Carry-on luggage raises many questions. To avoid any hassles when boarding a flight, learn about basic security requirements and airline baggage restrictions on board the plane. Prohibited items, number of pieces, size and weight of hand luggage, rules for transporting liquids, food and medicine.
What can you take on a plane?
If hand luggage is not the only baggage you are flying with, then you should take with you on the plane only the most valuable and necessary items on the road that are allowed for transportation:
- money
- bank cards
- documentation
- equipment and gadgets (phone, camera, computer, tablet)
- jewelry
- fragile items
The rest of the contents of your carry-on luggage depends on the airline's baggage requirements and your desire to carry it all. Take the test:
All current information about the rules for carrying hand luggage is posted on the websites of airports and airlines. Safety standards are mandatory for everyone, and the number of pieces, weight and size of hand luggage are regulated by airlines.
What not to take in hand luggage
It is prohibited to carry dangerous objects and substances in the aircraft cabin and checked baggage:
- weapon
- flammable substances and liquids
- liquefied gases
- explosives
- toxic/radioactive/poisonous/caustic substances
- piercing and sharp objects
In hand luggage you cannot carry seemingly harmless household items: a corkscrew, a file with sharp edges and nail clippers, scissors, tweezers, a straight razor, a penknife, a corkscrew, knitting needles. All this must be checked in as luggage, and if it is not there, then look for alternatives or buy on the spot. For example, an electric razor or a razor with replaceable units is allowed to be carried in hand luggage, and nail files can be soft.
Rules for transporting liquids in hand luggage
How much liquid can I carry?
Unless additional security measures are introduced, liquids with a total volume of 1 liter in packages of no more than 100 ml are allowed to be carried in hand luggage. You can carry any amount of liquids in any volumes in your luggage.
Liquids include: water, drinks, creams, lotions, aerosols, gels, foams, pastes, etc. Cosmetics (mascara, lip gloss) are also liquids. Keep in mind that if a 200 ml shampoo bottle is half filled, it cannot be carried. The fluids of people flying together do not add up.
Exception: baby food needed by the child during the flight; medications and dietary foods with a doctor’s certificate/prescription.
Where can I get 100 ml containers?
Do not throw away bottles of shampoos and shower gels provided in hotels. Most cosmetic brands sell or give away mini sets of cosmetics with purchase. You can buy a set of liquid containers and fill them with your own liquids.
When going through security control, liquids must be presented separately in a transparent resealable bag. You can buy a bag that meets the requirements at stationery stores (a file with a zipper); a food storage bag with a Zip-Lock or a transparent cosmetic bag with a zipper is also suitable. Some airlines impose additional restrictions on the size of a bag with liquids: 20x20cm, 18x20cm.
Changes to the rules for transporting liquids
During the Olympics in Sochi, the Federal Air Transport Agency introduced a complete ban on the transport of liquids on airplanes. Restrictions may vary from country to country - please check for current information before departure. If during pre-flight inspection it turns out that you have violated the rules for transporting liquids, you will be asked to get rid of the prohibited item yourself (throw it into a special container). Discussions on this topic are useless; they can lead to missed boarding or removal from the flight.
Food in hand luggage
You can take fruits, nuts, hard cheese, sausage, muesli bars, and sandwiches on board. Hand luggage should not contain products prohibited for transportation by customs regulations and liquids with a volume of more than 100 ml. Water and food can be purchased after going through pre-flight security in the “clean zone”; food and drinks on board are offered by most airlines (included in the ticket or purchased separately). You can take an empty water bottle with you and ask the flight attendant to fill it.
Medicines in hand luggage
You are allowed to carry medicines in their original packaging in hand luggage. Check in advance whether your medications are legal in your destination country. If medications are prescribed by a doctor, it is better to take it with you. Liquid medicines (gels, aerosols, ointments, ampoules) are subject to the rules for transporting liquids - no more than 100 ml. If the medicine is vital, notify the airport staff and present a doctor's certificate or an extract from your medical history.
Number of pieces of hand luggage
The number of pieces of hand luggage is regulated by the airline. As a rule, you are allowed to take 1 piece of luggage into the cabin. Business and first class passengers are allowed to carry 2 pieces of hand luggage. Most large airline companies do not count a handbag or men's briefcase, umbrella, laptop, suit or dress in a clothing case as a separate item.
Budget airlines have strict baggage requirements, following the rule: 1 person = 1 piece of hand luggage. The exceptions are folding strollers, crutches, and outerwear. You are almost always allowed to take a Duty Free package on board.
Size and weight of hand luggage
The dimensions and weight of the baggage that you can take into the cabin also depend on the requirements of the airline, the class of the ticket and the flight route. Carry-on luggage can be a small suitcase, backpack, bag.
Standard carry-on baggage size requirements: no more than 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions (55x40x20cm). Hand luggage weight is 5-10 kg. Example: a standard-sized suitcase for transportation in the cabin of an airplane.
At the airport, you can always check your weight at a free check-in counter and transfer extra kilos to your checked baggage. If you're flying with only carry-on baggage, this won't happen, so check your carry-on baggage weight at home on a bathroom scale. Low-cost airlines check framed luggage, it must fit completely into the frame, including wheels and handles.
Check with your airline about transportation of sports equipment, musical instruments and other oversized items. Before you buy anything on a trip, think about whether there is free space in your luggage; you will have to pay extra for excess space.
The benefits of traveling light
- You save on airfare.
- Items in your hand luggage are guaranteed to fly with you (if you don’t leave them unattended or forget them).
- You don't have to stand at the front desk (in most cases).
- You don't have to wait for baggage claim, so you leave the airport faster than anyone else and get to your destination.
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- checking the weight, dimensions and amount of hand luggage for all passengers;
- the dimensions of hand luggage were increased by 5 cm - up to 55x40x25 cm;
- in hand luggage you can carry musical instruments up to 135 cm in total dimensions and a guitar of any size;
- a camera, laptop, book and umbrella are now included in the main (and not additional, as was previously the case) hand luggage and are also subject to weighing.
- a backpack weighing 5 kg and measuring no more than 80 cm in the sum of three dimensions, or a handbag, or a briefcase;
- one sealed duty free bag measuring no more than 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions;
- bouquet of flowers;
- outerwear;
- baby food for the duration of the flight;
- suit in a suitcase;
- a cradle or restraint device for children under 2 years of age or a folding stroller weighing no more than 7 kg and dimensions no more than 42x50x20 cm;
- medications required during the flight;
- crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, folding wheelchair.
- one piece measuring 55x40x25 cm and weighing 10 kg in Economy and Comfort classes and 15 kg in Business class;
- a backpack of 5 kg and 80 cm in the sum of three dimensions or a handbag or briefcase;
- a duty-free package, outerwear, a suit in a briefcase, a folding baby stroller, a bouquet of flowers, medicines, a folding wheelchair for people with disabilities.
- sharp objects with a blade longer than 60 mm: knives, scissors, corkscrews, needles, knitting needles. If the blade is shorter, it may still be prohibited by airport security, so it's safer to check it in your luggage;
- liquids, gels and aerosols in containers larger than 100 ml: cream, honey and jam will not be allowed through. An exception is baby food and a special diet (a doctor's certificate is required);
- flammable and explosive substances, pyrotechnics: gas cylinder for a tourist burner, firecrackers, sparklers. But you can use one regular gas lighter;
- alcohol, except for those purchased in duty-free;
- weapons and ammunition;
- weapon simulators (including toy ones);
- lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of more than 160 Wh. From 100 to 160 Wh - airline permission required. Up to 100 Wh (phones, laptops) - can be inside the equipment, pack spare batteries so that there is no short circuit;
- Segways, hoverboards, hoverboards, electric scooters, and unicycles powered by lithium batteries must be checked in as baggage by removing the battery, which is only allowed in hand luggage.
- alcohol stronger than 70 degrees;
- more than 5 liters of alcohol from 24 to 70 degrees;
- explosives and flammable substances, compressed and liquefied gases: paints, solvents, butane, propane, including in cylinders for burners, liquid and gas for refilling lighters, gasoline and diesel, ethyl alcohol, acetone;
- gas and gasoline lighters;
- magnetized substances;
- toxic, caustic and corrosive substances: hydrochloric acid, bleach;
- weapons and ammunition are allowed to be transported on an airplane, but separately from luggage and must be specially registered;
- e-Sigs;
- lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of more than 160 Wh, from 100 to 160 Wh - with the permission of the airline, inside the equipment. Small lithium-ion batteries up to 100 Wh for phones and laptops can be carried in luggage only inside equipment; take spare batteries in hand luggage.
- in special containers up to 100 milliliters in size;
- the total volume of all containers should not exceed 1 liter per person;
- It is advisable to pack all jars and bottles with liquids in a transparent bag (it is better to take 20x20 centimeters in size, although this is not required everywhere).
- the recipe must be translated by a certified translator;
- Medicines must be in their original packaging - they cannot be transfused. So, if you absolutely need to take some medicine with you on the plane, and the original packaging exceeds 100 milliliters, you will also have to get a prescription.
- bouquet of flowers;
- outerwear;
- baby food for the child during the flight;
- suit in a suitcase (check weight and dimensions);
- a device for carrying a child (cradle, chair, stroller) - provided that you are flying with a child and can fit these things on a shelf or under the seat;
- medications, special dietary needs in the amount required for the duration of the flight;
- crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, a folding wheelchair, if you can fit them in the cabin on a shelf or under the seat;
- goods from Duty Free, if they are suitable in weight and dimensions and are sealed in a sealed bag (check weight and dimensions).
- class of service;
- Purpose of Travel;
- arrival point.
- Prohibited for transportation on airplanes.
- Transported on cargo aircraft.
- Permitted for transportation on passenger aircraft if properly packed and packaged.
- Food;
- objects with sharp corners;
- products that can be destroyed during flight;
- objects that can cause injury to passengers.
- Explosives are dangerous due to the possibility of explosion, scattering or fire (TNT, nitroglycerin, ammunition, grenades, gunpowder, pyrotechnics).
- Gases are dangerous due to toxicity and easy flammability (chlorine, gas lighters, gas cylinders, varnishes, deodorants).
- - adhesives based on organic solvents, colognes, perfumes, fir oil, sealants, printer inks, primers, nitro enamels, etc.
- Flammable solids (magnesium, matches, sparklers), spontaneously combustible substances (fishmeal, napalm, coal, cotton, activated carbon), substances that react with water to release flammable gases (sodium, calcium carbide, aluminum powder).
- Oxidizing agents (bleaches, hydrogen peroxide, potassium or ammonium nitrate).
- Organic peroxides (hardeners of a certain type, components of white dye).
- Poisonous or toxic compounds that cause poisoning of the body, infectious diseases, death of humans or animals.
- Materials with increased radioactivity (isotopes used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, flaw detector heads, etc.).
- Substances that cause corrosion (acids, alkalis, fruit essences, mercury, batteries, battery electrolytes).
- Other hazardous substances in solid and liquid states that are flammable, fire hazardous, corrosive (garlic sauce, asbestos, lawn mowers, lithium batteries, dry ice).
- corrosive;
- flammable;
- toxic.
- introglycerin;
- ammonal;
- granitol;
- TNT.
- rockets;
- grenades;
- aviation bombs;
- mines;
- torpedoes;
- detonators.
- powder;
- fireworks;
- fire cord;
- pyrotechnic composition.
- transportation of beer drinks is permitted in a total volume of no more than 16 liters;
- It is permissible to transport drinks with an alcohol content of no more than 22 degrees in an amount of no more than 2 liters;
- High strength alcohol is allowed for transportation in quantities of no more than 1 container;
- Wine and wine-containing drinks can be transported in a volume of up to 4 liters.
- It is allowed to take on board the aircraft no more than 5 liters of alcoholic beverage;
- legal norms regulate that it is prohibited to carry only 3 liters of drinks containing alcohol free of charge on an airplane in hand luggage, and for the transportation of the rest you need to pay additional customs tax;
- Transport of alcoholic beverages is allowed only in packaged form;
- It is possible to transport alcohol in an acceptable quantity in hand luggage.
- souvenirs;
- keys;
- money;
- documents;
- jewelry;
- printed products;
- children's toys without sharp corners.
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On February 15, 2018, Aeroflot began strictly checking the size, quantity and weight of hand luggage. The hand luggage of all passengers is now not only counted and weighed, but also placed in a calibrator - a measuring frame.
Depending on the airport, they may be checked several times: at check-in, before passport control and at the boarding gate.
According to the airline's explanations, this measure was introduced due to complaints from passengers that hand luggage was being passed through unchecked and there was not enough space for things on board.
Latest changes to Aeroflot's hand luggage rules in 2018
In addition to the main piece of hand luggage weighing 10-15 kg and dimensions 55x40x25 cm, you can carry on board free of charge:
A laptop, camera, book and folding umbrella now need to be packed inside the main piece of hand luggage. You can put your phone in your pocket. The umbrella cane must be checked in as luggage.
You can put things in the frame on either side, but if the wheels or handle are sticking out, you will have to check them in as luggage (if you exceed the limit, you will have to pay extra). They can check at check-in, before passport control and before the boarding gate.
You can take free of charge in your hand luggage on board Aeroflot:You cannot pay and carry more items in your hand luggage than you are allowed.
How to carry duty-free goods in hand luggage
You can take into the salon one sealed branded duty free bag measuring no more than 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions. There are no restrictions on the volume of liquids for duty-free purchases: feel free to buy alcohol and perfume in bottles larger than 100 ml, just do not open the package before leaving the city at the arrival airport.
What cannot be carried in Aeroflot hand luggage:
How many things can you check in for free at Aeroflot?
Aeroflot has a piece luggage system. 1PC or 2PC on a ticket means how many pieces of baggage of a certain weight you can check in. In business class you have two seats - 32 kg each, in Comfort and Economy Premium - two seats of 23 kg, in other Economy fares - one seat 23 kg.
The maximum dimensions for free baggage are 158 cm in the sum of length, width and height. Anything that does not fit in is checked in at excess baggage rates.
Is it possible to add up the weight and size of luggage?
If you are flying with your family, friend or colleague on the same ticket, you can combine the allowed weight of free baggage. That is, a husband and wife have the right to check in suitcases weighing 20 and 26 kilograms instead of two weighing 23 kilograms without additional payment, or distribute the weight in another way. But there is a limitation: each suitcase must be within 32 kg.
For two people, 158 + 158 = 316 cm is the sum of length, width and height. This means that you can check in one bag measuring 203 cm and a second bag measuring 113 cm free of charge in the luggage compartment. A bag larger than 203 cm cannot be shared.
How much does it cost to pay extra for overweight and oversized luggage at the airport?
Baggage that exceeds the free allowance in terms of the number of pieces, weight and dimensions is rented for an additional fee. On flights within Russia you will have to pay from 2,500 to 7,500 rubles, depending on what and how much is exceeded. For example, you will pay 2,500 rubles if you keep within 32 kg. Surcharge on international flights - from 50 to 200 euros. Baggage from 32 to 50 kg and more than 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions can only be transported by agreement with the airline.
What cannot be carried in Aeroflot checked baggage
Liquids with a volume of less than 100 ml
The golden rule of air travel is that all liquids (your favorite face cream and body lotion, perfume and a bottle of whiskey) must be packaged properly:
As you can see, there are a lot of problems, so sometimes, if the flight is not very long, it’s easier to put all your favorite products in your luggage - your skin will survive three and a half hours without moisturizing with avocado oil.
Laptop and charger
Agree, forcing you to fly without your favorite laptop is truly cruel. During a long flight, you can work and watch a TV series (the main thing is don’t forget to download it in advance). No one is going to deprive you of this opportunity, so rest assured: you can carry a laptop in the cabin of the plane.
But remember: in order not to delay other passengers during security checks, take the equipment out of your backpack and put it in a plastic container next to other things - otherwise you risk slowing down the entire line by pulling everything out at the last moment.
There is (eye) contact!
If you wear permanent contact lenses, pour the storage liquid into a bottle with a volume of up to 100 milliliters, otherwise you will have to squint your entire vacation not from the sun, but because you can’t see anything.
Hair straighteners and electric shaver
If you have a business meeting waiting for you immediately after the flight and urgently need to become beautiful, it is permissible to carry a hair straightener and an electric razor in your hand luggage. While your luggage is being placed on the belt, you can get yourself in order.
Medicines
A classic tourist first aid kit (painkillers, antipyretics, antiseptics, nasal drops, plaster) can be safely carried in hand luggage, the main thing is to make sure that all containers are less than 100 milliliters.
What to do in special cases? There is one salvation: every drug that goes beyond the transportation rules (each receiving country has its own list, so check it out in advance - for example, you cannot bring Valocordin to Europe) must be accompanied by a prescription from a doctor. Please note that:
Some medications need to be stored in the refrigerator - in this case (and again, if there is a translation of the instructions that confirms this fact), you can take the cooler bag with the medicine with you on the plane.
Football, basketball, other sports balls
We don’t know why you need this, but yes: you can take a soccer ball (even an inflated one) with you. The main thing is that it fits into your hand luggage.
Mini bottles of alcohol
Unfortunately, if you bring them from home, only mini ones. Some avid travelers simply pour their favorite drink into small containers and then sleep soundly throughout the flight. It is important here not to confuse the treasured bottle with the one with shampoo.
If every time you go to duty-free, you are blown away and you run to buy sweets, souvenirs and alcohol, keep in mind that airlines limit the number of packages allowed in different ways. Pobeda, for example, requires that the size of the purchased baggage, along with the rest of the hand luggage, be placed in a special calibrator, which you will find at the boarding gate. So be careful with your purchases, otherwise you will have to spend three hours trying to cram what you bought, delaying other passengers. Ryanair allows only one package - for additional ones you will have to pay 8 € (about 600 rubles)
Most likely, you will not be able to uncork your purchase on the plane: this is prohibited. But there is also good news: Aeroflot recently to economy class!
Alcohol control
Before you run to duty-free to buy something, read the rules for importing alcohol into your host country - the quantity is different everywhere. To Russia, for example, you can import up to 3 liters of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of up to 70%, to Europe - 4 liters of wine, 16 liters of beer and 1 liter of spirits, and you cannot import alcohol to the Maldives at all. Just don’t carry supplies in your hand luggage - we’re talking about the luggage you check in.
Musical instruments
For safety reasons, your instrument must fit into the luggage rack: you will have to check your favorite cello in your luggage (don’t forget about the hard case!). If the dimensions of the instrument allow it, you can take it to the salon and rest assured that it will be safe.
Any solid food
Nuts, dried fruits, sausage sandwiches! Of course, take all this with you, especially if you are flying with a low-cost airline and don’t want to spend money on expensive (and not very tasty) food. The main thing is that the food is solid, otherwise the main “100 milliliter rule” comes into force again (this applies to yoghurts, cereals, baby food and any other liquid food).
It is forbidden
Liquids with a volume of more than 100 ml
We deliberately emphasize this point (repetition is the mother of learning!): even if there is only 50 milliliters of whiskey left in a half-liter water bottle, you still cannot take it on the plane - not only the volume of liquid is important, but also the size of the container itself.
Sharp objects
Sharp objects on board the plane are strictly prohibited: the red list includes scissors, knives, forks, and axes (yes, don’t even think about taking an ax on board the plane, even if Raskolnikov is your favorite character from the Russian classics!).
A manicure set is also not allowed: not just scissors, but in general everything if made of metal. Only ceramic, glass and emery files are allowed, but in general, it’s better not to irritate your chair neighbor with a sudden desire to get a manicure. You won't be able to carry knitting needles and corkscrews either.
Snow balls
Alas, you won’t be able to nostalgically look at the magical snow ball the entire flight - since there is liquid inside, you won’t be able to take it on board forbidden . The exception is a small (smaller than a tennis ball) snow globe; it can be carried in hand luggage along with the rest of the jars. You can pack it in a plastic bag (which is 20x20 centimeters) - for peace of mind.
Weapon
We do not assume that you are going to carry real weapons with you, but please note: even dummies will have to be checked in as luggage. So, if you are flying from an international exhibition of Tolkienists, put Aragorn’s sword (or Legolas’ bow) in your suitcase - the forces of evil will wait for your soft landing, so that later they will meet again in a merciless duel. Lightsabers and even plastic pistols are also prohibited for those who like to play James Bond (or Lara Croft).
We hope that we have not only refreshed your knowledge in an area well known to everyone, but also relieved you of paranoia about nuts or hair straighteners. Now you can cross the threshold of the airport with peace of mind. Pleasant flight!
In law Order of the Ministry of Transport of Russia dated June 28, 2007 No. 82 (as amended on January 14, 2019) “On approval of the Federal Aviation Rules “General rules for the air transportation of passengers, baggage, cargo and requirements for servicing passengers, shippers, consignees”” (registered with the Ministry of Justice of Russia on September 27 .2007 No. 10186)
In any Russian airline you can carry up to 5 kg of things on board for free. There are carriers that allow you to take 10 or 15 kg.
As a rule, the more expensive the ticket, the more things you can carry in the cabin. Typically, for economy class flights, one piece of hand luggage is provided, and for business class flights, two. But here everything depends on the carrier: some companies have their own standards for each fare, route, aircraft, while others have a single standard for everyone.
Dimensions are not specified in the law, so each carrier can set its own rules. Typically, bags with dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm or with the sum of three dimensions equal to 115 cm are allowed on board. Such a suitcase will fit in the overhead luggage rack along with the hand luggage of other passengers.
You can also take a handbag, briefcase or backpack with things in excess of the norm. It is assumed that you will place them under the seat in front, so the permitted weight and dimensions may be less than for carry-on luggage. For example, up to 3 kg and no more than 80 cm in the sum of three dimensions.
Carefully read the rules on the company’s website: if the weight of free excess baggage is not indicated there, check this on the website or by phone.
Also, instead of an additional bag, briefcase or backpack, you can take for free:
The basic rule: what you are going to take into the cabin must fit on a shelf or under the seat. Ask the carrier in advance how much excess hand luggage he will allow you to carry.
How to check hand luggage at the airport
If your hand luggage looks bulky, it will be weighed at the airport and the dimensions will be checked using a special frame. This is a plastic container or two walls that your suitcase should fit into. In this case, everything should fit in, including handles and wheels.
Frame for checking carry-on baggage sizes / consumerreports.org To avoid having to pay extra for hand luggage, choose soft bags or a backpack with drawstring straps that reduce the size of the already packed travel accessory.
Carriage of luggage of passenger aircraft customers is regulated by special regulations. Control over the transportation of baggage and hand luggage is carried out by flight safety authorities. Every passenger should know what is prohibited from being carried on an airplane. An airline in any country has a list of items that are prohibited for transportation on board an aircraft.
An airline client who has purchased a ticket of any class has the right to carry hand luggage. Every passenger should know what is prohibited from carrying s7 on an airplane. You should study the list of dangerous goods that are strictly prohibited for transportation. Carry-on luggage includes safe items that are allowed to be transported in the cabin during the flight. The list of prohibited objects is constantly changing and depends on the selected airline.
Preparing baggage for transportation on an airplane
Baggage transportation standards are determined by the countries where the plane ticket was purchased. All passengers must adhere to accepted standards regulating what is prohibited from being carried on an airplane. They apply regardless of the following conditions:
Items prohibited for transportation on airlines are divided into 2 main groups. The first includes items that cannot be taken into the salon. It is important to learn in advance which medications are prohibited from being carried on an airplane in hand luggage. This applies to other objects as well.
Permitted cargo can be checked into the baggage compartment of the aircraft. Particular attention should be paid to pre-registration of luggage. There are no general rules of carriage for all airlines.
The second group is things prohibited for transportation by plane. These objects should not be taken on a flight as legal problems are sure to arise. If you don't learn before flying what items are prohibited from being carried on an airplane, you may have to surrender your ticket and not fly.
Luggage weight control
Before departure, the future passenger of the aircraft must study the general rules for transporting baggage. Airlines have established a number of standards that determine the conditions for transporting baggage with hand luggage. It is better to familiarize yourself with them by visiting the official website of the transport airline. Careful study of the information on the portal is necessary for the correct distribution of transported items. Knowing in advance what is prohibited from being carried on an Aeroflot plane, you should refuse to transport illegal items on board.
Items carried free of charge in a certain quantity must comply with the list established by airline standards. The permitted weight of baggage depends on the class of air ticket purchased. Transportation of excess items must be paid by the passenger in accordance with the established procedure, depending on the ticket fare.
If baggage dimensions are determined by the ticket class, then control over the contents of bags does not depend on the passenger’s status. The suitcase or bag must have a volume of no more than 115 cm. The maximum dimensions that can be taken into the cabin as hand luggage are 55 x 40 x 20 cm. Larger luggage must be checked in as checked luggage. A passenger who refuses to check a suitcase as baggage will not go through the boarding procedure.
The airline checks the volume of luggage when a passenger passes through a frame through which all bags and suitcases in the total volume must freely pass. In order not to pay for exceeding the permissible weight of luggage, you need to find out in advance what is prohibited from being carried in airplane luggage, leaving all unnecessary things at home.
Conditions for allowing dangerous goods on board an aircraft
Cargoes included in the list of prohibited transportation on board an aircraft are dangerous objects that can cause damage to the vehicle. By definition, “dangerous goods” means a substance that can have an adverse effect on human health. The classification of such items or products depends on various criteria set out in the relevant regulations.
You should know that it is prohibited to carry certain types of dangerous goods on board an aircraft, which are divided into 3 categories:
The admission of cargo on board the aircraft is subject to increased requirements, so security services monitor passengers' luggage with special care. Airline customers are strictly prohibited from taking on a flight:
Recognition of cargo as dangerous requires the execution of a special declaration, which significantly increases the cost of transportation by air.
Prohibition on the transport of dangerous goods
The responsibility assigned for providing complete information about cargo transported by airlines is regulated by Article 121 of the Air Code of the Russian Federation. It states what is prohibited from being carried on an airplane. The complete list groups dangerous objects into classes based on certain characteristics. It contains:
The transportation of dangerous goods on airplanes, which are prohibited for transportation under any circumstances, is controlled by security authorities.
Prohibition on the transport of explosives
Airborne transportation of explosives is prohibited by the general rules of the Air Code of the Russian Federation. The list of these dangerous goods includes substances that are susceptible to fire and explosion due to dangerous reactions. They release heat in large quantities and gases of the following types:
The third category includes objects whose transportation poses a risk of explosion. The Air Code of the Russian Federation states what is prohibited from being carried on an airplane. List of hazardous substances in this group:
Ban on the transport of weapons
The legislation introduces criminal liability for transporting weapons and allows, in this case, to remove a passenger from a flight. The transportation of weapons must be issued with a special permit, which must be concluded by the passenger and the carrier before the flight.
To transport imitation weapons in the form of children's toys or souvenirs, the passenger must also have permission from the transport airline. Explosive substances, which include firearms, are separately prohibited.
Ban on gas transportation
Passenger airlines prohibit the transport of substances in a gaseous state that are flammable. Their list includes esters, varnishes, paints, alcohol-based mixtures, cartridges, and magnetized products.
The transportation of flammable gases in a compressed state, for example, gas lighters, liquefied gas cylinders, hydrogen, propane, butane, is prohibited. The Code stipulates that it is prohibited to carry various types of non-flammable, non-toxic gases on an airplane: air, carbon, nitrogen or oxygen, as well as toxic gases: mustard gas and chlorine. The rules do not allow the transportation of toxic substances and household chemicals.
Ban on transport of medical equipment
Attempts by passengers to transport equipment used for medical purposes are suppressed. You need to know that it is prohibited to carry objects with a certain level of radiation in airplane luggage and on board the aircraft as a whole, even in minimal quantities. Reagents used for medicinal purposes may be among the toxic illegal objects.
Conditions for transporting medicines
It is better to immediately transfer medications that the passenger plans to take with him on the flight to the luggage compartment. The transportation of medicines is under special control. Therefore, it is important to study in advance what is prohibited from carrying medications on an airplane in hand luggage.
If a transported drug is included in the list of illegal drugs, it will be confiscated by security officials. You are only allowed to take a standard first aid kit with you on board the plane.
Rules for transporting liquids
A separate group of liquids prohibited for carriage by airlines includes certain types of cosmetics. A container with liquid that is not prohibited from being carried in hand luggage on an airplane must have a volume of no more than 1 liter. It is better to package drinks in separate containers with a volume of no more than 100 ml.
Restrictions do not apply to medications in liquid form if there is a document confirming the need for their use. This also applies to baby food.
The main requirement regarding the transportation of alcoholic beverages to some foreign countries is associated with a complete ban on the transportation of this cargo. Such states include the UAE, Maldives, Saudi Arabia. Passengers must strictly comply with these requirements, since baggage in these countries is subject to thorough inspection by control authorities.
Carriage of alcohol-containing substances on an airplane
Before transporting alcohol-containing products on an airplane, it is important to study all the information about the rules for allowing such cargo on board. The rules for transporting alcoholic beverages in Russia and Europe are different. For example, knowing that it is prohibited to transport to Israel by plane, the client will take no more than 1 liter of strong alcoholic drink and no more than 2 liters of wine into the cabin.
If you take drinks with you without taking into account the restrictions, this may result in the imposition of penalties. Under no circumstances should minor passengers carry alcoholic beverages on board.
Particular attention must be paid to the quality of packaging for alcohol-containing drinks. The packaging must be original. It is placed in a sealed plastic bag with a zipper. Compliance with these rules is strictly checked before takeoff.
Rules for transporting alcohol on EU airlines
European airlines carry substances containing alcohol in accordance with the following requirements:
Requirements for transporting alcohol in Russia
Those traveling by plane in Russia must comply with the following requirements when transporting alcoholic beverages:
The requirements for the transportation of alcoholic beverages are justified, since the safety of passengers in flight depends on their compliance.
Carrying pets on board
Many airlines restrict passengers from transporting pets. Some carriers transport only dogs and cats, allowing small pets into the aircraft cabin. According to the rules, pets should be transported in a special travel container or basket.
To create normal conditions for transporting an animal, it is necessary to prepare a container that will not interfere with the pet’s physical activity. The coating material from the inside must absorb odors and moisture. The safety of transporting the animal is ensured by the presence of a reliable lock in the cage. The above rules apply when transporting pets in the aircraft cabin and in the baggage compartment.
What is allowed to be carried on board an aircraft?
Aircraft passengers have the right to carry checked hand luggage in the cabin. This includes personal bags, umbrellas, smartphones, photo and video equipment, and laptops. Disabled people with crutches or wheelchairs may not need to register their mobility aids before the flight.
The fact that medications will be needed during the flight must be documented. In this case, you can take them with you. It is better to exclude strong medications. It is important that they do not end up on the list of prohibited substances. If there is no urgent need for them, it is better for the passenger to refuse to carry these medications in hand luggage. Otherwise, the registration procedure will be complicated.
To avoid damaging an item of high value during the flight, it is better to take it into the cabin. This may also apply to musical instruments that are expensive. They must weigh no more than 32 kg, otherwise they will need to be checked in as checked baggage.
Regardless of the country, air carrier or class, the following items can be carried in hand luggage:
If prohibited objects are detected on the territory of the country, the passenger will be removed from the flight and sent to law enforcement agencies. For beginners who have not studied what is prohibited from being transported on an airplane, transporting dangerous objects will not only result in a spoiled mood, but also a waste of time and money.
