The size of hand luggage in the cabin of the aircraft. How much luggage is allowed on the plane for free

It's just pointless to talk about it. On a family trip, you can’t do without suitcases and bulky bags, baby strollers and other things necessary for a small passenger, most of which go on a flight in the luggage compartment of an aircraft.

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

General baggage rules

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

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

checked baggage - bags, suitcases, boxes and other items with which the passenger leaves at check-in at the airport, entrusting the care of them to his employees;
hand luggage - bags, packages and suitcases that will be with him until the end of the flight. Previously, a special tag was attached to them. Under the new rules, no;
personal belongings that are transported free of charge in excess of the established one (for a complete list, see clause 135 of the Russian Aviation Regulations (FAR)).

Air travel around the world is highly regulated. All airlines-carriers and passengers are obliged to obey the established Rules. For Russian airlines in terms of carrying passengers and baggage, various regulations and rules for air transportation are applied, which were amended in accordance with Law No. 409 of October 5, 2017.

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

However, for passengers with tickets that include baggage, a single free baggage allowance has been introduced. This rate cannot be reduced. And if the carrier wants to be generous and increase the allowed limit upwards, please. This is not forbidden.

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

Each specific situation has its own nuances. In order not to be mistaken, be sure to specify the weight and dimensions of your free baggage, the parameters of which are indicated for a specific fare on the ticket. This information can also be found on the carrier's website.

How much will you have to pay for the transfer?

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

The amounts of surcharges are different: from 2500 to 7500 rubles for domestic flights and up to 200 euros for international flights. The amount depends on the carrier's policy (some will turn a blind eye to a small overweight of 1-2kg, while others may bill in full) and how big the overweight is.

Most often, airlines have the following restrictions:

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

Sometimes it is more profitable to fly on an expensive ticket with heavy luggage than in economy class with a surcharge for overweight.

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

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

How to transport oversized and heavy baggage?

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

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

For excess weight, as well as for exceeding the dimensions, you will have to pay.

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

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

What to do if you have non-standard baggage?

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

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

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

Lucky for those who travel with skis and snowboards. Many carriers (for example, Aeroflot from November 1 to May 15) allow passengers to carry ski equipment and snowboards free of charge in addition to the main baggage or at no extra charge if they fit into the free weight baggage allowance (often without a size limit).

But, again, you need to double-check everything for reliability. For example, low-fare airlines and low-cost airlines often do not have the option of free transportation of sports equipment. And in some, the allowable weight (usually 20-23 kg) is reduced to 10 kg.

Some destinations (usually for long flights) sometimes have their own rules that allow you to carry sets of equipment of a certain weight for surfing and diving at no extra charge during certain periods.

You can also carry golf bags, hockey sticks, fishing rods, musical instruments for free, if the established norms are not violated. But if the weight, size, number of seats exceed the free rate, then all of the above will go on a flight only with a surcharge.

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

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

Transportation of fragile luggage

Very often, airline passengers have questions about what to do with fragile and breakable things. It is safest (if possible) to carry such luggage in the cabin, having issued it as hand luggage. If this is not possible, luggage is checked in at check-in with an announcement that it requires particularly careful transportation. If this option is provided by this airline, a special sticker is glued to the cargo and things are delivered on board manually, and not in the total mass of suitcases on the tape.

Experienced travelers who often fly with non-standard baggage claim that, although there are many different nuances, if you strictly follow the rules of the carrier, everything usually goes as normal.

Tip: when transporting expensive and fragile items, it is advisable to insure the baggage and send it with a declared value (this service will have to be paid).

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

What is forbidden to be transported on an airplane?

Most airlines cannot carry:

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

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

Are children eligible for checked baggage?

For small travelers from 2 to 12 years old, the same baggage allowance applies as for adult passengers. For babies (up to two years old) without a separate seat, free baggage allowance is allowed weighing up to 10 kg and not more than 115 cm in the sum of measurements.

Can luggage be combined?

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

Traveling families with one suitcase are sometimes met halfway and they are forgiven for a slight advantage. But still, in practice, much depends on the captiousness of employees. In each case, this is decided individually.

It is not always possible to carry one heavy bag instead of two light bags on foreign trips: European trade unions take care of their loaders and prohibit the lifting of luggage in excess of the norm.

Naturally, there are exceptions for bulky baggage that cannot be separated (musical instruments, equipment and equipment for sports, etc.).

What to do if luggage is lost?

You landed, and your things on the tape did not appear? Don't panic. But some actions need to be taken immediately, without leaving the arrivals area. Locate the staff of the airline making the flight who are looking for lost baggage, and presenting them with a ticket, baggage ticket, passport, issue an official written request.

According to Russian laws, the search for lost baggage can take 21 days (how such a search takes place can be tracked on the website using an online service in some airlines). When the missing luggage is found, the carrier is obliged to deliver it to the address indicated by the passenger free of charge.

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

International rules set the maximum amount of compensation payments in case of loss of baggage or its partial damage. In fact, in each specific situation, the amount of compensation is determined by the airline and depends on its internal rules. In case of refusal to compensate for the damage caused, you should apply to the court.

How to pay less for luggage?

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

Here you can not do without studying the rules that apply to different carriers along the route. Otherwise, even with an excess of 1-2 kg, you will have to pay extra. And not only this. European movers, who are prohibited by their unions from lifting luggage heavier than 32 kg, may simply refuse to deliver such a load.

Be especially careful when purchasing low-cost tickets from low-cost airlines or at a no-baggage fare. Often, in which case such tickets cannot be returned, and you will have to fly light.

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

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

Experienced travelers are advised to put on the heaviest shoes and plenty of clothes before the flight, small heavy items can be carried in pockets. Do not take a large amount of care products and cosmetics (sometimes the cost of buying them on the spot is much less than what you have to spend on paying for the overweight).

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

For the majority of passengers, both for beginners and for those who have made a single flight in their lives, the topic of cabin baggage remains relevant to this day. Airline rules 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 an airplane? These are things that travelers take with them to the cabin without putting them in the luggage compartment. The type of ticket implies a limit on the number of pieces of hand luggage per passenger. For economy class, one place for cabin baggage is assumed, business class and first class - two places.

If we talk about hand luggage, this does not mean that you can only take a handbag with you. In fact both two and three bags are allowed, but that they are not larger than a certain size and weight. Stricter rules for transporting things on board an airliner are established by low-cost carriers.

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

What is allowed to be carried on board

Let's figure out what you can take with you on a plane? Hand luggage has a certain weight limit, so if you have a lot of bags, in the cabin you need to take only 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 information about the transportation of things on the website of the air carrier. As far as safety standards are concerned, they apply to everyone.

Cabin baggage allowance from Aeroflot

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

Perfume is transported in the cabin up to 100 ml in a transparent zip file.

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

Concerning medical preparations, 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 can carry only the amount of food that is necessary for the duration of the flight. These provisions apply to air carriers and airports of the Russian Federation.

Rules for transporting fruit on board an aircraft

If you are flying within the country, You can carry fruit and the airlines do not have a ban on their transportation.

The main thing is that everything is in the normal weight. That is, as in the luggage compartment, and in the cabin with you, you can stuff apples and pears, for example, at least to the top, if only it did not exceed 20 and 10 kg, respectively. If you carry grapes, then in the luggage compartment it will flow and spoil the luggage of other travelers.

It is better to transport such fruits in tight containers.

Fruit on international flights

Here other laws because of the customs legislation. First of all, you need to read the rules for the import and export of fruits of the countries you will be visiting.

Often, no one has ever had any difficulties with export, but as regards the import, not everything is so smooth here. Since plants, fruits, vegetables - they are regulated goods, and their import is carefully monitored by sanitary services.

If you import fruit from other countries to the territory of Russia, then remember that one person has up to 5 kg of agricultural products.

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

If the import smuggled fruits into the country, they will be removed and put on a fine of 500 rubles. Confiscation is carried out only regulated products. Repeated violation involves a fine in 1000 rubles.

Features of fruit transportation in the cabin

There are also restrictions on fruit to be carried on board.

Often, fruits can be carried in hand luggage on an airplane and they are carried. But you can carry in the amount that you need to eat during the flight.

If you carry a trunk with exotic fruits, then they will take it away from you, if a couple of kilograms, then they will not be paid attention to.

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

A refusal for transportation may also be the lack of factory packaging, but they can close their eyes to this if the fruit is in a small amount.

In general, it is allowed to transport fruits 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 rules for transporting hand luggage in the cabin of the liner, dimensions, weight and what cannot be considered hand luggage.

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

Nevertheless, they have strict restrictions on the carriage of baggage in the cabin, that is, 1 person - 1 piece of cabin baggage. This does not include strollers, outerwear. Packages from Duty Free are allowed.

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

Hand luggage - dimensions and weight

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

The standards are related - the sum of 3 measurements is not more than 115 cm (55 × 40 × 20 cm). Hand luggage - 5-10 kg. You can always weigh your luggage at the check-in desk, and you can transfer the excess from the cabin bag to your luggage.

If you are flying with cabin baggage only, transferring items to the hold is excluded. Therefore, it is better to weigh luggage at home on scales or specially designed ones.

Low cost carriers inspect suitcases with a certain 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.

The rules governing free hand luggage on an airplane are determined by airlines, and most of them impose strict restrictions on the size and weight of bags. Aeroflot is no exception. When flying on board an aircraft of this air carrier, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the 2020 rules for the allowable dimensions and weight of hand luggage in advance - this will allow you to avoid problems during the inspection of things.

Dimensions of allowable hand luggage

On board an aircraft, you have every right to take a bag or briefcase, the sum of the three sides of which (width, as well as length and height) does not exceed 115 centimeters. For example, it is allowed to take a hiking bag with parameters 40x55x20, or a small suitcase with dimensions 55x35x25 into the cabin of the aircraft. A smaller sum of measurements is possible, a larger one is not.

These restrictions apply exclusively on Aeroflot flights, while codeshare flights with other airlines are subject to the rules established by the partner carrier.

Weight of free hand luggage

The permitted weight carried on board an Aeroflot aircraft is determined by the class of the passenger seat. In the business lounge, it is permissible to take a bag weighing up to 15 kilograms, while in economy / comfort classes, the maximum weight of your suitcase should not exceed 10 kg.

Allowed Extras

The concept of "hand luggage" includes bags with handles, large backpacks or suitcases. Besides, you have the right to take other things on the plane:

A small handbag;
Briefcase or borset;
Cane or umbrella;
One piece of warm clothing;
Periodical or book;
Bouquet of flowers;
mobile electronics;
Baby food;
Cradle for a child up to 2 years;
crutches;
Bag with items purchased from Duty Free.

The things listed in the list are not weighed and are not labeled during the inspection.

Dimensions and weight of hand luggage in other airlines

In order to improve the comfort of passengers during the flight, S7 Airlines has imposed the following restrictions on the carriage of things on board its liners:

In economy class, passengers can carry a bag or a suitcase with a weight not exceeding 10 kg. Dimensions must correspond to the dimensions: 55x40x20 cm.
In the business lounge, you are entitled to two seats with the same dimensions, but their total weight should not exceed 15 kg.

To make sure that your bag is compliant, you can check to see if it fits in the restrictive boxes posted near the check-in counters at the airport.

The airline allows you to carry in addition not only cradles, but also strollers for older children. However, the dimensions of the cradle should not exceed the dimensions of 55x40x20 cm. Walking sticks must be checked in as luggage.

The rules for transporting hand luggage on UTair aircraft are similar to the S7 restrictions: the sum of the sides and the width of the bag should not exceed 115 cm. At the same time, its allowable weight is different: in the economy cabin, one bag weighing up to 10 kg is allowed, while in comfort and business citizens are entitled to two seats, each weighing 10 kg.

It is worth considering that this rule does not apply to a child under the age of two years: regardless of the class in which he flies, he is entitled to only one seat weighing up to 10 kg.

Since the Russian airline Pobeda positions itself as a low-cost carrier, the cost of its tickets is significantly lower than that of other carriers. However, passengers have to endure a rather inconvenient thing - the administration does not provide for free transportation of hand luggage on board (the cancellation of this service took place in 2015).

Hand luggage means bags or suitcases, and items from the additional list above will not require payment from you.

The fare for one piece of hand luggage in the cabin of the aircraft depends on the place of payment: on the airline's website you will have to pay 999 rubles, to the registrar at the airport to pay 1500 rubles, and upon landing you will be required to pay 2000 rubles.

Ural Airlines

In the economy cabin on board a Ural Airlines aircraft, you can carry hand luggage free of charge, the dimensions of which are not more than 55x40x20 cm, and it must weigh up to 10 kg.

In the business lounge, it is allowed to take two of the same seats, but the total weight of both bags should not exceed 15 kg. These are the norms for adult passengers - children under two years old are entitled to only one seat weighing no more than 10 kg, regardless of the ticket class.

As you can see, the dimensions of the allowable hand luggage and its weight are important parameters that should be clarified in advance, even before the start of the collection. If you want to avoid disputes with receptionists before boarding, follow the rules of the airlines and carry things in bags and suitcases that meet the established parameters.

Aeroflot 2016: how much can I check in as baggage?

All baggage of passengers at the airport is divided into two categories:

hand luggage;
checked baggage.

You carry hand luggage with you to the passenger cabin, and check in the heaviest and largest suitcases as checked baggage. The airport staff will give you a tag in advance, and you will need to mark your suitcase so that it does not get lost during transit. He will also fly with you, but in a separate cargo hold.

You can take only one bag as hand luggage, and its weight should not exceed 10 kg. The exception is passengers flying in business class. They can load a bag up to 15 kg.

The weight of your suitcase also depends on the class in which you are flying. In business class, you can carry 2 pieces, each no more than 32 kg. Comfort and Premium Economy tickets allow you to take 2 pieces with you, but each of these bags must weigh 23 kg or less. If you paid at the most budgetary rate, which is called economy, then you can take only one suitcase weighing no more than 23 kg. If your cargo is not more than 1 kg, then Aeroflot does not limit the number of seats.

When registering cargo, there are a few tricks that you can apply in order not to overpay for extra pounds.

If you are traveling with a family or a large company, then someone can arrange an extra friend's suitcase for themselves. If you don't have much luggage, then arrange with a friend to take some of his bags. Aeroflot allows you to sum up the number of seats per company, but you cannot sum up the weight or dimensions of baggage. That is, if a husband and wife travel together in comfort class, and their suitcase weighs 25 kg, then at the airport they will have to pay for excess weight.
Aeroflot treats young parents with understanding. Often the smallest member of the family has the largest suitcase, because there you need to fit diapers, a lot of change of clothes, and all your favorite toys. If a baby under two years old is flying with you, then he is entitled to a separate piece of baggage, although he does not occupy a seat on the plane. Children's suitcase should not be heavier than 10 kg. Moreover, its length, height and width in total cannot exceed 115 cm. The class of the ticket of the parents does not play a role here.
Children from 2 to 12 years of age also have the right to a separate piece of luggage. They can carry on their ticket as much as adults.

Attention! If your flight involves a transfer, ask if both aircraft belong to Aeroflot. Other carriers may have other restrictions. Please note that you do not have to “thin out” your luggage at the transfer airport or pay extra money for excess.

Ural Airlines: traveling light

Ural Airlines has a special fare that prohibits the carriage of any cargo as checked baggage. The passenger has the right to take with him only one small bag in hand luggage. This, of course, greatly hampers travelers who are used to flying in comfort. But the promo tariff is the cheapest.

Otherwise, the rules for the carriage of goods at Ural Airlines are similar to those adopted by Aeroflot. The sum of the sides of your suitcase should not exceed 203 cm. Individually, these dimensions cannot be more than 50x50x100 cm.

When flying with a business or comfort fare ticket, you can carry up to two suitcases with you, each of which will weigh 32 kg (or less).

Advice. If the purpose of your trip is a short business trip, you can redeem tickets of the same class, but marked "light". In this case, you can take only one suitcase of the same weight. For a short business trip, this will be enough.

Economy group fares (including premium economy) allow passengers to carry only one suitcase, and its weight should not exceed 23 kg.

Children who are flying with their parents and do not have a separate seat can also take luggage. 10 kg of cargo can be checked into the luggage compartment in the form of one piece. Or you can carry this bag with you in your hand luggage.

It is worth remembering that no matter what ticket you buy, you cannot take the following things as free cargo:

dismantled auto and motorcycle transport (especially a whole one), boats;
musical instruments;
flowers (live is not allowed, but in the form of a bouquet - you can), seedlings.

All of these items require separate documentation.

So, the norms of cargo weight for key carriers are almost the same. They are close to international ones. The exception is the cheapest tickets, which prohibit taking anything other than hand luggage with you.

Airline baggage rules: video

When planning to travel by plane, it is important to familiarize yourself with the weight of luggage. Rules are constantly changing, so you need to keep track of up-to-date information. Some passengers are responsible enough for the design of the suitcase, so that later there will be no problems during check-in. So, how much can a suitcase weigh?

When traveling by plane, luggage has 3 types: suitcase, hand luggage, personal items. The number of things that you can carry depends on the cost of the ticket. The higher the price, the more things are allowed to be transported for free.. There are certain items that are strictly prohibited from being taken on a plane.

Important! Only things approved by law (purse, outerwear, documents, etc.) can be carried on board the aircraft free of charge.

Criteria for assessing baggage by airlines:

It is important to carefully study the tariff plan. This indicator determines the number of seats and the weight allowed for transportation. Benefits are provided to passengers who participate in loyalty programs. For a child under two years old, even without buying a seat, it is allowed to carry luggage weighing 5-10 kg (depending on the policy of the airline).

What should be the weight of a suitcase for one in 2018?

The final calculation of weight is carried out according to two systems: mass and number of seats. The weight version is used for flights in the CIS countries and Asia. There is an allowable weight that can be transported for free. This indicator is determined by the cost of tickets.

Baggage transportation norms by weight:

in economy class, it is allowed to take 20 kg per passenger;
for business class, the allowable weight is 30 kg;
For a child under two years old, you can arrange a suitcase weighing up to 10 kg.

Important! With the weight system, you can take any number of bags. The main thing is that the total weight of the luggage does not exceed the norm.

The system by number of seats allows you to distribute the weight only over two suitcases, if the ticket class allows it. Even if the total weight of two bags does not exceed 15 kg, you still have to pay for the third one. This option for transporting luggage is more typical for America. In Russia, only Aeroflot airline uses such a system.. So, a business class passenger can take 32 kg with him on a trip. And economy class - 23 kg.

Permissible weight of a suitcase for two people

If there are two passengers traveling, their baggage will not be combined.. Each person is responsible for their own suitcases. If one airline customer takes overweight baggage with him, then he will have to pay for the overweight, even if his friend is underweight.

There are preferential programs for regular customers. You can get bonuses on membership cards and miles for extra seats. You can add a few kilograms to the allowed baggage weight.

Exceeding the weight of the suitcase - what to do?

When the weight of baggage exceeds the norm, then the passenger must pay extra. Some airlines allow a small excess without requiring additional payment. If the client immediately understands that the weight of his suitcase is above the norm, then you need to familiarize yourself with the company's rules on this matter in advance.

What if the suitcase is very heavy?

If the weight of baggage exceeds 30-32 kg, then it is called heavy. These things are quite large. Luggage sizes are also taken into account at check-in. So the width, length and height of the bag must not exceed 1.58 m(the rate is used for the weight system of baggage transportation). For the weight version, the norm is 2.03 m.

Heavy baggage:

These transfers must be agreed in advance. Additional time is required to spend on loading luggage. You need to be prepared for a refusal, because the airline may have few seats in the luggage compartment or they all turned out to be occupied.

There are items that require particularly delicate conditions during transportation. In this case, you will have to buy another passenger seat. This will protect your baggage from damage during transit.

What can I take with me to the cabin if it does not fit in a suitcase?

The rules are constantly changing. As of 2018, you can take luggage from 5 kg into the cabin. But some airlines stick to the old rules and allow both adults and children to carry 10 kg.

Things that can be brought into the salon for free:

In hand luggage, a passenger can pack a pacemaker, medicines, a tool for repairing glasses, needles and syringes for injections, oxygen cylinders. They take a razor, curling irons, a robot toy with them to the salon. These things are allowed to be kept with you or packed in hand luggage.

Important! Before the adoption of the new law, it was allowed to take a laptop, mobile phone, and umbrella on board without being placed in a bag. Now these items need to be hidden.

Hand luggage must comply with certain dimensions. The height of the suitcase in the cabin must not exceed 55 cm. The maximum width of the bag is 40 cm. The thickness of hand luggage is 20 cm. The airport has a limiter frame that checks luggage for compliance with regulatory parameters.