Aeroflot rules for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage. Baggage rules for Aeroflot flights

As a rule, when preparing for a trip (on vacation, on a business trip or just on business), we understand that we need to pack our things for the trip, so we begin to find out what size and weight of luggage is allowed from the air carrier whose ticket we purchased. At the same time, there are things that can be taken into the airplane cabin (), and there are things that can be checked in as checked luggage (which is considered checked), and some things are generally prohibited for air transportation. I have already described the carry-on luggage of major Russian air carriers: , . And now it’s time to talk about the things checked into the luggage compartment of these same companies. So, what can and cannot be taken with you in a suitcase on board a plane ( updated to reflect new baggage rules for fall 2017).

We will deal with luggage using the example of the largest Russian company Aeroflot; the baggage rules of other air carriers are not very different, so let’s get started. It’s always annoying to see various nuances that come up when it’s too late: they don’t let you board the plane with your huge bag, which turns out to contain the head of an animal prohibited for export, for example. Therefore, it is better to find out all the features in advance by reading about it than to be upset about wasted time, or even money (forewarned is forearmed).

Aeroflot calls baggage that you check into the cargo compartment and do not have access to during the flight as checked baggage, because... you hand it over under their responsibility. And see for yourself. However, do not forget that compensation for lost luggage may be too insignificant, this is one of the reasons why we always buy travel insurance before the flight. Tourist insurance, as a rule, covers such important risks as:

Damage and loss of luggage or its contents
Ban on flights, including denial of a visa to another country (it was for fear of not getting a visa that we bought our first insurance).
medical risks

Since January 1, 2017, the Internet has been filled with information about the ban on the import of imported alcoholic beverages into Russia. I want to dispel your doubts about whether or not to bring alcohol to Russia in 2017, according to the latest data, it was found out directly from Domodedovo customs (floridly, indicating articles and not particularly directly), that, You can carry 3 liters of alcohol with your loved ones, as before in checked baggage

Due to changes (new baggage rules) that occurred in the fall of 2017 Aeroflot I have not yet changed the conditions for the carriage of free hand luggage and baggage, so the information below is relevant and valid until the end of 2017 and the beginning of 2018.

Baggage size and weight

Based on the sum of 3 dimensions, the size of checked baggage at Aeroflot should not exceed 158 cm, and the weight of the baggage depends on the class of ticket taken :

Business class - 2 seats no more than 32 kg each
Comfort class - 2 seats no more than 23 kg each
Economy class (Premium group) - 2 seats no more than 23 kg each
Economy class - 1 seat no more than 23 kg

If the total weight of luggage (including hand luggage) does not exceed 10 kg, then Aeroflot does not limit the number of pieces of luggage.

There are exceptions on the site, where even more free baggage pieces are given than expected, for example, in such directions as: between Los Angeles and points in the Middle East/Africa/Asia; to/from points in India, etc. see the airline's website.

What can you put in luggage that is checked into the cargo hold of an Aeroflot aircraft?

In addition to your belongings and items that you may need on your trip, Aeroflot allows you to carry the following:

crossbows, spearguns, checkers, sabers, cutlasses, scimitars, broadswords, swords, rapiers, bayonets, daggers, knives: hunting knives, knives with ejectable blades, with locking locks, simulators of any type of weapon;
household knives (scissors) with a blade length over 60 mm; alcoholic drinks containing more than 24%, but not more than 70% alcohol by volume in containers with a capacity of no more than 5 liters, in containers intended for retail trade - no more than 5 liters per passenger;
liquids and alcoholic drinks with an alcohol content by volume of no more than 24%;
aerosols intended for use for sports or household purposes, the release valves of the cans are protected by caps from spontaneous release of contents in containers with a capacity of no more than 0.5 kg or 500 ml - no more than 2 kg or 2 liters per passenger

Carriage as checked baggage at Aeroflot is prohibited:

Aeroflot excess baggage

Excess baggage rules apply when carried on Aeroflot flights, except for joint flights with other airlines, where there are rules for another carrier (Aeroflot calls them codeshare flights). The exceptions are airlines such as Aurora and Rossiya.

Aeroflot's excess baggage is divided into categories:

Tariffs in rubles are charged for transportation within Russia, and tariffs in USD (for transportation from points in the USA, Canada, Middle East, Africa, Ukraine, Asia, except points of the Russian Federation in Asia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan) and EUR (other transportation ).

Excess of free baggage allowance may be based on the number of pieces:

2nd place (no more than two in total) - transportation within Russia 2500 rubles, as well as tariffs in USD and EUR - 50 conventional units.
3rd and subsequent pieces (or in excess of two pieces of free baggage, or in excess of one free and additional baggage) - transportation within Russia 7,500 rubles, as well as fares in USD and EUR - 150 conventional units.

2. Excess of free baggage allowance may be by weight:

Over 23 kg, but not more than 32 kg - transportation within Russia is 2500 rubles, as well as tariffs in USD and EUR - 100 conventional units.
Over 32 kg, but not more than 50 kg - transportation within Russia is 5,000 rubles, as well as tariffs in USD and EUR - 150 conventional units.

3. Excess of free baggage allowance can be the sum of three dimensions:

Over 158 cm, but not more than 203 cm - transportation within Russia is 5,000 rubles, as well as tariffs in USD and EUR - 100 conventional units.
Over 203 cm - transportation within Russia is 7,500 rubles, as well as tariffs in USD and EUR - 150 conventional units.

In Russia, Aeroflot accepts foreign currency in rubles at the “systemic” rate, which is calculated based on the rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, and rates are updated at Aeroflot on Wednesdays. Those. Exchange rates are calculated based on the previous Wednesday of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.

The largest and oversized luggage (this is 32 kg, but not more than 50 kg and exceeding 203 cm in the sum of 3 dimensions) must be agreed upon with the carrier.

Non-standard luggage in the luggage compartment of an Aeroflot aircraft

Aeroflot asks that all non-standard baggage be approved when purchasing an air ticket: skiing, sports equipment; bicycles; golf equipment; fishing equipment; other equipment; weapons and ammunition; musical instruments; the animal must be included in your luggage no later than 36 hours before the flight departure time indicated in the schedule.

Sports equipment and inventory

The following equipment is considered as 1 piece and is included in the free baggage allowance:

Ski equipment - case with 1 pair of skis and 1 pair of poles + 1 piece of luggage with 1 pair of boots or 1 case with 1 pair of water skis
Snowboard equipment - 1 case with 1 snowboard + 1 piece of luggage with 1 pair of boots
Hockey equipment case with equipment + case with 2 sticks
Bicycle – prepared for transportation
Golf equipment - the equipment you need, packed in one case
Fishing equipment (packed in 1 container or case) - 2 fishing rods and 1 set of tackle
Aeroflot can also regard other sports equipment as free baggage if it does not exceed the allowed number of places in the ticket for free baggage allowance.

But at the same time you will have to pay for excess excess in excess of the established free baggage allowance if the quantity, weight or number of free baggage pieces is exceeded.

Weapons and ammunition

The first thing a person transporting a weapon must have with them is permission to store and carry this weapon. Secondly, when booking and checking in for a flight, you need to inform that you are carrying weapons. Weapons and ammunition permitted for carriage in baggage may consist of one piece of baggage with one weapon (or one container specially designed for the carriage of weapons with several weapons belonging to one passenger) and one piece of baggage with ammunition. Such weapons and ammunition are not regarded as a separate place, they go together with your belongings, the main thing is that they do not generally exceed the established free norm (specified above in the article). If it exceeds, you will have to pay for excess baggage. Weapons and ammunition are prohibited from being transported in the same baggage (container). And the gross weight of ammunition cannot exceed 5 kg.

Musical instruments

Aeroflot allows transportation of musical instruments both in checked luggage and hand luggage. When transported in a passenger seat, the weight of the tool should not exceed 80 kg, dimensions should not exceed 135x50x30 cm. When transported in the luggage compartment, the weight of the tool should not exceed 50 kg. Prior approval with the airline is required no later than 36 hours before the scheduled flight departure time.

Baby stroller, wheelchair

Aeroflot writes that if these items are used and necessary, then this baggage will be considered free. A large wheelchair, powered by batteries and weighing over 32 kg, is transported by agreement with the airline no later than 36 hours before the scheduled departure time of the flight. In addition to a wheelchair, a special-purpose wheelchair is transported free of charge.

Animal in luggage

Aeroflot does not allow pets to be transported for free (the only exception is for a guide dog for a visually impaired person and a dog from the canine service of federal executive authorities; these dogs are allowed in the aircraft cabin). You will have to pay for the rest of the animals. Payment for an animal is charged as for a second piece of luggage; now Aeroflot has this amount of 2,500 rubles if you are flying within Russia or 50 conventional units (euros or dollars), depending on where you are flying abroad. If the animal and its cage exceed the permissible size (weight and size no more than 50 kg), you will need to pay extra as for excess baggage. I repeat, when purchasing a ticket, agree with the carrier that you want to take an animal. Transportation of an animal or bird is possible only by an adult passenger. You must have all the necessary documents for the transported animal with you.

The website says who cannot be carried as baggage:

rodents (guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas, chipmunks, squirrels, gerbils, dormice, marmots, gophers, jerboas, etc.);
reptiles (turtles, iguanas, geckos, chameleons, snakes, lizards, frogs, etc.);
arthropods;
animals and birds that are not domesticated;
sick and experimental animals.

Indoor domesticated animals such as cats, dogs, birds are accepted for transportation. Other animals, such as ferrets, ferrets, meerkats, fennec foxes, lorises, hedgehogs, mini-rabbits, marmosets and others, are accepted for transportation if they are domesticated pets.

Caution for carrying Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on board

Back on September 15, 2016, Aeroflot airline announced the news that owners of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones should carry them only in hand luggage, and under no circumstances in luggage. Several incidents of fire and explosion of this smartphone occurred around the world, and Samsung in October of the same year recalled all phones and offered to replace them with another model. In this regard, large Russian airlines, including Aeroflot, expressed their warnings regarding the transportation of this model:

Turn off your phone on board an airplane
Do not charge it during the entire flight

Some foreign countries have banned the carriage of this smartphone on board; read about them in the article -. This airline has clearly outlined the list of countries that prohibit the transportation of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.

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58 comments

Good evening, I am flying from Dusseldorf to Irkutsk, with a transfer in Moscow. Can I carry small Kaffemaschinu and hard coffee capsules in their original packaging in my hand luggage? Thank you in advance!

1. 1. It all depends on the flight. If you don’t leave the safe zone and if you don’t open the package from duty free on the plane, then there definitely won’t be a problem. However, I remember they didn’t bother me with the open bottle. But it depends on your luck

1. Good afternoon. The import of alcoholic beverages into Russia is regulated by customs rules. Usually this is three liters of strong alcohol per person. Alcohol can only be transported in checked baggage, that is, in the baggage that you check in. Please also note that the airline may impose a rule that alcohol must be in its original packaging, although they often turn a blind eye to this

I am flying from Berlin to St. Petersburg by Aeroflot. I want to take meat products and cheese in my luggage, but this is the quantity in kg. can I carry it? Free luggage one piece up to 23kg. or is it still 20kg?

Good evening. Please tell me about the liquid. I understand that the container should not exceed 100 ml and the total weight should not exceed 1000 ml.
Hence the question... if I have a lot of bottles and testers of 5 by 10 by 15 ml, the total weight does not exceed the norm of 1 liter. Will they let me through))?
Thank you
Good afternoon I’m returning from Yerevan to Moscow, I want to bring home the local fish Ishkhan, already cooked on coals, to treat my friends, and raw khinkali. Everything is from the store, they are also prepared in the store, I can save the labels. Will they let me through with this food, or might they take something away? Thanks in advance for your answer!
1. Good afternoon. You can carry food in your luggage, there will be no complaints. There may be questions from customs, but this is also unlikely, since customs turns a blind eye to small human joys (an extra bottle of alcohol or delicious food)

For 2019, Aeroflot has left the maximum standards for the size and weight of hand luggage and baggage checked for transportation on an airplane unchanged. Restrictions on the number of seats, maximum weight and dimensions, known to experienced travelers, remain relevant. All baggage and carry-on baggage allowances vary depending on the class of service, and if they are exceeded, an additional fee will be charged.

Aeroflot traditionally classifies as hand luggage all items that are carried by passengers, can be safely placed in the cabin and meet the established requirements. Responsibility for their condition and the damage caused by them rests entirely with the client. During the check-in process, hand luggage is weighed and checked for size.

Number of seats

For things of this category, no more than one place is allocated on the company’s airliners, regardless of class. In other words, one passenger is allowed to take one bag into the cabin. If the flight is carried out by a family, the number of seats corresponds to the number of its members for whom individual seats are booked, regardless of age.

Limit dimensions

As a general rule, the size of hand luggage should allow it to be placed under the seat in front or on the top shelf. At Aeroflot, the maximum permissible dimensions for length, width and height are 55x40x25, respectively. The sum of three dimensions is 120 centimeters for any tariff.

Permissible weight

The weight of hand luggage for transportation on an Aeroflot aircraft is determined depending on the class. For clients flying at the Business fare, the permissible weight per seat does not exceed 15 kilograms. Economy and Comfort class provide the opportunity to take no more than 10 kilograms per seat on the plane.

Personal items

Aeroflot, like other carriers, allows its customers to take some things into the cabin without taking into account these restrictions. They are considered personal and are not taken into account when weighing. The list includes:

briefcases and women's handbags;
Cell phones;
laptop computers, video and photographic equipment;
business papers in a folder;
books, newspapers and magazines;
shopping bag from Duty Free.

This list is much longer; a more detailed list can be found on the airline’s website.

Non-standard things

The list of goods allowed for free transportation in the cabin contains items that do not meet the weight standard. These are special wheelchairs for the disabled and baby strollers that are used by the client. They will need to be handed over to the flight attendant at the entrance to the cabin. If the wheelchair has an electric drive and weighs more than 32 kilos, prior approval is required, no later than 36 hours before departure (schedule time is taken into account). Mandatory approval will be required for the transportation of all musical instruments, regardless of their size. Of the animals, only a guide dog is allowed to fly free of charge in the cabin, if they have the appropriate documents (certificate and veterinary certificate). Flights in the cabin with other animals are permitted only in a special container, the weight of which together with the animal does not exceed 8 kilograms.

Other restrictions

In addition to the items listed for this category, there are restrictions on the volume of liquids and compositions equivalent to it. This applies to drinking water, alcoholic beverages, and cosmetics. The total volume of such substances cannot exceed a liter; all liquids must be poured into containers no larger than 100 ml. The following are not allowed for transportation in the aircraft cabin:

all types of weapons and ammunition, items imitating them;
hazardous chemicals (toxic, flammable, explosive);
objects capable of causing cut wounds;
things and devices containing magnets or magnetized components.

Some of these items can only be carried in checked baggage, while others are completely prohibited for air travel. You can find out the list and details of restrictions on the website or from the contact center staff.

Baggage requirements

In the baggage category, Aeroflot includes items that exceed the weight and size characteristics of hand luggage and are transported in the baggage compartment on the plane. Items in this category are registered according to the piece system, taking into account the above parameters. Dimensions, weight, and number of seats are differentiated in accordance with the rules for using a certain tariff.

Number of seats and size restrictions

For Business, Comfort and Economy Premium fares, two seats are provided per ticket. According to the norms of the economy tariff group, this option is limited to one seat. If the total weight of checked items is less than 10 kilograms, the number of free baggage spaces is not limited. On the ticket, their number is usually indicated under the abbreviation PC (Piece Plan) with the corresponding number. Acceptable dimensions in all cases should not exceed 158 centimeters in the sum of three dimensions (W*H*D).

Weight restrictions

The allowed weight of baggage on an airplane varies depending on the fare. The limit for the Business group is 32 kilograms. For other groups, including Comfort, weight restrictions are more stringent. In this case, you can transport no more than 23 kilograms per person. For minors, standards similar to those for adults apply. These requirements may vary depending on the flight, so before the flight it is advisable to clarify what weight you can take with you through the carrier’s contact center.

Exceeding the norm

All cases of excess baggage are registered as excess baggage. The calculation is carried out for each parameter; if an excess is allowed for all requirements, the cost of transportation will be determined based on the total amount. Additional payment required:

for second, third and each subsequent place, 2.5 and 7.5 thousand, respectively;
for exceeding the permissible weight depending on the class of service, 2.5 if the excess is from 23 to 32 kilos and 5 when the weight goes beyond 32, but does not exceed 50;
for excess sizes from 158 to 203 centimeters, 5 thousand are awarded, more than 203–7.5.

The amounts are fixed, on domestic flights they are charged in rubles, on international flights in foreign currency. In the latter case, payment is made in ruble equivalent at the current Central Bank exchange rate.

Non-standard cargo

Special transportation rules apply to heavy and/or oversized cargo. This category consists of objects weighing from 32 to 50 kilos, with dimensions no more than 203 centimeters in the sum of length, width and height. The following sports equipment is considered as one piece of luggage allowed for free transportation:

a set of skis with poles and boots in a case;
a covered snowboard with a pair of boots;
a pair of clubs in a case with packed equipment;
bicycle prepared for transportation;
covered golf equipment;
a pair of rods with a set of tackle in appropriate packaging.

In addition to sports equipment, the list of non-standard luggage includes weapons with ammunition, various types of musical instruments, and animals. The non-standard category may include packaging that is usual for travelers; for example, if the weight and size characteristics of a suitcase exceed the permissible limits, it is considered oversized. The rules for transporting this category of cargo must be clarified with employees or on the airline’s website.

Carry-on luggage at Aeroflot: dimensions and weight

On regular Aeroflot flights the following carry-on baggage allowances are currently in effect:

Economy class – 1 place up to 10 kg
Comfort class – 1 piece up to 10 kg
Business class – 1 piece up to 15 kg

As for the dimensions of your bag, for all classes of service they should not exceed 55x40x25 cm in the sum of three dimensions (length+width+height).

At no additional cost and in excess of the established carry-on baggage allowance, Aeroflot allows passengers to carry:

a backpack (weighing no more than 5 kg and dimensions in the sum of three dimensions no more than 80 cm), or a handbag, or a briefcase (with items included);
bouquet of flowers;
outerwear;
baby food for the child during the flight;
suit in a suitcase;
a device for carrying a child (baby cradle, restraint devices for children under two years of age, a baby stroller with dimensions no more than 42x50x20 cm) when transporting a child, which can be safely placed in the aircraft cabin on a shelf above the passenger seat, or under the seat in front of the passenger seat . As a restraint device and if there is a separate paid seat for a child, a portable child seat certified for use in air transport, equipped with seat belts, can be carried on a passenger seat;
medications in the amount required for the duration of the flight;
crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, folding wheelchair, removable prosthetic limbs (arms, legs), portable oxygen concentrator (with dimensions no more than 55x40x20 cm), used by the passenger and which can be safely placed in the cabin.

Also, in addition to your bag and backpack, you can take into the aircraft cabin goods purchased in duty-free shops at the airport, packed in one sealed plastic bag, with dimensions of no more than 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

Important!

Aeroflot does not provide hand luggage for children under 2 years of age who are flying without a separate seat.

When checking in or boarding, the passenger, at the request of the carrier, is required to present hand luggage for weighing, as well as a backpack, cradle, or baby stroller when transporting a child.

Hand luggage that exceeds the free allowance established by the carrier will have to be checked into the luggage compartment.

Special conditions for the transportation of certain items

What else can you take with you on a plane? Aeroflot allows you to carry one of the following items as one piece of hand luggage (subject to established weight restrictions):

one musical instrument with dimensions in the sum of three dimensions no more than 135 cm;
one guitar whose dimensions in the sum of three dimensions exceed 135 cm, subject to prior approval through the contact center, Aeroflot sales office or its official agent no later than 36 hours before the scheduled flight departure time (the number of guitars accepted for transportation in the aircraft cabin is limited );
one tennis or squash racket, packed in a case;
badminton set, consisting of two simple rackets and 3 shuttlecocks, packed in one case.

In case of transportation of the specified items as hand luggage, transportation of other hand luggage (in addition to items carried in excess of the established allowance without charging an additional fee) is not permitted.

Passengers are allowed to take on board the aircraft:

medical thermometer that does not contain mercury;
mercury tonometer in a standard case - one per passenger;
a mercury barometer or thermometer, packed in a sealed container and sealed with the sender's seal;
disposable lighters - one per passenger;
dry ice for cooling perishable foods - no more than 2 kg per passenger;
3% hydrogen peroxide - no more than 100 ml per passenger.

Carriage of liquids

Aeroflot passengers can carry liquids, gels and aerosols that are classified as non-hazardous: in containers with a capacity of no more than 100 ml (or equivalent capacity in other units of volume measurement). They must be packed in a securely closing transparent plastic bag with a volume of no more than 1 liter. One package per passenger is allowed.

Containers larger than 100 ml are not accepted for transportation, even if the container is partially filled.

The exceptions are medications and baby food.

Duty free liquids

Liquids purchased from duty-free shops at the airport or on board an aircraft must be packaged in a sealed plastic bag that allows access to the contents of the bag during the flight. The package must provide credible evidence that the purchase was made at airport duty-free shops or on board the aircraft on the day of travel.

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Passengers with disabilities

In addition to the established carry-on baggage allowance, Aeroflot allows you to carry the following items without charging an additional fee:

crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, removable prosthetic limbs (arms, legs) used by a passenger with disabilities;
oxygen equipment, such as an oxygen concentrator or oxygen cylinder, for a passenger who, for medical reasons, requires oxygen-air therapy for the entire flight;
medical equipment to support the life of a passenger during the flight.

A collapsible manual wheelchair used by a passenger with disabilities is carried in the passenger cabin of the aircraft if there is space for its safe placement. If there is no space, you will have to check the wheelchair in your luggage.

It is prohibited to carry

It is prohibited to carry the following items in the aircraft cabin:

corkscrews;
hypodermic needles (unless medical justification is provided);
knitting needles;
scissors with a blade length of less than 60 mm;
folding (without lock) travel, pocket knives with a blade length of less than 60 mm.

Flight with animals

According to Aeroflot's carry-on baggage rules, animals (birds) whose weight together with the container does not exceed 8 kg can be transported in the aircraft cabin.

If you decide to take your pet on a trip, be sure to inform us about this when booking or purchasing an air ticket. Or call the Contact Center no later than 36 hours before the scheduled flight departure time.

Indoor domesticated animals such as cats, dogs, birds are accepted for transportation. Other animals, such as ferrets, ferrets, meerkats, fennec foxes, lorises, hedgehogs, mini-rabbits, marmosets and others, are accepted for transportation if they are domesticated pets.

Restrictions for passengers flying to the USA

As of June 30, 2018, new U.S. government regulations have been implemented—powdery substances weighing 12 ounces (350 ml) or more are prohibited from being carried in the cabin of an airplane.

The following cases are exceptions:

- Medically prescribed powdered substances, baby formula, and human remains weighing 12 ounces (350 ml) or more may be carried in the cabin, provided that all sealed containers are checked for tampering with the original packaging (breaks, cracks, holes). in a wrapper, protective film or seal). Packages that show evidence of tampering or tampering are checked to ensure that the contents match the packaging;

- Containers with powdery contents purchased from duty-free stores and packaged in special STEB (tamper-resistant bags) packaging are allowed to be carried through the security checkpoint and transported on board the aircraft.

If the weight of containers with powdery contents does not correspond to the contents and there is no reasonable explanation for this, or if the powder emits an unusual odor that does not correspond to the specified contents, such containers cannot be transported in the aircraft cabin or taken to the security checkpoint

According to US requirements, “powders are small dry particles made by grinding, crushing and disintegrating solid substances (for example, flour, sugar, ground coffee, spices, milk powder (baby food), cosmetics). Powders may come in clumped, granular or compressed form.”

For many years in our country Aeroflot has been considered the No. 1 company among air carriers, noticeably winning in many respects. Hundreds of people fly on this company's planes every day, most of whom have luggage with them, and almost every passenger has hand luggage.

To avoid unpleasant situations, you need to find out in advance the luggage allowance rules at Aeroflot 2019, and focus on them while preparing for the trip.

How to transport luggage with Aeroflot?

To have the most complete understanding of the passenger baggage control system, you should find out the basic concepts and rules of transportation:

All passengers' belongings are divided into luggage and hand luggage. Bags and suitcases that are carried in a separate compartment of the aircraft and marked with a special tag are called checked baggage.
The passenger can take hand luggage and the most important things, such as a handbag, into the cabin.
All items for transportation must undergo mandatory inspection at the airport for security purposes.
Every traveler can count on both personal and luggage.
On all Aeroflot routes, a single calculation of bag check-in is carried out, that is, according to the number of seats. This calculation is carried out depending on the selected ticket class and fare on a specific route.

Free baggage allowance at Aeroflot

In Aeroflot economy class, the baggage allowance is 1 piece for bags or suitcases, and it should not exceed 23 kg. If an air passenger purchases an economy class ticket at premium fares, he is entitled to two free seats weighing no more than 23 kg.

Comfort class passengers can also carry two pieces of baggage up to 23 kg free of charge. Moreover, in all classes, weight is determined not by the total amount, but by individual luggage.

The maximum size of baggage transportation is also specified for business class. When purchasing such a ticket, you can carry two pieces of luggage, the weight of each should not exceed 32 kg.

Another important rule of Aeroflot baggage allowance for 2019 is that if you measure an item by length, width and height, then the total amount should not be more than 158 cm.

The next point that must be taken into account is. The dimensions are determined by three components - width, height and thickness, which should have the following average values - 55 * 40 * 20 cm. And the total size of things that can be taken into the aircraft cabin according to free standards does not exceed 115 cm.

Air passengers purchasing an economy and comfort class ticket can carry one piece of hand luggage in the cabin free of charge, weighing no more than ten kg. Business class buyers are also entitled to one piece of baggage in the aircraft cabin according to a free standard, maximum weight is 15 kg.

Sometimes Aeroflot operates joint flights with other airlines, which are called codeshares. In this case, the free baggage regulations established by the partner company come into force. Rossiya Airlines and Aurora Airlines belong to the Aeroflot group of companies, so the same rules apply there as when flying on flights of the main Russian air carrier.

Baggage allowance 1pc Aeroflot 2019 – what does it mean? This phrase appears on the ticket and means the amount of free baggage carried by the passenger. The number indicates the number of bags or suitcases - from 1 to 3, including luggage and items transported in the cabin.

How much do you need to pay for excess baggage at Aeroflot?

In what case will you need to pay extra for excess? Items fall into the excess baggage category if they exceed the norm in terms of number of pieces, dimensions or weight.

When, according to the rules, a passenger is allowed to occupy only one place with his belongings in a separate compartment, then for a second additional bag or suitcase he must pay 2,500 rubles. For every third, fourth, fifth or more place you need to pay 7,500 rubles. Also, 7,500 for each additional item of clothing will be paid by travelers, who are entitled to two free compartments per bag or suitcase in a special compartment.

Where do I need to pay for excess Aeroflot baggage? This is usually done in a nearby window near the check-in counters. In any case, you can always check with any of the airport employees.

If free or paid baggage weighs more than the established standards, but not more than 32 kg, then the passenger will have to pay 2,500 rubles for the excess. And if the weight of a unit of transported items is from 32 to 50 kg, you must pay 5 thousand rubles for the excess.

In 2019, Aeroflot also sets the same standards for baggage and hand luggage. If three measurements are exceeded, you must pay 5,000 rubles if the total amount is no more than two meters 3 centimeters. For total dimensions over 203 cm, 7,500 is paid for each piece of luggage. In all cases, we are talking about both free and additionally paid things.

To summarize all of the above, let’s note how many things Aeroflot passengers can take with them:

Buyers of an economy ticket can transport luggage up to 23 kg and items stored in the cabin up to 10 kg free of charge.
When purchasing a premium fare in economy, you are allowed to transport two pieces of luggage of 23 kg each, hand luggage up to 10 kg - the same conditions for comfort class passengers.
Business ticket passengers can take two items weighing up to 32 kg each and 1 item for storage in the cabin up to 15 kg.

If you don't find the information you need, follow this link. You will be taken to the official Aeroflot website, where you can ask a question to the customer support service about the rules and conditions of baggage transportation.

For those who are not aware of the tragedy of a universal scale, or simply do not fly on airplanes, a brief excursion into history:

On February 15, 2018, Aeroflot airline suddenly tightened the rules for free transportation hand luggage, reducing its permissible dimensions.

Some readers won’t even understand why there’s such a panic: just think, just a few centimeters were removed. But in fact, thousands of travelers around the world find themselves in an unpleasant situation.

What are these new rules that everyone is discussing?

According to new Aeroflot rules, the height of hand luggage has decreased from 25 to 20 cm, and also reduced the number of items that could be carried in hand if they do not fit in hand luggage.

What can you bring? on an Aeroflot plane in your hands, in addition to hand luggage:

briefcase
handbag
bouquet of flowers
outerwear
suit in a suitcase
baby food for the child during the flight
crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, folding wheelchair
medications in the amount required for the duration of the flight
additional backpack weighing up to 5 kg and dimensions no more than 80 cm
folding baby stroller weighing no more than 7 kg and dimensions no more than 42x50x20cm
goods purchased at Duty Free ( one sealed plastic bag, with dimensions no more than 115 cm)

What has become impossible to carry:

Photographic equipment, camera, lenses
Laptops

According to international standards, the size of one free piece of baggage (backpack, bag, briefcase or suitcase) that can be taken into the aircraft cabin is 55x40x25 cm with a total weight of up to 10 kg for economy class.

These dimensions allow you to neatly fill the luggage rack above three seats, at the rate of one passenger in a seat - one piece of luggage for hand luggage.

So almost all manufacturing companies produce bags and suitcases of exactly this size for flights in the aircraft cabin. And at Aeroflot, suddenly, in an instant, these dimensions became invalid. And into the cabin of the plane with a suitcase standard size it became impossible to pass.

Height limit of 20 cm ( and even less) is found among low-cost airlines - airlines that save on everything for the sake of a favorable price for their tickets.

But Aeroflot is far from a low-cost airline, and no one expected such meanness from the oldest national air carrier.

What to do if your carry-on baggage does not meet the requirements

At airports there are special “calibrators” - metal baskets in which you can put your luggage if you are not sure whether it is the right size for a flight in the aircraft cabin, and not in the luggage compartment.

So, Aeroflot employees meticulously force many passengers to check their backpacks and bags, right in front of the check-in counters for flights. If the suitcase does not fit into the calibrator, or sticks out from it, there are two options:

1. Check in as luggage. Yes, yes, all the delicate equipment that you want to carefully carry on a cozy shelf above your chair is offered to be handed over to the rude hands of airport workers. It's like playing roulette: you may get lucky with neat movers, or you may not ( more often - no).

2. Pay extra for oversized hand luggage. This option is preferable, although it can lead to slight confusion: prices vary from 5,000 rubles on flights within our country, to 150 dollars (or euros) on flights abroad, if the size of hand luggage exceeds 203 cm.

Any chance you can get through with my bag?

You can try to squeeze your bag into the calibrator if the bag or backpack is soft. This is exactly how I walked with my trusty backpack, which was unsightly bloated due to the sweater I had stored there for cold weather in Barcelona.

The Aeroflot employee thought my backpack was oversized, so they politely asked me to check it for proper size. The check was successful, the backpack fit into the iron container, and I was allowed onto the plane.

If your backpack doesn’t fit into the “calibrator”, you can take out some of your things and put them in a bag or soft backpack. I always carry a fabric backpack like this with me inside my main one - it takes up little space, and can come in handy at any moment away from home.

According to the rules, the passenger has the right to an additional backpack ( or package), which does not exceed 80 cm in total dimensions and weighs up to 5 kg.

This way, you can outsmart the system and not check your hand luggage into your luggage. The approaches to “calibrators” are not limited - you can combine things, check and combine again.

Is the difference of 5 centimeters insignificant? No matter how it is!

Most suitcase manufacturing companies have a special line in their model range “ Cabin luggage": these are suitcases, bags or backpacks that correspond to generally accepted dimensions for unhindered travel in the aircraft cabin.

Only Aeroflot has dimensions decreased by 5 centimeters in height. The result is angry posts on social networks, scandals, hysterics, wasted nerves and money, and ultimately a negative attitude towards the airline, including threats of boycott.

It’s good that Aeroflot came to their senses. Just the other day, the conditions for carrying hand luggage changed again on the official website: the company returned the generally accepted dimensions of 55x40x23-25 cm. However, without official statements.

But what should you do to avoid losing money right before your flight? You need to buy the right suitcase that will pass any “calibration” test without any problems and fit on the luggage rack.

And there are such suitcases. They cost the right amount of money, hold enough things and save the passenger’s nerves.

Choose which one you want. All is good.

With any suitcase from this selection, you can confidently go straight onto the plane, no one will say a word. Until some Aeroflot quietly changes established standards again, of course.

1. Embossed suitcase with an unusual lid

2. Aluminum and lightweight Xiaomi 90FUN

3. Durable and cheap WOVELOT suitcase

4. Stylish and spectacular Y-ROAD TRAVEL Business

5. Compact bag on wheels from Y-ROAD TRAVEL