Carriage of luggage is possible. How many kg can be carried and taken on a plane per person: what is the permitted weight and acceptable size? What can you carry in hand luggage?

At the end of 2017, President Putin V.V. a law was signed amending the “General Rules” air transport passengers, baggage, cargo and requirements for servicing passengers, shippers, consignees.” According to the adopted law, Russian airlines are introducing uniform rules for the carriage of baggage on planes, with the exception of Aeroflot's subsidiary Pobeda.

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Let's take a look at what rules are relevant in 2020 for carrying luggage on an airplane.

According to the November law, new baggage allowances allow a bag or suitcase weighing up to 30 kg per piece. Less is allowed, more is not allowed. Each passenger is provided with individual luggage.

Important! The permissible weight of items depends on the ticket category: economy, business or first class. The higher the ticket class, the more options available in terms of baggage capacity.

Separate luggage can be checked in for a child under two years of age. The weight of the bag should not exceed 10 kg.

There is no single global standard for all airlines. It is worth focusing on the country to which the passenger is flying. For example, when traveling to Dubai, items and literary publications of a religious nature, with the exception of Islam, are prohibited from being transported. Also consider the restrictions of each airline individually.

Excess baggage

So, if a passenger has purchased an economy class ticket, he can carry luggage weighing up to 23 kg. For larger cargo, the traveler must pay extra, but some air carriers allow a slight excess without additional payment.

If you know in advance that baggage will fall into the excess baggage category, check the cost of the surcharge with your air carrier.

Baggage over 30 kg – heavy luggage

Carrying baggage on an airplane: new rules equate weight over 30 kg to the heavyweight category. Previously Weight Limit was up to 32 kg.

For such cargo you have to pay extra for each kilogram. There are no uniform tariffs; each company sets the price at its own discretion.

In addition to excess weight, there may be excess dimensions in the sum of three dimensions. Such things include:

alpine skis and other large sports equipment;
musical instruments, for example, guitar, double bass;
household appliances, such as a refrigerator.

To transport such goods, a preliminary agreement with the company is required. Before your flight, contact customer support. On the day of departure, it is better to arrive at the airport in advance, as special cargo will take longer to register.

Some carriers allow free transportation ski equipment in winter or diving boards to resorts.

Companies have the right to refuse to transport oversized cargo if the cargo compartments are too small or there is not enough space.

Baggage free ticket

A number of airlines support baggage-free travel. According to it, the passenger flies only with hand luggage. This method has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include the low cost of flights. The negative side is that the tickets are non-refundable.

Consolidated baggage

For couples, traveling families, colleagues and friends there is a luggage consolidation service. You can put all your things in one suitcase, which will be counted as one piece of luggage.

Fragile luggage

When transporting glassware, electronics and decorative items, many passengers worry about the safety of things, because most often at airports suitcases are treated carelessly and thrown into a general dump.

In such situations, the traveler can check in baggage marked “fragile”. To do this, provide the information when registering your belongings, and the suitcase will not be allowed through the belt. The loaders will take it to the luggage compartment.

Note! The ability to check in fragile luggage does not guarantee the safety of the passenger's belongings.

Fragile items that meet specifications hand luggage, it’s better to take it into the cabin. The main thing is that things do not contain liquid. You will have to discard jars of jam and compotes by putting them in the luggage compartment.

Hand luggage

What weight of luggage is allowed on the plane? Changes to the air travel law that came into force in November limited the minimum weight of hand luggage. Previously, it was possible to carry at least 10 kg free of charge for non-refundable and refundable tickets, now the limit is from 5 kg.

Most carriers allowed you to carry a suitcase weighing 10 kg on board. There was an additional charge for luggage in the luggage compartment.

The new law means that the airline is required to take 5 kg or more into the cabin, but it is possible to increase the weight if desired. For example, S7, UTair and Aeroflot announced their intention to maintain the previous norm of 10 kg.

The following rules are currently in effect on the official Aeroflot website:

In addition, the list of free items for carrying on board in addition to hand luggage has undergone changes. We'll talk about them below.

What items can you take into the cabin without checking them in as hand luggage?

According to the old requirements, it was allowed to take the following things into the salon free of charge without weighing, tagging or registration:

costume;
laptop;
video camera;
camera;
mobile phone;
baby food for the duration of the unlimited flight;
baby carrier (folding cradle or folding stroller);
books, magazines, newspapers;
outerwear;
women's handbag;
briefcase;
a folder with papers and documents;
cane;
crutches;
umbrella;
bouquet of flowers.

Now the umbrella, laptop and cell phone are excluded from the list. The Ministry of Transport explained these changes as an opportunity to remove the listed items from the bag.

In addition, the list of free items has been supplemented with a new item - a backpack. The management of Pobeda Airlines confirmed the information that the carriage of backpacks will be allowed if its size fits into the established standards by the company.

For Pobeda, hand luggage restrictions will be 36x30x27, while the minimum ticket price starts from five hundred rubles.

Items allowed in hand luggage and on you

A passenger may wish to keep a number of items with him or her in hand luggage. These include:

carbon dioxide cylinders (used to activate artificial limbs);
glasses repair tools, including a screwdriver less than 50 mm long;
lighter or non-hazardous matches (only with you);
pacemaker;
other pharmaceutical devices, including those using radioactive isotopes, with lithium batteries. Allowed to be kept only with oneself;
robot toy;
razors, including disposable ones;
eyelash curler;
nitroglycerin tablets or spray for treatment;
oxygen cylinders for medical purposes;
injection needles for a passenger with diabetes or specialized medications.

Actions in case of loss

No one is protected from losing things during air travel. Items go missing while being loaded or unloaded into the luggage compartment, or they are accidentally sent on another flight.

In case of loss of personal belongings, follow the instructions:

Make sure you have your baggage receipt on hand;
Contact the missing items department with the form;
Write a statement;

Within three weeks, the carrier chosen by the passenger is obliged to find the items and return them. The parcel is delivered to your home free of charge, and the client does not have to go anywhere or pay anything.

If you return damaged or missing luggage after three weeks, you can contact the company with a request to compensate for the losses.

If the carrier refuses to compensate for the damage, the citizen has the right to request a written refusal, with which he can go to court for further proceedings.

The Montreal Convention enshrines an international agreement that stipulates the maximum possible compensation for the loss of a bag - 1131 SDR (artificial reserve and payment instrument issued by the IMF). This is approximately $1500.

In practice, the figure depends on the specific carrier. Foreign companies on average they pay $20/kg. Large foreign airlines may pay the excess amount according to their internal rules. Russian airlines pay approximately 600₽.

If a passenger has lost luggage while on an international flight, they should apply for a search no later than a week after the date of receipt of the items.

On domestic flights It is allowed to file a claim within six months from the date of loss.

Standard compensation requires a description of the missing luggage. If you have receipts for lost items, you can present them with the application. Then you should expect a full or partial refund.

Advice! If you are transporting fragile or valuable items, insure them before the flight with declared value by paying an additional fee.

It’s simply pointless to talk about it. On a family trip, you can’t do without suitcases and large bags, baby strollers and other things necessary for a small passenger, most of which are sent on the flight in the luggage compartment of the plane.

And in order for everything to go smoothly at the airport, it is important to know in advance how many things can be carried for free, what are the permitted dimensions and weight of luggage for a purchased ticket on the selected airline, how to organize the transportation of your belongings correctly, how to transport non-standard large items, and what to do in some emergency situations , for example, if your luggage suddenly gets lost or it turns out that there are too many things in your luggage. And today is just about this.

General baggage rules

Air carriers around the world are extremely concerned about flight safety. And for this, strict standards and transportation rules are being developed. Among the priority standards is the calculation of the maximum weight of luggage per passenger. Because excess weight on board is a direct threat to the safety of passengers.

All the things with which a passenger goes on a flight can be called in one word “baggage”, which is conventionally divided into:

checked baggage – bags, suitcases, boxes and other items that the passenger parts with at check-in at the airport, entrusting the care of them to his employees;
hand luggage - bags, packages and suitcases that will be with him until the end of the flight. Previously, a special tag was attached to them. According to the new rules - no;
personal belongings that are transported free of charge in excess of the established limit ( full list can be found in paragraph 135 of the Russian Aviation Rules (FAR)).

Air travel around the world is strictly regulated. All airline carriers and passengers are required to obey the established Rules. For Russian airlines Regarding the carriage of passengers and baggage, various regulations and rules of air transportation apply, which were amended in accordance with Law No. 409 of October 5, 2017.

According to the law on non-refundable tickets, not only have some rules for the carriage of hand luggage and baggage changed, but Russian airlines now have the opportunity to offer passengers cheaper tickets without baggage space, that is, without free baggage allowance, independently determining for which fare to provide baggage.

However, for passengers with tickets whose price includes baggage, a single free baggage allowance has been introduced. This rate cannot be reduced. And if the carrier wants to show generosity and increase the permitted limit upward, please do so. This is not forbidden.

Each carrier has the right to change and establish its own standards without going beyond the established ones general rules and without worsening the conditions of service for passengers. The limit may vary (it depends on the carrier’s rules, the type of aircraft, the duration and direction of the flight, the cost of the ticket and class of service), but its maximum weight is limited - no more than 30 kg (previously it was 32 kg) for one seat. Foreign airlines have their own rules that comply with the laws of their countries.

Each specific situation has its own nuances. To avoid mistakes, be sure to check the weight and dimensions of your free baggage, the parameters of which are indicated for a specific fare on the ticket. This information can also be found on the carrier's website.

How much will you have to pay for the advantage?

Sometimes it happens that at the airport counter it suddenly turns out that the suitcase weighs more than indicated on the purchased ticket, and the free baggage allowance has been exceeded in some respect: weight, size or number of seats (depending on the company’s rules). There’s nothing you can do about it; in most cases you’ll have to pay extra for the excess.

The amounts of additional payments vary: from 2500 to 7500 rubles for domestic flights and up to 200 euros for international flights. The amount depends on the carrier’s policy (some of them turn a blind eye to a small overload of 1-2 kg, while others may charge the full amount) and how large the overload is.

Most often, airlines encounter the following restrictions:

for economy class – 1 free piece (suitcase/bag) no more than 20-23 kg;
for business class – 2 pieces of luggage (each no more than 30-32 kg);
based on the sum of three dimensions (length, width, height), luggage should not be more than 158 cm (or 203 cm).

Sometimes it is more profitable to fly on an expensive ticket with heavy luggage than in economy class with an extra charge for excess weight.

Within the maximum permitted limit (in international airports- this is 1 piece of baggage no more than 32 kg, according to Russian rules - no more than 30 kg) it is allowed to carry baggage in excess of the free allowance. In this case, you will have to pay extra according to the carrier’s tariffs for excess baggage(that is, for baggage that is not taken into account in the cost of the purchased fare ticket) and agree with him on the transportation of such baggage.

As for low-cost airlines, they often do not have free luggage. For example, with the Russian one, all luggage at the standard non-refundable rate is paid, and its cost depends on the weight and number of pieces. You are allowed to take into the cabin any safe objects (regardless of their weight and any lists) that can be squeezed through a measuring frame with dimensions of 36 x 30 x 27 cm.

How to transport oversized and heavy luggage?

Heavy luggage - according to Russian rules, this is everything that exceeds the weight of one piece of 30 kg.

Oversized baggage is an excess of the baggage allowance in terms of dimensions, that is, 1 piece is more than 203 cm (or 158 cm, as in most airlines). When specifying the size of a packed suitcase (bag), wheels, handles, and pockets are taken into account.

You will have to pay for excess weight, as well as for exceeding dimensions.

Depending on the maximum weight norm established in a particular company (in the order of the Ministry of Transport, the maximum weight of baggage allowed for transportation is 50 kg) and size (exceeding 270-320 cm in total), such heavy and large baggage may not be accepted for transportation even for money.

What should the passenger do in this case? Such items can be sent (of course, after coordinating this with the carrier) along the route as unaccompanied cargo, which is accepted at the cargo terminal in the company's cargo service. You can receive your luggage at the airport of arrival using the cargo bill of lading received during baggage check-in.

What to do if you have non-standard luggage?

Most often these are large, unusual and heavy things: musical instruments, snowboards and surfboards, skis, household appliances (washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, TVs, vacuum cleaners) and more. For the carriage of such baggage, airlines prescribe special conditions, indicating the maximum size, weight and contents of one set of baggage, which it is advisable to familiarize yourself with in advance.

Non-standard baggage (most often sports equipment) can be carried free of charge as an addition to the rest of the baggage or as regular baggage within the limits of the ticket fare or for an additional fee. Possible use special conditions, such as the absence of size restrictions that apply to regular luggage. For some types of such non-standard baggage, a fixed fee is established.

Items listed in clause 136 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (baby strollers, walkers, wheelchairs and other baggage) are carried free of charge in checked baggage if it is impossible to place them in the cabin without violating the comfortable and safe conditions for passengers.

Lucky are those who travel with skis and snowboards. Many carriers (for example, Aeroflot from November 1 to May 15) allow passengers to carry ski equipment and snowboards free of charge in addition to their main baggage or without additional payment if they fit into the free baggage weight allowance (often without a size limit).

But, again, you need to double-check everything to be safe. For example, airlines with low fares and low-cost airlines often do not have the option of free transportation of sports equipment. And in some permissible weight(usually 20-23 kg) can be reduced to 10 kg.

Some destinations (usually long flights) sometimes have their own rules that allow, during certain periods, to carry sets of equipment of a certain weight for surfing and diving without additional payment.

You can also bring golf bags, hockey sticks, fishing rods, and musical instruments for free, if the established rules are not violated. But if the weight, size, number of seats exceed free rate, then everything listed above will go on the flight only with an additional payment.

The passenger must discuss the transportation of such cargo in advance with the carrier company (36 hours before departure). Because it may happen that the airline does not have the conditions for transporting such non-standard baggage (the size of the cargo does not correspond to the type of aircraft or baggage of this size is simply impossible to place on board). Without prior agreement, you may simply not be accepted due to lack of free space.

If it turns out that it is not possible to organize the transportation of non-standard and heavy baggage, then it may be possible to send it as regular baggage with a fee for exceeding the free allowance.

Transportation of fragile luggage

Very often, airline passengers have questions about what to do with fragile and breakable things. The safest way (if possible) is to carry such luggage in the cabin, checking it out as hand luggage. If this is not possible, the baggage will be checked in at check-in with a statement that it requires particularly careful transportation. If such an option is provided by the airline, a special sticker is placed on the cargo and the items are delivered on board manually, and not in the bulk of suitcases on a belt.

Experienced travelers and frequent flyers non-standard luggage, argue that, although many different nuances arise, if you strictly follow the carrier’s rules, everything usually goes as normal.

Advice: when transporting expensive and fragile items, it is advisable to insure your luggage and send it with the declared value (you will have to pay for this service).

And, of course, there is a list of items that will not be allowed to be carried in luggage under any pretext for security reasons.

What is prohibited from being carried on an airplane?

Most airlines do not allow you to carry:

anything that is easily flammable and explodes (including firecrackers, sparklers, flares, gunpowder, cartridges, matches, gasoline and gas lighters, solvents, paints, gasoline, acetone, ethyl alcohol and others);
gases different types(liquefied, poisonous, compressed, including cartridges for burners and lighter refills);
radioactive, toxic, easily oxidized and corrosive substances (all kinds of acids, alkalis, mercury and devices containing it);
rechargeable (lithium-ion) batteries with a capacity of more than 160 Wh (if the power of devices is from 100 to 160 Wh, they are allowed to be carried inside equipment with the permission of the airline, up to 100 Wh in laptops, phones, inside equipment, while spare batteries can only be carried in hand luggage);
any sharp, heavy, cutting objects that could be potentially dangerous to others;
firearms, cold steel, electroshock weapons without special permits;
electronic cigarettes, magnetized objects.

This list is quite large. It is set out in Appendix 1 to the Rules for pre-flight and post-flight inspections No. 104 dated July 25, 2007.

Is checked baggage allowed for children?

For young travelers from 2 to 12 years old, the same baggage allowance applies as for adult passengers. Allowed for children (up to two years) without a separate seat free transportation luggage weighing up to 10 kg and no more than 115 cm in total dimensions.

Is it possible to combine luggage?

The new rules retain the ability to combine items into one baggage at the request of passengers traveling together (two or more) under certain conditions. Moreover, according to Russian rules, one piece of such combined baggage cannot be heavier than 30 kg and exceed 203 cm in size.

Families traveling with one suitcase are sometimes accommodated halfway and are forgiven for being a little overweight. But still, in practice, a lot depends on the pickiness of employees. In each case this is decided individually.

It is not always possible to carry one heavy bag instead of two light ones when traveling abroad: European trade unions protect their loaders and prohibit lifting luggage in excess of the norm.

Naturally, there are exceptions for large luggage that cannot be separated (musical instruments, sports gear and equipment, etc.).

What to do if your luggage is lost?

Have you landed and your items still haven’t appeared on the tape? Don't panic. But some actions need to be taken immediately, without leaving the arrival area. Find the airline service personnel who are searching for lost luggage and, presenting them with your ticket, baggage pass, or passport, make an official written request.

According to Russian laws, the search for missing baggage can last 21 days (how such a search occurs, in some airlines you can track it on the website using the online service). When the missing luggage is found, the carrier is obliged to deliver it to the address specified by the passenger free of charge.

If after three weeks the baggage has not been found or was found but partially or completely damaged, you can apply for compensation from the airline.

International rules establish the maximum amount of compensation payments in the event of loss of luggage or partial damage to it. In fact, in each specific situation, the amount of compensation is determined by the airline and depends on its internal rules. If you are refused compensation for damage caused, you should go to court.

How can I pay less for luggage?

Universal advice for such a case - do not take too much. Sometimes even a small advantage can cause big problems. Especially if this is a trip abroad or you will be using the services of several airlines.

Here you can’t do without studying the rules that apply to different carriers along the route. Otherwise, even if you are overweight by 1-2 kg, you will have to pay extra. And not only this. European loaders, who are prohibited by their unions from lifting luggage heavier than 32 kg, may simply refuse to deliver such cargo.

Be especially careful when purchasing inexpensive tickets on budget airlines or on a baggage-free fare. Often, such tickets cannot be returned if something happens, and you will have to fly light.

Baggage restrictions may occur when purchasing air tickets at promotional rates and promotions, or when using bonuses. Such flights, at first glance, are financially profitable, sometimes involve lower baggage allowances than the standard fare, or even offer a choice of either checked baggage or hand luggage.

There is only one way out - try to take a little less things and leave at least some weight reserve up to the norm established by the carrier, which you need to familiarize yourself with in advance, and take this into account when packing your luggage at home. To do this, having weighed your weight with and without luggage on floor scales at home, it is easy to make simple calculations and, if anything happens, get rid of everything unnecessary and repack the suitcase without hassle and fuss.

Experienced travelers advise putting on the heaviest shoes and plenty of clothing before the flight; small heavy items can be carried in your pockets. Do not take large quantities of care products and cosmetics (sometimes the cost of purchasing them locally is much less than what you will have to spend on paying for the excess).

And you can find a lot of such life hacks. Another one is the ability to pack a suitcase correctly. You can read about what you need to do to take everything you need and save on luggage in this article

(it travels in the luggage compartment of the airliner) and hand luggage (things that you take with you into the cabin).

The rules for their transportation differ from each other, both in terms of payment and contents.– some things cannot be hand luggage (any air carrier will present a list of them), some cannot be baggage.

How many kg can you carry on a plane in luggage? There are two systems of restrictions: by the number of seats in the cargo compartment and its weight, as well as simply by weight.

If we turn to the experience of the most popular Russian air carrier, then several years ago Aeroflot took into account only the permissible weight: they put all the box bags on the scales and determined the amount of excess established standards– and the traveler paid for excess weight (if any) strictly according to tariffs.

Today we are checking not only the weight, but also the number of pieces of luggage.

There are established standards:

a business class passenger can carry (without paying) two pieces, each of which is not heavier than 32 kilograms;
For those flying in economy class, only one piece of baggage will be accepted for free delivery, and the permitted weight of baggage on the plane must not exceed 23 kilograms.

To better understand this scoring system, imagine yourself as an economy class passenger. Your luggage on the plane - how many kg are allowed?

You took two suitcases with you to the airport - 13 and 10 kilograms, and it seems that you met the limit (two suitcases weighed 23 kg), but you won’t be able to do without an additional payment: an economy class passenger is entitled to only one piece of luggage, for the following you will be required to pay in the amounts established by the tariff schedule.

According to business class rules, although the traveler has the right to carry two pieces of baggage free of charge, their weight cannot be added together.

If you have a pair of suitcases, and their weight is distributed as follows: 44 and 20 kilograms, do not expect that the total weight of 64 kg will save you from additional costs.

You will have to pay extra for a 44-kilogram cargo, since it is heavier than the 32 kg stipulated by the transportation rules that you can take.

Previously, passengers paid extra for each specific extra kilogram. Today there is a tariff of fifty dollars for any excess. A business class passenger will have to pay twice as much.

If the rules have changed once, then who can guarantee that they will not change again? The main conclusion that a traveler should make when analyzing this situation is the need to be interested in the rules in advance.

Read the information on the ticket(traditional or electronic). Most companies indicate on the ticket how much cargo passengers carry for free, what is the maximum weight of bags on the plane per person (Russia or foreign carriers).

What will be the amount of additional payment for excess cargo for those companies that have not switched to a fixed “fine”?

Even if it is part of a so-called code-share agreement: By cooperating, carriers are not obliged to adhere to uniform rules regarding the transportation of things.

First of all, this concerns tariffs. For example, the cost of an excess of one kilogram for Lufthansa it will be 12 euros, for Alitalia - 21, and for Qatar Airways" - 47.

Some companies may even refuse to accept excess cargo if they have not taken care to solve this problem in advance.

Sky Express, for example, will not give the go-ahead until it is convinced whether there is additional free space in the cargo compartment and whether the permissible weight limit has expired.

If some companies (for example, in the Czech Republic) allow the Gold card holder to carry an additional weight of 23 kilograms for free, then other carriers can lure the client with low tariffs (for example,), and charge a fee for things (regardless of their weight).

EasyJet, unlike the main Russian carrier, allows you to add weight two travelers and with a limit of 20 kg, allow one to declare 18 kg and the other 22, at no additional charge.

Some companies (for example, RyanAir) have seasonal tariffs. In addition, there is a big difference between the amounts for suitcases that you lay out at the airport or pay when placing an order on the company’s website.

Knowing the rules about how many kg you can carry on a plane as luggage for different people, what the permissible weight of suitcases per person on a plane is, will not only get rid of unexpected problems, but will also help you save money by taking advantage of any bonuses - seasonal discounts or special programs.

Not only the amount of effort spent, but also the cost of your flight depends on the weight of your luggage. Low-cost airlines live off the fact that many tourists cannot meet the minimum weight and are forced to buy luggage. Major airlines initially include the transportation of oversized suitcases in the price of all tickets. In any case, exceeding the maximum weight threatens with a serious surcharge, so it is better to know the norms of each airline in advance.

Everything that comes with you on board the plane is divided into two categories:

Hand luggage- this is what you take with you to the salon. Depending on the specific airline regulations, dimensions and weight may vary.
Checked baggage– these are suitcases, strollers, skis and other things that you hand over at the front desk. They are flying in the cargo compartment of the plane.

Each airline sets the weight and size of hand luggage individually. Large airlines allow up to 2 pieces of small luggage weighing up to 8-10 kg.

Checked baggage includes suitcases weighing up to 20-23 kg.

Baggage allowances for major airlines

One of the main advantages major airlines- This free luggage up to 20-23 kg. There is no need to pay extra for it.

The maximum size should be understood as approximate. The main thing is that your suitcase, based on the results of three measurements (height, width, depth), does not exceed the sum of the dimensions indicated in the table.

Airline	(kg)	(cm)	Maximum weight of free baggage(kg)
Aeroflot	10	55x40x20	23
Lufthansa	8	55x40x23	23
Turkish Airlines	8	55x40x23	23
Finnair	10	56x45x25	23
UTair	5	55x40x20	20
S7 Airlines	7	55x40x20	20
Ural Airlines	5	55x40x20	20
Orengburg Airlines	5	55x40x20	20
VIM airlines	5	55x40x20	20
Vladivostok air	10	55x40x20	23
Nord Airlines		45x35x15	20
a/k "Yakutia"	5

In addition to your hand luggage, you will be allowed to take on board the aircraft:

stroller-cane
handbag
bouquet of flowers,
outerwear
laptop
camera
baby food
telephone,
Duty Free shopping bag

Baggage rules for low-cost airlines

If the restriction for large airlines is related to the safety of passengers (in case a suitcase falls on their head), then for budget airlines it is also due to the desire to make money on tourists who are inattentive to the rules.

Low-cost airlines receive the lion's share of their income from additional sales, so they limit tourists as much as possible in the allowable carry-on luggage. To do this, next to the reception desk and at the gates there are scales and niches where your bag should fit.

Unlike large companies, you must board a low-cost airline with one piece of luggage.

Some airlines allow you to bring handbags and laptops on board in addition to hand luggage.

Airline	Maximum weight of hand luggage(kg)	Maximum hand luggage size(cm)	Maximum weight of checked baggage(kg)	Price of 1 piece of luggage
Pobeda (Russia)	10	115 (sum of 3 sides)	20	1499 rub.
Niki (Austria)	8	55x40x20	23	15-30 euros
Easy Jet (England)	No limit	56x45x25	Maximum 20 kg per person	8-40 pounds sterling (depending on season and place of payment)
German Wings (Germany)	8	55x40x20	23	10-20 Euro
Air Berlin (Germany)	8	55x40x20	23	15-30 euros
Vueling (Spain)	10	55x40x20	23	13-25 Euro
Air Arabia (UAE)	No limit	55x40x20	Size no more than 160 cm in 3 dimensions	10-15 euros
Air One (Italy)	8	55x35x25	Size no more than 158 cm in 3 dimensions	Included in price
Fly Dubai	7	56x45x25	20	10 euros
Wizzair	10	42x32x25 cm – free 56x45x25 cm – 10 euros	149x119x171 cm	23 euros
RyanAir	8	55x40x20	15-20	20-40 Euro

If you know that your hand luggage is 0.5-1 kg overweight and you cannot remove anything, then it is better to register it as checked baggage in advance and pay for it as early as possible.

If it is not possible to pay online, do it at the airport at the check-in counter. It will be 1.5-2 times more expensive than online, but still cheaper than at the gate, where you will have to pay a fairly substantial amount for the advantage.

General rules for transporting baggage on an airplane

The maximum weight of one suitcase is 32 kg. If there are three of you flying and packed into 1 suitcase, it should not be heavier than 32 kg. The rule was introduced for the safety of airport workers who will need to lift this suitcase and to avoid overloading the plane.
If you fly business class, you can usually add 5-10 kg to the maximum indicated in the table.
If your suitcase is heavier than expected, you will need to pay an overweight fee at the check-in counter.
Sports equipment (skis, bicycles) has its own transportation rules. It is better to check this information on the airline’s website.
If you are flying with children, check for children's luggage as well. For infants, an additional piece of luggage is usually allowed in the cabin.

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Traveling by plane is fast and safe, largely due to the presence of clear rules and regulations for baggage transportation. Each passenger has the right to take on board a strictly defined number of things, the dimensions of which are carefully checked before boarding.

Since the conditions of carrier companies vary and change regularly, before flying in 2020 it is worth checking how many kg you can carry on the plane for free. We have collected the current requirements of popular airlines.

Free carriage by law - 2020 changes

The legislation of the Russian Federation determines the standards for the carriage of hand luggage and baggage on board airliners of domestic companies. The standards are given in the text of the Order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation of 2007. The regulatory act underwent changes on January 14, 2020, which we will consider below.

Do not confuse luggage and hand luggage. The first is carried in the cargo compartment, the second - in the cabin. The law stipulates that the minimum space is set by the carrier.

However, there is a clarification: When one piece of luggage is included in the ticket price, its minimum weight must be 10 kg per person. The maximum weight of the place is 50 kg. If the suitcase or bag weighs more, you must pay extra for the difference according to company rates.

When buying a plane ticket, check whether free luggage is included in the price. The law allows the sale of tickets without enabling this option. All you can count on in this case is free carry-on luggage weighing up to 5 kg.

Hand luggage means any items not included in the list of items prohibited for transportation in the cabin. Their dimensions and maximum weight are determined by the carrier.

List of exceptions

If your suitcase, bag or other item exceeds the dimensions or weight allowed by the airline, it will have to be transported in the luggage compartment for an additional fee. In addition to those that make up the list of exceptions:

A small bag, briefcase or backpack, the characteristics of which fit into the standards established by the air carrier;
Flowers in packaging;
Baby food, the amount of which is limited by the flight time;
Suit in case;
A baby stroller, car seat or carrier, the parameters of which do not exceed those permitted by the carrier company’s carry-on baggage standards;
Medicines and diet for the duration of the flight;
Special devices for physically limited passengers;
Products purchased at duty-free.

Electronic gadgets are excluded from this list, so their transportation in the cabin will be charged separately. But most passengers prefer to transport them in a suitcase in the cargo compartment.

Free baggage on Russian planes in 2020

So, a passenger is allowed to take 5 kg of hand luggage on board any air carrier. If the ticket includes luggage space, then you can still carry a suitcase or bag that weighs up to 10 kg in a special compartment. These are the minimum numbers.

The maximum weight is determined by the carrier. The amount of free kilograms may also depend on the class in which you fly. Let's ask how many kg of luggage can be carried in the cabin of an airplane in 2020, depending on the company.

Victory

The popular Russian low-cost airline not only offers us inexpensive tickets, but also an increased hand luggage allowance. You can take items weighing up to 10 kg free of charge into the cabin of airliners. Their dimensions should not exceed 36x30x4 cm.

Aeroflot

The dimensions of a suitcase carried on board airliners without payment should not exceed 158 cm in total. The dimensions of hand luggage are clearly indicated: length up to 55 cm, width up to 40 cm, height up to 25 cm.

The number of pieces and kilograms of luggage is determined by the ticket class. Business class passengers can occupy two seats, each of which can weigh up to 32 kg. Holders of comfort class tickets and Economy Maximum tariffs also claim two seats, but their maximum weight is less - only 23 kg. Standard Economy Class only entitles you to one piece of luggage weighing up to 23 kg. Economy Lite does not include free baggage allowance

In business class you can carry hand luggage weighing up to 15 kg; in other fares its weight should not exceed 10 kg.

S7/Siberia

How many kilograms can be transported on liners of a cheerful bright green color? The company also divides the rules for free transportation depending on the class of passenger seat:

Economy Basic does not include free luggage, and items on hand must weigh up to 23 kg;
Economy Flexible allows you to take things on board up to 10 kg, and in the luggage compartment you can carry one piece weighing up to 23 kg with a maximum sum of parameters up to 203 cm for free;
Business Basic allows you to carry hand luggage weighing up to 15 kg and baggage up to 32 kg with the same amount of parameters as Economy Flexible;
Business Flexible repeats the conditions of the Basic “brother”, but at the same time the number of luggage spaces is doubled.

Russia

Carried free of charge, it also depends on the class of service. The direction of the flight is also taken into account. On flights marked FV, a weight system is used; on routes marked SU, a weight system is used.

Business class passengers are offered two pieces of 32 kg each and luggage up to 15 kg;
On Economy Maximum you can count on a couple of pieces of 23 kg and luggage up to 10 kg;
Economy gives 1 piece up to 23 kg and personal items up to 10 kg;
Economy Light provides free transportation only for hand luggage, and you will have to pay for luggage.

For flights numbered starting with FV, the promotion is valid until March 28, 2020. Using it you can bring diving or surfing equipment to Goa, Phuket or Bangkok for free.

UTair

The strictest restriction is that at standard rates you can transport items up to 5 kg free of charge in the cabin. “Large” baggage weighing up to 10 kg is allowed only to Business and Premium class passengers.

Free baggage is available on Business (2 pieces of 30 kg), Premium and Optimum (1 piece of up to 20 kg) flights.

Ural Airlines

A complex system of tariffs and norms, which can be more clearly studied in the table. All figures are in kilograms.