Category: Note to tourists
Rules for carrying baggage on an airplane
If you are going to use the plane to make your trip, you need to carefully consider such a moment as the rules so that there are no problems and misunderstandings at the airport with baggage transportation. This will protect you from trouble when checking in for a flight and handing over your bags.
You should not take the entire wardrobe with you on a plane or a trip, as having loaded full suitcases you will have to face an additional payment, which is provided for by the relevant transportation rules. For each extra kilogram of allowable baggage on the plane, an additional amount is charged;
All items carried by the passenger, along with hand luggage, must be presented to the airport staff for inspection and registration. This is a mandatory requirement that applies to all classes of travel for airspace safety. We recommend attaching a piece of paper with the name, address and phone number of the owner on each large item. This will help in case of unforeseen situations to quickly find the delivered cargo.
Rules for carrying bulky baggage on an airplane
On a note:
Rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane
List of things allowed and prohibited for transportation on board the aircraft. Recommendations on how to correctly pack hand luggage on an airplane and the basic requirements for its transportation.
For oversized items, there are certain rules that must be followed during transportation. If these allowable requirements are met, the carriage of baggage on the aircraft will be free of charge:
The weight
For economy class, it is allowed to carry 20 kg, for business class - 30 kg, for first-class passengers on the plane 40 kg is allowed, for children who do not occupy a separate seat on board the plane 10 kg is allowed.
Be sure, when purchasing a ticket or a ticket, specify the weight that the rules established by the airline allow for the carriage of baggage on this flight. Each air carrier has the right to set its own standards for the weight of suitcases flying in the cargo hold of an aircraft, and they may differ from those known to you. An important point at this stage is the following: the total weight of one passenger is not summed up when checking in luggage, that is, if one bag or suitcase is lighter than the allowable weight and the other is heavier, you will still have to pay for the excess of the second. In order to avoid problems and disputes at the check-in desk, check this information with the carrier in advance on the purchased ticket, the website of the carrier company or by phone;
Place restriction
This means that the sum of the length, depth and width of a suitcase or bag in total cannot exceed the value of 158 cm for economy class. For business class and the first category, the rules set the size at 203 cm.
If your baggage exceeds the dimensions allowed by the rules of carriage, you will need to pay extra for it. Carriage of baggage in an aircraft that exceeds the size and weight restrictions is paid according to the tariffs established by the carrier. Important! The weight of additionally paid baggage (one piece) that goes beyond the permitted overall dimensions cannot exceed 50 kg.
What are the rules for carrying baggage on an airplane?
The following items are prohibited from being carried in checked baggage:
Money;
Fragile things;
Documents: passports, references, certificates;
Electronic items, laptops, tablets, phones;
Musical instruments;
Products.
These categories of baggage must be taken as hand luggage on board.
The transportation of the following items is subject to a complete ban:
Flammable products. These can be deodorants, air fresheners, lighter refills;
Sharp objects: knives, screwdrivers, large scissors;
Poisonous and explosive substances.
If you find such things during the inspection, you will be required to throw them away, otherwise you will not be allowed on board.
Special luggage
There is also luggage that differs in size and weight by standards. These include: household appliances, sports equipment and inventory, musical instruments.
Transportation on the plane of such items that do not correspond in size is carried out in agreement with the carrier. In some companies, the transportation of such things is not allowed, and in some it is allowed with a surcharge. Of course, when packing a suitcase for a trip, you want to pack everything that fits into it to the maximum, but you forget that there are certain rules for transporting what you want. Therefore, before traveling, be sure to check all the rules that meet the requirements of allowed baggage on an airplane with your air carrier. In this case, the baggage check-in procedure will be simple and easy, and will not cause disputes at the check-in counter.
Follow the rules - travel light!