How many kg should a suitcase be at the airport? How much luggage can one passenger take on a plane? Carry-on luggage for children

Overweight luggage at the airport may cause additional costs. Before you go on a trip, you should find out in advance what cargo transportation standards are accepted by Aeroflot, S7, Ural Airlines and many others, etc.

Weighing luggage at the airport

There are 2 systems:

weight;
depending on the number of seats.

If we talk about the first, then it only assumes that the weight of your luggage will be limited. For example, if you can carry only 20 kg, then without additional payment you can take with you only 2 suitcases, the weight of each should not exceed 10 kg. Anything over 20 kg will be considered by the airline as exceeding the norm. You will have to pay extra for excess luggage.

For example, the airline has determined that 20 kg can be carried. You take 2 suitcases with you. 1 bag - 17 kg, and 2 bags - 11 kg. You need to calculate the total amount, it is 28 kg. Subtract the allowed weight of luggage, as a result you will get the following value: 28-20=8. You will have to pay extra for 8 kg.

There is another system, it takes into account the number of seats. If we talk about a flight in economy class, then passengers have the right to check in only 1 suitcase. Its weight should not exceed 23 kg.

Utair airline baggage fees

For a better understanding, it is worth considering 2 examples.

Situation 1. You took 2 suitcases with you on a trip. You loaded the first one lightly - 10 kg, but the second one is heavier - 13 kg. Calculating the total weight, you get 23 kg. But it is worth considering that airlines with such a system also limit the amount of luggage. As a result, you will receive an excess of luggage, it is 1 piece.

Situation 2. You have 1 bag, its weight is 28 kg. Although you fit the number of seats, an excess weight of 5 kg will be recorded.

How much does excess baggage cost?

The cost of excess baggage depends on the standards the airline uses as well as the destination. You should always check with the airline for specific numbers. Employees of Aeroflot, Pobeda and S7 companies will always provide assistance to passengers.

The cost of excess baggage may vary from company to company.

If the carrier uses a weighing system, then you will have to pay extra for each kilogram that is recorded above the established limit. Payment is influenced by airline policies and destinations. The cost is calculated taking into account transportation in economy class, and the highest fare is taken into account.

For 1 kg of excess weight, an amount equal to 1.5% of the ticket will be taken. In addition, the air carrier may set a fixed size. Typically, the cost of 1 kg of excess weight varies within reasonable limits; a passenger will be charged from 5 to 10 euros.

For example, you are going to fly from Paris to Berlin. In economy class you can carry a suitcase whose weight does not exceed 20 kg. Your bag weighs 24 kg. We can say that the excess was 4 kg. If the tariff for baggage transportation in excess of the established standard is 10 euros per 1 kg, then you will have to pay an additional 40 euros.

Some companies have adopted restrictions not only on weight, but also on the number of seats. In this case, the cost will be calculated differently. You will have to pay extra for excess baggage space that you occupy and for kilograms carried in excess of the norm.

For example, if you are flying from Milan to London, you are entitled to 23 kg of free baggage allowance. Let's say you have a heavy bag, its weight is 31 kg. The airline has set tariffs: if the weight of luggage is more than 23, but less than 32 kg, you will have to pay 100 euros. Keep in mind how much you exceed the norm does not matter. In any case, you will pay 100 euros for an excess of 3 kg and 9 kg.

What to do if you have several suitcases? For example, you took 2 bags with you on a trip. One weighs 20 kg, the other is a little lighter. Let the second bag weigh 14 kg. In this case, there will be an excess, but in terms of the number of places. You will have to pay for 1 more place, usually 50 euros.

Please note that in some situations it is much more profitable to pay extra for 1 piece than to pay for baggage transportation in excess of the established standards. It is recommended to always have a small amount with you, so that the airport staff’s demands will not take you by surprise.

One more example is worth considering. You go on a trip and take 2 suitcases with you. The weight of one bag is 26 kg, and the second is slightly lighter - 15 kg. We can say that airport staff will record an excess not only in the weight of luggage, but also in the number of seats. You will have to pay 100 euros for transporting heavy suitcases. Also, be prepared to pay 50 euros for 1 extra seat. In the end you will pay 150 euros.

What can be done in such a situation? It is best to put some of the things from the heaviest suitcase into a lighter bag. As a result, you will only pay extra for 1 additional seat.

When planning a trip, pay attention to the fact that the weight of 1 suitcase should not exceed 32 kg. If an excess is recorded, the cargo will be considered oversized. Most airports simply won't carry it; you'll have to handle the shipping yourself. At many airports around the world, baggage handlers will not carry bags that weigh more than 32 kg. They are prohibited from doing this. Explore. Almost every airport provides it, but it is paid.

It is worth paying attention to one more rule. We are talking about coordinating the transportation of oversized cargo. Be sure to notify Utair airline or another carrier, otherwise the suitcase may not be accepted for transportation. The air carrier has the right to do this.

Where to pay

To pay for baggage, if you have exceeded the standards, you should contact specialists. Payment counters are located at all airports. You can find out about its location by contacting the employee at the reception desk. Here you will be told about the cost of baggage carried in excess of the norm.

First, your bag will be weighed. Often, passengers do not even have to pay for a small excess of baggage on the plane. Of course, we are talking about 2-3 kg.

Payment counter for additional services at Domodedovo Airport

Review the information provided to clients. Additional payment for excess weight is possible not only at the airport. For example, in 2019, UTair airlines allow 23 kg of baggage in economy class. Aeroflot has established similar standards. But in economy comfort and business class, 2 additional seats of 32 kg each are provided. Special conditions are offered to participants of the UTair “Status” program. For more information, please contact your airline representative.

When traveling by plane, luggage remains one of the main concerns of passengers. How many bags can you take with you? including for tourists with experience. Tourist. Ru has prepared his own guide to the general rules and some features of flying with luggage.

Allowable baggage weight on an airplane: general points

Flying completely light is a rarity even for passengers of low-cost airlines. At a minimum, you can’t do without a document bag or laptop. The bulk of things in suitcases and large/heavy bags travel, as is known, not in the cabin, but as checked baggage, the permissible weight and dimensions of which are established by the carrier. That is why it is so important to have information: to know the latest free baggage allowance on the aircraft of the selected airline at the paid ticket fare.

The tariff schedule of airlines, as a rule, provides for free and paid baggage transportation. Conditions are determined not only by parameters (weight and size, number of pieces of luggage), but also by the direction/duration of the flight, and, of course, the paid class of service on board.

Most airlines provide economy class passengers with one free piece of checked baggage (up to 10 kg) and one piece of hand luggage. Weight restrictions, as already mentioned, is different for everyone, but basically one bag/suitcase up to 20-23 kg is checked in as luggage, for a child under 2 years old (without a separate seat) - up to 10 kg. For first and business class passengers, two pieces of luggage are often provided, so in some cases, flying with heavy luggage in an upgraded class may be more profitable than economy class with an additional charge.

You can take more than the free allowance on a flight, subject to an additional payment for excess weight, however, there are restrictions here too: according to the rules of the main international airports, one piece of baggage cannot weigh more than 32 kg. Carriage of baggage exceeding the weight and dimensions limits for one piece must be agreed upon with airline representatives.

When traveling as a couple “combine” luggage This is not always possible: officially, according to airline rules, it is not allowed to sum up the established standards for weight and size if passengers want to carry one heavy bag instead of two light ones. And although you definitely shouldn’t hope for such a trick, in practice, a fee for excess weight within the ceiling of 32 kg may not be charged: everything is individual and depends on the strictness of compliance with the rules, the whims of airline employees (for example, families with only a suitcase are sometimes met halfway and forgive small excesses of the norm), as well as from the work of the loaders' union, which does not allow heavy lifting in excess of the norm.

Assigned to each passenger hand luggage weight on an airplane is also set by private airline rules: some carry strictly up to 5 kg, while others allow 12 kg. In addition to hand luggage (outside the limit), personal items not included in the bag/luggage of the passenger are included, such as a coat, handbag or thin briefcase with documents, a bag with a laptop or camera, an umbrella, and necessary orthopedic devices (crutches, cane).

The next important point: baggage for tickets of several airlines operating under a code-share agreement. It should be taken into account that the code share does not at all guarantee the identity of the baggage allowances of these carriers. You will have to study the baggage rules on the planes of each airline along the route so that you do not have to pay for excess weight. Similar cases are likely when flying from the USA or Canada, where uniform (and high) standards for baggage and hand luggage are accepted, through Europe.

Finally, you may encounter special restrictions on baggage transportation when purchasing tickets at promotions and promotional rates of regular air carriers, as well as when using bonuses. Often, such financially profitable flights involve traveling light: you can take fewer kilograms of things with you than at the standard fare, or even get by with just one thing - only hand luggage or only checked baggage.

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Lost luggage at the airport

If a passenger’s luggage goes missing at the airport (it was not delivered and did not appear on the baggage bag), then you should immediately, without leaving the arrival area, contact the Lost and found counter or the baggage tracing service staff of the airline operating the flight. To return lost baggage, a formal written request is usually required: to process it, you must have a ticket with a baggage pass and a valid ID. In some airlines, you can track the progress of your baggage search based on the data from the completed report online: such a service is available on the official websites.

According to Russian law, the search for luggage lasts 21 days, and after this period the passenger has the right to request compensation for lost luggage.

According to international agreements enshrined in the Montreal Convention, the maximum amount of compensation is 1,131 SDR (about $1,500), however, in practice, the amount of payment for each kilogram of lost luggage must be clarified with the air carrier: foreign companies on average get about $20 per kilogram, Russian companies - 600 rubles. According to the internal rules of a number of large international airlines, their compensation may even exceed the generally accepted amount.

The procedure for dealing with obvious damage to luggage or missing part of its contents is the same, but it is worth remembering the deadlines for filing applications. For international flights - within 7 days from the date of receipt; For domestic flights, a claim can be made within 6 months. For standard compensation (per kilogram, as for the loss of a luggage bag), a description of the missing items will be required. If you have retained receipts for these items, then you can and should count on a partial or full refund. In each case, the amount of compensation for damage to baggage during a flight is determined by the airline. When transporting fragile and expensive items, it is advisable to insure them and send the luggage with a declared value, paying the required fee for this.

Luggage and low-cost airlines

Low-cost airlines engaged in international passenger transportation not only have extremely low flight rates, but also often have baggage allowances that are very different from the “average” ones: with tricks and nuances. By and large, the essence of low-cost airlines’ tariffs is the variety of paid services and strict restrictions on the free carriage of things (this can apply to both luggage and hand luggage). When it comes to additional fees for baggage on an airplane, low-cost airlines sometimes show a lot of imagination.

Wizz Air

When flying with a Hungarian low-cost airline, passengers do not pay extra only for small hand luggage (dimensions - 40x30x20 cm), maximum weight 10 kg, which is placed under the seat in front.

Each piece of paid checked baggage must fit within the dimensions of 149x119x171 cm and weigh from 10 to 32 kg. The cost of one piece of luggage is calculated depending on the weight of the luggage and the season. For example, a baggage fee for 10 kg in the low season will be 9-47 euros, and in the high season - 13-57 euros. A total of 3 pieces of luggage can be checked in.

EasyJet

EasyJet's (British low-cost airline) baggage rules are as follows: only one piece of hand luggage with dimensions of 56x45x25 cm (including wheels and handles) is allowed in the cabin. In this case, a handbag/case with a laptop/business briefcase is carried as one permitted piece of hand luggage; exceptions are only made for EasyJet Plus card holders or Flexi ticket holders.

Payment for checked baggage is made by the passenger when purchasing a ticket. Allowances (for a piece of paid baggage): up to 15 kg (available upon payment via the Internet) - $10.49 - $52.49. The cost of baggage up to 23 kg depends on the time and place of payment: online - $14.24 - $56.24, at the baggage drop counter - $54, at the gate - $70.

The low-cost airline also provided for the carriage of heavy luggage up to 32 kg. The surcharge for an additional 3 kg is $12 and can only be paid online. Each piece of checked baggage is subject to payment (maximum 3 pieces of baggage). Excess baggage costs $16 per kilogram.

Hand luggage dimensions and all baggage surcharges on the EasyJet website

RyanAir

The Irish low-cost airline RyanAir has the most confusing situation with the cost of baggage transportation on an airplane: the fee depends on the season (high or low), the type of baggage (separately for bicycles, skis, golf clubs and other sports equipment), the route and duration of the flight, the date of payment — when ordering on the official website and when paying at the airport, the amounts are noticeably different.

Standard checked baggage accepts bags weighing up to 10 kg (charge is 8 pounds if paid immediately with the purchase of a ticket, and from 10 pounds if baggage is added after booking tickets), as well as up to 20 kg (surcharge for weight - 25 pounds online , 40 pounds at the airport). In any case, you always need to check with RyanAir the exact cost of baggage transportation, since the tariff schedule on the website only gives a “corridor” of prices. Overweight baggage is 10 pounds per kilogram.

The carry-on baggage standards are simple: you are allowed to take one piece of luggage up to 10 kg and dimensions up to 55x20x40 cm in the cabin free of charge, as well as a handbag with dimensions up to 40x20x25 cm.

FlyDubai

Free baggage allowance in economy class: 1 piece of hand luggage up to 7 kg and dimensions up to 55×38×20 cm, as well as one handbag/men's briefcase/laptop/Duty Free package with dimensions 25×33×20 cm. General hand luggage weight is limited to 10 kg. The limits for business class are as follows: 2 pieces of hand luggage, each with the same dimensions and weight up to 14 kg.

When traveling with children, you are allowed to take 10 kg of luggage with you and an additional 5 kg of hand luggage measuring 55x38x20 cm.

Checked baggage in economy class - paid only (pay in advance): standard - 20 kg; registration 30 or 40 kg - subject to space availability (to be clarified).

Paid carriage in economy class (paid in advance): checked baggage up to 20 kg; You must check with the carrier in advance about the possibility of carrying excess baggage (weighing up to 40 kg). You are allowed to check in up to 3 pieces of luggage (within the paid weight); The weight limit for one piece of luggage is 32 kg, the size is 75x55x35 cm. The cost of luggage depends on which zone (each zone has its own set of destinations) you are flying from or to. Prices start from 12 dirhams.

Norwegian

Norwegian's most affordable LowFare fare does not include free luggage. Under LowFare+ conditions, the ticket price includes 1 piece of 20 kg, and Flex includes 2 pieces of 20 kg. The size tolerances are high: 250x79x112 cm. The passenger can pay extra and check in luggage with a maximum weight of 64 kg (that’s two pieces, up to 32 kg each). The amount of additional payments depends on the season.

One free piece of hand luggage is included in all Norwegian fares. In LowFare, Lowfare+, Premium the limit is 10 kg, the norm for Flex, PremiumFlex is 15 kg. Overweight is paid based on excess baggage allowance over 20 kg - 11 pounds per kilogram.

Victory

The domestic Pobeda has very strict baggage and hand luggage standards. You can carry free only hand luggage with dimensions of 36x30x27 cm without weight restrictions. If your hand luggage does not fit the dimensions, you will have to pay a fee. Attention: you will have to pay even for a package from Duty Free if its dimensions exceed those specified. The specified size restrictions for hand luggage (calibrators are located at the check-in counters) must fit all the passenger's belongings. In addition to hand luggage, you can take outerwear, an umbrella, a raincoat into the cabin for free, and for a small child - a cradle and baby food for the trip.

All checked baggage is paid:

up to 10 kg - 499-999 rubles when paying online, from 777 rubles. through the call center, 1000 rubles at the baggage drop-off counter, 3000 rubles at the boarding gate.
up to 20 kg - 999-2499 rubles when paying online, from 1899 through the call center, 3000 at the airport.
for 1 kg of excess - 500 rubles.

The dimensions of Pobeda's checked baggage are up to 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

More information about the baggage allowances of the low-cost airline, including the conditions for flight tickets, can be found on the official website:

Size and weight of luggage on planes of different airlines in 2019

The table shows baggage and hand luggage allowances for the most relevant airlines for Russian tourists. The information is periodically updated, but we still recommend checking the data on official websites (last column).

Airline	Checked baggage (free)	Hand luggage (free)	Additional payments, tariffs on official websites
Aeroflot	Dimensions - up to 158 cm. Economy: 1 piece up to 23 kg.	Dimensions - 55x40x25 cm. Economy, comfort - 1 piece up to 10 kg. Business - 1 piece up to 15 kg. Bag, briefcase up to 80 cm and no more than 5 kg.	Excess baggage rates ; The dimensions and permissible weight of luggage on an Aeroflot plane are all standards.
S7 Airlines	Dimensions - 203 cm. Economy Flexible - 1 piece up to 23 kg. Business Basic - 1 piece up to 32 kg, Flexible - 2 pieces up to 32 kg each.	Economy - 1 piece weighing up to 10 kg, up to 55x40x23 cm. Business - 2 pieces with a total weight of up to 15 kg.	Economy Basic - luggage is paid; .
Ural Airlines	Dimensions - 50x50x100 cm. Promo - 1st place, 10 kg. Economy - 1 place, 23 kg. Business - 1 place up to 32 kg (2 places - Business Comfort)	Dimensions - 55x40x20 cm. Promo, economy - 1 place up to 5 kg. Business - up to 15 kg.	Promotional rates - paid luggage; Baggage transportation with Ural Airlines; All tariffs.
Utair	Dimensions - 203 cm. Economy - 1 place, up to 23 kg. Economy Comfort, Business - 2 seats, up to 32 kg each.	Economy - 1 piece weighing up to 5 kg, dimensions up to 55x30x20 cm. Comfort, Business - up to 10 kg with dimensions 55x40x25.	Paid baggage transportation is at the Light tariff. Everything about luggage from Utair.
Aegean Airlines	Dimensions - 158 cm. Economy Flex - 1 piece up to 23 kg. Business - 2 pieces of 32 kg each.	Economy Flex - 1 piece up to 8 kg, 56x45x25 cm. Business - 2 seats: one up to 8 kg and 56x45x20 cm, the second - up to 5 kg and 45x35x20 cm.	There is a baggage-free GoLight fare with hand luggage up to 8 kg. All baggage allowances at Aegean Airlines
Air Astana	Size - 158 cm. Economy - 20 kg. Sleeping economy, Business - 30 kg.	Economy - 1 piece 56×45×25 up to 8 kg. Business - 2 seats 56x45x25 (2 seats).	Excess baggage; General baggage allowance for Air Astana
Air France	Dimensions - 158 cm. Economy - 1 piece up to 23 kg. Business - 1 piece up to 32 kg.	Dimensions - 55x35x25 cm. Economy - 1 piece up to 12 kg + 1 accessory (handbag/briefcase/laptop) up to 40x30x15 cm in size. Business - 2 pieces with a total weight of up to 18 kg, 1 accessory.	Norms; Air France baggage calculator
Alitalia	Dimensions - 158 cm. Economy - 1 piece up to 23 kg. Business - 2 pieces up to 32 kg.	Single limit: 1 piece up to 8 kg, up to 55x35x25 cm.	Light tariff - paid luggage; .
American Airlines	Dimensions - 158 cm. Economy - 1 piece, 23 kg (in some directions - 2 pieces of 23 kg each, as in Economy Premium). Business - 2 pieces of 32 kg each.	Hand luggage: 45x35x20 cm. General norm: 1 seat 56x36x23 cm, 1 personal item (bag, briefcase, laptop case) that fits under the seat.	Light class - no luggage; American Airlines Regulations.
Austrian Airlines	Dimensions - 158 cm. Economy - 1 piece up to 23 kg. Business - 2 pieces up to 32 kg.	Dimensions - 55x40x23 cm. Economy - 1 piece up to 8 kg. Business - 2 pieces up to 8 kg each.	Rules, surcharges and restrictions at Austrian Airlines
British Airways	Dimensions - 90x75x43 cm. Economy - 1 piece up to 23 kg. Business - 2 pieces up to 32 kg each.	The general norm is 1 handbag 40x30x15 cm; additional space – 56×45×25 cm up to 23 kg.	Paid baggage - at the Basic rate; British Airways checked baggage allowance; Carry-on baggage allowances.
Czech Airlines	Total dimensions - 203 cm. Economy (Flex, Plus) - 1 piece up to 23 kg. Business - 2 pieces up to 32 kg each.	Dimensions: 55×45×25 cm. Economy (Flex, Plus, Lite) - 1 piece, 8 kg. Business - 2 pieces, each up to 8 kg.	For the Lite tariff, luggage is paid; All surcharges, baggage allowances for Czech Airlines
Emirates	Economy Special - 1 piece up to 15 kg. On other Economy subtariffs - up to 25/35 kg, depending on the season. Business - 1 piece up to 40 kg. First class - 50 kg.	Economy - 1 piece weighing up to 7 kg, dimensions up to 55x38x20 cm. Business class - 2 pieces of 7 kg each (briefcase up to 45x35x20 cm and bag up to 55x38x20 cm)	Baggage allowance calculator on the Emirates website
Finnair	Dimensions - 158 cm, for skis - 220 cm. Economy (most tariffs) - 1 piece up to 23 kg. Business - 2 or 3 such seats depending on the flight direction.	Economy - 1 piece up to 8 kg, up to 56x45x25 cm; 1st place - handbag / backpack / laptop up to 40×30×15 cm. Total weight - up to 10 kg. Business and affiliate program participants - 2 seats 56x45x25 cm; 1 to 40×30×15 cm; maximum total weight - 10 kg.	Light tariff - luggage is paid only; Finnair baggage allowance calculator
Iberia	Dimensions - up to 158 cm. Economy - 1 place, 23 kg. Economy Full, Business - 2 pieces of 23 kg each. Business Plus - 3 pieces of 23 kg each.	The general norm is only in size, 1 piece up to 56x45x25 cm. In Business Plus class for long-haul flights - 2 seats.	Basic fare to European destinations (except London, Heathrow) - only with paid luggage. Information on the official Iberia website.
Lufthansa	Dimensions - 158 cm. Economy - 1 piece up to 23 kg. Business - 2 pieces up to 32 kg.	Dimensions - 55x40x23 cm. Economy - 1 piece weighing up to 8 kg, business - 2 pieces weighing 8 kg.	All baggage allowances at Lufthansa
UIA (except flights from/to the USA, Beijing)	Dimensions - 158 cm. Economy - 1 place up to 23 kg (Beijing, USA and from Odessa to Istanbul - 2 places) Business - 2 places up to 32 kg, 3 places on special routes.	Dimensions - up to 115 cm (55x40x20 cm). Economy - 1 piece up to 5-7 kg depending on the flight. Business - 1 piece up to 12 kg in zones 1-2; 2 pieces up to 15 kg in total in zones 3-4 (long-haul flights)	There is a tariff with hand luggage, without luggage; All standards for baggage transportation on a UIA plane.
Qatar Airways	Economy (most flights) - 1 piece up to 30 kg, dimensions - 300 cm. Business - 1 piece up to 40 kg (up to 65 kg on some flights), 300 cm.	Dimensions - up to 50x37x25 cm. Economy - 1 piece weighing up to 7 kg. Business - 2 seats, total up to 15 kg.	Norms; Qatar Airways Excess Baggage Rates
Turkish Airlines	Economy - 1 piece up to 20 kg. Business - 1 piece up to 30 kg.	Economy - 1 piece up to 8 kg, dimensions 55x40x23 cm. Business - 2 such places.

Travelers often have a number of questions regarding the transportation of luggage, as well as all the nuances associated with it. As statistics show, many want to know how much a suitcase should weigh at the airport. Yes, this is far from the only question.

You need to understand that during a flight, luggage is divided into two parts: hand luggage and general luggage. If they tell you about luggage, then they mean exactly those things that you check in at check-in. Everything you take with you is called hand luggage. Completely different rules and regulations are already applied to it. The main points to pay attention to are weight and dimensions.

Airplane baggage weight

You should know that each airline has its own rules and regulations regarding weight. There are only 2 systems in the world.

Weight system. These rules apply to almost all flights within Asia, the CIS and some European countries. As for the weight that can be carried free of charge, the standards are as follows:

passengers with economy class tickets are allowed only 20 kg per person;
business class includes luggage weighing up to 30 kg;
If you are traveling with a child under 2 years old, then he is provided with 10 kg of luggage weight.

There are some exceptions. For example, if you participate in airline bonus programs, you can take on 10-20 kg more.

You need to understand that the weight system only limits the weight itself, and not the number of places. That is, you can have at least 5 bags with a total acceptable value. If you are traveling with two or three, then it is possible to combine the weight of suitcases. For example, a family of two may have 30 kg of luggage. In this case, the permissible norm is 32 kg.

As for excess weight, you will have to pay extra for the extra kilogram at airline rates. There may also be exceptions here. Some people close their eyes to the slight difference, while others, on the contrary, will count everything, right down to the grams.

Practice shows that some flight routes initially mean increased baggage weight. This means that before you buy a ticket, you must immediately clarify the weight system and the exact values. By the way, this can be done immediately on the official website of the carrier company.

Number of seats system. Already from the name it becomes clear that the carrier does not focus on the total weight, but on the number of seats. A similar system is found in the USA and Canada. Recently, Aeroflot has also begun to use a similar system. Thus, when flying from Sheremetyevo or Domodedovo, be sure to check the baggage system.

So, the system makes it possible to carry the following amount of baggage for free:

Economy class ticket holders are allowed 1 seat weighing 23 kg. Most often - 2 pieces of 23 kg each.
Business class means 2 seats weighing 32 kg each.

The level of customer participation in bonus programs makes it possible to transport a larger number of places. It all depends on the bonus level.

With all these standards, you should know that the total weight does not add up. For example, if at least one suitcase is more than a kilogram, you will have to pay extra for it. If you are flying as a family, the same rules apply. That is, it is impossible to sum up the number of seats and weight for three.

Interesting fact: movers are prohibited from lifting bags weighing more than 32 kg. If your luggage weighs 35 kg, you will have to buy another bag or package in order to shift the excess.

Permissible dimensions and transportation rules

As for the weight of luggage, it all depends on the established standards. For example, with a number of seats system, the sum of all sides, that is, length, width and height should not exceed 158 cm. If a weight system is in effect, then a total of 203 cm is allowed on all sides.

But what to do in case of discrepancy? There is nothing wrong with this, since it is possible to register such luggage as oversized. This includes:

Various musical instruments.
Large sports equipment - for example, skis, snowboards.
Various equipment: TVs, refrigerators, washing machines.
Simply oversized luggage weighing more than 32 kg.

Is it safe to carry fragile luggage on an airplane? Yes, just for this purpose, do not forget to inform at registration that it must be handled with special care. In this case, a special sticker or tag is placed on it. Please note that the bags do not travel along a belt, but loaders come to pick them up.

For most passengers, both newbies and those who have never flown in their lives, the topic of cabin luggage still remains relevant. Airline regulations may change every year, so you should always pay attention to the rules and regulations for carrying hand luggage on an airplane.

So, what is hand luggage on a plane? These are things that travelers take with them into the cabin without putting them in the luggage compartment. The ticket type implies a limit on the number of pieces of hand luggage per passenger. For economy class there is one piece of cabin baggage, business class and first class - two pieces.

If we talk about carry-on luggage, this does not mean that you can only take a handbag with you. In fact Both two and three bags are allowed, but so that they do not exceed a certain size and weight. Low-cost airlines set stricter rules for transporting items on board an airliner.

Important! If you want to know the weight of your luggage, you can weigh it at the airport and check the size.

What are you allowed to carry on board?

Let's figure out what you can take with you on the plane? Carry-on luggage has a certain weight limit, so if you have a lot of bags, You only need to take into the cabin what is valuable and necessary for the flight.. For example, money, credit cards, gadgets, laptops, fragile items and jewelry.

As for the rest, you can take what is allowed by the rules established by the air carrier.

You can always find all the information about transporting items on the air carrier’s website. As for safety standards, they apply to everyone.

Aeroflot cabin baggage allowance

Carry-on luggage on an airplane - dimensions and weight Aeroflot has established the dimensions of bags for cabin transportation - up to 115 cm (55 x 40 x 20) the sum of 3 dimensions.
Business class includes hand luggage weighing up to 15 kg.
Comfort and economy classes – up to 10 kg.

Perfume is carried in the cabin up to 100 ml in a transparent file with a zipper.

The new rules prohibit bringing baby food, medicines, liquids, gels, inhalers, hygiene products, cosmetics, perfumes and so on on board.

Concerning medical supplies, they are allowed to be taken on board only if the passenger has a medical certificate proving the need to take these drugs on the airliner.

Parents with children under 2 years old may carry only the amount of food needed during the flight. These provisions apply to air carriers and airports in the Russian Federation.

Rules for transporting fruit on board an aircraft

If you are flying domestically, You can bring fruits and airlines have no ban on their transportation.

The main thing is that everything is at normal weight. That is, both in the luggage compartment and in the cabin with you, you can fill it with apples and pears, for example, even to the top, as long as it’s did not exceed 20 and 10 kg, respectively. If you are carrying grapes, they will leak in the luggage compartment and ruin the luggage of other travelers.

It is better to transport such fruits in dense containers.

Fruit on international flights

The laws here are different due to customs legislation. First of all, you need to read the rules for importing and exporting fruits of the countries you will visit.

Often, no one ever had any difficulties with export, but regarding import, not everything is so smooth here anymore. Since plants, fruits, vegetables are regulated goods, their import is carefully monitored by sanitary services.

If you are importing fruit from other countries to Russian territory, then remember that per person there are up to 5 kg of agricultural products.

The only thing is that it is prohibited to import fruits into the territory of the Russian Federation from the countries of the European Union, Australia, Turkey, Canada, the USA, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Moldova, Norway, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

If import is carried out smuggled fruit into the country, they will be taken away and imposed fine of 500 rubles. Confiscation is carried out only of regulated products. Repeated violation involves a fine in 1000 rubles.

Features of transporting fruits in the cabin

There are also restrictions on fruits for transportation on board.

Often fruits can be carried in hand luggage on a plane and are carried. But you can carry as much as you need to eat during the flight.

If you bring a bag of exotic fruits, they will take it away from you; if you bring a couple of kilograms, they will not pay attention to them.

If you are flying from Thailand, it is prohibited to transport durian due to its specific smell.

The lack of factory packaging may also be a refusal for transportation, but people may turn a blind eye to this if the fruit is in small quantities.

In general, fruits are allowed to be transported in the cabin of an airliner, but within reasonable limits.

How much space is allocated for cabin luggage?

Here we will take a closer look at the standards for transporting hand luggage in the cabin, dimensions, weight and what cannot be considered hand luggage.

As was previously said, Economy class assumes one place for transporting things in the cabin, A business and first class – 2. A handbag and briefcase are not included in the baggage carried in the cabin, as well as clothes in a case, a suit, a dress, a laptop, and an umbrella.

However, they have strict restrictions on the carriage of luggage in the cabin, that is, 1 person - 1 piece of cabin luggage. This does not include strollers or outerwear. Duty Free packages are allowed.

The weight and dimensions of luggage and hand luggage must be taken into account

Carry-on luggage - dimensions and weight

Cabin baggage weight and size may vary based on the rules established by the airline, ticket class and travel distance.

The standards relate to the sum of 3 dimensions not exceeding 115 cm (55×40×20cm). Hand luggage – 5-10 kg. You can always weigh your luggage at the check-in counter, and you can transfer any excess from your cabin bag to your luggage.

If you are flying only with cabin baggage, there is no need to transfer things to the luggage compartment. Therefore, it is better to weigh your luggage at home on scales or specially designed ones.

Low-cost airlines inspect the suitcase in a specific frame, which must fit with wheels and a handle. For example, Wizzair assumes the weight of cabin luggage is 10 kg, and its size is no more than 42x32x25cm.

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