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Acceptable baggage allowance. How much luggage can one passenger take on a plane? In addition, there are some restrictions on carrying liquids in hand luggage, such as

Issues related to baggage acceptable for air transportation are quite worrying for many. After all, the rules are constantly changing, some of them becoming stricter. And for many passengers, the size of luggage on an airplane is of fundamental importance. Therefore, it is worth studying the issue in advance so that later when checking bags into luggage and when weighing hand luggage, no serious problems arise.

Today, carriers use two systems, accepted as the main ones, which allow final calculations for the transportation of bags and suitcases. This:

  1. Weight system
  2. By number of seats

The first option is often used on flights departing to CIS countries and Asia.

An important point in the measurement system is the permissible weight, i.e. the one that is carried free of charge. The gradation of the number of kilograms directly depends on the class of ticket. The following rules apply today:

  • 20 kg per 1 passenger in economy class
  • 30 kg – in business
  • 10 kg per child under 2 years old

In the first system for calculating how much luggage you can take on board, the following principle works: a passenger can take as many bags as he wants, but their weight should not exceed the permissible standard. You will have to pay for all the extra kilos.

The second system implies that the minimum free kilograms must be packed in only one bag or two, if this is provided for by the class of the ticket. That is, if a suitcase is filled by 10 kg, it will already take up the allowable number of seats, and for a second suitcase or travel bag that is not hand luggage, even if it is filled by 5 kilograms, you will still have to pay. This calculation option is used mostly in America. Among Russian companies, Aeroflot introduced a similar scheme most recently. In such a payment system, a bonus is the fact that there is a slightly higher free baggage allowance:

  • For economy – 23 kg
  • For business – 32 kg

It is important to understand here that if passengers go on a trip together, their luggage cannot be added up. Everyone is responsible for themselves. As a result, if the bottom one has an advantage, and the other one has a shortage of kilograms in his suitcase, the first one will have to pay extra for the excess.

There is also a bonus for regular customers of the airline - they are provided with benefits on membership cards and for miles in the form of providing an additional number of seats on board the aircraft, or the option of adding a kilogram to the total amount of baggage weight is allowed.

Luggage dimensions

The dimensions of luggage, even for transportation in a special compartment of the aircraft, must be taken into account. Thus, a suitcase whose total width, length and height is 1.58 m is considered standard and acceptable for transportation without any additional procedures other than weighing. This measure is valid for a system that takes into account the number of seats. In the weight system, this indicator should be equal to 2.03 m.

If your luggage is beyond the scope, for example, you are taking skis, a bicycle and other oversized items with you, you will have to check them in at a separate counter, and in some cases you will even have to pay extra. Baggage on an airplane has the same parameters in terms of size and weight in 2018, but it is worth remembering that the situation may change.

After all, the principles for determining the luggage allowed on board are determined by the carrier himself. And it’s worth regularly checking the corresponding section on the airline’s website or calling the hotline to avoid getting into trouble.

Excess baggage

Baggage that exceeds the limits stipulated by the ticket in terms of weight or number of pieces is called excess baggage. And in most cases you will have to pay extra for it. There are, of course, carriers who allow a slight excess - a kilogram or two - without additional payment. But for the most part, you will have to pay money for every kilogram in excess. The cost of excess baggage varies from carrier to carrier. It is worth clarifying in advance how much money you will have to pay for an excess of things if there is no opportunity or desire to shell out the excess.

Heavy luggage

Special attention is paid to luggage that weighs over 30-32 kg. This one is called heavyweight. This also includes those options that go beyond the permissible dimensions:

  • Skis and sports equipment
  • Musical instruments such as guitar or double bass
  • Household appliances, such as an oven or refrigerator

Such cargo can only be transported by agreement with the carrier - he must be notified in advance. On the day of departure, you must arrive early, because... Checking in such luggage takes some additional time. It is worth understanding that the air carrier may refuse to carry luggage, for example, if the luggage compartments are small or there is no space in them.

Fragile luggage

There may be a need to carry fragile luggage - glass, decorative elements, paintings, etc. In this case, you will also have to register it separately and put a corresponding mark on the cargo. If your luggage fits the dimensions of hand luggage, the optimal solution would be to carry it with you into the cabin - this will ensure the integrity of your items.

The issue of carrying hand luggage in 2018 does not lose its relevance. Moreover, the data on it is constantly changing. Changes made to the law are now in effect. Previously, hand luggage included up to 10 kg of free weight, now from 5. But at the same time, air carriers independently determine how much weight they allow to be carried on board. Thus, the country's major airlines said that for now they will remain at number 10 - both for regular tickets and for non-refundable ones.

In general, on average, the following options for carrying hand luggage apply:

  • In business class – 1 piece weighing 15 kg
  • Economy – 1 piece 10 kg

It is important to consider the dimensions of the bag so that it fits all restrictions. So, hand luggage must be packed in a bag 55 cm high, 40 cm wide, 20 cm thick. Some carriers, such as Aeroflot, plan to check compliance with dimensions using special limiting frames, which will allow you to immediately determine all the necessary parameters.

We take you to the salon without registration

Carry-on and other baggage options include the following items:

  • Costume
  • Laptop
  • Video and photo cameras
  • Mobile phone
  • Books, newspapers and magazines
  • Outerwear
  • Ladies handbag
  • Briefcase
  • Cane and crutches
  • Umbrella

You can also take baby food and a baby carrier with you to the salon without any registration.

Packing hand luggage

The following are checked in as carry-on baggage in the aircraft cabin:

  • Glasses repair tools
  • Pacemaker
  • Pharmaceutical devices that you can only keep on your person
  • Robot toys
  • Razors
  • Eyelash curler
  • Oxygen cylinders for medical purposes, etc.

Carefully study the baggage allowance to avoid any troubles with their transportation. And if you have any doubts about a particular baggage item, it is better to arrive at the airport in advance to arrange everything correctly, pay for it, or set aside any excess.

Every year, air travel experiences changes regarding the size and weight of baggage allowance. To know what bags and suitcases you can take with you, you need to familiarize yourself in advance with all the requirements for luggage of the largest Russian airlines. One such airline is Aeroflot. Let's try to find out what baggage allowances Aeroflot has adopted in 2019.

What caused the changes to baggage rules?

At the beginning of 2019, passengers were overwhelmed by a wave of changes related to the new rules for the carriage of luggage: the system for checking bags and suitcases became more serious, and the requirements for the size of hand luggage also changed. According to experts, such changes are associated with the receipt of a large number of complaints about the lack of space for personal belongings on board the aircraft.

Features of passenger baggage control

Every person preparing to fly for the first time should become familiar with the passenger baggage control system so that they know what to be prepared for. The following features of the baggage transportation system are distinguished:

  1. All things a person takes with him on a trip are divided into hand luggage and luggage itself. Carry-on luggage includes small bags and briefcases that a citizen can take into the cabin. A special tag is attached to it, indicating that we have a certain type of luggage in front of us. This marking will be, first of all, important for airline and airport employees, and not for the passenger himself. Items that cannot be taken on board an airplane are called baggage. They are given in advance upon check-in on board the plane.
  2. All things that a citizen wants to transport with him on an airplane are subject to a mandatory preliminary inspection procedure. All this is done for safety reasons. Things carried by a person can be checked not only at the check-in counter, but also before passport control. At some airports, another personal security screening area may be located right in front of the boarding gate. The number of security screening areas depends on the airport.
  3. Possibility to carry allowed baggage free of charge. If a suitcase brought by a citizen weighs more than what is allowed by the airline, then you will have to pay extra for it. In other cases, the passenger can count on his belongings being transported free of charge. The cost of baggage transportation is automatically included in the price of the plane ticket.

Hand luggage

In 2019, the following requirements were established for the carriage of hand luggage on board an aircraft:

  1. Dimensions can be no more than 55x40x25 cm. This means that if your bag does not meet these dimensions (exceeds them), then it will be transferred to the status of luggage. Previously, the last figure was 20 cm, but in 2018 (due to numerous requests from passengers) it was increased by 5 centimeters. This significantly distinguishes Aeroflot's requirements compared to other major airlines (S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines, UTair). Their requirements remained the same - 55x40x20 cm.
  2. The weight of hand luggage cannot exceed 10-15 kilograms. The final weight depends on the class chosen by the person. If a passenger flies in business class, then the upper limit for the weight of hand luggage will be 15 kilograms. When choosing other classes (“Comfort” or “Economy”), the passenger will be able to carry only 10 kilograms with him.

Important! Airport and airline representatives take carry-on baggage requirements seriously, so every item a passenger wants to carry as carry-on baggage will be checked. To check whether a passenger's bag meets the airline's requirements, airport officials use a special frame. If the baggage fits within this frame, it can be carried into the cabin.

What can you take on a plane?

There is a whole list of things that can be carried into the aircraft cabin. These include:

  1. Bouquet of flowers.
  2. Package from a duty-free store. Its dimensions should not exceed 115 cm (length, width and height are summed up).
  3. A small briefcase, handbag or backpack, the total size of which does not exceed 80 cm and weight - 5 kilograms.
  4. Outerwear. Its citizen can freely carry it into the aircraft cabin in order to feel comfortable during the flight.
  5. The suit is in a special case. Many diplomats often travel on business and carry suits with them. To prevent them from getting jammed, special covers are used. The ability to carry a suit into the aircraft cabin in a special case allows a person not to worry about the safety and cleanliness of his clothes.
  6. Food for children.
  7. Solid foods (cookies, chocolate, fruit, etc.).
  8. A folding stroller, the dimensions of which do not exceed 42x50x20 cm, and the weight is 7 kilograms.
  9. Medicines necessary for a person in flight.
  10. Musical instruments whose dimensions do not exceed 135 cm in the sum of three dimensions. The violin, saxophone, etc. satisfy these requirements. You can also transport a guitar whose dimensions exceed 135 cm, but the carriage of such hand luggage must be agreed upon with airline representatives in advance (36 hours before departure). If a traveler decides to transport a musical instrument, then he must remember that it will become the only place in his hand luggage. The remaining things will have to be taken in luggage.

Important! Previously, you could carry a camera, laptop or umbrella separately from your carry-on baggage, but now these items must be placed in your carry-on baggage. If a passenger takes an umbrella-cane with him, he will have to check in her luggage, since it will not fit in a backpack. Aeroflot changed the requirements for bringing these items onto an aircraft only in 2019.

Liquids on board

Requirements apply not only to things, but also to transported liquids. They must meet the following requirements:

  1. Their capacity should not exceed 100 ml.
  2. They must be packed in transparent, resealable bags so that airport officials can inspect the contents of the bag in case of suspicion.

Important! The rules for transporting liquids include not only drinks (juices, water), but also sun cream, shower gel, shampoo, and mascara.

Transporting animals on board the aircraft

Aeroflot provides its passengers with the opportunity to transport animals, but imposes certain requirements for their import:

  1. Preliminary approval with the airline. If a passenger needs to transport a pet, he must notify airline representatives in advance. A passenger's request to transport an animal is reviewed within 1-2 days, after which the airline makes its decision.
  2. Additional payment for transporting a pet. The final cost depends on the direction and duration of the flight. For international flights it is approximately 75 euros, and for flights within Russia – about 4 thousand rubles.

Important! Not all animals can be transported on board. Rodents, reptiles, fish and arthropods are strictly not allowed on board. Pugs and Pekingese cannot be transported either, because they are brachycephalic dog breeds.

Free baggage allowance: size and weight

Aeroflot has rules and regulations for carrying not only hand luggage, but also luggage that is checked into the luggage compartment of the aircraft. The amount and weight of baggage at Aeroflot depend on the selected flight class.

As a general rule, the size of such baggage in the sum of three dimensions should not exceed 158 cm.

Important! The key role when flying on Aeroflot flights is played by the number of luggage pieces.

Cost of additional space and excess baggage

If the dimensions, weight or number of pieces of luggage exceed the established baggage allowance at Aeroflot, then the passenger will have to pay extra for their transportation on board the aircraft. Aeroflot sets the following tariffs for the carriage of additional, excess baggage.

Conditions for transporting oversized baggage

There is not only standard, oversized baggage, which is checked in by the passenger upon check-in, but also so-called non-standard baggage. Oversized luggage includes luggage whose weight ranges from 32 kilograms to 50 kilograms, and whose size exceeds 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

Most often, airline representatives encounter the following types of oversized baggage:

  1. Equipment for skiing or cycling, playing golf or hockey. 1 person can carry 1 set of equipment for each of the listed sports types free of charge.
  2. Fishing equipment. Fishermen can bring 2 fishing rods and 1 set of fishing tackle free of charge.
  3. Weapons and ammunition for them. You can transport 1 weapon for free. To transport it, you need to coordinate the transportation with the airport in advance (36 hours before departure) and obtain permission.
  4. Baggage carried in the passenger seat. It includes items that require special transportation conditions. All luggage must be carefully packed. This will avoid the possibility of damage during transportation. The dimensions of such luggage at Aeroflot cannot exceed the dimensions of 135x50x30 cm, and its weight should not exceed 80 kilograms. To carry such luggage, you need to coordinate this in advance with the airport service, and also pay extra at the rate for one more passenger seat.
  5. Baby stroller.
  6. Wheelchair.
  7. Pet. Can be placed both in the aircraft cabin and in the luggage compartment. Transportation is possible only with prior agreement with Aeroflot representatives.

Question answer

Question: What does 1PC/2PC/3PC mean on the ticket?

Answer: These are designations showing how many suitcases you can take with you. RS is an abbreviation of the English piece, which literally means “piece”. Thus, 1PC is 1 piece of luggage that a citizen can check into the luggage compartment for free.

Question: How much alcohol can I carry in my luggage?

Answer: You can carry no more than 5 liters of alcoholic beverages in sealed, undamaged packaging in your luggage.

Question: what to do if Aeroflot lost your luggage?

Answer: Like any other airline, Aeroflot can lose luggage. If this happens, the passenger must follow a number of steps to return the missing items:

  1. Contact the search service personnel in the arrival area.
  2. Write a corresponding statement.
  3. Track wanted status. The search case is assigned a specific number by which you can follow the luggage search procedure. You can track your search in a special section on the Aeroflot website.

Aeroflot representatives must search for luggage within 21 days. Found luggage must be delivered by airline employees to the client’s home. If the luggage was not found, the passenger can submit a written claim to the airline and demand compensation for damage and payment of monetary compensation.

Hello, dear readers of my blog! Every independent traveler knows how much luggage can be carried on a plane. But if you are a novice tourist, then I will be happy to share with you everything that I know firsthand.

Attention: information about how many box bags can be checked into the cargo compartment is ARCHIVED. Since the cost of the advantage will cost you a decent amount.

In this article:

Weight and dimensions of suitcases that will cost you free

There are certain weight and size requirements for checked baggage. The most important thing you need to know:

Baggage allowances are not universal for all carriers. It is better to check information about the permissible weight and parameters of luggage on the carrier’s website or by calling the help desk.

They depend on:

  • airlines;
  • class of service;

As an example, here is data from the official websites of the two most popular carriers in Russia.

Transaero Airlines:

Aeroflot airline:


In addition, in order to avoid getting into an unpleasant situation, it is important to know the following.

Firstly, the weight of the luggage is not cumulative.

For example: you and your friend are economy class airline passengers. You have a suitcase. One is 20 kg, the other is 26 kg. You will have to pay for the extra 3 kg of the second suitcase.

Secondly, handle, pockets and wheels of the bag have a direct bearing on the size of your checked luggage.

Third, flights shared by one airliner by several companies may have different rules for free transportation.

Don't give in:

  • Wallet with money and documents
  • Securities
  • Jewelry
  • Keys
  • Fragile items
  • Technical and electronic devices
  • Medicines

Of course, airport staff are unlikely to object to these things. But considering that bags sometimes get lost or can be damaged...

Prohibited from being transported in the cargo hold

Agree, it is unlikely that any sane traveler will take a suitcase of TNT or, for example, a can of gasoline with him on a trip. And, nevertheless, let me remind you once again that it is strictly forbidden to take:

  • Anything that can explode or catch fire;
  • Toxic substances and pesticides;
  • Radioactive materials;
  • Firearms/gas/pneumatic weapons.


It is allowed to transport in the cargo compartment:

1. Checkers, swords, crossbows, sabers, swords, spearguns;

2. Toy weapons;

3. Knives, scissors, corkscrews;

4. Manicure accessories;

5. Aerosols, the valves of which are protected by caps (< 2 кг или 2 литра на авиапассажира);

6. Alcohol 24-70% (one passenger< 5 л. 3 из них – бесплатно, 2 за дополнительную плату);

7. Alcohol up to 24%.

Non-standard or large-sized luggage

Transportation of non-standard and large-sized items must be coordinated with the air carrier. Such items can be transported either free or for a fee.

You can carry free of charge:

  • Wheelchair,
  • baby carriage,
  • guide-dog,
  • sports equipment within the permitted weight (“Wizz Air” charges a fee for transporting sports equipment)

For an additional fee you can carry:

  • Musical instruments,
  • animals,
  • household / video / audio equipment > 10 kg,
  • flowers, seedlings > 5 kg.

This is the information, friends. Brief, but to the point. Finally, I would like to remind you that poorly packed luggage is not accepted for transportation. Each of your burdens should be well and conscientiously closed. And if you are carrying something expensive and valuable, then luggage, just in case, makes sense insure.

Within the established norms, passengers can carry free luggage. Rates vary by carrier and aircraft model. Under the norms implied size, weight, duration and direction of the flight, and most importantly – class of service. Let's look at the features, baggage rules, and figure out what hand luggage is.

How many kg of luggage can you carry on an airplane - weight and dimensional system

Let's get acquainted with the weight system, which provides for the maximum weight of luggage for persons over 2 years old:

  • 1st class – 40 kg.
  • Business class – 30 kg.
  • Economy class – 20 kg.

The overall dimensions of the luggage have also been developed - 203 cm (the sum of the lengths of 3 dimensions).

Note:

  • We take luggage weighing up to 10 kg and no more than 115 cm into the aircraft cabin;
  • a child under 2 years old can carry up to 10 kg and no more than 115 cm of free baggage.

How many kg of luggage can you carry on an airplane - hand luggage

Let's talk about hand luggage - these are things, not providing a threat to passengers; they can be taken into the aircraft cabin.

  • 1st place (up to 15 kg and 115 cm) – business class.
  • 1st place (up to 10 kg and 115 cm) – economy class.

We take no more than 1000 ml of liquids per person, pack them in a transparent bag with a zip fastener. The volume of containers should be no more than 100 ml.
Baby food and medicines (including in the form of aerosols) that may be needed during the flight can be carried without restrictions. However, be prepared that food may need to be opened for inspection. And for medications, ask for a prescription from a doctor, so we take care of this in advance.



How many kg of luggage can you carry on an airplane - exceeding the norms

Please note that if you exceed the norms for weight, size or quantity, you will have to pay extra, and most airlines do not allow summing or separating pieces of baggage. That is, we take strictly 1 suitcase weighing, say, 20 kg, and not 2 bags of 10 kg each.



So that aviation control does not overshadow the flight and we didn’t have to pay extra for luggage, we carefully study the conditions of the chosen airline, pack our suitcases according to these conditions and we go on a trip with pleasure.