New in luggage transportation. What can you take in your hand luggage on a plane? Excess baggage rates

Quite often even experienced tourists The question arises: what kind of cargo can be carried on an airplane? What weight and dimensions of luggage are allowed? How to save money on a flight, avoid paying for your luggage, or what to do if your backpack is lost. We will consider all these issues in detail in the article.

International transportation rules do not regulate clear standards for baggage transportation (each carrier has the right to independently change the numbers within the established rules, ticket price and aircraft type). Baggage is not always checked out individually for each passenger. There are two transportation systems:

Weight.
Local.

The suitcase must be checked at the counter, after which it is sent to the luggage compartment

Weight system

This principle of transportation is relevant in almost all CIS countries and Asia, as well as with some carriers in the European Union. It allows you to carry free luggage of a certain weight:

in economy class, the weight of the suitcase should not exceed twenty kilograms, and its dimensions should not exceed 203 centimeters (meaning the sum of length, height and width);
in business class, the weight allowed for transportation reaches 30 kilograms with the same bag dimensions.

If your baggage exceeds any established parameter in at least one point, the carrier may require you to pay for a second “piece” at the domestic rate.

According to the official rules of air carriers, each child under two years of age is guaranteed free baggage allowance weighing up to 10 kilograms. In this case, the child may not have a separate ticket (flies in the same seat with his parents). Children who are already 12 years old receive the right to an “adult” rate free transportation cargo

This system is quite convenient, since the number of your bags is not limited, and when traveling together, the weight adds up. If the two of you take an economy class ticket, then you have the opportunity to take with you one travel bag weighing 40 kilograms, two bags weighing 15 and 25 kilograms, or three with a total weight of up to 43 kg (do not forget about the dimensions).

Note: Regular airline customers can receive a bonus from it and increase the weight of transported cargo by 10-15 kilograms.

It is very important to ensure there is no overload. Policy different airlines may vary greatly on this matter. If you are overweight by a kilogram, some carriers can turn a blind eye to this, while others issue a full invoice for the excess weight (quite considerable). Therefore, be sure to inquire in advance about the rules and regulations for transporting baggage on an airplane: they are usually indicated either in itinerary receipt, or on the company website.

Baggage enters the compartment via a transport belt

Place system

The weight system is quite convenient, but it is slowly fading into oblivion and being replaced by a local one. Initially, this system worked in the USA and Canada, now it has spread to South and Central America, Europe, Australia and even Russia (Aeroflot recently switched to it). Here the transported mass is also divided depending on the purchased class:

in economy you can take one seat with a bag weighing up to 23 kg;
The business has two pieces of luggage weighing 32 kg each (total 64 kg).

Note: When flying to the US and Canada, carriers often provide two cargo seats in economy classes. Check this information in advance.

If you use bonus program carriers, you can get yourself an extra seat.

One of the main features of the seat system is that the weight of the bags is not cumulative. That is, if you are traveling together in economy class and are carrying two bags weighing 25 and 15 kilograms, then you will be forced to pay for an overload of 2 kilograms (this will be considered as third place). Very often, the cost of a third seat is comparable to the cost of half or a whole flight ticket, especially for low-cost airlines. The same situation applies to independent travel- if you have two places of 23 kilograms each, then you will not be able to put two bags of 30 and 10 kilograms on them.

Baggage rules may vary from airline to airline.

Note: Trade unions in many countries prohibit movers from lifting suitcases heavier than 32 kilograms. If you load 33 kg, you will not only pay extra for a new place, but also face a serious problem with cargo delivery.

The requirements for a suitcase in a seat system are more stringent - the sum of its three sides should not be more than 158 cm.

Oversized luggage

If the cargo you are transporting does not fall within the above parameters, then you will have to register it as oversized. According to the rules for carrying baggage on an airplane, the following are considered oversized:

A suitcase or bag weighing more than 32 kilograms and measuring more than 203 cm.
Various sports equipment (skis, surfboard and snowboard, trekking poles, etc.).
Musical instruments (guitars, trombones, accordions, etc.).
Various climate and household appliances (air conditioners, washing machines, freezers, refrigerators, televisions).

The carriage of any oversized cargo must be discussed in advance with the airline - if you arrive at the airport an hour before boarding and without warning, there is a high probability that it will simply not be accepted.

Note: the airline may refuse to transport you oversized items. There can be many reasons for this - lack free space, unsuitable type of aircraft (the cargo may simply not fit into the loading hatches).

Oversize space is always paid according to the company's tariffs (it does not fall under the concept of free space). Although some companies in winter time allow free transportation of ski equipment, thus luring customers.

Transportation of fragile luggage

Airline policy allows fragile baggage to be transported on aircraft. To do this, upon return, you must declare at the reception that it is fragile. An airport employee will put a special sticker on the suitcase, and the cargo will be delivered to the baggage compartment manually, and not at the elevator. However, the airline does not bear legal responsibility for its integrity. Therefore, it is recommended to take fragile items to the salon and arrange them as hand luggage.

Properly folded luggage will quickly pass inspection

Restrictions

Most airlines prohibit the following substances from being carried in the hold:

Radioactive (note that absolutely all cargo is tested for radioactivity, so if you buy a souvenir and it turns out to be radioactive, you will have serious problems).
Explosives (including cartridges, gunpowder, sparklers, flares, firecrackers, etc.).
Highly flammable (no lighters, refill bottles, gasoline, solvents).
Various gases (self-defense cans and, in some cases, deodorants).
Toxic, oxidizing and poisonous.

It is also prohibited to carry weapons on airplanes (unless there is a special cabinet in the luggage compartment) and dangerous objects that can be used for attack. When transporting weapons, special permits are required, which are issued at customs.

Rules for the carriage of hand luggage

The passenger must distinguish between “baggage” and “hand luggage”. Baggage is a suitcase that is checked in at the airport upon landing. Carry-on luggage is a backpack or bag that you can take with you. The weight of luggage and the weight of baggage on an airplane for one person do not add up.

The following standards exist:

In business, luggage dimensions are no more than 115 cm (three dimensions), weight - 15 kg.
In economy - 115 cm, 10 kg.

Note: in most cases, you can take additional things with you: a book, a camera, a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet, outerwear, an umbrella, a folding stroller, food for a child, medicine, etc. A full list of these things can be found in the Rules of Transportation of this airline. These items do not add up to the luggage dimensions and weight.

Try to take a little less luggage with you than the airline allows. Sometimes problems can start due to an excess of even 500 grams. Want to avoid trouble? We will tell you a few nuances:

before purchasing tickets, study the carrier’s rules regarding luggage (many low-cost airlines do not include it in the ticket price);
Once you know how many kilograms you can carry, be sure to weigh your suitcase (this can be done at the nearest post office or on a home scale by picking up the bag);
if overloaded, transfer heavy items to hand luggage or simply take them on board (laptop, camera);
According to the rules, items in hand luggage must be in plastic bags zipped;
if possible, try to register your cargo not as luggage, but as luggage (you will save a lot of time during check-in and will not lose your things).

You can take your laptop with you - it is not carry-on luggage or luggage

If the cargo is lost

So, you already know how much baggage you can carry on a plane. Now we will explain what to do if your cargo does not arrive at its destination with you. At the airport you must receive it using a tag or receipt - it is issued at the point of departure when passing through the counter. If there is no cargo, then you will have to write a statement to search for it. The airline will have to find it within 3 weeks and return it to you. If the suitcase is still missing or damaged, then a second application for compensation is written. Quite often, carriers (especially from CIS countries) send a refusal - feel free to take it and go to court. As a result, you will be compensated for moral and material damage.

Note: the airline should deliver your cargo to the specified address, and not force you to go pick it up. This is standard and does not need to be paid separately.

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Airlines will now be able to sell tickets that do not include baggage allowance at all - previously 10 kg were guaranteed free (new baggage rules on planes).

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

The news left many tourists stupefied or slightly confused: how is it that baggage-free fares were introduced a long time ago, I paid for a suitcase on the S7 flight last summer? But Pobeda only lets you in with a handbag, and demands money for a backpack!

In fact, the baggage-free fares of Russian airlines have so far been conditionally baggage-free - any of them allowed you to take 10 kg for free. Even Pobeda, with all its strictness, allowed you to carry 10 kg of hand luggage in the luggage compartment. Precisely because this norm was prescribed in the Air Code. Now it has been cancelled. And carriers have every right not to include luggage at all in the ticket price. If you need a suitcase - pay, if you are ready to fly light - save.

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

AS IT WAS

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

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

HOW WILL IT BE*

Baggage: the airline may not include it in the ticket price at all free luggage. Or maybe include it - as she decides.

Carry-on baggage: the passenger has the right to carry carry-on baggage free of charge “within the limits established by the carrier in accordance with federal aviation regulations" That is, and here almost everything is left to the airline. Maybe my brother will allow 5 kg into the salon, maybe 10 kg. Or it may be limited to items from those same federal aviation regulations (see "Important"), their amendments did not affect them.

That is: the airline will legally be able to demand payment for everything except a handbag or briefcase. Both for luggage and for hand luggage - be it a backpack, a sports bag, or a duty-free bag. Have you seen many ascetics who fly to another city with only a handbag over their shoulder, without, sorry, a change of underwear or socks? In this situation, the passenger will have to pay on top in any case - either for a suitcase or for hand luggage. But. There is hope that airlines will avoid extremes and leave some reasonable standards for free hand luggage. This is what happens in the world, in any case (see “What about them”).

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

6 NAIVE QUESTIONS

When will the new rules take effect?

Calmly - only 60 days after the official publication of the amendments. Approximately from the end of September - beginning of October. That is, we will have time to fly off during the summer holidays, as usual, 10 kg are guaranteed free of charge even at baggage-free fares.

Will they charge for a suitcase on any flight?

No. It all depends on the airline and the fare at which you buy the ticket. The amendments make it possible to make completely luggage-free only non-refundable tickets. If the ticket can be returned, then its price automatically includes at least 10 kg of luggage (or more, this is the right of the airline).

Most likely, carriers will reshape their tariff schedules to accommodate the new rules over the next two months. There will be the cheapest tickets, which cannot be checked in and any baggage is only for money, there will be average ones, with 10 kg of free baggage and restrictions on return (with a fine, for example), and expensive ones, where you can take a suitcase weighing 23 kg and change the ticket itself and return it. This is a conditional diagram, of course.

How do I know if I qualify for free luggage?

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

How much will it cost to check in a suitcase?

Tariffs are set by the carrier. On average, at current prices, 2,000 rubles or 50 euros (for international flights) for a suitcase weighing up to 23 kg.

Will tickets become cheaper?

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

Those who are willing to fly at a “naked” fare and without luggage at all will probably pay less. But for most passengers, flights will eventually become more expensive, he believes Alexander SIZINTSEV, CEO Internet service for travelers Biletix. Because in addition to the fare, they will fork out money for luggage, even minimal ones.

WHAT ABOUT THEM?

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

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

So in Russia now it’s like all over the world. Anyone who has flown with Western low-cost airlines knows: with Ryanair, EasyJet and the like, the ticket really does not include any baggage at all. But they are generous with hand luggage - Ryanair even allows you to carry two bags, one on the shelf above the seat, the other under the seat. So passengers save on suitcases and take as much as they can into the cabin.

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

NUMBERS

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

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

You can save 60%, if you pay for baggage not included in the ticket in advance, on the airline’s website.

Baggage- items, belongings and other personal property of the passenger that are necessary or intended for wear (clothing), use, comfort or convenience related to the passenger’s travel.

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

In order to ensure flight safety, all passenger belongings (baggage) that are planned to be transported on the plane must be presented at check-in for weighing and accounting.

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

Each piece of checked baggage must have proper packaging that ensures its safety during transportation and handling under normal conditions and excludes the possibility of access to the contents. Baggage that does not meet these requirements is not allowed for transportation.

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

Checked baggage is transported in the luggage compartment of the aircraft.

Baggage whose packed weight per piece exceeds 32 kg is accepted for carriage only as cargo.

Free checked baggage allowance

Category	Maximum number of seats allowed	Maximum permissible weight 1 piece (packed)
Business class passengers	2 places	32 kg
Economy class passengers		Depending on the conditions of the tariff brand
Children from 2 to 12 years old	Depending on the conditions of the tariff brand	according to the free baggage allowance established for adult passengers, in accordance with the paid class of service
Infants under 2 years of age with a ticket payment of 10% of the fare of an adult passenger in the corresponding booking class	Depending on the conditions of the tariff brand	10 kg * + 1 children's folding Stroller or 1 carrycot or 1 child car seat
Members of the gold and silver levels of the Belavia Leader loyalty program		In accordance with the program rules

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

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

In case of granting the “Upgrade on board service class” privilege to gold level members of the Belavia Leader frequent flyer reward program, the free baggage allowance indicated on the ticket remains in accordance with the original booking.

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

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

baby travel cradle / car seat for newborns / children's folding stroller / cane stroller / universal folding transformable stroller (when traveling with a baby from 0 to 2 years);
wheelchair or other types of mobility aids for passengers with limited mobility.

A baby travel cradle, a car seat for newborns, a children's folding stroller, a cane stroller, a children's universal folding convertible stroller, a wheelchair or other means of transportation for passengers with limited mobility are transported only in the luggage compartment of the aircraft as checked baggage. If necessary, at the request of the passenger, these items may remain at his disposal until boarding the plane.

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

Free checked baggage allowance per passenger per charter flights must be specified when purchasing a ticket.

On codeshare flights with other carriers, the baggage allowance of the carrier actually operating the flight may apply. If transportation is carried out on flights of two or more carriers, including joint flights with other carriers, free baggage allowance is determined according to the rules of the dominant carrier on the route.

Free baggage allowances do not apply to:

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

Transportation of these items is paid according to their actual number of pieces, regardless of the amount of luggage of the passenger.

Unchecked baggage (carry-on baggage)- any passenger baggage, except for checked baggage, located during transportation in the aircraft cabin under the supervision of the passenger himself.

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

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

To check whether the dimensions of things carried by passengers comply with the permitted standards for the carriage of hand luggage, airports have special limiting frames.

Carry-on baggage allowance per passenger are:

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

In addition to the established norm, each passenger is also allowed to transport free of charge the following things that he needs during the flight, if they are with him and are not included in his luggage:

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

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

Passengers with limited mobility can bring crutches or a cane into the cabin free of charge.

The weight of the additional piece (item) should not exceed 8 kg.

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

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

Transportation of excess, oversized baggage, as well as baggage that is not included in the free baggage allowance in accordance with the airline's rules (including within the framework of the privilege of elite members of the Belavia Leader program), is subject to availability. aircraft free carrying capacity.

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

Excess baggage rates:

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

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

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

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

In the event that, in addition to BELAVIA Airlines, other air carriers participate in the transportation, including joint operation flights, the rates for payment for the transportation of excess baggage are determined according to the rules of the dominant carrier.

Transportation of special categories of baggage

Shipping sports equipment

1 (one) set of packed sports equipment weighing no more than 23 kg per piece and measuring no more than 210 cm in the sum of three dimensions is carried free of charge in addition to the established free baggage allowance in the corresponding class of service.

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

If the weight of 1 (one) set of sports equipment is more than 23 kg, an additional fee of 50 EUR will be charged for 1 (one) set of sports equipment.

Transportation of sports equipment requires prior approval from the airline.

The types of sports equipment that are carried under these regulations are listed below

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

Transportation of animals

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

When transported in the aircraft cabin, the maximum dimensions of the container should not exceed 55x40x20cm, the maximum weight of the animal together with the container should not exceed 8 kg.

Container requirements

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

Attention! To transport an animal in the aircraft cabin, carriers with both soft and hard walls are allowed, provided that such transportation complies with the standards established for hand luggage. Soft-sided carriers are not suitable for carrying animals as checked baggage.

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

Transporting several live animals in one container is prohibited.

Animals are not transported in the business class cabin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transportation of animals requires prior approval from the airline.

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

Transportation of musical instruments

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

If the passenger's carry-on baggage, including a musical instrument, does not exceed the allowed free carry-on baggage allowance in accordance with the class of service, no fee will be charged for the carriage of the musical instrument.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weapons are not included in the free baggage allowance.

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

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

Transportation of weapons requires prior approval from the airline.

The passenger must have a permit from the relevant authorized state bodies confirming the right to own and use, as well as a permit from the relevant authorized state bodies confirming the right to export, import or transit weapons.

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

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

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

The packaging of baggage transported in the passenger cabin of an aircraft must have provisions for securing it in the passenger seat.

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

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

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

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

It is the passenger's responsibility to prepare the documents necessary for the carriage of baggage. The passenger is obliged to comply with the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, international treaties of the Republic of Belarus and the legislation of the country to, from or through the territory of which baggage is transported, relating to the carriage of baggage, compliance with flight safety requirements, aviation security, as well as requirements related to customs, sanitary-quarantine, veterinary, phytosanitary and other types of control.

Receiving luggage at the airport. A baggage tag is attached to each piece of baggage, and the baggage tag’s tear-off coupon remains with the owner of the baggage. The baggage tag tear-off coupon must be retained for baggage claim at the destination airport.

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

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

FOR SECURITY

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

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

Please note that the rules for transporting dangerous items and substances may vary from airline to airline. Be careful if your route consists of flights operated by several carriers - read these rules in advance on the official website of these companies or in their help desk.

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

ATTENTION!

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

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

ATTENTION! CARRIAGE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETS AND SIMILAR VAPORIZERS IN CHECKED BAGGAGE IS PROHIBITED!

FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND SIMILAR VAPORISTS SHOULD BE TRANSPORTED IN HAND BAGGAGE ONLY!

Transporting devices with lithium and lithium-ion batteries

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

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

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

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

Samples of personal vehicles using lithium and lithium-ion batteries

Recently, small-sized personal vehicles such as hoverboards, mini-Segways, airwheels, electric unicycles (solowheel), varieties of scooters (balance wheel), etc. have become increasingly popular. Transportation of specified personal mobility devices powered by lithium or lithium ion batteries is permitted on BELAVIA flights in checked baggage or carry-on baggage only by prior agreement with the airline and subject to strict compliance with the following conditions :

The passenger must have a passport of the electric mobile device or its technical description;
the battery driving the electric mobility device must be factory-produced with a capacity of no more than 160 W/h;
the body of the electric mobile device without battery must be placed in a protective case and checked in for carriage as checked baggage;
the total number of batteries carried by one passenger in hand luggage should not exceed 2 (two).

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

Transportation of vehicles used by medical indications or in connection with a disability (wheelchairs and other types of personal mobility aids for persons with limited mobility) on the airline's aircraft is carried out only in luggage compartments .

Samples different types wheelchairs

Manual wheelchairs
Electric wheelchairs
Sports wheelchairs

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

it is necessary to first agree with the airline on the terms of such transportation and prepare the vehicle in accordance with the instructions of the carrier;
If such personal mobility device is powered by one (1) lithium or lithium-ion battery, then the battery power on such device must not exceed 300 Wh;
if the device contains 2 batteries, then the power of each of them should not exceed 160 Wh;
Additionally, it is allowed to transport 2 spare batteries with a power of no more than 160 Wh or one spare battery with a power of up to 300 Wh. Spare batteries are only allowed in hand luggage;
the battery must be completely disconnected from the electrical device;
the disconnected battery must be completely discharged, placed in a plastic bag and placed in hand luggage for transportation in the passenger cabin of the aircraft;
If the battery cannot be disconnected from the vehicle, it should be placed in the “Off” mode and the terminals should be wrapped with insulating tape.

REMEMBER! NO BATTERY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION IF IT DOES NOT HAVE THE MANUFACTURER'S MARKING ON IT!

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

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

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

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

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

Types of lithium batteries

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

Medium lithium batteries and batteries, which include more large batteries and batteries. For example, extended life batteries for laptops, as well as batteries used for professional audio and video equipment. Such lithium batteries have a capacity of 100 to 160 watt-hours.

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

Note: Other available battery types, such as Ni-Cad and alkaline, may be carried in both checked and carry-on baggage, provided they are properly protected from possible short circuits.

to the Federal Aviation Regulations in accordance with the non-refundable ticket law passed in the summer. Now Russian airlines can offer passengers more cheap tickets, the price of which does not include baggage allowance - only hand luggage. The amendments of the Ministry of Transport came into force on November 5 and also approved new standards for the carriage of basic luggage and hand luggage. That's what has changed.

Airlines will start selling tickets without baggage space

Previously, a passenger could carry in the luggage compartment of an airplane Russian airline a suitcase weighing 10 kg (or more - depending on the airline’s rules and the type of aircraft). The limit was set by the carrier, but according to the law one could safely count on a piece weighing 10 kg. The new rules have slightly changed the procedure: now the airline itself determines which fare includes baggage and which does not. This will allow carriers to offer cheaper tickets without free baggage allowance. However, for tickets whose price includes luggage, the limit will remain the same - at least 10 kg.

The free hand luggage allowance cannot be less than 5 kg

As for hand luggage, you can now take on board up to 5 kg of items free of charge. Previously, each air carrier set the limit and dimensions of hand luggage independently, and some companies did not allow anything on board except small bags with documents. Now this will not happen: you are guaranteed to be able to carry a bag weighing up to 5 kg for free on any flight of a Russian airline.

The backpack is no longer considered hand luggage - it can be carried free of charge

In excess of the permissible 5 kg of hand luggage, passengers will be able to carry baby food, outerwear, goods from Duty Free stores free of charge - full list you can see in paragraph 135 of the Order.

But the most interesting thing is that now backpacks can be carried on the plane as additional hand luggage. Previously, this only applied to briefcases and handbags. And since the backpack is also not classified as hand luggage, it means that you can pack some things in it and go beyond the 5 kg limit.

Whether you are a tourist or a traveler, it doesn’t matter. You can now enter the aircraft cabin with both a briefcase and a backpack - they come as a free add-on to any other carry-on luggage.

10 lifehacks for compact packaging

Of course, despite the changes, many travelers will still prefer tickets with free place main luggage and will pack their suitcases the old fashioned way - it’s more familiar. If you feel like you won’t be able to fit anything in your hand luggage, we’ll share lifehacks for proper packing.

1. Before flying, read the airline's rules and the exact weight limit for hand luggage.

If it is minimal (no more than 5 kg), take a light bag. If you have extra (no more than 10 kg), you can take a cabin-size suitcase. In any case, remember that the average weight of a travel bag is approximately 1.5 kg, and a small suitcase weighs at least twice as much.

It will be a shame to pack heavy sweaters and arrive “in the summer.” Or vice versa, to be left without warm clothes where they are needed. Of course, it’s difficult to predict the weather 100%, but you can definitely plan your wardrobe at least roughly (and save precious kilos).

3. A week before your trip, make a list of everything you plan to take on the trip.

Look through it in a few days - you will probably see what things you can do without.

4. First, put essential things (documents, medicines) in your bag and only then less important ones.

It will be easy to refuse them if you realize that you have exceeded the limit.

5. Plan in advance how much you will wear this or that item.

One dress can be worn twice, and jeans will last for three days. You can also immediately put things into sets: this way you won’t take anything extra, and you won’t have to painfully choose what to wear.

6. Transport shampoos, creams and other cosmetics in special small containers (up to 100 ml).

Remember that many hotels offer a minimum set of soap, shampoo and shower gel.

7. Choose the shoes you plan to take on the road.

And reduce its amount by half.

8. Come up with your own compact packaging method.

You can use vacuum bags, covers and envelopes or roll each item into a tight roll - this way the clothes wrinkle much less. Socks and underwear can be neatly placed in shoes.

9. Wear the heaviest and bulkiest clothes and shoes (jeans, jackets, boots).

Moreover, outerwear can be carried in addition to hand luggage for free.

10. Place all valuables, equipment (laptops, tablets, cameras), books in a handbag, briefcase or backpack.

They are not considered carry-on luggage, which means they will not add weight to your belongings.

Don't be afraid of innovations; they won't ruin your travels. Many are accustomed to the fact that luggage is often included in the ticket price - but such tickets are not going anywhere, they can still be easily purchased. But there was an opportunity to save on your flight by choosing a non-refundable fare without baggage, but with hand luggage. If you have to short trip or you are planning to move from hotel to hotel and you simply don’t need a lot of things - this is a chance to buy a ticket at a good price and travel light. Our tips will help you pack your carry-on luggage wisely and take only the essentials - after all, impressions are much more important than things.

Like now

There is no legal requirement for weight. Carriers set limits at their discretion.

what do they want to remove from the list?

Minimum free rate- 5 kg. The carrier can charge more, but not less.

Passenger's belongings or things to take with you- what passengers are allowed to take into the cabin for free in addition to hand luggage. They do not need to be weighed, registered or labeled. I just took it and went with them to the salon. For example: briefcase, handbag, cradle, folder for papers. The rules have a clear closed list of such things. Carriers do not have the right to demand additional payment for them.

The list of things you can take with you to the salon will also change. They propose to reduce it. The new list is not yet final.

Like now

Handbag
Briefcase
Baby food
Suit in a suitcase
Baby bassinet
Crutches
Folding wheelchair
Folder for papers
Umbrella
Cane
Bouquet of flowers
Outerwear
Printed publications
Telephone
Camera
Camcorder
Laptop

What do they want to remove from the list?

Handbag
Briefcase
Baby food
Suit in a suitcase
Baby bassinet
Crutches
Folding wheelchair
The rest goes into luggage or hand luggage

Any item from the “take with you” list can be placed in hand luggage or checked in as checked baggage. But if the ticket is baggage-free or there is a weight limit, baby food and a suit can be carried separately. And don't pay anything for it.

So, they still want to cut the list and worsen conditions for passengers?

Changes regarding hand luggage and passenger belongings have not yet been approved. An official representative of the Ministry of Transport says that the list will still be supplemented.

But they cut it for a reason. Experts analyzed luggage and realized that laptops, cameras and magazines are most often carried in luggage or carry-on luggage. Flowers are brought very rarely. And there can be no questions at all regarding outerwear: it is not considered luggage and is not prohibited from being carried on the plane.

If there is unexpected baggage, will I not be allowed on the plane?

They'll let me in, of course. But you will have to pay extra for unexpected baggage at check-in at airline rates.

Are tickets definitely not going to go up in price?

There is no reason in these changes specifically for tickets to become more expensive. On the contrary: companies now have the opportunity to make tickets cheaper.

Tickets may become more expensive for other reasons, but these specific amendments to the air code have nothing to do with it.

I have already bought a ticket, but I am leaving in October. By what rules will I be checked in for the flight?

To put it simply: according to the old ways.

By default, you should be booked on the flight according to the rules that were in effect when you bought the ticket. Formally, the airline may include some tricky condition about changing the conditions of transportation, but it will most likely be illegal. Just in case, check with the carrier.

Do the new rules apply to all flights? Even for foreign airlines?

The rules apply only to those airlines that operate under Russian legislation. Foreign carriers or codeshare flights may have different rules.

How to buy a plane ticket without overpaying?

If you are flying without luggage, after September 29, choose baggage-free, non-refundable tickets. How much cheaper they will be, no one knows yet. Air carriers will decide this.

If you are flying with luggage, carefully read the conditions on the website where you buy the ticket. The seller must clearly write the conditions for luggage.

Properly distribute items between checked luggage, carry-on luggage and personal items. For now, it is more profitable to carry a laptop and camera separately from a backpack or suitcase. When the rules change, you will have to put it in your backpack - it will be hand luggage. Or in a briefcase - it will be something you take with you.

If the carrier's rules violate the law, they can be challenged. Then the airline will compensate for the damage. Collect documents, write a complaint to Rospotrebnadzor and get ready to go to court. Here are stories where carriers lost:

Stay tuned for changes in air travel regulations. If you have constructive suggestions regarding hand luggage and baggage, participate in discussions of the Ministry of Transport project.

Also, do not forget that changes to air travel rules are not final yet. We are waiting for clarification on hand luggage and the list of things to take with you. Subscribe to Tinkoff magazine and we will tell you what rules will eventually be approved and what to do about it:

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