How to transport luggage at Aeroflot: the latest rules. What is prohibited to take on a plane What is prohibited to carry manually

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

6. Real Bat-suitcase from travel tale

At the end of last year, amendments were made to the general rules for the carriage of baggage by air.

According to the law, all Russian airlines must comply with the same standards.

What baggage rules are relevant in 2020?

New baggage rules allow a bag/suitcase up to 30 kg for one passenger seat on an airplane. Each passenger, according to the rules, is issued individual luggage.

Russian and international airlines generally divide baggage into the following weight categories:

For a child under 2 years old, you can check in separate luggage up to 10 kg.

The allowed baggage weight depends on the ticket category:

• In economy class – 20 kg per passenger.
• In business class – up to 30 kg.
• In first class - up to 30 kg.

If the weight of baggage exceeds the permissible limits, it is called excess baggage; luggage over 30 kg is heavy.

Most carriers allow a slight excess of luggage of 1-2 kg. If the excess weight is more than 2 kg, you will have to pay extra.

In case of excess baggage, the passenger pays extra for each extra kilogram. There are no uniform tariffs: each airline sets its own price.

Depending on the airline's policy and the specific flight, the excess charge can be calculated as follows:

• Based on the cost of the maximum economy class fare. With this approach, 1 kg of excess weight costs 1.5% of the ticket price.
• Based on the fixed amount established by the air carrier. This amount may differ on different flights and ranges from 5-15 € per kg.

In addition to weight, luggage may exceed the standard dimensions, including the sum of 3 dimensions (length + height + width). Such baggage includes:

• Sports Equipment;
• some musical instruments (double bass, guitar);
• large household appliances.

The maximum dimensions of checked baggage for all classes must be 158 cm.

To transport large cargo, a preliminary agreement with the airline is required. On the day of departure, it is recommended to arrive at the airport in advance, since such cargo takes longer to register.

The company may refuse to transport oversized cargo if there is not enough space in the luggage compartment.

How much does luggage cost on a plane if the ticket does not include luggage?

Many airlines provide a baggage-free travel service, according to which passengers fly only with hand luggage.

The advantages of this service include the reduced cost of the flight. The downside is the fact that the tickets are non-refundable.

You are allowed to carry any items in your luggage, except those that are classified as dangerous in international practice. A list of them is provided on the air ticket.

It is also important to understand that there is no single global standard for baggage transportation for all airlines. You need to focus on the country to which the passenger is flying.

For example, when flying to Dubai, it is prohibited to take on board items and books of a religious nature other than Islam.

According to the rules, most airlines prohibit transporting in the luggage compartment of an aircraft:

Most airlines do not allow you to take a mercury thermometer into the cabin. It must be checked in as luggage, packed in a plastic case, and placed so that it is not damaged under any circumstances.

Most airlines prohibit the carriage of all types of knives, from pocket knives to kitchen and hunting knives. But there are also airports that allow the carriage of penknives and folding knives without fixation up to 6 cm in length.

To transport knives longer than 10 cm (household, hunting, etc.) in luggage, you must first obtain special permission. If a knife is carried in luggage as a bladed weapon, then it must also be in a case.

It is also permitted to transport in checked baggage, subject to the required conditions, such sharp objects as:

• scissors;
• razors;
• swords and checkers;
• bayonets and swords;
• scimitars;
• crossbows;
• simulators of any type of weapon.

According to the transportation rules, it is not advisable to put in luggage:

Important! Take these items with you in your hand luggage or leave them at home.

Airplane baggage restrictions

Liquids include:

You are allowed to carry any of these liquids in your luggage. There are no restrictions on volume, however, general permissible weight standards must be observed (see above).

You can carry medicines in your luggage that are not prohibited by customs regulations and are freely available, i.e. sold without a prescription.

Customs regulations prohibit the carriage of narcotic and psychotropic substances on planes. A prescription from a doctor indicating the dose is required for the following products:

Official bans in many countries include potent substances that may be contained in some medications, for example, such as:

• codeine;
• phenobarbital, ;
• pseudoephedrine;
• chlorphenamine maleate;
• diazepam.

The permitted amount of medications on an airplane is very conditional: for your own use during the trip. If more than 5 packs of medicines are found in luggage, then customs services will most likely have questions for the passenger.

To avoid fines and confiscations, obtain documents proving the need to transport medications in these quantities.

All medications transported on an airplane must be in their original packaging and comply with the expiration date stated on the packaging.

Note! To ensure smooth transportation of insulin, you should apply for a diabetic passport before your trip.

You can place food in airplane luggage provided that:

• This product is not included in the customs prohibited list (for international flights).
• This product is not on the airline's list of restrictions.
• The liquid product is unopened and hermetically sealed.

If a flight is made between countries, then the transported items and products are subject to customs requirements for individuals. They are set by the host countries, and these requirements must be taken into account.

As for domestic flights, customs rules do not apply to such baggage.

Before traveling, it is necessary to find out the requirements of the customs of the country of destination, as well as the country where the transfer is made.

Customs bans often concern epidemiologically hazardous products without original packaging. For example, it is prohibited to import meat and dairy products into EU countries; This measure was introduced to prevent the spread of infections.

US Customs does not allow a number of products from other countries to pass through, including:

• meat;
• eggs;
• fish;
• dairy products;
• many types of vegetables and fruits.

To transport exotic fruits from southern countries in your luggage, you will need a special container so that they are not damaged during the flight.

On domestic Russian flights, you can carry an unlimited amount of alcoholic beverages with a strength of up to 24° in your baggage (but no more than the general weight standards for baggage allow).

Strong drinks (24–70°) - up to 5 liters, with:

• up to 3 liters of alcoholic beverages – duty free;
• over 3 and up to 5 liters - with additional payment at customs.

The uniform vehicle rate for exceeding the norm by 3 liters is 10 € for each liter in excess of the norm.

These rules for individuals apply to any imported alcohol in luggage, including:

• beer;
• vodka;
• champagne;
• wine, etc.

Alcohol can only be transported on an airplane in its original packaging.. Homemade wines and moonshine will be confiscated at customs.

In some countries, restrictions on the export of alcoholic beverages are even stricter. For example, from Hungary you can export no more than 1 liter of strong alcohol (from 22%), and up to 2 liters of less strong alcoholic beverages.

An exception is made only for grape wine and beer: here the restrictions are less strict - you can take out up to 4 liters of wine and 16 liters of beer.

Alcohol with an alcohol content of 24–70% is only allowed in checked baggage, and this must be taken into account when traveling on Russian air carriers.

There is no limit on the number of cigarettes you can carry in checked baggage. The basic rule is not to exceed the limits of the customs service of the destination country.

One passenger is prohibited from bringing into the territory of the Russian Federation more than:

• 200 cigarettes (one block);
• 50 cigars;
• 250 grams of tobacco.

Important! Minors are strictly prohibited from carrying cigarettes.

These restrictions apply in all EU countries. In the USA, the limits are as follows: a passenger 21 years of age or older can carry up to 2 kg of tobacco (leaf).

As for electronic cigarettes, there are no restrictions on their transportation. Such a cigarette is equivalent to electronic devices such as a laptop or telephone.

Lighters are strictly prohibited on most airlines. The following cannot be carried in luggage:

• zippo brand lighters;
• souvenir lighters, even if they do not contain a single gram of gasoline;
• other types of “personalized” lighters.

You can take a regular lighter filled with liquefied gas on board an airplane.

So, when planning a flight on domestic and international flights, be sure to study what and in what quantities you can carry in your luggage. The information presented above in the article will help in this matter.

Video: New rules for baggage and hand luggage on airplanes have come into force

Carry-on luggage on a plane is a real headache for most tourists returning from vacation. For many passengers, the very concept of “Hand Baggage” raises many questions. Unfortunately, not all passengers know the difference between hand luggage and luggage, and even more so from an accessory for hand luggage (an accessory for hand luggage is a very new concept for modern civil aviation).

This post will be a continuation of useful articles about the tricks of independent travel. Earlier, I wrote in detail about how to look for cheap air tickets, about what travel insurance is and how travel insurance differs from insurance for traveling abroad, in this post we will talk in detail about hand luggage and how to fly on planes without overpaying for excess weight.

What is hand luggage

Here's what Wikipedia says about the concept of hand luggage:

Hand luggage is cargo that a passenger takes with him on board a passenger vehicle (in our case it is an airplane, but the vehicle can be anything) without putting it into the luggage compartment.

As you can see, hand luggage is everything that a passenger takes with him on board the plane. Many people think so, but if you look more closely at the rules for transporting cargo on passenger planes, it turns out that everything that is on you, including outer clothing and the contents of your pockets, is no longer hand luggage, but is called personal equipment and is actually not taken into account in any way. And there are a lot of such interesting points in the rules of transportation, read about it further.

Rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane

The basic rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane are the same for most airlines, with the exception of low-cost airlines. For low-cost carriers, any excess is a means of additional income, so you should be aware of this and take into account the special rules of low-cost carriers.

It should be understood that any restriction on the carriage of things in the aircraft cabin is, first of all, a concern for the passenger and the safety of air travel, and then an opportunity to take an extra penny from the passenger for the excess. Now I will explain what I mean.

Here are the basic rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane:

• all hand luggage should be no more than 115 cm (the sum of three dimensions, 55?40?20) - everything is clear here, this is so that things fit on the shelves;
• the weight of hand luggage should be between 8 and 12 kilograms (depending on the airline) - this is so that each passenger can independently put their things in the boxes above the seats;
• bans on liquids and other prohibitions - unfortunately, after the American tragedy "September 11", civil aviation became different, the rules did not become stricter, they became completely different. Those who have flown before know how much easier it used to be to go through pre-flight inspection.

Hand luggage size

In this part of the post we’ll talk about how much hand luggage you can take on a plane, what to do with goods from Duty Free and about other interesting things that will help you save and not pay for excess weight.

Weight of hand luggage on the plane

The weight of the luggage that you want to take on the plane is strictly regulated and there can be no problems with this, or on the contrary, this is the main problem (after all, sometimes they require payment for excess weight). For different airlines, the weight can vary from 5 kilograms to 12 kilograms. Low-cost airlines may have their own quirks regarding the weight of hand luggage.

If you read this post to the end, you will find several legal ways to reduce the weight of your carry-on luggage and still carry everything you want.

Dimensions of hand luggage on an airplane

As I mentioned earlier, most airlines have the same size allowance for carry-on luggage, because most airlines have the same aircraft models and the same overhead bins.

The allowed size of hand luggage, in most cases, is: 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm or 115 cm (the sum of 3 dimensions). Here you should take into account that you most likely won’t be allowed to carry skis 115 centimeters long on board, but will be forced to check them in as luggage, since there is simply nowhere to put them in the cabin, well, you can’t carry them in the aisle.

Passengers always have difficulties determining the dimensions of hand luggage; to solve these problems in advance, many airlines install special templates at airports that imitate the permitted dimensions and anyone can check their belongings using these templates.

Beginning travelers always have a question about what is the best way to pack things when flying in the cabin of an airplane. I have tried many options from a reliable suitcase to a comfortable backpack and can give some advice.

• a carry-on suitcase is very convenient if you are transporting really valuable and fragile things (a priceless Chinese vase from the Qing Dynasty, fragile Murano glass figurines, etc.). In this case, the “armor” of the suitcase walls is justified; in all other cases, the suitcase is too inconvenient for carry-on luggage;
• a carry-on bag is an excellent solution, it can be compacted and thus it will pass any “size” control, but carrying such a bag at the airport can be very inconvenient. If the bag has wheels, then this option is quite suitable;
• a carry-on backpack is the most convenient thing that can be for carrying things on an airplane, it perfectly passes all the “size” controls (tested on a 45-liter backpack), it is easy to carry and your hands are always free. I recommend this option to everyone.

Duty Free goods in hand luggage

When purchasing goods in Duty Free shops at the airport (in the so-called “sterile zone”), you should take into account the weight of your purchases. The stores themselves do not impose any restrictions on the sale of goods (buy at least half the store).

In theory, Duty Free items are personal items and do not count as carry-on baggage, but boarding the plane can be difficult (if you have too many Duty Free purchases), so you should be rational about everything. You should also remember that transporting goods from Duty Free is required in a special container (in which the goods are packaged in the store) and not to disturb the packaging throughout the flight. It is advisable to keep the receipt for your purchase throughout the flight, it may come in handy.

If there were no problems boarding the plane and your Duty Free purchases are flying with you, then you may face restrictions at customs in the arrival camp. Each country has clear rules on the possibility of duty-free import of goods, and some (mostly Muslim countries) completely prohibit the import of the most popular Duty Free goods (alcohol). As a rule, customs “gives the go-ahead” for the import of 1 liter of strong alcohol and 1 block of cigarettes; for a larger volume you need to pay a duty. Each country has different rules, so you should check before you travel.

If you are flying with a transfer, you should remember that you will have to go through the security control procedure again and here your Duty Free bag may be regarded as hand luggage and not as personal items. In these cases, you must present a receipt from the Duty Free store of the first airport (where you made the purchase) and, of course, the Duty Free goods must be packaged accordingly.

Accessory for hand luggage

Now comes the fun part. Not so long ago, some airlines introduced a new concept for passenger aviation - “Accessory for hand luggage”, for most passengers this is a real salvation from being overweight and here’s why. Some things go beyond the concept of hand luggage and end up as accessories for hand luggage; below I will give an approximate list (it may differ for each airline, and for low-cost airlines it may be completely absent). Now the passenger has hand luggage with a regulated weight and size and the opportunity to carry on the plane some of the things that were previously considered hand luggage and took up most of the space there.

Here's what you can take on the plane as an accessory to your hand luggage from Aeroflot:

• handbag/men's briefcase;
• folder for papers;
• umbrella;
• cane;
• bouquet of flowers;
• outerwear;
• laptop computer, camera, video camera;
• printed materials for in-flight reading;
• baby food for the child during the flight;
• a baby cradle when transporting a child;
• suit in a suitcase;
• cell phone;
• crutches;
• a bag with purchases from the Duty Free store.

And again, there are several incomprehensible situations: there are instructions about a laptop, but there are no instructions about a charger, there are instructions about a camera, but they will force you to check the tripod in your luggage, etc.

Carry-on luggage for children

For passengers with small children, carrying things for all children's needs becomes a big problem. Luckily, most airlines offer the option to use an additional standard-sized carry-on bag. This rule applies to passengers with children under 2 years of age; if the child has a full-fledged ticket and a seat in the aircraft cabin, then he also has a full-fledged place for hand luggage.

How and where to place hand luggage on board an airplane

To accommodate hand luggage on board the aircraft, there are luggage racks above the passenger seats; it is their volume that dictates strict requirements (in terms of weight and size) for passengers’ hand luggage. If necessary, hand luggage can be placed under the seat of the passenger in front (not all seats on the plane have this option).

Many airlines clearly state in their rules that during air travel the accessory must be placed under the seat of the seat (located in front of you), and all hand luggage must be placed on the shelf (above your seat). Placing any items in the aisles of the aircraft or in the space near the emergency exit is prohibited.

How much hand luggage can you take on a plane?

How much hand luggage you can take on a plane depends largely on the carrier company and the class of service.

For most airlines, there is the same standard for the number of pieces of hand luggage:

• economy class - one piece of hand luggage;
• business class - two pieces of hand luggage;
• first class - two pieces of hand luggage.

Low-cost airlines stand apart; they may require additional payment for items in the aircraft cabin. Some American and Canadian carriers provide as many as 2 pieces of carry-on luggage when flying in regular economy class.

Liquids in hand luggage

Restrictions on the carriage of liquids in hand luggage seem to me the most crazy restrictions for airline passengers. Judge for yourself, because all these restrictions are for 1 liter of 100 ml. for real “bad guys” it’s very simple, just a few people with bad intentions and that’s it.

But for law-abiding passengers, these perversions of liquids in hand luggage cause enormous inconvenience and additional hassle. This is due to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, which completely changed the attitude towards aviation security and now every passenger (including infants with their jars of baby food) is considered a potential terrorist.

The rules for transporting liquids in hand luggage are as follows: a passenger has the right to carry one liter of liquids (in total) in hand luggage; liquids must be placed in containers with a volume not exceeding 100 milliliters. All liquids carried on the plane must be packed in a sealed transparent bag (with a reusable zipper); the size of the bag for liquids should not exceed 20x20 centimeters.

And as always, there are many ambiguities that confuse passengers and cause problems. For example, you will not be allowed to take on board a half-empty tube of toothpaste if its volume is more than 100 ml; to all your objections, “There’s only half there,” the only reaction is “Not allowed.” It’s not so bad to have toothpaste, but what if it’s an expensive cream in a 125 ml tube? Anything with a volume of more than 100 ml. will be confiscated and disposed of.

There are a number of goods that do not resemble liquids (for example, no reasonable person would call cheese a liquid), but are considered liquids when transported on an airplane:

• perfumery;
• shampoos;
• gels;
• lotions;
• sprays;
• oils;
• paints;
• creams;
• deodorants;
• shaving foam;
• mascara;
• lipstick;
• toothpaste;
• beverages;
• syrups;
• soups;
• cheeses;
• canned food;
• caviar;
• jam;
• homemade preparations.

Thus, it turns out that you can carry caviar and cheese in hand luggage, but not more than 1 liter (in total), which is divided into 100 ml. containers. A normal person cannot imagine hard cheese poured into small bottles, and this often leads to misunderstandings between passengers and employees at airports.

It's a joke about cheese in bottles, but it is advisable that all liquids be in labeled containers, this way you will save yourself from unnecessary questions. It should be remembered that airport workers have the right to open any jar or tube and verify the contents, it doesn’t matter if there is expensive cream or baby food inside.

What can you carry in hand luggage?

What can you take in hand luggage on a plane? Here you should answer the following question for yourself, about the necessity of the things that you carry into the aircraft cabin. It’s understandable when you take documents and really valuable things with you, but when people bring things into the aircraft cabin that could easily survive the flight in the luggage compartment, the question arises: “Why?” I believe that you should take the most necessary and valuable things in your hand luggage, and either check in everything else as checked luggage or not take it at all on your trip.

Beverages

Any drinks in glass, plastic or cardboard packaging up to 100 ml. can be carried in hand luggage; the requirements for packaging drinks from Duty Free stores are more relaxed and are not limited to a volume of 100 ml.

You can carry any drinks and alcohol in your hand luggage, but the strength of alcoholic drinks must be no more than 70%; anything higher is considered a flammable substance and is not allowed for transportation in the aircraft cabin.

Food and food

There are no special requirements or restrictions for food (you should check with your airline) if you are bringing food within reasonable limits (a sandwich for the road or a few apples). It should be remembered that in some states there are strict regulations that prohibit the import of meat, dairy and other products. It should also be noted that some products (for example, cheese, yogurt or caviar) are considered liquids, and the package volume should not exceed 100 ml.

Here is a list of these liquid products:

• caviar;
• yoghurts (regular or drinking);
• soups;
• honey, jam;
• canned food (meat, fish, homemade preparations);
• foods with a lot of sauce or gravy.

Some airlines allow the following solid and dry foods to be taken into the cabin:

• sandwiches;
• sausages, cutlets, sausages;
• cookies, chips, bread, waffles;
• vegetables and fruits;
• sweets, cakes and pastries.

Electronics and modern gadgets

When going through customs at the airport, you will be asked to remove your laptop from your carry-on luggage and place it in the basket for later scanning. Laptop, phone, smartphone, etc. may not be taken into account in the weight of hand luggage and are considered personal items, but here you should study the airline’s rules more carefully.

On some flights to the United States, any electronic device larger than a smartphone is prohibited from being carried in carry-on baggage.

The following electronic devices can be carried in the aircraft cabin:

• mobile phone (with the exception of exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones);
• laptop, tablet, e-reader;
• camera, video camera;
• MP3, DVD player.

Medicines

Medicines and medicines needed on the trip can be taken in hand luggage, but please note that you may be asked to prove the need for certain medications (you should have a doctor's instructions on the need to take medications).

Care devices

The following personal devices can be carried in hand luggage.

• a safety razor and replacement blades for it, as well as an electric razor;
• hair dryer and other hair styling devices;
• a toothbrush (including an electric one).

Cosmetics and hygiene products

In hand luggage you can take cosmetics and hygiene products in any (glass, plastic, paper, wooden, etc.) packages with a volume of up to 100 ml.

• cream, gel;
• suntan lotion or oil;
• toothpaste;
• deodorant (solid, spray, roll-on);
• hairspray and foam;
• liquid for contact lenses;
• shampoo, mask, hair conditioner, etc.

Other items in hand luggage

• literature and magazines;
• a painting (its size must not exceed the allowable size for hand luggage);
• dishes, glasses, sets, etc.;
• musical instrument;
• wedding dress and other clothes (must be carried in a special case - a briefcase, it is counted as one
• piece of hand luggage).

It is important to know some features that may surprise you right at the airport (read the passenger's story in the comments to this post). For example, an ordinary skateboard may be considered a weapon and will be asked to be checked in as luggage. I became interested and I checked with the airport representatives whether this was true or not, that’s what they told me. The full answer to my letter can be seen in the photographs.

In accordance with aviation security requirements, according to paragraph 72 of the Order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation dated July 25, 2007 No. 104: “items and substances that can be used as weapons of attack, but not prohibited for transportation on board the aircraft, are packaged and transported in as checked baggage.

All restrictions on carrying items in hand luggage can be divided into several groups.

• prohibited for safety reasons - weapons and toys that imitate them (firearms, piercing weapons, etc.), exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, I think everything is clear here;
• prohibited for the convenience of passengers - everyone wants to smuggle their oversized cargo on board, but no one wants to sit next to a friend who brought oversized cargo into the cabin;
• prohibited for commercial purposes - using an airplane cabin as a “gazelle for transportation” is possible, but expensive. If you want to bring 50 kilograms of mangoes from Thailand, pay for the excess and bring them.

Now let's talk about this in more detail, recent events with exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones surprised and scared many. And as a result - a complete ban on the use of this smartphone model on board an aircraft.

Sharp objects, explosive loads and weapons

• It is prohibited to take firearms and any piercing or cutting objects (knife, corkscrew, razor blades, sharp manicure utensils, etc.) into hand luggage;
• working tools (screwdrivers, nails, files, drills, etc.);
• sports equipment (skateboard, roller skates, scooters, baseball bats, etc.).

Electronics and modern gadgets are prohibited in hand luggage

After the scandal with the exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, many countries banned bringing Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on board an airplane, and the Federal Air Transport Agency went even further and prohibited bringing this smartphone model even into the airport.

Many airlines have prohibited the carriage of small personal mobility aids powered by lithium batteries (unicycles, mini-Segways, hoverboards, hoverboards, etc.) in hand luggage and in the cargo compartment.

On March 21, 2017, the US authorities banned the carriage of electronic devices in hand luggage, the ban was imposed on flights from the countries of the Middle East and North Africa. Passengers from these countries (Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates) traveling non-stop to the United States are prohibited from carrying laptops, tablets, cameras and other electronics in their carry-on luggage. The UK also joined this ban.

Food and food

If you managed to bring food and other food products on board the plane (some airlines are not particularly picky about this), then it is advisable to destroy (eat) it there, since many countries prohibit the import of any agricultural products, meat, milk and etc. without proper certificates.

Carrying hand luggage on an airplane, tricks and life hacks

The main life hack “How not to overpay for excess luggage” is to leave everything unnecessary at home, but not everyone can give themselves such pleasure - traveling with a half-empty backpack, so I’ll tell you how I deal with excess weight in my carry-on luggage.

Usually, I travel with two backpacks, one large (about 45 liters), the other small (30 liters). At the beginning of your journey, all things (including a 30 liter backpack) are placed in a 45 liter backpack and fly as hand luggage in the cabin. During a long trip, backpacks are filled with all sorts of necessary (and not so necessary) things and on the way back they no longer fit into each other, and this is where you have to think about how to optimize the weight and size of your luggage.

Here is a sample list of actions to reduce the weight of your luggage after a long trip:

Make the most of your body- sounds strange, but if you understand that overweight is inevitable, then you can carry some of the things into the cabin of the plane on yourself in the literal sense of the word. For example, you can wear warm clothes from your luggage (it will probably be hot and you will look stupid), you can put small but heavy souvenirs in your pockets, etc.

If you go even further, you can buy fashionable and very practical clothes from the famous brand SCOTTeVEST. Their signature jackets are specially designed for travelers, with top models featuring over 40 pockets of all shapes and sizes to accommodate a variety of gadgets and devices. With such functionality, all SCOTTeVEST brand clothing looks fashionable and modern. Any of their little things, be it a cap or panties, will be provided with pockets for storage.

Get rid of everything unnecessary- there are things that there is no point in bringing back and you can get rid of them in a variety of ways, you can simply throw them in the trash, donate them to the natives or sell them off. On my Indian trip, a gift in the form of an ordinary ballpoint pen evoked extremely positive emotions among local children.

Find a travel companion- if you find a fellow traveler who doesn’t have as much luggage as you, you can always ask for a favor. But here you should be very careful and trust the person (and he should also trust you), because where is the guarantee that it may end up in the things you handed over and where is the guarantee that a new acquaintance will return your luggage.

Send part of your luggage by mail- every country has a post office and this fact should not be ignored. The cost of sending to Russia will cost some money, but it is much cheaper than tariffs for excess luggage.

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Today, air travel is becoming increasingly popular. And due to the fact that many airlines have begun to release cheap tickets on the market, which provide only hand luggage, it would not hurt to familiarize yourself with the concept of “hand luggage”, what it includes, what restrictions there are in terms of weight and dimensions.

Hand luggage – This is the luggage that the passenger takes with him into the aircraft cabin without checking it into the luggage compartment.

Baggage– these are suitcases, bags, trunks and other things that, upon check-in for a flight, are checked into the luggage compartment on the plane and handed out after landing.

How much hand luggage can you take with you?

Airlines place restrictions on baggage size and contents in hand luggage.

Standard size hand luggage must be 56cm×45cm×25cm . That is, you cannot combine three tickets (if a family is flying), which allow luggage of the specified dimensions, and carry a huge trunk half a man’s height and weighing 50 kg into the cabin of the plane! The passenger is required to pack his luggage in a small suitcase that will fit into the dimensions indicated above.

Airlines have the right to slightly change the size of hand luggage depending on the aircraft for which such tickets are sold. Because hand luggage is placed in compartments above the seats, and airplane models are different and not every suitcase will fit there.

How can I check that my carry-on luggage fits the specified dimensions?

You can measure the dimensions of what you are going to take with you on the plane at home in advance, but this is usually done at the airport before checking in for the flight. In order to check in advance whether your hand luggage corresponds to the stated dimensions and restrictions, air carriers install special cages at airports. If your bag or suitcase fits there and the top lid closes freely, then the luggage corresponds to the permitted dimensions. Please note that the restrictions do not depend on the airport, but on the requirements of the airline, so choose the cage of the one with which you are going to fly.

What can you take in hand luggage on a plane?

Before collecting luggage intended for hand luggage, keep in mind that at the airport during customs inspection the contents of the suitcase will be checked and if prohibited items are found, they will be confiscated.

You can take into the aircraft cabin:

• Documents, airline tickets or boarding passes;
• Money;
• Bank cards;
• Medicines (in original packaging, along with package insert and doctor’s prescription);
• Small gadgets: phone, tablet, laptop, camera;
• Jewelry (within reason, you're going on vacation!);
• Baby food and baby care products (if your baby is flying with you on vacation);
• Products from “Duty Free”;

Additionally you can take bag for a small child . The bag may contain one set of clothes (in case the baby needs to be urgently changed on the plane), baby food (during security you may be asked to open the package and even try it), hygiene items for the baby, and an oversized toy. The maximum weight of such a bag should not exceed 5 kg. Along with the baby bag, you can take a walker, a special cradle, a child seat or a folding stroller into the cabin.

Advice! Place a sticker on your suitcase with your personal data: full name in Latin, country and address of residence, phone number.

Also, in addition to hand luggage, you can enter the aircraft cabin take items for people with disabilities : cane, crutches or wheelchair, medications along with doctor's prescription and other auxiliary items.

Some airlines allow you to take along with hand luggage :

• Men's or women's bag up to 40×30×10 cm in size;
• Folder with documents;
• Gadgets: phone, tablet, camera, small laptop, video camera. Some airlines allow you to take a camera tripod with you into the cabin if it folds down to 60 cm in length.
• Outerwear and suit in a clothing case.
• Press or book to read during the flight;
• Umbrella;
• Packaged from Duty Free.

The items listed above are included in the standard list of items allowed in hand luggage. However, airlines may change or supplement this list. Air carriers post an updated list on their website.

Hand luggage is inspected BEFORE boarding the flight, in the presence ofowner,baggagesame(those suitcases thatare handed over to the luggage compartment of the aircraft) are inspectedwithout the presence of the owner of the luggage.

What can't you take in hand luggage?

Let us repeat once again: the list provided here is an average. Airlines have the right to change the list:

1. Knives, scissors, corkscrew and other metal cutting objects.
2. Aerosols.
3. Liquids exceeding a volume of 100 ml and more than 1 liter in total.
4. Animal products: butter, cheese, ham and more. However, such products can be taken in the form of sandwiches.
5. Weapons and objects resembling weapons. They won’t even allow children to take pistols on board, let alone shurikens.
6. Flammable chemicals and other toxic substances: alcohol, gasoline, lighter gas, . Although, for example, nail polish remover can be transported on an airplane, only in the trunk compartment.
7. Objects emitting a strong magnetic field.

Advice! If your airline ticket allows you to take hand luggage and baggage with you, then it is better to put valuables, important documents and money in your hand luggage.

Why can't you take liquids in hand luggage?

You cannot take liquids into the cabin for terrorist safety reasons - many explosives are in the form of a colorless, transparent liquid. There is no metal in them and security detectors do not respond to them.

According to generally accepted standards, you are allowed to take plastic containers with a volume of up to 100 ml into the aircraft cabin. Moreover, such containers must also be carefully packed in a transparent plastic bag.

In some airlines, the limit is only 100 ml per person, while others allow you to take liquids up to 100 ml and in total they should not exceed 1 liter per person.

Liquids allowed for transportation in hand luggage in the above volume include:

• Perfume.
• Shampoo, shower gel, liquid soap, toothpaste.
• Various creams.
• Yogurt, water, juices and other drinks.
• Air carrier employees included jam, honey, and liquid soufflé in the “liquid” category. If a dish contains a liquid component, then such a dish is classified as liquid.

Advice! Try to shop in Duty Free stores not at the departure airport, but at the arrival airport. Also buy perfumes, alcoholic drinks and others on the way back.

Where can I put my hand luggage and extra items?

In the aircraft cabin, hand luggage can be placed either in a special compartment above the seats or under the seat in front. In the latter case, the exception is places located near emergency exits. It is prohibited to occupy the passage with your belongings.

Advice! Try to pack your luggage so that you have some free spacein a suitcaseor so that the weight of the luggagedid not reach the specified critical mass. Because on vacation you are probablybuy different souvenirsand then they can be folded intofree space in your bag or suitcase.Otherwise, you will have to overpay for additional spaceluggage or excess.

How do you say hand luggage in English?

Often you need to explain yourself about luggage at an airport whose staff does not speak Russian or understand English-language signs. In this case, focus on carry on luggage or hand luggage.

Beginning tourists are in some panic before their first plane flight. What can you take on a plane?, and what needs to be checked in luggage? What is the allowed weight of hand luggage? Etc. Sometimes ignorance of such little things can greatly overshadow your vacation. Especially if you travel far and with children. Here we publish a list of things that we update and supplement every year.

In the photo: you can take luggage no more than 5-7 kg on the plane

It is better to check most things in luggage. On the plane, take a minimum of items in your hand luggage. It’s better to put everything in a small backpack or bag that can be placed next to the seat.

Don't bring a lot of stuff on a plane unless you want to engage in gladiatorial battles with other passengers for space in the overhead bins.

In the photo: take only the essentials with you on the plane

List of things you can take on a plane

1. Take on the plane the most important things for your vacation - documents and money.
2. Take a sweater on the plane. If you fly in just a T-shirt, you might freeze. When landing, the cabin is hot, then the air conditioning is turned on and the inexperienced spend the rest of the flight dreaming only of blankets (which for some reason are always in short supply).
3. Tablet or laptop. You have to have some fun while flying. With a laptop you can scroll through and watch movies.
4. Mobile phone, smartphone.
5. Headphones and a “double” for headphones – there’s no need to irritate your opponents with the sounds of punk rock.
6. An inflatable neck pillow - it will be more comfortable to sleep with it... on your neighbor’s shoulder.
7. Of course, keep the camera with you, otherwise the photos will only turn out in the “kaleidoscope” style.

In the photo: what you can take on the plane if you are with a child

1. Baby food for baby. If you take fruit puree and yoghurts, take smaller packages.
2. Lots of wet wipes... two or three million is enough :)
3. A tablet, a laptop with cartoons and coloring books - you need to somehow entertain the child throughout the flight.
4. Keep the essentials at hand! Except for liquids over 100 ml.

18 things that you have no right to refuse to transport

When flying on Russian airlines, keep in mind that in addition to hand luggage on the plane, you can take with you items included in the list of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). For free! This list includes 18 things: a handbag, a folder for papers, a briefcase, outerwear, an umbrella, a cane, baby food, a telephone, a laptop, a camera, a video camera, a briefcase, a bouquet of flowers, printed publications, a cradle. The weight and dimensions of the items are not specified. They have no right to refuse you to carry these items in your hand luggage!

List of what not to take on a plane

In the photo: you will be allowed on the plane without sharp objects or unidentified liquids.

1. You can't take it on a plane any liquids in containers larger than 100 ml. Liquids also include lotions, creams, toothpaste, perfumes, hair gels, oils, liquid products, etc. The total volume of liquids can be no more than 1000 ml. During inspection, open bottles with syrups and drinks over 100 ml will be taken away, except for packaged bottles from Duty Free.

2. Caviar in jars, canned food over 100 ml. If you hid a large jar of caviar on the path, then you will feed the entire inspection group.

3. Any sharp objects, even souvenirs or imitation. If you bought a souvenir samurai sword, choose the cutest employee and give it to him. Screwdrivers, knives, scissors and similar tools, as well as knitting needles, corkscrews, etc. – put everything in your luggage. By the way, most airports prohibit even bringing nail scissors on board.

4. Weapons. Do not attempt to board with or imitate it.

5. Pressurized containers, including shaving foam and deodorants, are not allowed on the plane.

6. Some airlines will not allow you to board the plane with your beloved cat and dog. If you really need to fly together, the animals are placed in an isolation room in the luggage compartment for the duration of the flight. Please check with each airline for details.