Travelers who are going to fly by plane must know and strictly comply with the rules and regulations for carrying liquids in hand luggage. These rules are quite similar for all airlines in the world (with the exception of a few nuances). Some carriers may have small deviations and indulgences for domestic flights. Let's study in detail how much liquid you can take on an airplane in hand luggage.

In total, you can carry no more than one liter of liquid in hand luggage (do not confuse this concept with luggage). Containers containing it should not exceed 100 ml. That is, you will not be allowed to take a 200-gram tube of suntan cream on board, even if there is only a third of it left.

The traveler can take on board the aircraft no more than one liter of liquid. All tubes should be stored in one transparent plastic bag with a zipper. Packages are commercially available (usually their dimensions are approximately 200 by 200 mm). A plastic bag with containers and tubes is presented by the passenger when passing through the counter (it is inspected by Security Service). Security officials have different attitudes towards liquids - some will just glance at your package, some will make you open the containers to make sure there are no contraband or prohibited items. Be prepared for this.

Note: If you want to avoid delays and missing your flight, store liquids in containers with the indicated volume. The airport security service will not have any claims against you.

For liquids, you can buy a special “flight” kit— it is sold in the respective shops. It is very convenient - plastic translucent containers marked by volume will not cause any questions from customs officers. You can take baby food with you (it does not need to be put in a bag, as it is personal items), but do not forget to present the jars at the counter.

What is "liquid"

For many first-time travelers on an airplane, it will be a revelation what exactly most airlines mean by the concept of “liquid”. In addition to water and juices, this concept includes:

• all kinds of yoghurts;
• alcohol;
• any baby food;
• soft cheeses (the same mozzarella, feta or camembert);
• homemade compotes, seamings;
• jam;
• any canned food;
• gels, shampoos;
• liquid deodorants, varnishes, sprays, creams, etc. (in case they are safe).

All these “liquids” can be taken on a plane without being checked in as baggage. But do not forget about the main limitation of one hundred milliliters. Especially often travelers make mistakes with canned food: they have to be either repackaged or thrown away. Even if canned food is 99% solid, it is still considered “liquid”. Since the volume of jars is usually 200-250 ml, this is considered a violation.

Baby food in the amount of more than 100 ml. you can take it only when a child under 2 years old is flying with you. The amount of baby food should not exceed the supply that can be useful for the duration of the flight (you will not be allowed to take 10 packages with you for the entire stay). Alcohol is also a rather controversial product - many airlines have introduced prohibition on board and do not approve the carriage of "scoundrels" in hand luggage. Tipsy passengers may not be allowed on board at all, and if you start drinking alcohol on board, you will simply be fined. But not all companies have this policy.

How to transport liquid medicines?

Considering the question of how much liquids can be carried in hand luggage, it is necessary to touch on the topic of medicines. In general, drugs can be taken on board the aircraft, but there are several features. The volume of bubbles is limited to the same 100 milliliters. If they contain narcotic substances, then you will need a certificate with a seal from the hospital stating that this medicine is necessary for you (the names on the ticket and the certificate must match). In some cases, you may be allowed to carry more than one pack of medicines if you confirm that you really need it. If you have a prescription, you can bring liquid medications in vials of more than 100 milliliters, but it must be in the original packaging. Medicines are generally prohibited from pouring into their own containers. In this case, you will have to pack the medicine in a separate bag and report it to the security service at check-in.

Note: if you are flying to another country, then the doctor's prescription or medical statement must be translated by a certified translator into English language.

Many medicines allowed in our country are prohibited in other countries. For example, valocordin, corvalol, nurofen, cough syrups, etc. Therefore, be sure to study the requirements of the legislation of the countries to which you are flying. It is also forbidden to carry on board various medicinal aerosols (the same panthenol). If you have asthma or another illness and you need aerosols for the duration of the flight, then take an extract from the illness and a certificate from the hospital with you. If you do not have a prescription, and at the customs of the host country you are found to have prohibited medications (especially those containing narcotic drugs), then a criminal case will be opened against you.

Liquids from Duty Free

Purchases made in the duty-free zone are not subject to the 100 ml rule. You can safely buy perfume or alcohol, but just do not forget about total weight hand luggage. Purchased from Duty free goods must be properly sealed (they must not be opened during the flight).

Note: if your route involves a transfer, then do not open the goods from Duty Fre - they will immediately fall under the standard rules. Some European countries prohibit the import of liquids purchased in free trade zones outside the EU.

Guide: baggage allowance and carry-on baggage of 10 popular airlines

Air carriers, in particular, low-cost airlines now and then tighten the requirements for hand luggage and baggage, forcing passengers to pay more. So that you do not get lost in the stream of constant updates of the rules, we have collected in one material the rules of ten popular airlines, the knowledge of which will allow you to save tens or even hundreds of euros.

Important nuances

1. Check the rules of all airlines you will use during your trip and make sure that your hand luggage and luggage comply with the more restrictive rules.
2. Please note that you can buy tickets from and fly from. This happens when a code-sharing agreement is signed between companies. In this case, the rules of the airline whose code is indicated on the ticket apply. It is useless to prove at the airport that you did not know - you will have to pay for an excess or additional baggage.
3. Many airlines check the dimensions of hand luggage using special devices at the airport. Everything that does not fit in the frame will have to be checked in as luggage (especially zealous ones take into account even handles that look out half a centimeter). We recommend that you check your hand luggage in advance - luggage is cheaper at the check-in counter than at the gate, it's even better to foresee this situation when buying tickets online.
4. Important! Low-cost airlines do not have flights with transfers. Each segment of the route is a separate flight, so every time you need to pick up your luggage and check it in again, therefore, you also need to pay extra for it on each segment.

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Liquids in hand luggage. Is it possible or not?

In total, you are allowed to carry 1 liter of liquids in containers with a maximum of 100 milliliters each. The volume of the container matters: a two-liter bottle, in which two sips of juice are left, will not be missed. All liquids must be placed in a transparent zippered bag (such as a ziplock bag for freezing fruit or a cosmetic bag) and presented for security screening if asked.

Liquids include:

• roller deodorants;
• shaving foam, shampoo, shower gel;
• toothpaste;
• perfumes and toilet water;
• tonic, makeup remover, cream, mascara;
• alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks;
• medicines: eye, nasal and ear drops, oral solutions and tinctures, topical products, gels;
• some foodstuffs: soft cheese, yogurt, pate, jam, honey, etc.

• Travelers with children under two years of age. Food for the child (mashed potatoes, milk, juices, formula, etc.) can be in packages of any volume in the amount necessary for the duration of the flight.
• Those who need to take medication regularly. In this case, you can take with you drugs in packages that exceed 100 milliliters, but do not forget to grab a certificate from your doctor.

What about duty free shopping?

Perfume, toilet water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from stores duty free can be taken on board if they are packed with a receipt and sealed (do not try to drink whiskey from your throat on the plane).

Difficulties may arise if you are flying with a transfer. So, in the EU it is forbidden to import liquids in containers whose volume exceeds 100 milliliters if they are purchased outside the EU. That is, if you fly from Kharkov to Prague via Warsaw, at the transfer point, a bottle of wine from Ukrainian duty free is most likely to be confiscated. For those who travel within the EU, it is enough not to open the package and carry a receipt confirming that the purchase was made no more than a day ago. The last word in any case remains with the airport employee.

Can I carry food in hand luggage?

Yes, but if they are liquid, they will need to be packaged in 100 milliliters and packaged in accordance with the rules. Feel free to bring cookies, chocolate, apples, nuts or sandwiches with you on board, but make sure that your food does not emit pungent odors.

Can I take electronic devices on a plane?

Need to! You've seen how suitcases are handled at airports, right?

You are allowed to carry in hand luggage:

• laptops;
• Cell phones;
• tablets and e-books;
• e-Sigs;
• cameras;
• hair dryers, curling irons, hair straighteners;
• electric shavers;
• electric toothbrushes;
• power banks.

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What is prohibited in hand luggage?

In short, everything that is potentially dangerous for passengers and crew members due to its toxicity or can be used to attack.

• liquids in containers with a volume of more than 100 milliliters (except those bought in duty free and properly packaged);
• aerosols (hairspray, deodorant, mosquito repellent, etc.);
• piercing and cutting objects: screwdrivers, drills, nails, corkscrew, sewing needles, blades, all kinds of knives, scissors, nail files, tweezers with sharp ends, knitting needles, etc. There are exceptions: sometimes it is allowed to carry a knife with a blade shorter than 6 centimeters or tweezers with rounded edges, if you have a certificate from a doctor, you can take injection syringes with you. But you need to be prepared for the worst-case scenario: if the thing is dear to you, put it in your luggage or leave it at home.
• firearms and any of its imitations (lighters, children's toys);
• adhesive tape, electrical tape;
• explosive and flammable substances: gunpowder, firecrackers, fireworks, lighter fluid, etc.;
• mercury thermometers (in some countries this restriction does not apply, but it is better to buy an electronic one and not worry);
• skates, ski and trekking poles;
• stun guns;
• caustic and toxic substances: acids, alkalis, poisons;
• bats, clubs, clubs, nunchucks, oars, skateboards, fishing rods;
• gas and petrol lighters.

Can animals be brought on board?

Each airline has its own rules, so it's best to ask them in advance. For example, UIA allows only dogs and cats weighing up to 8 kilograms to be transported in the cabin together with the container. Larger animals are transported in the luggage compartment. Service animals fly free of charge (for example, guide dogs), for other pets you will have to pay at a special rate. The owner must have a medical certificate, documents confirming vaccination and an export permit.

How to transport musical instruments and sports equipment?

Sports equipment is usually transported in checked baggage or as oversized cargo, at a special rate (if we are talking about skis or snowboards, for example). Even a skateboard or tennis rackets will not be allowed on board, as theoretically they can be used as weapons.

small musical instruments, which do not exceed allowable dimensions hand luggage (flute, violin), some airlines allow you to take it with you into the cabin. Everything else will have to be checked in.

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How to properly pack hand luggage and what to do in case of overweight?

• Put things that you will most likely have to get at security control (a laptop and other powerful equipment, a bag of liquids) on top, so that you can quickly remove them later. Neighbors in turn and airport staff will thank you.
• Liquids must be packaged in containers with a maximum of 100 milliliters, remember? If what you want to take with you is not sold in mini-packages, pour over - the bubbles do not have to be “native”.
• If you are taking medicines with you, it is better that they are in their original packaging with instructions inside. If you have sleeping pills, strong painkillers, psychotropic and injectable drugs, do not forget to take a prescription from your doctor with you.
• Put everything of value in your hand luggage: documents, money, jewelry, equipment. And don't forget to keep an eye on your backpack at the airport, of course.
• You should always take with you a power bank, warm clothes, medicines that you constantly take and a light snack in case of a flight delay.
• Make sure you don't accidentally put anything on the prohibited items list. The author of these lines, for example, somehow threw scotch tape into her backpack, and then blushed and justified herself in front of the vigilant employees of the Kutaisi airport.
• If you are flying with a low-cost airline, do not stuff your backpack to the limit. Leaving an empty space inside, you can tamp it down a bit and fit it into a frame with which to check the dimensions.
• Weigh the assembled backpack or suitcase at home and make sure it passes the airline's regulations. If the excess was found already at the airport, you can put on something from the clothes packed in your hand luggage, put heavy objects in your pockets small size or pick up a camera, e-book, etc., if the carrier allows it.

Ryanair

hand luggage

From November 1, 2018, each passenger can take on board only one handbag, laptop bag or small backpack measuring 40x25x20 cm free of charge. Passengers who have paid for priority boarding (€6-10 per person) are entitled to carry an additional suitcase or backpack up to 55x40x20 cm in size, weighing up to 10 kg. The rest can hand over large hand luggage in luggage. When applying online, it costs €10-12, at the check-in desk - €20, at the gate - €25.

A child under 2 years of age is not allowed to hand luggage, but an accompanying adult can take on board a bag weighing up to 5 kg free of charge with hygiene items, food and toys. The rest of the children are subject to "adult" norms.

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Baggage

Each passenger can check in a maximum of 3 pieces of baggage weighing up to 20 kg each. At the time of ticketing you will pay €25, later (by phone or at the airport) €40 for a one-way seat.

Permissible size of one piece of luggage -119x119x81 cm, weight - 32 kg. For each kilogram over 20, you will have to pay €11, because such baggage is considered excess baggage.

Baby carriage

For each child, a collapsible stroller + car seat / booster / cradle can be transported free of charge.

Sport equipment

Each set is considered a separate piece of baggage and must be packed in a protective bag, maximum weight - 20 kg (for bicycles - 30 kg).

Transportation of a bicycle will cost you €60-75, ski equipment - €45-50, other sports equipment - €35-65 one way. A lower cost is valid when purchasing a service at the time of booking a ticket, a larger one - when paying later or at the airport.

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Wizz Air

hand luggage

From November 1, 2018, each passenger can take into the cabin one bag no larger than 40x30x20 cm in size, outerwear and duty-free shopping bags free of charge.

Passengers with WIZZ Priority are also allowed to bring a suitcase or backpack measuring 55x40x23 cm into the cabin. allowable weight hand luggage of any type - 10 kg per piece. Passengers with children under 2 years old are also entitled to an additional 40x30x20 cm bag with food, hygiene items and toys.

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Baggage

Permissible dimensions of one piece of baggage - 149x119x171 cm, weight - 32 kg. A passenger can check in a maximum of 6 bags: 3 online or through a call center, the rest at the airport.

When checking out on the website or through a call center, luggage weighing up to 10 kg will cost you €9-27, 10-20 kg - €15-50, 20-32 kg - €23-72 one way (the price depends on the season). At the airport, for luggage weighing up to 20 kg, you will have to pay from €55, up to 32 kg - from €120. If you paid for your luggage in advance, but an overweight was found at the counter, you will be charged € 10 for each additional kilogram.

Baby carriage

One stroller or car seat can be transported free of charge per small child. If you plan to drop off your stroller at the gangway, be sure to get a luggage sticker at the counter.

Sport equipment

Transportation of sports equipment is allowed subject to the following general rules:

• all components of the kit are packed in one case;
• there is one set of equipment for each passenger;
• the set weighs no more than 32 kg.

There is an additional charge of €30 (online or through the call center) or €60 (at the airport) per seat one way.

SkyUp Airlines

hand luggage

Each passenger can take on board one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 7 kg and not exceeding 115 cm in size (the sum of three dimensions) free of charge, as well as bags with purchases from duty free, a handbag, a folder for papers, outerwear, an umbrella, a book or a magazine. Passengers with children are also allowed to bring into the cabin a cradle or a collapsible stroller and food for the duration of the flight.

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Baggage

Starting from the Standard fare, each passenger can carry one piece of checked baggage free of charge. Maximum weight - 23 kg, for children under two years old - 10 kg.

An additional piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg will cost you €25, up to 32 kg - €40. Maximum number of pieces of luggage per passenger: 4 x 23 kg, 2 x 32 kg.

Baby carriage

A stroller or cradle for a child under 2 years old is transported free of charge, after that it is taken into account in the baggage allowance.

Sport equipment

It is allowed to transport one set weighing up to 23 kg and up to 300 cm in size (the sum of three dimensions) per passenger. The cost is €25 per set one way.

UIA

hand luggage

On short and medium-haul flights, economy class passengers who have purchased tickets without luggage can carry on board only one piece of hand luggage up to 55x40x20 cm in size and up to 7 kg in weight.

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Passengers who bought tickets with baggage can carry two pieces of hand luggage on board: one weighing up to 7 kg (see dimensions above), the second weighing up to 5 kg and dimensions up to 40x30x10 cm. For business class passengers, the conditions are similar (2 pieces of hand luggage), but the first one can weigh not 7, but 12 kg.

On long-haul flights, economy and premium economy class passengers are entitled to 2 pieces of hand luggage: one weighing up to 5 kg, the second up to 7 kg. Business class passengers can carry 2 pieces with a total weight of up to 15 kg and a third with a total weight of up to 5 kg.

Hand luggage allowance on Embraer-145 aircraft: 1 piece up to 5 kg / 55x35x15 cm.

All personal belongings, including purchases from duty free, must be packed in hand luggage. Exceptions:

• outerwear and umbrella;
• for travelers with children under 2 years old: 1 extra bag (55x40x20 cm, up to 5 kg) with food, toys and hygiene items;
• a cane, a pair of crutches or a walker, as well as other auxiliary equipment needed during the flight, medicines prescribed by a doctor.

Excess hand luggage

In addition to hand luggage, which is included in the free baggage allowance, each passenger can take 1 additional piece weighing up to 5 kg into the cabin ( maximum size: 40x30x10 cm) for €15 and 1 extra piece weighing up to 12 kg (maximum size: 70x40x20 cm) for €80 one way.

If in free rate you didn’t meet the deadline and you don’t want to pay extra for the transportation of your suitcase on board, you will have to check it in as luggage.

Baggage

An economy class passenger who bought a ticket with luggage can check in one piece of luggage, passengers in premium economy and business class can check in two. For cardholders Panorama Club Premium and Panorama Club Elite the number of baggage pieces is increased by 1 and 2, respectively.

The maximum luggage size is 158 cm (the sum of three dimensions), weight - up to 23 kg in economy and premium economy class, 32 kg in business class.

A child under 2 years of age traveling without a separate seat is entitled to 1 piece of baggage weighing up to 10 kg, provided that the accompanying adult has chosen the fare with baggage included.

You can check in an extra piece of baggage or hand luggage online no later than 6 hours before departure, with a discount - no later than 24 hours.

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Baby carriage

1 collapsible stroller, bassinet or car seat per child under two years of age is transported free of charge, regardless of travel class and fare chosen. If the child is older, the stroller is considered a piece of baggage and is charged at a set rate depending on the travel itinerary.

Sport equipment

A set of equipment is considered a separate piece of baggage, its weight must not exceed 23 kg for any class of service. If a bag with equipment does not fit into the free baggage allowance, it is paid at the established rate, depending on the route of travel.

Easy Jet

hand luggage

Each passenger can take on board one piece of hand luggage up to 56x45x25 cm. There is no weight limit, but you must be able to lift the suitcase yourself and place it on the shelf above your seat. Not everyone will be lucky - there are about 70 pieces of luggage on board, the rest of the things fly in the luggage compartment (no surcharge).

Some categories of passengers (for example, easyJet Plus card holders) can take an additional piece of hand luggage up to 45x36x20 cm in size and place it under the front seat.

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Infants traveling in a separate seat, as well as all children over 2 years old, are subject to the same hand luggage allowance as for adult passengers. Passengers with infants can take a bag with necessary things size 45x36x20 cm in addition to the standard carry-on baggage.

Baggage

Each passenger, including children and infants, can arrange transportation of 3 pieces of baggage. Maximum weight - up to 23 kg (for an extra charge you can increase it to 32 kg), size - 275 cm (the sum of three dimensions).

One piece of baggage weighing up to 15 kg will cost you £6.99-34.99 (€8-40) and can only be paid for online. Baggage up to 23 kg - £9.49-37.49 (€11-43) when checking in online, £40 (€45) at the counter, £50 (€57) at the gate. If your luggage exceeds the planned weight, you can increase it online: from 15 kg to 27, from 23 to 32. For each additional 3 kg you will pay £12 (€14). If the excess is found at the airport, the same amount will have to be paid for each kilogram in excess of the previously paid weight.

Baby carriage

For each child, you can take 2 items from the list for free: a cradle, a folding stroller (including a double one), a booster, a car seat, a collapsible or non-collapsible stroller. The age of the child is not limited, an excerpt from the rules can be literally translated as follows: "if you are traveling with a child who needs it."

Sport equipment

Each passenger can carry one set of sports equipment. You can register a maximum of 6 sets per booking online, if you need more, you will have to contact the support service.

One way transportation for a set of equipment up to 20 kg costs £37 (€42) when ordered online or £47 (€53) at the airport. A kit weighing from 20 to 32 kg will cost £45 (€51) or £55 (€63) respectively.

Air Astana

hand luggage

Economy class passengers can take on board one bag no larger than 56x45x25 cm and weighing up to 8 kg, business class passengers - two bags of the same weight and size. Additionally, you are allowed to carry:

• outerwear or blanket;
• one cane/pair of crutches or leg braces (for medical reasons);
• one women's handbag or briefcase/bag for a computer;
• one small camera or binoculars;
• a book or press to read during the flight;
• one portable baby cot;
• baby carriage;
• baby food;
• medicines, without which the passenger cannot do;
• small bouquet of flowers.

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Baggage

Each passenger, except for children under two years of age who travel without seats, can carry baggage weighing up to 20 kg (economy class) or 30 kg (sleeping economy and business class) free of charge. Baggage size must not exceed 158 cm (the sum of three dimensions).

Baggage exceeding the norm in terms of weight or dimensions is transported only by prior agreement with the airline and is paid according to the actual weight.

Baby carriage

One collapsible baby stroller, the dimensions of which when folded do not exceed 34x32x14 cm, can be transported free of charge in the luggage compartment.

Sport equipment

If you are transporting skis or snowboards, equipment for tennis, squash, badminton, fishing, horseback riding, roller skates, bow and arrows, kayak or regular oars, just pack them in cases and put them in your luggage. The weight must not exceed the allowable weight for the selected class of service, otherwise you will have to pay an additional fee, the amount of which depends on the route.

If tickets are purchased at the Basic fare, sports equipment is treated as excess baggage and is paid extra.

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Surfboards and kiteboards are carried free of charge and are not included in the free baggage allowance, provided that their length does not exceed 140 cm and their weight is 5 kg.

In the case of transporting longer and heavier boards, passengers will be charged:

• on domestic flights- 5,000 tenge (€12);
• on international flights with departure from Kazakhstan - 9,000 tenge (€21);
• on international flights departing from other countries - €25.

Bicycle transportation cost:

• on domestic flights - 7,000 tenge (€16);
• on international flights departing from Kazakhstan - 15,000 tenge (€35);
• on international flights departing from other countries - €50.

AirBaltic

hand luggage

Each passenger (except infants) can take on board:

• 1 hand luggage (55x40x23 cm) + 1 personal item (30x40x10 cm) with a Basic or Premium ticket;
• 2 hand luggage (55x40x23 cm each) + 1 personal item (30x40x10 cm) with a Business ticket or PINS VIP card.

The combined weight of carry-on baggage and personal items must not exceed 8 kg for travelers with a Basic and Premium ticket. Personal items include handbags, laptops, duty-free purchases, umbrellas.

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If hand luggage exceeds the established norms in terms of dimensions or weight, it can be checked in as baggage at the check-in counter for €50 or at the gate (subject to availability) for €60.

Baggage

The maximum allowable weight of a piece of baggage is 20 kg, the size is 100x50x80 cm.

Passengers with Business tickets can carry no more than two pieces of baggage with a total weight of up to 40 kg free of charge. The Premium fare allows transportation of one piece of baggage weighing up to 20 kg, Basic ticket holders must pay from €19.99 for one-way baggage (when buying the service at the same time as air tickets). When paying after buying a ticket or during online check-in, it will cost from €35, at the check-in desk - €50.

PINS VIP members can carry for free:

• with a Business ticket - 4 pieces of luggage (up to 80 kg);
• with Premium ticket - 3 luggage space(up to 60 kg);

Executive PINS members can carry for free:

• with a Business ticket - 3 pieces of baggage (up to 60 kg);
• with a Premium ticket - 2 pieces of baggage (up to 40 kg);
• with a Basic ticket - baggage transportation is not included in the price.

One piece of baggage weighing up to 10 kg is checked out free of charge for the Infanta.

overweight

If the luggage weight exceeds 20 kg, a surcharge of €50 one way will be charged. The maximum weight of one piece of checked baggage is 32 kg.

Oversized baggage

If the luggage dimensions exceed 100x50x80 cm, a surcharge of €60 one way will be charged. The weight must not exceed 20 kg.

If both dimensions and weight are exceeded, the amounts of surcharges are summed up. In this case, you will have to pay €110 per piece of luggage one way.

Baby carriage

If an infant or a child is specified in the booking, a fully collapsible stroller, a portable baby cot or a child car seat can be transported free of charge.

Sport equipment

Passengers with Business tickets and PINS VIP members (except passengers with Basic tickets) can carry one set of sports equipment free of charge.

Passengers with Basic and Premium tickets will have to pay for each set:

• €34.99 one-way when purchasing the service at the same time as air tickets on the airline's website;
• €39.99 one way when paying with the online form;
• €40 one-way when purchased by other means (for example, through a cashier or a travel agency);
• €60 one way when paying at the airport.

Permissible weight of a set of sports equipment - 20 kg. If you exceed the limit, you will pay a fee of €50 at the airport.

Hand luggage raises many questions. To avoid unpleasant situations when boarding a flight, learn about the basic safety requirements and airline restrictions on baggage on board. Prohibited items, number of pieces, carry-on size and weight, liquids, food and medicine.

What can you take on a plane

If hand luggage is not the only luggage with which you fly, then you should take only the most valuable and necessary things on the road from those allowed for transportation with you on the plane:

• money
• bank cards
• documentation
• equipment and gadgets (phone, camera, computer, tablet)
• jewelry
• fragile items

The rest of the contents of hand luggage depends on the airline's baggage requirements and your desire to carry it all. Take the quiz What can I bring on board?

All relevant information about the rules for carrying hand luggage is posted on the websites of airports and airlines. Safety standards are mandatory for everyone, and the number of pieces, weight and size of hand luggage are regulated by airlines.

What not to take in hand luggage

It is prohibited to transport dangerous items and substances in the aircraft cabin and checked baggage:

• weapon
• flammable substances and liquids
• liquefied gases
• explosives
• toxic/radioactive/poisonous/corrosive substances
• piercing and sharp objects

Seemingly harmless household items cannot be carried in hand luggage: a corkscrew, a nail file with sharp edges and nail clippers, scissors, tweezers, a straight razor, a folding knife, a corkscrew, knitting needles. All this must be checked in, and if it is not there, then look for alternatives or buy it on the spot. For example, an electric razor or a razor with replaceable blocks are allowed in hand luggage, and nail files are soft.

Rules for carrying liquids in hand luggage

How much liquid can you carry?

If additional security measures are not introduced, then in hand luggage it is allowed to carry liquids with a total volume of 1 liter in packages of not more than 100 ml. You can carry any amount of liquids in any volume in your baggage.

Liquids include: water, drinks, creams, lotions, aerosols, gels, foams, pastes, etc. Cosmetics (mascara, lip gloss) are also liquids. Keep in mind that if the 200 ml shampoo bottle is half filled, then it cannot be transported. The liquids of people flying together do not add up.

Exception: baby food necessary for the child during the flight; medicines and diet food with a certificate / prescription from a doctor.

Where can I get 100 ml containers?

Don't throw away shampoo and shower gels that are provided in hotels. Most beauty brands sell or give away makeup mini kits with purchases. You can buy a set of liquid containers and fill them with your own funds.

When passing through the security control, liquids must be presented separately in a transparent resealable bag. You can buy a package that suits your requirements in stationery stores (file with a zip), a Zip-Lock food storage bag or a transparent cosmetic bag with a zipper will also work. Some airlines impose additional restrictions on the size of the bag with liquids: 20x20cm, 18x20cm.

Changes in the rules for the transport of liquids

During the Olympics in Sochi, the Federal Air Transport Agency introduced a complete ban on the transport of liquids on airplanes. IN different countries restrictions may apply - check for the latest information before departure. If during the pre-flight inspection it turns out that you violated the rules for transporting liquids, you will be offered to get rid of the prohibited item yourself (throw it into a special container), discussions on this topic are useless, they can lead to a late boarding or removal from the flight.

Food in hand luggage

You can take fruit, nuts, hard cheese, sausage, muesli bars, sandwiches with you on board. Carry-on baggage must not contain prohibited items customs regulations and liquids with a volume of more than 100 ml. Water and food can be purchased after security clearance in the "clear zone", food and drinks on board are offered by most airlines (included in the ticket or purchased separately). You can take an empty water bottle with you and ask the flight attendant to refill it.

Medications in hand luggage

In hand luggage, it is allowed to carry medicines in their original packaging. Check in advance if your medicines are legal in the country of destination. If medications are prescribed by a doctor, it is better to take it with you. Liquid medicines (gels, aerosols, ointments, ampoules) are subject to the rules for carrying liquids - no more than 100 ml. If the medicine is vital, notify the airport staff and present a certificate from a doctor or an extract from the medical history.

Number of pieces of hand luggage

The number of pieces of hand luggage is regulated by the airline. As a rule, you are allowed to take 1 piece of baggage into the cabin of the aircraft. Business and First Class passengers are allowed 2 pieces of hand luggage. Most major aviation companies do not consider a handbag or a men's briefcase, an umbrella, a laptop, a suit or a dress in a clothing case as a separate place. Budget airlines have strict baggage requirements, following the rule: 1 person = 1 piece of hand luggage. The exception is folding baby strollers, crutches, outerwear. It is almost always allowed to take a Duty Free package on board.

Size and weight of hand luggage

The dimensions and weight of luggage that you can take on board the aircraft also depend on the requirements of the airline, the ticket class and the flight route. Hand luggage can be a small suitcase, backpack, bag.

Standard size requirements for hand luggage: no more than 115 cm in the sum of three measurements (55 × 40 × 20 cm). The weight of hand luggage is 5-10 kg. Example: a standard size suitcase for transportation in the cabin.

At the airport, there is always the opportunity to check the weight at a free check-in counter and transfer extra pounds to checked baggage. If you're flying with hand luggage only, you won't have that chance, so check your carry-on weight at home on a floor scale or buy a mini luggage scale that's handy to carry around with you. Low-cost airlines check baggage in a frame, it must fully fit into it, along with wheels and handles.

Check with your airline for information about transporting sports equipment, musical instruments and other oversized items. Before you buy something on a trip, think about whether there is free space in your luggage, you will have to pay extra for excess.

The benefits of traveling light

• You save on airfare
• Things in hand luggage are guaranteed to fly with you (if you do not leave them unattended and do not forget)
• You don't have to stand at the front desk (in most cases)
• You don't wait to collect your luggage, so you'll be the fastest to leave the airport and reach your destination

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Going on a trip by plane, you need to find out how much liquid you can carry in your luggage. It is also worth clarifying that includes this concept in itself. This issue is of particular concern to those who never did not fly on airplanes.

Rules for carrying liquids in aircraft baggage

Among the liquids relate:

• Beverages;
• Liquid and jelly food(mashed potatoes, soups, jams, honey, etc.);
• Liquid medicines, and aerosols And sprays;
• Cosmetical tools(mascara, lipstick, etc.);
• Perfumery(perfume, toilet water, etc.);
• Gel products;
• Household chemicals;
• fertilizers.

Can be carried in baggage any acceptable liquids (drinks, cosmetics, etc.). No strict restrictions and in volume, but should not be exceeding standards for weight system.

How much liquid can be carried in baggage:

• First and business class up to 30 kg;
• Economy class - up to 20 kg;
• Baggage of children under two years old - up to 10 kg.

The luggage must be tightly closed, not have damage. It is advisable to wrap your suitcases film for reliability.

Conditions different airlines maybe a few differ. up-to-date information can be clarified Online or ticket.

Can medicines be carried in the trunk?

Carry medicines in your luggage Can, but there are several rules to follow to avoid problems:

1. Available unhindered transport of medicines in free sale (sold without a prescription);
2. Medicinal products may only be transported in original packages where indicated. compound And best before date;
3. It is forbidden carry more than five packages of one drug, otherwise it can be regarded as small wholesale;
4. When transporting potent medicines must be carried doctor's opinion(applies to medicines transported in large volumes in case of vital necessity);
5. The prescription must include dosage and accurate admission period medicinal product;
6. The amount of drug should be accurately calculated for the period of stay in the country;
7. When transporting drugs that require mandatory declarations(antidepressants, tranquilizers, etc.), you need to have extract from the medical history with all the necessary seals And signatures, And check;
8. Customs regulations of the vast majority of countries forbid transportation of drugs from narcotic or psychotropic action.

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Rules and regulations for carriage in hand luggage

If regarding luggage No strict rules regarding transportation, then with hand luggage everything is a bit more complicated.

You can take on board the aircraft perfumery(perfume, toilet water), if it is packed in bottles of less than 100 ml.

In the aircraft cabin Can take:

1. water And beverages;
2. Cosmetical tools(creams, lotions, tonics, etc.);
3. hygiene products(paste, foam, etc.);
4. Sprays, aerosols(except those under pressure);
5. perfumery;
6. Gels.

Need to consider that the rules are changing, and can also differ from different airlines.

How to transport baby food?

If the child is on artificial feeding, as hand luggage Can take:

1. Dry mixes;
2. Baby food;
3. Beverages;
4. Dairy products.

Perishable products must be stored in a thermal container.

How to carry medicines in hand luggage?

Some medicines can no problem take it to the cabin. These include common medicines, except strong antipyretic, sleeping pills, psychotropic drugs. Eg, "Citramon" can take in, while "Nurofen Plus" better to put in luggage.

In some cases, if the passenger needed taking strong drugs for medical reasons, can make exception in the presence of references from a doctor. Better if the recipe is translated into the language of the country and notarized.

For liquid medications distributed by general rule- volume should not exceed 100 ml. Better if the drugs are in factory packaging and have information about composition And expiration dates.

Also worth replace mercury thermometer electronic, if you need it in flight.

Blanks for the entire vacation period must be packed separately and handed over at the front desk. They will be moved in the cabin and issued on exit from the plane.

How much liquid can you carry on a plane?

All fluids needed to wrap up in jars or bottles, not more than 100 ml. One person can take a total of no more than 1000 ml. Why? This is done in order to security and reduce the risk of terrorist attacks.

How to properly pack liquids in hand luggage?

Remember some simple rules, and you will not arise control problems:

• Volume capacity must not exceed 100 ml;

It is worth considering that it will not be possible to transport 100 ml of shampoo in a package with a volume of 150 ml. Restrictions also apply to the volume of packaging.

• All jars and vials must be packed in transparent package;
• The vials should have specified volume;
• Liquid containers must close tight, not have defects And damage And don't leak;
• Best to use vials with labels so that security personnel can define what is in the package.

Beverages

All drinks (water, juices) are subject to general rules , except for baby food, for which there are no strict restrictions. But perishable products must be stored in thermal bag.

Cosmetics and perfumery

Cosmetics and perfumes must be in packaging with labels. Liquid products must be packed in transparent package with a zipper, and solid products (blush, shadow, powder, etc.) can be folded into a regular cosmetic bag.

Alcoholic drinks

You are allowed to take no more 100 ml in intact original packaging. It should be folded into a transparent bag with a zipper. During boarding integrity packaging is checked.

Alcoholic drinks purchased in duty free, it is forbidden take out of the package and unpack during the whole flight.

Exceptions

• The exception is passengers who vital always have medicines on hand in volume, exceeding norm. Take care of in advance help from a doctor.
• No serious restrictions on baby food if the child is on artificial feeding or has allergy for certain foods.
• Also no need check in baggage liquids purchased in duty free, but on condition that tightness packaging will persist throughout the flight.

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A traveler who is accustomed to flying by plane knows the rules for carrying hand luggage, including how much liquid you can take on a plane. Of course, among the generally accepted rules there are exceptions, which everyone gets acquainted with on their own. This is important to know, because the liquid that is in the package, the larger volume or more than allowed by the rules of the air carrier, will be seized at the airport. To avoid unpleasant incidents, it is best to prepare in advance.

Before dealing with volumes, you should find out what exactly the airline refers to the concept of "liquid". In addition to juice or water, the list includes: yogurt, baby food, alcohol, honey, seamings, jam, homemade compote, canned food, shampoo, gel, cream, soft cheese (feta, mozzarella). They also include deodorants, if they are not dangerous. If you are not sure that you have correctly determined the amount of liquid that you plan to take on board, then it is better not to risk it. For example, some passengers take canned food with them, the volume of which is 200 ml, and the packaging indicates that the product is 90% solid. But for the security service, this item is clearly considered a violation, since canned food refers to liquids.

How much liquid can you take on a plane. Transport rules:

You can carry no more than 1 liter of liquid in hand luggage. This is the total figure. But at the same time, one container should be no more than 100 milliliters. You can not take with you, for example, a tube of cream with a volume of 200 milliliters, even if there is only half left. Airport workers look at the denomination, which is indicated on the package.

For all tubes and jars of liquid, there must be one common special transparent bag with a zipper. Its size is usually 20 * 20 cm. It is checked by the security service at the airport. Everyone has a different attitude towards liquid containers. Some employees may let them pass without even examining them, while at other airports they will be forced to open a jar to make sure that there are no prohibited substances.

If you are traveling with a child and take baby food with you, then there is no need to put it in a separate bag. Firstly, it does not apply to hand luggage, but to personal items, and secondly, you will not have any questions if you present it to the security service during the check. But here, too, you need to know the measure. For example, the amount of food is strictly limited. It must be taken only for the duration of the flight, no one will allow you to carry 10-15 packages. If a child under 2 years old is flying with you, then you can take baby food with a volume of more than 100 ml.

To transport medicines, you need to understand that not all of them are allowed in other countries. In addition, the same rule of 100 milliliters in one package must be followed, and they require a separate ziplock bag. Be sure to present them at the counter. If they contain, for example, narcotic substances, then you need to have a certificate confirming that you need them with the signature and seal of a doctor. The certificate must contain the date, and the last name must clearly match yours. Sometimes for a flight to another country it is necessary to translate this document into English. If you do not follow all the necessary rules, then the receiving party may detain you and start a criminal case.

In general, in order not to bother with such details, you can buy a special summer set. It is sold in transparent tubes and jars of 100 ml each. In this case, you will not have unnecessary questions, and the check will be faster.

Transportation of alcohol is considered a separate item. Some airlines completely forbade bringing it on board, while others are more loyal to this issue. If you start drinking alcohol during the flight, you will be fined. And some even do not allow drunk passengers on board.

Products purchased from DutyFree can be transported in packages larger than 100 ml, but they are included in the total weight of hand luggage, which should not exceed 10 kg. If more, then you have to pay extra. Usually buy perfume and alcohol. In addition, these goods must be packed before the end of the flight. They cannot be opened and used during flight.

Red and black caviar also belong to the concept of "liquid". They also cannot be transported in hand luggage in packages larger than 100 ml. So if you are going to take a different volume with you, then it is better to check it in your luggage.