Basic rules for carrying baggage on an airplane. New rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane: what you can take and what you can’t Carry baggage what you can

• Backpack / handbag / men's briefcase with enclosed items. However, please note that the weight of the backpack should not exceed 5 kg, the dimensions in the sum of three dimensions should not exceed 80 cm.
• One (!) sealed shopping bag duty free with dimensions not exceeding 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions
• Outerwear
• Suit in a suitcase
• Bouquet of flowers
• Child carrier. These include: a baby cradle, restraint systems (devices) for children under two years old, a folding baby stroller with dimensions not exceeding 50x42x20cm when transporting a child, which can be safely placed in the aircraft cabin on a shelf above the passenger seat, or under the seat of the passenger in front armchairs. As a restraint and in the presence of a separate paid seat for a child, a passenger seat installed on a passenger seat certified for use on air transport a portable child seat equipped with seat belts.
• Baby food for feeding the baby during the flight
• Crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, a folding wheelchair, removable prosthetic limbs (arms, legs), a portable oxygen concentrator upon prior agreement, medical equipment for the life support of a passenger in flight. These items must have dimensions that allow them to be safely placed in the cabin of the aircraft. 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.
• Medications, special dietary requirements required for the duration of the flight.

Attention: scooters, skateboards and roller skates are not allowed to be carried in the aircraft cabin and are only checked in as checked baggage.

2. Baggage

On flights of Rossiya Airlines, different rules and regulations apply to baggage and hand luggage depending on the flight number.

Baggage allowance for flights numbered SU 6001-6999:

Attention: Norm and weight free transportation checked baggage must not exceed 158 cm in the sum of 3 dimensions. The allowance and weight of free unchecked baggage in the aircraft cabin (hand baggage) must not exceed 55 cm in length, 40 cm in width, 25 cm in height.

If you are traveling with a heavy or oversized baggage, the weight of one piece, which exceeds 32 kg, but not more than 50 kg, and / or the dimensions of one piece in the sum of three dimensions exceed 203 cm, then you must first coordinate its transportation with the airline no later than 36 hours before the flight departure by phone: 8 800 444-55-55 (the call is free).

Baggage allowance for flights numbered FV5501-5949:

On flights numbered FV5501-5949, the free baggage allowance must be checked with the tour operator. The free baggage allowance for 1 piece of baggage is no more than 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions. For children under the age of 2 years (without a separate seat), the checked baggage allowance is 10 kg.

Free carry-on baggage allowance:

Economy– 1 place up to 5 kg, no more than 55x40x20 cm

Business– 1 place up to 10 kg, no more than 55x40x20 cm

Carrying excess baggage on flights FV5501-5949

Excess baggage - baggage, the weight of which exceeds the free baggage allowance, while the weight of each piece is not more than 32 kg / size is not more than 203 cm in the sum of 3 dimensions

• Only for flights within the Russian Federation - 750 rubles / kg
• Only for international flights from the Russian Federation and flights from foreign points of the Eurozone - 10 EUR / kg
• For international flights from other foreign points — 12 USD/kg

Heavy baggage / sports equipment - the weight of one piece is over 32 kg and not more than 50 kg. Baggage, the weight of one piece of which exceeds 50 kg, is not allowed for transportation.

• Only for flights within the Russian Federation - 400 rubles / kg
• Only for international flights from the Russian Federation and flights from foreign points of the Eurozone - 6 EUR / kg
• For international flights from other foreign points — 8 USD/kg

3. Hand luggage

Free carry-on baggage allowance on flights SU 6001-6999 - 10 kg(Economy class), 15 kg(Business Class)

Free carry-on baggage allowance on flights FV5501-5949 - 5 kg(Economy class), 10 kg(Business Class)

4. Transportation of sports equipment

As one piece of hand luggage, in accordance with the established restrictions on dimensions and weight, one of the following items can be carried:

• one tennis/squash racket packed in a case;
• a set for playing badminton, consisting of two simple rackets and 3 feather flounces, packed in one case.

If the above equipment is carried as carry-on baggage, no other carry-on baggage (other than items carried in excess of the established allowance at no additional charge) is allowed.

The following equipment counts as 1 piece and is included in the free baggage allowance:

• Ski equipment - Bag with 1 pair of skis and 1 pair of poles + 1 piece of luggage with 1 pair of boots. Or 1 case with 1 pair of water skis.
• Snowboard equipment - 1 bag with 1 snowboard + 1 piece of luggage with 1 pair of boots
• Hockey Equipment – ​​Equipment Pouch + Pouch with 2 Sticks
• Bicycle - Bicycle prepared for transport
• Golf equipment - packed in one bag
• Fishing equipment (packed in 1 container or case) - 2 rods + tackle set
• Sports equipment not included in the above list is regarded as 1 piece of baggage and is included in the free baggage allowance.

If the baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance in terms of the number of pieces, weight or the sum of three dimensions, then the excess baggage fee will be charged according to the baggage rate for payment of the checked baggage in excess of the allowance.

5. Transportation of musical instruments

On Rossiya Airlines flights, musical instruments are transported both in the baggage compartment and in the passenger cabin.

In the passenger compartment:

• as hand luggage. A musical instrument, issued in the cabin of an aircraft, must comply with the weight restrictions established for hand luggage and have dimensions not exceeding 135 cm in the sum of three dimensions. It is allowed to transport one guitar, the dimensions of which in the sum of three dimensions exceed 135 cm, subject to prior agreement with the airline no later than 36 hours before the scheduled flight departure*. The number of guitars accepted for carriage in the aircraft cabin is limited. In case of carriage of a musical instrument as cabin baggage, the carriage of other cabin baggage (in addition to items carried in excess of the established allowance without charging an additional fee) is not allowed.
• as baggage. Baggage is allowed in passenger seat, at the same time, the fare and taxes are charged for the carriage of baggage, as when registering for the carriage of an adult passenger. The weight of the instrument carried in the passenger seat must not exceed 80 kg, the dimensions must not exceed 135x50x30 cm.*

In the luggage compartment:

Transportation of musical instruments in the luggage compartment is carried out according to general rules transportation of checked free and excess baggage.

When transported in the luggage compartment, the weight of the tool must not exceed 50 kg and the dimensions must not exceed 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

6. Transportation of animals

If you decide to take your pet on a trip, be sure to inform the airline (dispatcher when booking or buying an air ticket, or by phone) *

Transportation of animals is carried out only with the consent of the airline. Please note that there are restrictions on the number and types of transported animals.

Payment for the transportation of animals

Transportation of an animal / bird is not included in the free baggage allowance and is paid 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.

The following are not accepted for carriage as baggage (in the cabin and in the baggage compartment):

• dogs belonging to brachycephalic breeds (with a shortened facial part of the skull - a flattened muzzle), such as a bulldog (English, French, American), pug, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, boxer, griffin (Belgian, Brussels), Boston Terrier, Dogue de Bordeaux, Japanese Chin;
• rodents (guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas, chipmunks, squirrels, gerbils, dormouse, marmots, ground squirrels, jerboas, etc.);
• reptiles (turtles, iguanas, geckos, chameleons, snakes, lizards, frogs, etc.);
• arthropods;
• fish and fish seed, as well as other marine and river animals requiring transportation in water;
• animals and birds that are not indoor tamed;
• sick and experimental animals;
• animals weighing more than 50 kg together with the container.

7. Transportation of passengers in a wheelchair

Passengers in a wheelchair are accepted for carriage without charge. An oversized wheelchair powered by batteries and weighing more than 32 kg is transported in agreement with the airline no later than 36 hours before the scheduled departure time of the flight. Prior agreement with the airline is required no later than 36 hours before the flight departure time.

In addition to a wheelchair, a special-purpose wheelchair is transported free of charge.

8. Carriage of small personal mobility aids powered by lithium batteries

These funds include:

• unicycle,
• segways (mini-segways),
• hoverboards,
• hoverboards

Transportation of such vehicles is possible only as checked baggage, provided that there is no lithium battery in the small-sized vehicle. The lithium battery removed from the vehicle is allowed for carriage in cabin baggage, provided that the battery power does not exceed the established norm - 160 watt-hours (Wh, W / h) *.

A small-sized vehicle with a built-in lithium battery can be transported when it is registered as "dangerous goods" through the cargo terminal of the airport.

9. Rules for the transport of portable electronic smoking devices

Devices of this type are carried by passengers in hand luggage or with them, subject to the following conditions:

1) Spare batteries must be individually protected against short circuits (by placement in the original sales packaging or by some other terminal insulation method);

2) Each battery must not exceed the following parameters:

a) in lithium metal batteries, the lithium content is 2 g;

b) specific power of lithium ion batteries 100 Wh*;

3) charging of devices and/or batteries on board the aircraft is prohibited

4) the use of devices on board the aircraft is prohibited

*1 Wh (Wh) = 1 V (V) x 1 Ah (Ah)
1 Ah (Ah) = 1000 mAh (mAh)

10. Baggage search

Rossiya Airlines strives to avoid situations with untimely delivery of luggage and does its best to return your luggage as soon as possible. To do this, the airline uses the international automated baggage tracing system World Tracer, which allows you to track the movement of baggage left behind by a passenger around the world.

If your baggage has not arrived, you must immediately contact a baggage tracing officer before leaving the arrivals area to fill required documents. Upon arrival of your luggage at the airport of destination, we will contact you and arrange its delivery.

The search for lost baggage is carried out within 21 days from the date of receipt of the application from the passenger. If after 21 days the baggage is not found, the passenger may submit a written claim to the carrier. The decision on monetary compensation and its amount is made based on the provisions contained in the Air Code of the Russian Federation, the Warsaw Convention and the airline's regulatory documents.

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 normative act (“General Rules air transportation”), which previously determined the requirements for the activities of airlines, was notable for rather inaccurate provisions. 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 what tariff was ticket 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 luggage weighs more than that norms that are established by the carrier in the tariff. 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 a 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 plan which includes 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.

Fruits

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.

Laptop

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. And here 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.

In law Order of the Ministry of Transport of Russia dated June 28, 2007 No. 82 (as amended on January 14, 2019) “On Approval of the Federal Aviation Rules “General Rules for the Air Transportation of Passengers, Baggage, Cargo and Requirements for Servicing Passengers, Consignors, Consignees”” (registered with the Ministry of Justice of Russia on September 27 .2007 No. 10186)
in any Russian airline you can bring on board up to 5 kg of things free of charge. There are carriers that allow you to take 10 or 15 kg.

Usually than more expensive ticket, the more things you can carry in the cabin. Usually, for flights in economy class, one piece of hand luggage is provided, and for business class - two. But here everything depends on the carrier: some companies have their own rules for each fare, direction, aircraft, while others have a single standard for everyone.

Dimensions are not prescribed in the law, so here each carrier can establish its own rules. Usually, bags of 55 × 40 × 20 cm in size or with the sum of three dimensions equal to 115 cm are allowed on board. Such a suitcase will fit in the overhead luggage rack along with the hand luggage of other passengers.

You can also take a handbag, briefcase or backpack with things in excess of the norm. It is assumed that you will place them under the seat in front of you, so the allowed weight and dimensions may be less than for hand luggage. For example, up to 3 kg and not more than 80 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

Carefully read the rules on the company's website: if the weight of free baggage in excess of the norm is not indicated there, check it on the website or by phone.

Also, instead of an additional bag, briefcase or backpack, you can take for free:

• bouquet of flowers;
• outerwear;
• baby food for the child during the flight;
• suit in a suitcase (specify weight and dimensions);
• a device for carrying a child (cradle, chair, stroller) - provided that you are flying with a child and can fit these things on a shelf or under the seat;
• medicines, special dietary needs in the amount required for the duration of the flight;
• crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, a folding wheelchair, if you can fit them in the cabin on a shelf or under the seat;
• goods from Duty Free, if they are suitable in weight and dimensions and are sealed in a sealed package (specify weight and dimensions).

Rule of thumb: what you are going to take into the cabin should fit on a shelf or under the seat. Ask the carrier in advance how much excess hand luggage they will allow you to carry.

How are hand luggage checked at the airport?

If your hand luggage looks bulky, it will be weighed at the airport and the dimensions checked using a special frame. This is a plastic container or two walls in which your suitcase should fit. In this case, everything should fit, including handles and wheels.

Carry-on bag size checker / consumerreports.org

To avoid having to pay extra for hand luggage, choose soft bags or a backpack with drawstring straps that reduce the size of an already packed travel accessory.

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's 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 most cheap tickets- any of the services like Yandex.Flights 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 about 10 free kilograms for passengers with non-refundable tickets should be forgotten. 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, ask 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.

At the end of last year, President Putin signed a law amending the General Rules for the Air Transportation of Passengers, Baggage, Cargo and Requirements for Servicing Passengers, Consignors, and 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 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. Cans of 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 things 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.