 kg would be transported - in hand luggage or in the luggage compartment of the aircraft.

Now passengers can carry at least 5 kg of hand luggage per person free of charge on board the aircraft, and the free baggage allowance, if included in the fare, is set at least 10 kg per person. At the same time, at the request of the carrier, the baggage allowance can be increased.

The amendments also establish three types of fares for air tickets: a non-refundable ticket without baggage allowance, a non-refundable ticket with baggage and a refundable ticket with baggage weighing from 10 to 30 kg. At the same time, the weight of the luggage of passengers who fly together can be summed up, but in total the weight of one piece cannot exceed 30 kg.

The changes also expand the list of things carried in excess of hand luggage. At no additional charge, passengers can still carry handbags, men's briefcases, briefcases, outerwear, baby food and prams, a bouquet of flowers, crutches, walkers, canes, folding wheelchairs that allow them to be safely placed on a shelf above the seat or under the seat in front of the seat. At the same time, if crutches, canes, walkers, folding wheelchairs cannot be safely placed on a shelf above the seat or under the seat, they are checked in as checked baggage according to the new rules without charging an additional fee.

However, umbrellas, in-flight reading materials, telephones, cameras, camcorders and laptops have disappeared from the list. All gadgets must be stowed in hand luggage, briefcase, handbag, backpack or pocket to avoid possible conflicts with airline representatives on boarding.

According to the new rules, the backpack is included in the list of personal belongings, so it can be taken on board in addition to hand luggage. However, the weight and dimensions of backpacks are set by the carrier, which is "associated with ensuring the safety of passengers on board." But the carrier does not have the right to limit portfolios and handbags in size and weight.

Medications and items purchased from Duty Free stores have also been added to the list of personal belongings. However, the Transport Ministry instructed carriers to determine the allowances for carrying on board packages with purchases from Duty Free stores.

"Victory"

Now only the flight itself and hand luggage are included in the standard Pobeda fare. Passengers can carry into the cabin without additional charge any things that do not contradict the FAR and fit into the calibrator, the dimensions of which are 36x30x27 cm. The exception is crutches, a baby cradle, folding wheelchairs - all this can be carried on board at no extra charge.

"We decided to get away from the restrictions on the number and weight of hand luggage on our flights. Passengers will be able to bring into the cabin at no extra charge everything that does not contradict the FAP and fits into the calibrator, the dimensions of which are 36x30x27 cm. Even if you want to carry a 16-kilogram weight , if it fits in the calibrator, then please," Andrey Kalmykov, director general of the carrier, recently said.

At the same time, from November 15, Pobeda stopped the online sale of paid hand luggage with dimensions of 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions and weighing up to 10 kg. Now it is sold only at the airport at a price of 2000 rubles and only if there is free space on board.

As for checked baggage, now it is paid at the basic rate. At the time of ticket purchase or later, but no later than 4 hours before departure, you can buy the carriage of 1 piece of baggage up to 10 kg and 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions at a special price of 499 rubles. However, this offer is only valid for one passenger per booking. If there are several passengers in one booking and they also want to carry luggage up to 10 kg, then you will have to pay 1 thousand rubles for it at the airport. per seat (15 euros when departing from other countries). Also, passengers can pre-purchase the possibility of carrying luggage weighing up to 20 kg. This service costs 1499 rubles. when buying on the website or through a call center and 3 thousand rubles (or 45 euros) at the airport. At the same time, an additional payment for each 1 kg of overweight at the airport will cost 500 rubles.

"Aeroflot"

The hand luggage of Aeroflot passengers flying in economy class can take up one piece and weigh no more than 10 kg. Its dimensions from the end of February 2018 should not exceed: 55 cm in length, 40 cm in width, 25 cm in height. The airline, after the entry into force of the new rules for carrying hand luggage, included a backpack in the list of alternatives to a briefcase or handbag, limiting its size to 80 cm in the sum of three dimensions and a weight of 5 kg. At the same time, the briefcase and handbag are not limited in size and weight. Goods purchased at duty-free shops at the airport must be packed in one sealed (sealed) plastic bag, with dimensions of the sum of three dimensions not exceeding 115 cm. This bag is allowed to be taken in addition to hand luggage and other personal items.

In addition, the list of things transported by Aeroflot free of charge includes: a bouquet of flowers, outerwear, baby food for a child during the flight, a suit in a suitcase, a device for carrying a child, medicines, special dietary needs in the amount necessary for the duration of the flight, crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, a folding wheelchair used by a passenger with disabilities and which can be safely placed in the aircraft cabin. A folding wheelchair is carried in the cabin of the aircraft if there is space for its safe placement, otherwise it is checked in as baggage at no additional charge.

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. Hand luggage exceeding the free hand luggage allowance established by the carrier is checked in by the passenger as baggage in accordance with the terms of the passenger air carriage agreement.

Economy class passengers, except for Premium group fares, can still check in one piece up to 23 kg and 158 cm in the sum of three dimensions for free.

Passengers of the subsidiary airline Rossiya on flights under the code SU have the same baggage allowance as on flights of the parent company.

S7 Airlines

Economy class passengers of the airline can take on board one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 10 kg and no more than 55x40x20 cm in size. At the same time, for passengers who bought tickets at the Economy Basic fare, hand luggage is the only free baggage option. Passengers who have bought tickets with luggage included can, in addition to hand luggage, check in one piece up to 23 kg and 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

On the website, the airline has not yet regulated the transportation of backpacks and purchases from Duty Free in excess of the hand luggage allowance.

"UTair"

The airline published on November 20 changes in the rules for carrying hand luggage. In addition to the hand luggage allowance, which is 10 kg for UTair and measures 55x40x20 cm, passengers can carry a backpack with dimensions not exceeding 40 × 25 × 20 cm and weighing not more than 5 kg or a handbag or briefcase, the size and weight of which are not limited . As for packages from Duty Free, the airline allowed the carriage of no more than one such package (in sealed form) weighing up to 3 kg. Its size is not limited.

Under the Light fare, hand luggage is the only free baggage allowance. According to the tariffs "Standard" and "Flexible", in addition to hand luggage, passengers have the opportunity to check in one piece of baggage up to 23 kg and 203 cm.

Pavel Permyakov, president of Utair - Passenger Airlines, told the Interfax-Tourism portal that the airline is not currently considering the possibility of introducing fares without mandatory baggage allowance. “We have a Light fare, according to which a passenger can carry 10 kg in the cabin, and although we are studying the potential to reduce the cost of this fare, we do not plan to completely cancel the free baggage allowance,” he said.

nord wind

Economy class passengers of NordWind Airlines can take hand luggage on a regular flight, which occupies one piece and weighs no more than 5 kg, and the dimensions of which do not exceed 55x40x20 cm. At the moment, the airline has not specified the procedure for carrying backpacks and purchases from Duty Free. Passengers who have bought a ticket at the Optimum fare, in addition to hand luggage, can check in one piece of baggage up to 20 kg and 203 cm. .

"Ural Airlines"

From November 20, the size of hand luggage for economy class passengers of the airline should not exceed 55x40x20 cm, and weight - no more than 5 kg. At the same time, the carrier has not yet specified the procedure for transporting backpacks and purchases from Duty Free on its website.

Passengers of the airline under the Promo tariff have the opportunity, in addition to hand luggage, to check in one piece of baggage up to 10 kg and up to 203 cm in size in the sum of three dimensions, but not more than 100 cm on either side. For other economy class fares, the baggage allowance is one piece up to 23 kg.

Azur Air

The airline has established the following free baggage allowance for one passenger, both on domestic and international charter flights: one piece of hand luggage up to 5 kg and one piece of baggage up to 20 kg. The carrier notes that it has the right to allow baggage for carriage as hand luggage weighing more than 5 kg (the number of pieces is not more than one), if its dimensions do not exceed 55x40x20 cm.

Red Wings

Under the "Light" tariff, the airline allows you to carry only one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 10 kg and measuring 55x40x20 cm. Under the "Standard" tariff, you can take one piece up to 5 kg as hand luggage, as well as check in one piece up to 23 kg and 203 cm.

is a question that interests passengers of many airlines. People do not always understand what belongs to this category of baggage, what things can be taken into the cabin, and what is better to leave at home or check in with regular cargo.

What is the essence?

First, let's look at what is considered hand luggage on an airplane. This is a special type of baggage that is allowed to be taken into the cabin of an airliner. For him, his own rules and norms of transportation are established, and depending on the rules of the airline. For example, economy class passengers get one seat, while business class and 1st class passengers get twice as much.

It is believed that the equivalent of one piece is a bag or backpack containing personal items. This is not true. The main criterion is the weight of hand luggage and its dimensions. It is from these parameters that the carrier is repelled. There are a number of restrictions on such baggage, which may vary.

General prohibitions

Before checking in for a flight, it is important to be clear about what you cannot take on a plane. Speaking in general, the category of prohibited goods includes weapons, liquefied gases, as well as dangerous substances (radioactive, toxic, caustic). The category of prohibited items also includes explosives, liquefied gases, sharp objects, including household appliances such as wire cutters, a corkscrew, scissors, a folding knife, and others.

Below we will consider in detail what you can take in hand luggage on an airplane, and what things are prohibited in relation to food, cosmetics, medicines, digital equipment and other cargo.

Food

First, let's look at what is allowed to carry from food. As a rule, airlines restrict passengers in this matter, prohibiting the carrying of jelly-like and liquid food. But you can take with you:

• Nuts.
• Fruit.
• Sandwiches.
• Cookie.
• Chips and other products.

If you are flying with a child, you are allowed to take baby food. If jelly, juices or yoghurts are found before departure, they will most likely be banned from being transported. This also applies to food that is packaged in jars. Those products that are allowed to be carried on board are recommended to be packed in transparent bags, which speeds up the inspection procedure.

Before departure, pay attention to the requirement of the carrier, because they may vary. Pay special attention to goods from DutyFree stores. They are allowed to be taken on a plane, but only if they are packaged in a bag and have a receipt on hand.

Cosmetics

Women are often interested in what they can take with them. from cosmetics. As a rule, carriers are allowed to bring into the cabin:

• Blush.
• Eyeliner.
• Shadows.
• Powder and other means.

As for jelly-like formulations, as well as liquids that are packed in containers larger than 0.1 liters, it is forbidden to take them with you. The only option is to transfer the items to checked baggage. In addition, pressurized cans are not allowed into the cabin. In this case, the total volume of liquids carried should not exceed 1000 ml. This nuance should be taken into account even before departure.

medical supplies

Another important issue is medications. You are allowed to take the following medicines as hand luggage:

• Tablets.
• Hydrogen peroxide.
• Dressing materials.
• Various drops.

All funds should be sealed and carried with instructions for use. Otherwise, customs officers may have questions for the passenger, up to the need for a detailed inspection. If there is an injury, hand luggage can be supplemented with special means for movement, for example, crutches. With regard to the upper limit of liquids, the same rules apply here as mentioned above.

Digital equipment

According to the rules of air carriers, you can take digital equipment on board the aircraft - a laptop, player, tablet, camera, charger and even a hairdryer. But there is a limitation regarding the mobile phone. It can be carried into the cabin, but with a mandatory shutdown. This is for safety reasons, as radiation from mobile devices can interfere with aircraft electronics.

If you plan to carry large equipment that exceeds the allowable dimensions, it is better to check it out as regular baggage.

What about documents and jewelry?

According to the rules of airlines, it is allowed to take valuables, jewelry, wallets and important documents with you in your hand luggage. It is also necessary to take your passport with you so as not to accidentally end up in a foreign country without documents. There are situations when luggage does not fit on one plane and then it can be sent on the next flight.

Clothing and personal hygiene items

If we consider personal hygiene items, you can take a toothbrush and paste, a comb (without a handle), wet wipes and even nail polish remover on board the aircraft. At the same time, it is forbidden to take cutting and piercing things into the salon. This rule also applies to nail scissors.

From clothes you can take with you a coat, a jacket (sweater), an umbrella, a blanket and a shawl. In general, it is allowed to take almost all clothes, if it does not contradict the rules of the airline and does not exceed the allowable standards (dimensions, weight).

What are the weight and size restrictions?

Separate question - how much hand luggage can i take on a plane. Here, each airline has its own rules, which depend on the direction, ticket price, flight class and other factors. There are only two main criteria, namely dimensions and weight:

• Dimensions. They should not exceed 56 cm in length, 46 cm in height, and 25 cm in width.
• The weight. Here the requirements vary, and different airlines may have limits between 3 and 15 kg.

Results

Despite a certain similarity in the requirements of air carriers regarding hand luggage, some rules are strictly individual. For example, low-cost airlines that provide budget flights are stricter about hand luggage and allow you to take a minimum of things with you into the cabin. No more than one seat is allowed per person. More established companies will have fewer restrictions. In any case, it is important to clarify these points in advance, even before buying a ticket and checking in for a flight.

At the end of last year, amendments were made to the general rules for the carriage of baggage by air.

According to the law, all Russian airlines must obey the same rules.

What are the rules for carrying baggage on an airplane in 2020?

The new baggage rules allow a bag/suitcase up to 30 kg for one passenger seat on the plane. For each passenger, according to the norms, individual baggage is issued.

In Russian and international airlines, it is customary to divide baggage into the following weight categories:

For a child under 2 years old, you can check out separate baggage up to 10 kg.

The allowable baggage weight depends on the ticket category:

• In economy class - 20 kg per passenger.
• In business class - up to 30 kg.
• In the first class - up to 30 kg.

If the weight of baggage exceeds the allowable limits, it is called excess baggage; baggage over 30 kg - heavy.

Most carriers allow a slight overweight of 1-2 kg. If the excess weight is more than 2 kg, you will have to pay extra.

In case of excess baggage, the passenger pays extra for each extra kilogram. There are no uniform tariffs: each airline sets its own price.

Depending on the policy of the air carrier and the specific flight, the overweight surcharge can be calculated:

• Based on the cost of the maximum economy class fare. With this approach, 1 kg of overweight costs 1.5% of the ticket price.
• Based on a fixed amount set by the air carrier. On different flights, this amount may vary and ranges from 5-15 € per kg.

In addition to weight, baggage may exceed the norm in terms of dimensions, including the sum of 3 dimensions (length + height + width). This baggage includes:

• Sports Equipment;
• some musical instruments (double bass, guitar);
• large household appliances.

The maximum dimensions of checked baggage for all classes must be 158 cm.

For the transportation of oversized cargo, a preliminary agreement with the airline is required. On the day of departure, it is recommended to arrive at the airport in advance, since it takes more time to check in such cargo.

The company may refuse to transport oversized cargo if there is not enough space in the luggage compartment.

How much does baggage cost on an airplane if the ticket is without baggage?

Many airlines provide a no-baggage service, according to which the passenger flies only with hand luggage.

The advantages of this service include a reduced cost of the flight. The downside is that the tickets are non-refundable.

It is allowed to carry any items in the baggage, except for those that are classified as dangerous in international practice. Their list is given in the ticket.

It is also important to understand that there is no single global baggage standard for all airlines. You need to focus on the country to which the passenger is flying.

For example, when flying to Dubai, it is forbidden to take on board objects and books of a religious orientation, except for Islam.

According to the rules, most airlines prohibit the transportation in the luggage compartment of the aircraft:

Most airlines do not allow you to take a mercury thermometer with you into the cabin. It must be checked in as baggage, packed in a plastic case, and placed so that it is not damaged under any circumstances.

Most airlines prohibit the carriage of all types of knives, from penknives to kitchen and hunting knives. But there are also airports that allow the transportation of penknives and folding knives without fixation up to 6 cm long.

To carry knives longer than 10 cm (household, hunting, etc.) in your luggage, you must first obtain a special permit. If a knife is carried in baggage as a melee weapon, then it must also be in a case.

It is also allowed to transport in checked baggage, subject to the required conditions, such sharp objects as:

• scissors;
• razors;
• swords and checkers;
• bayonets and swords;
• scimitars;
• crossbows;
• imitators of any type of weapon.

According to the rules of transportation, it is undesirable to put in baggage:

Important! Take these things with you in your hand luggage or leave them at home.

Aircraft baggage restrictions

Liquids include:

You can carry any of these liquids in your checked baggage.. There are no restrictions on volume, however, the general allowable weight limits must be observed (see above).

You can carry medicines in your baggage that are not prohibited by customs regulations and are on free sale, i.e. sold without a prescription.

Customs regulations prohibit the transport of narcotic and psychotropic substances on the plane. The presence of a prescription from a doctor indicating the dose requires such means as:

Under the official bans of many countries fall potent substances that may be contained in some medicines, for example, such as:

• codeine;
• phenobarbital, ;
• pseudoephedrine;
• chlorphenamine maleate;
• diazepam.

The allowed amount of medicines on the plane is very conditional: for your own use for the period of travel. If more than 5 packs of medicines are found in the luggage, then the customs services will most likely have questions for the passenger.

To avoid fines and confiscations, get documents proving the need to transport medicines in these volumes.

All medicines transported on the plane must be in their original packaging, comply with the expiration date stated on the packaging.

Note! For unhindered transportation of insulin, a diabetic passport must be issued before the trip.

You can put food in the luggage of the aircraft, provided that:

• This product is not included in the Customs Prohibited List (for international flights).
• This product is not on the air carrier's list of restrictions.
• The liquid product is not opened, hermetically sealed.

If a flight is made between countries, then the things and products being transported are subject to customs requirements for individuals. They are set by the host countries, and these requirements must be taken into account.

As for domestic flights, customs rules do not apply to such baggage.

Before traveling, you need to find out the requirements of the customs of the country of destination, as well as the country where the transfer is made.

Customs bans often concern epidemiologically dangerous products without factory packaging. For example, it is forbidden to import meat and dairy products into the EU countries; This measure was introduced to prevent the spread of infections.

U.S. customs does not allow a number of products from other countries, namely:

• meat;
• eggs;
• fish;
• dairy;
• many types of vegetables and fruits.

To carry exotic fruits from southern countries in your baggage, you will need a special container so that they are not damaged during the flight.

On domestic Russian flights, you can carry in your baggage an unlimited amount of alcoholic beverages up to 24% alcohol (but not more than the general weight allowance for baggage).

Strong drinks (24–70 °) - up to 5 liters, while:

• up to 3 liters of alcoholic beverages - duty free;
• over 3 and up to 5 liters - with a surcharge at customs.

The single rate of the vehicle in excess of the norm of 3 liters is 10 € for each liter in excess of the norm.

These standards for individuals apply to any imported alcohol in baggage, including:

• beer;
• vodka;
• champagne;
• wine, etc.

You can transport alcohol on an airplane only in its original packaging.. Domestic wines, moonshine will be confiscated at customs.

In some countries, the restriction on the export of alcoholic beverages is even stricter. So, for example, from Hungary you can take out no more than 1 liter of strong alcohol (from 22%), and up to 2 liters of less strong alcoholic beverages.

An exception is made only for grape wine and beer: here the restrictions are less strict - you can take out up to 4 liters of wine and 16 liters of beer.

Alcohol with an alcohol content of 24-70% is allowed to be carried only in checked baggage, and this must be taken into account when traveling by Russian air carriers.

There is no limit on the number of cigarettes in checked baggage. The main rule is not to exceed the limits of the customs service of the country of destination.

It is forbidden for one passenger to bring into the territory of the Russian Federation more than:

• 200 cigarettes (one block);
• 50 cigars;
• 250 grams of tobacco.

Important! Minors are strictly prohibited from carrying cigarettes.

These restrictions apply in all EU countries. In the US, the limits are as follows: a passenger aged 21 and over can carry up to 2 kg of tobacco (leaf).

As for electronic cigarettes, there are no restrictions on their transportation. Such a cigarette is equated with electronic devices such as a laptop or telephone.

Most airlines have a strict ban on lighters. You cannot carry in your checked baggage:

• zippo lighters;
• souvenir lighters, even if they do not contain a single gram of gasoline;
• other types of "named" lighters.

You can take an ordinary lighter filled with liquefied gas with you on board the aircraft.

So, when planning a flight on domestic and international flights, be sure to study what and in what quantities you can carry in the luggage of the aircraft. The information provided above in the article will help in this matter.

Video: New rules for baggage and hand luggage on airplanes come into force

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

As it was?

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

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

What happened?

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

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

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

"Victory" has taken a very advantageous position in terms of competition, while not violating any laws - just taking advantage of how stupidly drafted they are.

How will it be?

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

After fierce discussions, legislators came to the following.

Airlines are required to allow holders of non-refundable tickets to carry on the plane for free at least 5 kg of hand luggage plus items that appear on the list from the Order of the Ministry of Transport of Russia No. 82 dated 06/28/2007. These things include, say, cell phones, umbrellas, baby cradles, crutches.

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

Refundable ticket holders need not worry - the new rules do not affect them in any way.

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

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

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

Refundable tickets cost an average of 20% more than non-refundable ones!

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

The Airline Baggage Act of 2017 will take effect 60 days after its official publication, i.e. from mid-autumn 2017. The Russians still have the opportunity to fly on vacation to warmer climes “according to the old rules” - counting on 10 kg of luggage free of charge.

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

Will tickets get cheaper?

Low-cost airlines, defending their right to independently set the cost of transporting luggage, nodded to foreign countries - they say, "over the hill" the state does not get into the aviation business at all and does the right thing. At the same time, lobbyists kept silent about the following: in the countries of civilized Europe, air transport services are much cheaper. A ticket can be purchased for 10 euros - and this is only 700 rubles for a second.

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

Experts are unanimous in their opinion that the majority of citizens using air transport services, from amending the aviation legislation of the Russian Federation suffer financially.

Can you carry alcohol on a plane under the new rules?

The rules for transporting alcohol in the baggage of an aircraft in 2017 have not changed dramatically - the rules depend on where you are flying. Weak alcohol (with an alcohol content of up to 24%) can be taken on board in unlimited quantities. The maximum norm of strong drinks (over 24%) per citizen is 5 liters.

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

If the plane is heading to an Arab country where people profess Islam, you will not be able to carry alcohol with you.

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