Standard carry-on size. What can you take in hand luggage on a plane?

For most passengers, both newbies and those who have never flown in their lives, the topic of cabin luggage still remains relevant. Airline regulations may change every year, so you should always pay attention to the rules and regulations for carrying hand luggage on an airplane.

So, what is hand luggage on a plane? These are things that travelers take with them into the cabin without putting them in the luggage compartment. The ticket type implies a limit on the number of pieces of hand luggage per passenger. For economy class there is one piece of cabin baggage, business class and first class - two pieces.

If we talk about carry-on luggage, this does not mean that you can only take a handbag with you. In fact Both two and three bags are allowed, but so that they do not exceed a certain size and weight. Low-cost airlines set stricter rules for transporting items on board an airliner.

Important! If you want to know the weight of your luggage, you can weigh it at the airport and check the size.

What is allowed to be carried on board

Let's figure out what you can take with you on the plane? Carry-on luggage has a certain weight limit, so if you have a lot of bags, You only need to take into the cabin what is valuable and necessary for the flight.. For example, money, credit cards, gadgets, laptops, fragile items and jewelry.

As for the rest, you can take what is allowed by the rules established by the air carrier.

You can always find all the information about transporting items on the air carrier’s website. As for safety standards, they apply to everyone.

Aeroflot cabin baggage allowance

1. Carry-on luggage on an airplane - dimensions and weight Aeroflot has established bag dimensions for cabin transportation - up to 115 cm (55 x 40 x 20) the sum of 3 dimensions.
2. Business class includes hand luggage weighing up to 15 kg.
3. Comfort and economy classes – up to 10 kg.

Perfume is carried in the cabin up to 100 ml in a transparent file with a zipper.

The new rules prohibit bringing baby food, medicines, liquids, gels, inhalers, hygiene products, cosmetics, perfumes and so on on board.

Concerning medical supplies, they are allowed to be taken on board only if the passenger has a medical certificate proving the need to take these drugs on the airliner.

Parents with children under 2 years old may carry only the amount of food needed during the flight. These provisions apply to air carriers and airports in the Russian Federation.

Rules for transporting fruit on board an aircraft

If you are flying domestically, You can bring fruits and airlines have no ban on their transportation.

The main thing is that everything is at normal weight. That is, both in the luggage compartment and in the cabin with you, you can fill it with apples and pears, for example, even to the top, as long as it’s did not exceed 20 and 10 kg, respectively. If you are carrying grapes, they will leak in the luggage compartment and ruin the luggage of other travelers.

It is better to transport such fruits in dense containers.

Fruit on international flights

The laws here are different due to customs legislation. First of all, you need to read the rules for importing and exporting fruits of the countries you will visit.

Often, no one ever had any difficulties with export, but regarding import, not everything is so smooth here anymore. Since plants, fruits, vegetables are regulated goods, their import is carefully monitored by sanitary services.

If you are importing fruit from other countries to Russian territory, then remember that per person there are up to 5 kg of agricultural products.

The only thing is that it is prohibited to import fruits into the territory of the Russian Federation from the countries of the European Union, Australia, Turkey, Canada, the USA, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Moldova, Norway, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

If import is carried out smuggled fruit into the country, they will be taken away and imposed fine of 500 rubles. Confiscation is carried out only of regulated products. Repeated violation involves a fine in 1000 rubles.

Features of transporting fruits in the cabin

There are also restrictions on fruits for transportation on board.

Often fruits can be carried in hand luggage on a plane and are carried. But you can carry as much as you need to eat during the flight.

If you bring a bag of exotic fruits, they will take it away from you; if you bring a couple of kilograms, they will not pay attention to them.

If you are flying from Thailand, it is prohibited to transport durian due to its specific smell.

The lack of factory packaging may also be a refusal for transportation, but people may turn a blind eye to this if the fruit is in small quantities.

In general, fruits are allowed to be transported in the cabin of an airliner, but within reasonable limits.

How much space is allocated for cabin luggage?

Here we will take a closer look at the standards for transporting hand luggage in the cabin of the airliner, dimensions, weight and what cannot be considered hand luggage.

As was previously said, Economy class assumes one place for transporting things in the cabin, A business and first class – 2. A handbag and briefcase are not included in the baggage carried in the cabin, as well as clothes in a case, a suit, a dress, a laptop, and an umbrella.

However, they have strict restrictions on the carriage of luggage in the cabin, that is, 1 person - 1 piece of cabin luggage. This does not include strollers or outerwear. Duty Free packages are allowed.

The weight and dimensions of luggage and hand luggage must be taken into account

Carry-on luggage - dimensions and weight

Cabin baggage weight and size may vary based on the rules established by the airline, ticket class and travel distance.

The standards relate to the sum of 3 dimensions not exceeding 115 cm (55×40×20cm). Hand luggage – 5-10 kg. You can always weigh your luggage at the check-in counter, and you can transfer any excess from the cabin bag to your luggage.

If you are flying only with cabin baggage, there is no need to transfer things to the luggage compartment. Therefore, it is better to weigh your luggage at home on scales or specially designed ones.

Low-cost airlines inspect the suitcase in a specific frame, which must fit with wheels and a handle. For example, Wizzair assumes the weight of cabin luggage is 10 kg, and its size is no more than 42x32x25cm.

When flying, travelers always try to carry as many things as possible with them. Then they will be under reliable supervision and will not get lost along the way, which can happen with checked baggage. But the size of a suitcase for hand luggage on an airplane is limited. Let's find out how much and why.

First, let's look at the very concept of hand luggage. This is any baggage that a passenger carries with him in the cabin. At the same time, he is responsible for the safety of his belongings. Traditionally, the maximum permissible size of such a suitcase should not exceed 55 cm in length, 40 cm in height and 20 cm in width. In total, all these parameters should be equal to 115 cm.

It is worth noting that this is the so-called gold standard. Some airlines set their own permitted sizes. They may differ by 3–6 cm. This means that you need to inquire in advance about the requirements of your carrier.

A suitcase 55x40x20 is one piece of hand luggage. Airlines usually provide it free of charge for economy class passengers. The first one is entitled to 2 places per person.

Many budget low-cost airlines divide the baggage allowance on the plane into large - 56x45x25 and small - 42x32x25. The latter can be carried with you for free, but for the larger one you will need to pay. For example, at Wizzair such payment will be 9 euros.

Luggage in the cabin can only be placed on the top bunk or under the front seat. Even the most strict airlines usually allow you to board the plane with additional items in addition to your main carry-on luggage:

• a small women's handbag or purse;
• outerwear, umbrella;
• camera or binoculars;
• laptop, newspaper for reading on board;
• cane, crutches.

When flying with children who have not yet turned 2 years old, you can take a child’s bag with the necessary accessories - 55x40x20 - into the cabin. And also a cradle and a car seat.

Control severity

If the bag is noticeably large, it will definitely be checked. There are special iron frames for this. They are stationary and portable. A bag is inserted into this design. It should fit perfectly. Even the legs and wheels of the suitcase are taken into account.

If the hand luggage cannot be placed in the frame, it will be confiscated and sent to the luggage compartment of the aircraft. In this case, you will have to pay an additional impressive amount: from 50 to 150 euros. It will be the same story with an advantage.

Low-cost airlines are worth special mention. Trying to make money on everything, they control the dimensions very tightly. Before boarding a plane, you may be screened three times: at check-in, at the security check area and before the boarding gate.

Why size matters

Suitcase size standards for carry-on luggage were not invented in vain. Everything is done for the convenience and safety of passengers. Dimensions are designed for luggage compartments above the seats. Only 4 bags can fit on one shelf. There are usually only two such shelves for 9 places. It turns out that there is not enough space for one passenger. And if we take into account that someone relied on chance and weak control, taking a larger handbag, then several more people may lose their legal places to transport things.

In addition to the permitted size of a suitcase for carry-on luggage, its weight is also important. Each aircraft has its own tonnage, which cannot be exceeded. In addition, the fact that a person can independently lift his bag to put it on top is taken into account. The weight requirements are usually the same, the standard is 8–10 kg. But, as in the case of dimensions, it is better to check with the airline in advance. For example, Thomas Cook limits the weight to five kg, and Iberia does not impose any weight restrictions at all.

On scheduled commercial flights, each passenger is entitled to carry-on baggage placed in the overhead compartments of the luggage, as well as personal items (wallets, computers, etc.) that take up space lower in the front. It is recommended to take soft bags because the number of available seats depends on the type of aircraft. You can also take other additional items and equipment on board the aircraft.

Dimensions, quantity and weight of hand luggage

Regarding permissible dimensions, there is an international IATA standard, but it is not mandatory, and therefore is not followed by all airlines. Therefore, before boarding, you should consult with the carrier, because the size, quantity and weight of luggage may vary.

There are some general rules that apply dimensions of hand luggage on an airplane any airlines.

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Each passenger has the right to carry-on luggage with optimal dimensions of 55x32x25 cm (in some companies 55x40x20), including pockets, wheels and handles, or 115 cm according to one principle - height + width + depth. Cargo that exceeds the weight or size is considered excess or special baggage and is associated with additional costs.

Clothes can be taken in a bag, which is also considered standard carry-on luggage. The proposed standards are optimal, not maximum, so companies themselves set the size of hand luggage depending on the size of the aircraft.

Quantity

On budget airline flights, you are allowed one piece of carry-on luggage, including a purse or laptop. However, this figure may vary depending on the company, class of service and even the destination of the flight.

Some companies reserve the right to put hand luggage in the hold if the cabin is busy. In this case, no additional fee will be charged, but the passenger will receive their items as checked baggage.

Weight

Each carrier has its own standards, but you can expect to carry hand luggage between 5-10 kg. In addition to basic luggage, many transport companies allow the possibility of transporting accessories. General weight of hand luggage on the plane should not exceed 12 kg and 18 kg depending on the class of travel. List of allowed accessories:

• handbag;
• laptop;
• video camera, photo camera, mobile phone;
• crutches;
• outerwear;
• wheelchair.

If you are traveling with infants under 2 years of age, you can take with you:

• car seat;
• stroller;
• mobile crib.

Some components are taken on board subject to the company's consent. All accessories are X-ray tested because electronic components can be used as detonators in potentially explosive equipment.

For airlines that do not limit the weight of carry-on baggage, the following rule applies: baggage must be placed in overhead bins without assistance.

What can you take with you on the plane?

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Liquids

Transport companies strictly regulate the transport of liquids in the cabin of an airliner. With rare exceptions, you cannot take with you a bottle of water larger than 100 ml. Even if a 200 ml bottle is half empty, it will not pass the test. The liquid must be placed in a transparent resealable bag approximately 20x20 cm in the size of one bag per passenger.

However, this rule does not apply to purchases made in airport stores or in the duty free zone, where you can buy unlimited quantities of liquid and keep it on board. Bottles must be closed and in transparent packaging, and the purchase must be confirmed by a receipt. They cannot be opened until the final destination is reached. This rule applies if the passenger is traveling on a non-stop flight.

Alcohol

One passenger has the right to carry no more than 100 ml of alcoholic beverages in hand luggage. This rule limits people under 17 years of age, who are prohibited from importing and exporting alcohol in any quantity.

Other goods

• lighters - provided that it is placed in a transparent bag and remains in it until the end of the flight; cannot be carried in checked baggage;
• tweezers and a nail file - provided that they are of normal size;
• multifunctional knives - allowed if the blade length does not exceed 6 cm.

Some countries have strict restrictions on hand luggage. For example, in the USA it is prohibited to transport sharp objects of any size, even smaller than 6 cm.

Medicines and medical equipment

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You can carry medications in the quantities required for the duration of the flight (including containers larger than 100 ml):

• capsules, tablets (including soluble);
• sachet, herbal teas;
• syrups;
• physiological serums;
• injections;
• gels, lotions and medicinal aerosols;
• ointments, antiallergic creams;
• asthma inhalers.

All of them undergo security checks. It is mandatory to prove their irreplaceability, that is, to provide medical documentation (prescriptions, prescriptions). You can also take medical equipment on board if its need is documented.

Some items and liquids can be carried in specified sizes or volumes - less than 100 ml or 100 g. This rule applies to the following medicines:

• gels, sprays and lotions for hygiene;
• balms and oils;
• contact lens solution;
• Tea coffee.

Cosmetical tools

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Decorative cosmetics do not require special permission and can be transported without quantitative restrictions:

• pomade;
• shadows;
• talc;
• lip balms;
• hard soap;
• deodorants.

Cash

Today, across the Russian border, without declaration, each passenger, including a child, can carry up to 10,000 US dollars in equivalent. However, there are restrictions depending on the country of import or export of currency, for example:

• Bulgaria - up to $1,000.
• Thailand - up to $20,000.
• UAE - up to $10,000.
• EU countries - $10,000.
• China - no restrictions, but a declaration will be required for imports over $5,000.

Food

Fruits and food in hand luggage on a plane can be carried with a certain limit. Solid food can be transported without restrictions - sandwiches, chips, fruits, milk and cocoa powder, hard cheeses such as Parmesan and Emmental, sausages and confectionery, cookies. It is prohibited to take with you opaque containers larger than 100 ml, or canned food, regardless of their content.

Dietary products and baby food

You can take liquid food and sterilized water to the cabin in an amount sufficient for the trip. Products for diabetics and food allergies (gluten) are transported upon presentation of a prescription.

Animals

If you decide to take your pet with you, under certain conditions, it can remain in the cabin in a block of compartments. The animal must weigh less than 5 kg and be in a special waterproof container. Maximum size and weight requirements vary, but as a general rule the cage should not exceed 115 cm in length-width-depth.

The transportation of animals must be registered in any case several days before the flight. In addition, pets must have all permits regulated by the countries of import and export. Many companies do not accept more than two animals on board per flight.

In exceptional cases, animals may be present directly in the cabin - for example, dogs that accompany visually impaired people. Other small animals such as rabbits, reptiles or birds are not allowed on board.

Sports equipment and musical instruments

This type of item is subject to the same size and weight restrictions as carry-on luggage in general. Prohibited for carriage in the cabin of the vessel:

• baseball bats and cricket;
• bow, crossbow and arrows;
• golf clubs;
• hockey stick;
• ski poles;
• harpoon;
• all equipment that relates to martial arts.

Duty free goods

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You can bring unlimited quantities of duty-free goods purchased at the airport on board the aircraft, regardless of their size, origin and date of purchase. They must be in sealed transparent bags with bills. If there is a connecting flight, all goods will be carried further in baggage.

What items are prohibited in the cabin?

1. Firearms, including hunting rifles, historical shooting weapons, starting pistols. Ammunition and spare parts are also prohibited.
2. Swords - bayonet, sabers, knives over 6 cm, axe, mosquete, ice axes, round razors, scalpel, slingshot.
3. Tools - hammer, chisel, screwdriver.
4. Dangerous substances that can be used for detonation - firecrackers, fireworks, cartridges.
5. Combustible materials - gasoline, paints, solvents, acetone.
6. Dangerous chemicals - chlorine, detergents, bleaches.
7. Mercury thermometers, barometers.
8. Weapon simulators are any object that can be perceived as a real weapon or grenade.
9. Printer cartridges.
10. Batteries with electrolyte.
11. Lithium batteries, the energy of which is more than 160 W per hour.
12. Derivatives of electric vehicles (skateboards).
13. Tear gas - gas cylinders, oxygen underwater tanks.

You cannot board the ship with a gift wrapped in wrapping paper.

The most important items for carry-on luggage:

• medications such as painkillers;
• glasses and sunglasses;
• a bottle of water and a sandwich;
• toothbrush and toothpaste;
• smartphone and other mobile devices;
• jewelry;
• passport and other documents;
• cash and securities;
• change of clothes for the day.

How to save time on baggage inspection

Present separately from hand luggage:

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• liquid products packaged in a transparent plastic sealed bag;
• laptop;
• coat or jacket;
• keys, money.

How to pack your hand luggage

The key to the success of a small carry-on is ergonomics. Here are some tips to help save space and save on luggage transportation:

• store new socks in your shoes to avoid additional bulk;
• roll clothes instead of folding them - this allows them not to wrinkle and take up much less space;
• put your daily clothes together so that they are easy to take out and do not create clutter in your bag, increasing the volume;
• compression bags and plastic packaging bags will allow you to use suitcase space quite economically.

Never joke about having bombs, firearms or other weapons in your luggage while you are in the security checkpoint. The legislation of many countries qualifies this as a crime.

Carry-on luggage on an airplane always raises many questions: what can you take into the cabin and what can’t? What is the maximum carry-on bag size and weight? What other requirements are there?

To answer these questions, I divided the article into two large blocks: the first contains an overview of the basic rules for carrying hand luggage, and the second contains a summary table with the conditions of specific airlines.

Rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane

Classic airlines allow you to take checked baggage and hand luggage with you on your trip (at the cheapest fares, baggage may be for an additional fee, in business class you are allowed to carry twice as much). Low-cost airlines usually only allow hand luggage in the basic fare.

As a rule, its dimensions are as follows: 55 cm × 40 cm × 20 cm or 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions. These dimensions vary slightly between airlines, as does the weight allowance.

It is important that not all items can be taken in hand luggage; there are also restrictions - more about them below. It’s better to know everything in advance so as not to be upset when your favorite manicure set or heirloom knife is taken away from you.

What can and cannot be taken in hand luggage on a plane?

The list of permitted items in the aircraft cabin is usually the same for everyone; these rules are universal. Particular attention should be paid to liquids.

• The volume of the liquid container should not exceed 100 ml.
• In total, you are allowed to take no more than 1 liter of liquid in total in your hand luggage, that is, if you have 10 packages of 100 ml each, that’s approx. It is important that all these jars must be in resealable transparent packaging.
• Security will ask you to present this liquid during security screening.

What can you take in hand luggage on a plane:

• Electronics: laptop, tablet, camera, mobile phone, electric razor, hair dryer and other small equipment.
• Hygiene products (safety (!) razor, toothbrush, shampoo, toothpaste, creams, varnishes, gels, balms - all up to 100 ml).
• Musical instruments. It is better to check this point and all the nuances with the airline in advance.
• Food in reasonable quantities. Nuts, fruits, vegetables, sweets, sandwiches, cakes and other solid foods. Yogurt, jam, honey, jam, soup - in packages of no more than 100 ml.
• Drinks and alcohol in glass and plastic packaging no more than 100 ml.
• You can take baby food in your hand luggage, within reasonable limits (the amount that will be needed during the flight).
• Medicines. If you are carrying too much quantity or one that contains narcotic substances, you may require a prescription from a doctor.

What you cannot take in hand luggage:

• Weapons or items that imitate weapons (including toys).
• Gas cylinders, flammable liquids, including alcohol with a strength of more than 70%.
• Knives.
• Scissors.
• All other piercing and cutting objects (manicure set, forks, knitting needles, syringes, straight razor, tools).
• Sports equipment is most often not allowed to be carried in hand luggage, but you need to check with the specific airline.
• Any liquids in packages larger than 100 ml.
• Liquid food and drinks in packages larger than 100 ml (yogurt, honey, jam).

Almost all of this can be packed in your luggage. Any explosive, toxic or flammable liquids or weapons are prohibited from being carried on an airplane, including in luggage.

Small backpacks and suitcases are suitable for carry-on luggage - now they are specially made so that you can take them on board an airplane. Some airlines allow you to take, in addition to one piece of hand luggage, a laptop, a camera, a handbag, and a small stroller. But the Pobeda airline, on the contrary, allows you to carry only a handbag/briefcase/umbrella in the cabin of the plane - the rest of the things must be packed in 10 kg of luggage.

Carry-on luggage on an airplane - comparison table by airline

In addition to the basic rules that all airlines require you to follow, each has its own maximum size and weight of hand luggage, usually within 5-10 kg. These rules change frequently; before purchasing tickets, I recommend that you read the latest information on the official website of the airline you plan to fly with.

Collected carry-on baggage allowances for major Russian and foreign airlines. Dimensions and weight are given for economy tariffs:

For example, my mother flew on an S7 from Tyumen to Kaliningrad for 6,000 rubles round trip when they just introduced a promotional fare without baggage. It seems to be very cheap, but they are very picky about the weight and size of hand luggage and force you to pay extra for any excess of the limits. And we flew on, and no one weighed the hand luggage, much less measured it, although they have requirements, and we tried to fulfill them.

Still, it is advisable to stay within the given limits, especially for flights on low-cost airlines.