New rules for transporting baggage on airplanes. New rules and regulations for carrying baggage and hand luggage on an airplane. Procedure for applying baggage tariffs

At the end of last year, President Putin signed a law amending “ General rules air transport passengers, baggage, cargo and requirements for servicing passengers, shippers, consignees.” In accordance with this legislative act, Russian air carriers have introduced uniform rules for the carriage of baggage on an airplane, with the only exception - a subsidiary of Aeroflot. Rules for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage on an airplane in 2018: studying the changes made to the law.

Airplane baggage rules in 2018

In accordance with the law adopted in November, new baggage allowances allow one bag or suitcase weighing up to 30 kg. Less is possible, but more is not possible. Each passenger must check in individual luggage.

The permissible weight of things will depend on your ticket category: economy, business or 1st class. The higher the class, the more There will be possibilities in terms of luggage volume.

For a child under 2 years of age, it is possible to check in separate luggage. The weight of the bag should be no more than 10 kg.

There is no generally accepted global standard for all air carriers. It is necessary to take into account the rules of the state where you are going. For example, when flying to Dubai, objects, as well as literary publications of a religious orientation other than Islam, are prohibited for transportation. It is also worth taking into account the restrictions of each carrier separately.

Excess baggage

Excess baggage is that which weighs more than what is allowed in the category of your ticket.

For example, if you bought an economy class ticket, then you can carry luggage weighing up to 23 kg. If you exceed the permissible weight of your luggage, you will be required to pay extra, however, a number of airlines allow minor excess weight without additional payment.

If you immediately know that your baggage will be excess, then check with the carrier how much you will have to pay extra.

Baggage over 30 kg – heavy luggage

According to the new rules for carrying baggage on an airplane, weight over 30 kg is equated to the heavyweight category. Before that Weight Limit was up to 32 kg.

For such cargo you will need to pay extra for each extra kilogram. There are no uniform tariffs; each individual carrier determines the cost of additional payment independently.

In addition to excess weight, the following items may also exceed dimensions in the sum of 3 dimensions:

· alpine skiing, other large sports equipment;

· musical instruments – guitar, double bass, etc.;

· household appliances – refrigerator.

To transport such goods, it is necessary to agree in advance with the carrier. Before your flight, contact customer support. Please arrive at the airport early on the day of departure as special cargo may require more time to be checked in.

A number of airlines allow you to carry ski equipment in winter or diving boards in summer at no extra charge.

The carrier has every right to refuse to transport you oversized cargo if the cargo compartments are small or there is little space left.

Baggage free ticket

Some carriers offer baggage-free travel. In accordance with it, passengers can only fly with hand luggage. Such a service has its pros and cons. The advantage is the low price of the flight. The downside is that tickets are non-refundable.

Consolidated baggage

For couples, colleagues and friends, there is a luggage consolidation service. In this case, you have the opportunity to put all your items in 1 suitcase, and it will be counted as 1 piece of luggage.

The weight requirements are the same - no more than 30 kg. It is prohibited to combine luggage if it exceeds the weight limit.

Fragile luggage

When carrying glassware, electronics and decor on board, many passengers worry about the safety of their belongings, since suitcases are often handled carelessly at airports, thrown into a common pile.

In such situations, you have the option of checking your luggage as “fragile”. Why do you need to provide information at the registration of things, and then your suitcase will not be sent along the common belt - it will be taken to the luggage compartment.

Checking fragile luggage does not ensure the safety of your items.

It is recommended to take fragile items that meet the parameters of hand luggage with you into the cabin. The only condition is that things should not contain liquid. Jars of jams and pickles will need to be discarded and placed in the luggage compartment.

Carry-on luggage: 2018 standards

What weight of luggage is allowed by airlines? Changes to the air travel law that came into effect in November 2017 limit the minimum weight of hand luggage. Before this, it was allowed to carry at least 10 kg free of charge for non-refundable/refundable tickets, now - from 5 kg.

Most airlines allowed you to carry a suitcase weighing 10 kg on the plane. For transportation to luggage compartment had to be paid separately.

The new law stipulates that the carrier must take on board from 5 kg, but there is the possibility of increasing the weight. For example, companies such as S7, UTair and Aeroflot said that they intend to leave 10 kg as the norm.

The following rules are currently in effect on the Aeroflot website:

For hand luggage, there are restrictions on parameters - height up to 55 cm, width up to 40 cm, thickness up to 20 cm. In accordance with the new rules of Aeroflot from February 2018, there will be restrictive frames before the boarding gate, which make it possible for checking whether the baggage meets the requirements.

In addition, certain changes have been made to the list of free items for carrying on board in addition to hand luggage.

What items are allowed to be taken into the cabin without being checked in as hand luggage?

According to the old rules, it was possible to take the following things into the salon for free without weighing, tagging or registration:

· costume;

· laptop;

· video camera;

· camera;

· mobile phone;

· baby food for the duration of the flight in an unlimited flight;

· baby carrier (folding cradle/folding stroller);

· books, magazines, newspapers;

· outerwear;

· women's handbag;

· briefcase;

· folder with papers/documents;

· cane;

· crutches;

· bouquet of flowers.

Now the umbrella, laptop and telephone have been excluded from here. The Ministry of Transport explained these changes as an opportunity to place these items in a bag.

In addition, a backpack has been added to the list of items allowed for free transportation. Pobeda Airlines confirmed that they will allow backpacks to be carried if their size fits into the company’s current standards.

For Pobeda, the restrictions on hand luggage are as follows: 36x30x27, and the minimum ticket price starts from 500 rubles.

Items that are allowed in hand luggage and on you

You can optionally keep some items with you or in your carry-on luggage:

· cylinders containing carbon dioxide (used to activate artificial limbs);

· tools for repairing glasses, including a screwdriver less than 50 mm long;

· lighter/safety matches (exclusively with you);

· pacemaker;

· other pharmaceutical devices, including those based on radioactive isotopes, with lithium batteries. Can be kept exclusively with you;

· robot toy;

· razors, including disposable ones;

eyelash curler;

· nitroglycerin tablets/spray for treatment;

· oxygen cylinders for medical purposes;

· injection needles for diabetics/special medications.

Actions in case of loss

No one is immune from losing things during a flight. Items disappear when loading/unloading into the luggage compartment, they are randomly sent on the wrong flight.

If things go missing, follow these instructions:

· Make sure you have your luggage receipt on hand;

· Contact the missing items department with the form;

· Complete an application.

Within 3 weeks, the carrier must find the items and return them to you. The parcel is sent to your home free of charge; you are not required to go anywhere or pay anything.

If you return damaged or missing luggage after 3 weeks, you can contact the carrier for compensation.

If the carrier refuses to compensate for the damage caused, then you have the right to demand a reasoned written refusal and go to court with it.

The Montreal Convention enshrines an international agreement that provides the maximum possible compensation for the loss of a bag - 1131 SDR (artificial reserve and payment instrument issued by the International Monetary Fund). This is equivalent to approximately $1500.

In fact, the final amount of compensation will depend on the specific company. Foreign carriers compensate on average $20/kg. The largest foreign companies can pay a large amount in accordance with their internal rules. Russian carriers pay approximately $600.

If you have lost your luggage in international flight, then you must apply for a search no later than a week after the date of receipt of the items.

On domestic flights, you can file a claim within 6 months from the date of loss.

To receive regular compensation, a description of the lost luggage is required. If you have receipts for lost items, you can attach them to your application. In this case, you will be able to claim full or partial compensation for damage.

When traveling by plane, passengers take their luggage and carry-on luggage with them. The plane has long been the fastest way to travel between cities and countries. On November 5, 2017, new rules and regulations for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage on an airplane came into force. There are general rules for transporting things, but some airlines make their own additions to them. I would recommend familiarizing yourself with them before purchasing air tickets.

While I was preparing this article, the Ministry of Transport published the Order “On Amendments to the Federal Aviation Rules “General Rules for the Air Transportation of Passengers, Baggage, Cargo and Requirements for Services for Passengers, Shippers, and Consignees.” So I tried to collect the most up-to-date information about new rules for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage.

General rules regulate the amount of luggage and its weight. From them you can also find out what is allowed and what is prohibited to take on board the plane. It is necessary to distinguish between such concepts as luggage and hand luggage.

Baggage refers to the items you check into the cargo area of ​​the aircraft. This could be a suitcase, bag, backpack, etc.

Carry-on luggage is the items you take inside the plane. During the flight, they are placed on a special shelf above the seats. If things are not bulky and will not interfere with your travel, they can be placed under the seat of the passenger in front.

Checked baggage is registered individually for each passenger. Most often this happens when checking in for a flight. The luggage is placed on a special conveyor belt, which shows its weight on an electronic scale. If there is no overload, the airport employee sticks a special barcode on it, and it is sent through the long, confusing tunnels of the airport straight to your plane. You will be given a baggage check-in ticket. Be careful with him. If your luggage suddenly gets lost, this coupon will be very useful to you.

There are currently three types of tickets:

1. non-refundable without norm,
2. non-refundable with baggage allowance
3. returnable with luggage.

If your ticket includes baggage, the carrier cannot allow it to weigh less than 10 kg.

Most often allowed weight free luggage next:

• for passengers traveling in economy class - 23 kg. per person
• For business class passengers, baggage weight should not exceed 32 kg. per person

Most airlines keep the sum of three baggage dimensions to no more than 158 cm.

• for children under 2 years of age, the free baggage allowance is 10 kg (the sum of three dimensions should not exceed 115 cm)
• For children from 2 to 12 years old, the baggage allowance is the same as for an adult.

Important! Check the free baggage allowance and its dimensions before purchasing a ticket, as these parameters may differ for different carriers.

When traveling as a couple with one baggage, you are usually allowed to carry 30 kg, and not, as many would like, to combine the baggage allowance for one person. If your ticket includes baggage, then you will not need to pay additional fees when combining it.

Low-cost airlines most often charge an additional fee for luggage. Moreover, when purchasing a baggage ticket in advance, its price is lower than when paying at the airport. The difference can reach 50%. If you want to save money, calculate in advance how many things you will take with you.

If you paid for luggage, but in fact did not use it, then this amount is refundable. For example, you bought two pieces of luggage and used one. The actual difference must be returned. This measure refers to the weight, size and quantity of luggage.

Excess baggage allowance will have to be paid additionally. Each airline has its own tariffs for excess kilograms. It happens that airline representatives turn a blind eye to a slight excess of luggage, but you shouldn’t count on it.

Carry-on baggage rules

According to the new rules for passenger transportation, the carry-on baggage allowance has been determined. It must be at least 5 kilograms. At the same time, the carrier may, at its discretion, increase this minimum rate. For example, to increase the attractiveness of your tickets. Also, the dimensions of hand luggage are left at the discretion of the carrier. I think many have heard about the minimum size of a backpack or handbag allowed in the cabin, measuring 36x30x27 y.

In practice, the following parameters are most often encountered:

• for economy class passengers – up to 10 kg.
• for business class passengers – up to 15 kg.

The sum of the three dimensions should be no more than 115 cm.

Hand luggage can be weighed both at check-in and before boarding the plane.

In my experience of flying, I have encountered many times the fact that hand luggage was simply not weighed. It all depends on the stringency of the airlines' requirements.

Additionally, the passenger has the right to take with him into the aircraft cabin

• outerwear
• suit in a suitcase
• bouquet of flowers
• women's handbag, briefcase, backpack (weight and dimensions set by the air carrier)
• baby food for the child during the flight
• chairs, strollers for children, as well as a removable cradle from the stroller (the dimensions of which are established by the carrier)
• medicinal and dietary preparations
• crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, folding wheelchairs used by a passenger and having dimensions that allow them to be safely placed in the aircraft cabin on a shelf above the passenger seat or under the seat in front of the passenger seat;
• goods purchased in Duty free, packed in a sealed plastic bag (weight and dimensions are established by the carrier)

These items will not be weighed or labeled.

According to the new rules, a laptop, mobile phone and umbrella were excluded from free items for transportation in excess of hand luggage. But they can be put, for example, in a briefcase or backpack, which are allowed for free transportation.

What not to take on a plane

You can put almost anything in airplane luggage, with the exception of things that can cause harm to the airliner and passengers:

1. highly flammable substances and liquids: gunpowder, firecrackers, sparklers, acentone, gasoline, etc.
2. weapons: firearms and bladed weapons (checkers, swords, swords, etc.). Transportation is possible only with special documentation.
3. gases, including lighters, aerosols
4. poisons, poisons, radioactive substances

Of course, many of the things listed are unlikely to be taken on vacation by ordinary people. Flight safety comes first, so you need to be careful when packing your luggage. In addition to completely prohibited items for transportation, many countries impose restrictions on the import/export of certain products. For example, alcohol and cigarettes. If you are going to take something out of the country, read the established rules.

You need to approach the arrangement of hand luggage more carefully. There are significantly more restrictions on transportation here. Agree, when you check in your luggage and the time comes to check your hand luggage, it will not be very pleasant to part with your favorite cream or shampoo. I once found myself in such a situation in Barcelona when the passenger screening staff wanted to throw away only the face lotion, foundation and several other packages of cosmetics that I had recently purchased. And all because I didn’t pay attention to the transportation of liquids on the plane. I was just starting to travel back then and didn’t know that creamy foods were also considered liquids.

Cannot be placed in hand luggage

• manicure sets
• corkscrews
• blades, razors
• alcohol
• liquids with a volume above 100 ml.
• alcohol

The exception is products purchased in Duty free stores: drinks, perfumes, cosmetics. While waiting for a flight, some passengers make significant purchases, so they board with huge packages.

Frequently asked questions

1. Will you have to pay money for a suitcase on any flight?

No. This depends on the type of ticket you purchased. Amendments to the law allow airlines to sell baggage-free non-refundable tickets. At the same time, you will retain the right to carry-on baggage weighing 5 kg.

2. How do I know if my ticket includes baggage?

Before purchasing air tickets, you can find out whether baggage is included and to what extent. Now this information is easy to find on airline websites and ticket aggregator websites. If you have already purchased a ticket, this rule is stated in it.

3. How much will I have to pay extra for a suitcase?

This measure is left at the discretion of the carrier. Each airline sets its own prices. At Pobeda prices start from 500 rubles. for 10 kg.

4. What size can hand luggage be?

The weight of hand luggage is fixed by law (it is 5 kg), but the size of hand luggage can be set by carriers at their discretion. Before purchasing air tickets, check this information on the company’s official website.

5. What should I do if my luggage exceeds the paid limit?

It is better, of course, not to allow this to happen. You will have to pay extra for excess airline rates, and they are usually higher when paying at the airport.

How to avoid overpaying for luggage

And finally, I’ll tell you a few life hacks on how not to overpay for luggage, which will allow you to save money.

1. Take only the essentials with you.
2. Before purchasing tickets, check the airline's website for free baggage allowance.
3. Try to weigh your luggage at home so that if it is overloaded, you can lay out some of your items.
4. If you suddenly find yourself overweight at the airport, try to put some of your things on yourself, and put some in your pockets and hand luggage. The items you are wearing are not carry-on luggage.
5. Remember that some things can be bought along the way. For example, shampoos and shower gels.

If you have any questions about the new rules for carrying baggage and hand luggage on an airplane, ask them in the comments.

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They regulate the number of bags and their total weight, and also relate to items permitted or prohibited for transportation in the aircraft cabin.

Today, almost all airlines have increased the weight of the bag that can be taken into the passenger compartment to 10 kilograms, although this figure is not specified in the rules.

If previously security checkers turned a blind eye to the number of bags and packages, then in 2016, only 1 bag is allowed on the plane.

This does not apply to a handbag or a small men's briefcase for documents.

The restrictions also affected. The acceptable standard is 55 x 20 x 40 cm.

But usually companies regulate the total length of the sides and limit them only by it - a maximum of 115 cm.

This is due to the fact that the bag may have non-standard sizes.

In this case, for example, an oversized large musical instrument can easily be transported in an airplane cabin. But in this case, the rules dictate the need to purchase a separate seat (passenger) for it.

The luggage may include animals- in a special container, but only small ones.

Items considered add-ons:

• laptop;
• mobile, photo and video equipment;
• musical instruments;
• clothes in a suitcase;
• baby food;
• auxiliary aids necessary for people with disabilities;
• press - magazines or newspapers;
• chairs, strollers for children under 2 years of age, as well as a removable cradle from a stroller, if they do not fit into the permitted dimensions;
• jewelry;
• everything purchased in stores Duty Free, including alcohol, are allowed to be carried on board in a transparent sealed bag.

not weighed or tagged.

Items prohibited or restricted for transportation in the aircraft cabin

In addition to them, the following are prohibited::

• any objects with which an attack can be carried out, in particular piercing and cutting objects;
• sports equipment (baseball bat);
• weapons, including toy weapons;
• hand tools;
• medicines;
• liquids (water no more than 100 ml);
• aerosols.

Features of transporting liquids

If parents are flying with a small child, they are allowed to bring more than 100 ml of water on board.

In addition to water, liquids, in accordance with the requirements, include all cosmetics and perfumes (lotions, perfumes, shampoos, sprays, etc.). As well as soups, drinks, yoghurts, jams, syrups and homemade canned food.

If you do not want to check them in as luggage, which would be much easier, they must be packed in a transparent bag. Generally their volume should be no more than 1 liter.

Medicines

As for medicines, the rules in this case are as follows: restrictions apply mainly to liquid drugs.

To avoid any problems during inspection, It's better to have a doctor's certificate, where he indicates the disease that the passenger suffers from, as well as the medicine and schedule for taking it.

This, for example, should be done by people with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, who must take regular injections.

Children's carry-on luggage

Usually Children under 2 years old without a separate seat are also entitled to baggage, but less weight.

One of the parents can take the stroller only instead of the baggage allotted to him.

But provided that when folded it will not interfere with other passengers.

Carry-on baggage - airline rules

It’s better to know exactly what a given air carrier requires than to hastily get rid of some things or pay for the excess.

In addition, there are items that we will allow through pre-flight inspection, but they will be prohibited for import into the country where you are flying. To know this for sure, you need to read customs regulations countries of entry.

Aeroflot

New rules for carrying things on an airplane: in comfort and economy classes It is allowed to take up to 10 kg per seat, to business class— place up to 15 kg.

Standard size limit 115 cm. These requirements are established only for Aeroflot aircraft.

On jointly operated flights with other airlines, with the exception of Aurora and Rossiya companies, the rules of the carrier company apply.

S7

This airline also allows you to take in economy class 1 piece weighing up to 10 kg.

Business class It is allowed to carry 2 pieces on board, whose total weight should not exceed 15 kg.

Standard size limit – 115 cm in three dimensions. Restrictions on content and additional items fully comply with the general rules.

UTair

In economy class 1 piece of hand luggage up to 10 kg is allowed, in business class and economy comfort— 2 pieces of 10 kg each.

For 1 child under 2 years old - free transportation of 1 piece up to 10 kg.

It is allowed to transport small animals in containers 55 x 40 x 20 cm weighing no more than 10 kg.

If the stroller exceeds the size of hand luggage, then it is allowed to be used up to the plane's steps, then it is transferred to the luggage compartment. Upon arrival, you can pick it up directly on the plane or at baggage claim.

Ural Airlines

Free transportation of 1 piece of luggage weighing up to 10 kilograms is allowed, regardless of class.

Animals transported in the aircraft cabin must be kept in a special container or cage measuring 45x35x25; their weight must not exceed 8 kilograms.

Low-cost airlines and charters

Low-cost airlines are more strict about carrying bags in the cabin. They will require you to pack all your belongings (including what the rules allow as extras) in one bag.

Luggage weight restrictions must be checked with the air carrier.

Russian low-cost airline Pobeda allows free transportation of 1 piece of luggage up to 10 kg and measuring 158 cm in three dimensions.

However, the option does not apply to children under 2 years of age. Additionally, it is allowed to take everything that is stipulated by the general rules.

Charter flights also set their own rules transportation of bags in the cabin (in Russia and abroad), which may differ from the general rules.

The rules for such flights should be clarified with the tour operator who uses the services of the charter company.

To avoid any incidents during pre-flight inspection, the bag you plan to take with you into the cabin can be weighed and measured using special devices at the airport. In this case, it will be possible to redistribute things in advance.

• Backpack/handbag/men's briefcase with items included. However, please note that the weight of the backpack should not exceed 5 kg, the dimensions of the sum of three dimensions should not exceed 80 cm.
• One (!) sealed bag with purchases from Duty Free stores with dimensions not exceeding 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions
• Outerwear
• Suit in a suitcase
• Bouquet of flowers
• Device for carrying a child. These include: a cradle, restraint systems (devices) for children under two years of age, a folding stroller with dimensions of no more than 50x42x20cm when transporting a child, which can be safely placed in the aircraft cabin on a shelf above the passenger seat, or under the seat in front of the passenger armchairs. As a restraint device and if there is a separate paid seat for a child, a vehicle installed on a passenger seat certified for use on air transport a portable child seat equipped with seat belts.
• Baby food for feeding your baby during the flight
• Crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, folding wheelchair, removable prosthetic limbs (arms, legs), by prior agreement a portable oxygen concentrator, medical equipment for life support of a passenger in flight. These items must have dimensions that allow them to be safely placed in the aircraft cabin. A folding wheelchair is carried in the aircraft cabin if there is space for its safe placement, otherwise it is checked in as baggage without charging an additional fee.
• Medicines, special dietary needs required during the flight.

Attention: scooters, skateboards and roller skates are not allowed for transportation in the aircraft cabin and are checked in only as checked baggage.

2. Baggage transportation

On Russia Airlines flights, there are different rules and regulations for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage, depending on the flight numbering.

Baggage allowance for flights numbered SU 6001-6999:

Attention: The norm and weight of free checked baggage must not exceed 158 cm in the sum of 3 dimensions. The norm and weight of free transportation of unchecked baggage in the aircraft cabin (carry-on baggage) should not exceed dimensions of 55 cm in length, 40 cm in width, 25 cm in height.

If you are traveling with heavy or oversized baggage, the weight of one piece exceeds 32 kg, but not more than 50 kg, and/or the dimensions of one piece in the sum of three dimensions exceed 203 cm, then you must first agree with the airline for its transportation no later than 36 hours before flight departure by phone: 8 800 444-55-55 (the call is free).

Baggage allowance for flights numbered FV5501-5949:

On flights numbered FV5501-5949, the free baggage allowance must be checked with the tour operator. The overall free allowance for 1 piece of baggage is no more than 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions. For children under 2 years of age (without a separate seat), the checked baggage allowance is 10 kg.

Free carry-on luggage:

Economy— 1 piece up to 5 kg, no more than 55x40x20 cm

Business— 1 piece up to 10 kg, no more than 55x40x20 cm

Excess baggage allowance on flights FV5501-5949

Excess baggage – baggage whose weight exceeds the free baggage allowance, with the weight of each piece not exceeding 32 kg / size not exceeding 203 cm in the sum of 3 dimensions

• Only for flights within the Russian Federation - 750 rubles/kg
• Only for international flights from the Russian Federation and flights from foreign points in the Eurozone - 10 EUR/kg
• For international flights from other foreign destinations - 12 USD/kg

Heavy luggage/sports equipment – ​​weight of one piece over 32 kg and no more than 50 kg. Baggage whose weight per piece exceeds 50 kg is not allowed for transportation.

• Only for flights within the Russian Federation - 400 rubles/kg
• Only for international flights from the Russian Federation and flights from foreign points in the Eurozone - 6 EUR/kg
• For international flights from other foreign destinations - 8 USD/kg

3. Carrying hand luggage

Free carry-on luggage on flights SU 6001-6999 — 10 kg(economy class), 15 kg(business class)

Free carry-on luggage on flights FV5501-5949 — 5 kg(economy class), 10 kg(business class)

4. Transportation of sports equipment

In accordance with the established size and weight restrictions, one of the following items may be carried as one piece of hand luggage:

• one tennis/squash racket, packed in a case;
• badminton set consisting of two simple rackets and 3 feather shuttlecocks, packed in one case.

In case of transportation of the specified equipment as hand luggage, transportation of other hand luggage (in addition to items carried in excess of the established allowance without charging an additional fee) is not permitted.

The following equipment is regarded as 1 item and is included in the free baggage allowance:

• Ski equipment - Case with 1 pair of skis and 1 pair of poles + 1 piece of luggage with 1 pair of boots. Or 1 case with 1 pair of water skis.
• Snowboard equipment - 1 case with 1 snowboard + 1 piece of luggage with 1 pair of boots
• Hockey equipment – ​​Case with equipment + case with 2 sticks
• Bicycle - Bicycle prepared for transportation
• Golf equipment - packed in one case
• Fishing equipment (packed in 1 container or case) - 2 fishing rods + set of tackle
• Sports equipment not included in the above list is regarded as 1 piece of baggage and is included in the free baggage allowance.

If the baggage by number of pieces, weight or the sum of three dimensions exceeds the free baggage allowance, then an additional payment for excess baggage will be charged according to the baggage tariff for paying for checked baggage in excess.

5. Transportation of musical instruments

On Russia Airlines flights, musical instruments are carried both in the luggage compartment and in the passenger cabin.

In the passenger compartment:

• as hand luggage. A musical instrument checked into the cabin of an aircraft must comply with the weight restrictions established for hand luggage and have dimensions not exceeding 135 cm in the sum of three dimensions. It is allowed to transport one guitar whose dimensions in the sum of three dimensions exceed 135 cm, subject to prior agreement with the airline no later than 36 hours before the scheduled flight departure time*. The number of guitars accepted for transportation in the aircraft cabin is limited. In case of transportation of a musical instrument as hand luggage, transportation of other hand luggage (in addition to items carried in excess of the established allowance without charging an additional fee) is not permitted.
• as luggage. Carriage of baggage in the passenger seat is allowed, while the tariff and taxes charged for the carriage of baggage are the same as when registering for the carriage of an adult passenger. The weight of the instrument carried in the passenger seat should not exceed 80 kg, dimensions should not exceed 135x50x30 cm.*

In the luggage compartment:

Transportation of musical instruments in the luggage compartment is carried out according to the general rules for the transportation of checked free and excess baggage.

When transported in the luggage compartment, the weight of the instrument should not exceed 50 kg and the dimensions should not exceed 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

6. Transportation of animals

If you decide to take your pet on a trip, be sure to notify the airline (to the dispatcher when booking or purchasing a ticket, or by phone)*

Transportation of animals is carried out only with the consent of the airline. Please note that there are restrictions on the number and types of animals transported.

Payment for transportation of animals

Transportation of animals/birds is not included in the free baggage allowance and is paid for as non-standard baggage. Payment for animals/birds transported in one container is made for each animal/bird separately.

Only guide dogs accompanying their owners on the flight are transported free of charge.

The following are not accepted for transportation as baggage (in the cabin and in the luggage compartment):

• dogs belonging to brachycephalic breeds (with a shortened facial part of the skull - flattened muzzle), such as bulldog (English, French, American), pug, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, boxer, griffin (Belgian, Brussels), Boston terrier, Dogue de Bordeaux, Japanese Chin;
• rodents (guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas, chipmunks, squirrels, gerbils, dormice, marmots, gophers, jerboas, etc.);
• reptiles (turtles, iguanas, geckos, chameleons, snakes, lizards, frogs, etc.);
• arthropods;
• fish and fish seeding material, as well as other sea and river animals that require transportation in water;
• animals and birds that are not domesticated;
• sick and experimental animals;
• animals whose weight together with the container exceeds 50 kg.

7. Transporting passengers in a stroller

Passengers in a wheelchair are accepted for transportation free of charge. A large wheelchair, powered by batteries and weighing over 32 kg, is transported by agreement with the airline no later than 36 hours before the scheduled departure time of the flight. Prior approval with the airline is required no later than 36 hours before the flight departure time.

In addition to a wheelchair, a special-purpose wheelchair is transported free of charge.

8. Transportation of small-sized personal mobility equipment powered by lithium batteries

Such means include:

• unicycles,
• Segways (mini Segways),
• hoverboards,
• hoverboards

Transportation of such equipment is possible only as checked baggage, provided that the small vehicle does not contain a lithium battery. A lithium battery removed from a vehicle is allowed to be carried in hand luggage, provided that the battery power does not exceed the established standard - 160 Wh (Wh, W/h)*.

A small-sized device with a built-in lithium battery can be transported when registered as “dangerous cargo” through the airport cargo terminal.

9. Rules for the transportation of portable electronic smoking devices

Devices of this type are carried by passengers in hand luggage or on their person, subject to the following conditions:

1) spare batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits (by being placed in the original sales packaging or by another method of insulating the terminals);

2) Each battery must not exceed the following parameters:

a) lithium metal batteries contain 2 g of lithium;

b) specific power of lithium ion batteries 100 Wh*;

3) charging devices and/or batteries on board the aircraft is prohibited

4) the use of devices on board the aircraft is prohibited

*1 Wh = 1 V x 1 Ah
1 Ah (Ah) = 1000 mAh (mAh)

10. Baggage search

Rossiya Airlines strives to avoid situations with late baggage delivery and does everything possible to return your items as quickly as possible. short terms. For this purpose, the airline uses international automated system Baggage tracing World Tracer, which allows you to track the movement of luggage that has been left behind by a passenger all over the world.

If your baggage has not arrived, you must immediately contact a baggage tracing officer before leaving the arrivals area to fill out the necessary documents. Upon arrival of your luggage at your destination airport, we will contact you and arrange its delivery.

Search lost luggage carried out within 21 days from the date of receipt of the application from the passenger. If the baggage is not found after 21 days, the passenger may submit a written claim to the carrier. Decision on monetary compensation and its size is adopted based on the provisions contained in the Air Code of the Russian Federation, the Warsaw Convention and the airline’s regulatory documents.

Baggage- items, belongings and other personal property of the passenger that are necessary or intended for wear (clothing), use, comfort or convenience related to the passenger’s travel.

This concept includes both checked and unchecked baggage of a passenger.

In order to ensure flight safety, all passenger belongings (baggage) that are planned to be transported on the plane must be presented at check-in for weighing and accounting.

Checked baggage- passenger baggage accepted by the carrier under its own responsibility, for which such carrier has issued a baggage tag.

Each piece of checked baggage must have proper packaging that ensures its safety during transportation and handling under normal conditions and excludes the possibility of access to the contents. Baggage that does not meet these requirements is not allowed for transportation.

Baggage that has external damage that does not affect its safety during transportation and handling under normal conditions may be accepted for transportation as checked baggage with the consent of the carrier. The presence and type of damage is confirmed by the passenger’s signature.

Checked baggage is transported in the luggage compartment of the aircraft.

Baggage whose packed weight per piece exceeds 32 kg is accepted for carriage only as cargo.

Free checked baggage allowance

* In the “SMART”, “FLEX”, “BUSINESS” fare brands, infants under 2 years of age (INF) are entitled to carry only 1 (one) piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 10 kg in accordance with the current airline rules baggage transportation.

For transportation on BELAVIA aircraft, passenger baggage is accepted as checked baggage, one piece of which, when packed, does not exceed 158 cm in dimensions in three dimensions and a weight of 32 kg. The dimensions of a piece of checked baggage included in the free carriage of passengers under 2 years of age traveling without a separate seat in the cabin must not exceed 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

In case of granting the “Upgrade on board service class” privilege to gold level members of the Belavia Leader frequent flyer reward program, the free baggage allowance indicated on the ticket remains in accordance with the original booking.

Attention! All flights economy class for regular Belavia flights purchased before November 18, 2019, include free transportation of 1 piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg and dimensions not exceeding 158 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

In addition to the established free baggage allowance Each passenger is also allowed to transport the following things free of charge:

• baby travel cradle / car seat for newborns / children's folding stroller / cane stroller / universal folding transformable stroller (when traveling with a baby from 0 to 2 years);
• wheelchair or other types of mobility aids for passengers with limited mobility.

A baby travel cradle, a car seat for newborns, a children's folding stroller, a cane stroller, a children's universal folding convertible stroller, a wheelchair or other means of transportation for passengers with limited mobility are transported only in the luggage compartment of the aircraft as checked baggage. If necessary, at the request of the passenger, these items may remain at his disposal until he boards the plane.

At the request of passengers traveling together for the same purpose of travel to the same airport (point) of destination or airport (point) of stop on the same flight (family members, persons traveling together or going on a business trip), BELAVIA airline will provide a combined (by number of seats) free baggage allowance. In this case, baggage is checked individually for each passenger.

Free checked baggage allowance per passenger per charter flights must be specified when purchasing a ticket.

On codeshare flights with other carriers, the baggage allowance of the carrier actually operating the flight may apply. If transportation is carried out on flights of two or more carriers, including joint flights with other carriers, free baggage allowance is determined according to the rules of the dominant carrier on the route.

Free baggage allowances do not apply to:

• oversized luggage (one piece in the sum of three dimensions exceeds the established dimensions: 158 cm for passenger luggage or 115 cm for luggage of infants from 0 to 2 years or 210 cm for sports equipment);
• weapons and ammunition, as well as other luggage requiring special conditions transportation;
• televisions, tape recorders and audio, video, household appliances weighing more than 10 kg;
• pets and birds, with the exception of guide dogs accompanying blind/deaf passengers (guide dogs are transported in the passenger cabin of the aircraft in excess of the established free baggage allowance, payment for their transportation is not charged);
• flowers, plant seedlings, food greens weighing more than 5 kg;
• courier correspondence and parcels weighing more than 5 kg.

Transportation of these items is paid according to their actual number of pieces, regardless of the amount of luggage of the passenger.

Unchecked baggage (carry-on baggage)- any passenger baggage, except for checked baggage, located during transportation in the aircraft cabin under the supervision of the passenger himself.

Hand luggage carried by a passenger in the passenger cabin of an aircraft is not included in the free checked baggage allowance.

• money, jewelry, precious metals;
• securities and other valuables;
• business and personal documents (passports, IDs, etc.);
• medical certificates and medications in limited quantities;
• video cameras, portable personal computers, mobile phones, cameras;
• keys and other valuable items.

To check whether the dimensions of items carried by passengers comply with the permitted standards for the carriage of hand luggage, airports have special limiting frames.

Carry-on baggage allowance per passenger are:

* In all fare brands, infants under 2 years of age (INF) who do not occupy a separate seat in the aircraft cabin are entitled to carry only 1 (one) piece of unchecked baggage (carry-on baggage) weighing no more than 10 kg.

In addition to the established norm, each passenger is also allowed to transport free of charge the following things that he needs during the flight, if they are with him and are not included in his luggage:

• 1 handbag or 1 briefcase or 1 backpack or 1 case (bag) with a laptop, or a camera, or a video camera or other electronic device(the weight of each of the above items should not exceed 5 kg, dimensions should not exceed 40x30x10 cm);
• 1 folder for papers;
• 1 piece of outerwear;
• 1 suit in a suitcase (weighing no more than 5 kg);
• 1 umbrella or cane;
• 1 bouquet of flowers;
• printed publications for in-flight reading;
• package with purchases from the Duty Free store.

Passengers with children under 2 years of age can carry baby food or baby items necessary for caring for a small child during the flight free of charge in the cabin.

Passengers with limited mobility can bring crutches or a cane into the cabin free of charge.

The weight of the additional piece (item) should not exceed 8 kg.

Free carry-on baggage allowance per passenger on charter flights must be clarified when purchasing an air ticket.

Excess baggage (paid)- part of the weight of baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance established by the airline or which requires mandatory payment regardless of the specified allowance.

Transportation of excess, oversized luggage, as well as baggage that is not included in the free baggage allowance in accordance with the airline’s rules (including as part of the privilege of elite members of the Belavia Leader program), is subject to availability aircraft free carrying capacity.

If the baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance in terms of the number of pieces, weight or the sum of three dimensions, an additional payment for checked excess baggage is required at the baggage rates indicated below.

Excess baggage rates:

* - The rate of 25 EUR is valid for the purchase of the first piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 23 kg and dimensions no more than 158 cm in the sum of three dimensions for tickets issued at PROMO and LITE fares, which do not include free transportation of checked baggage. The rate does not apply to the transportation of special categories of luggage (transportation of animals, equipment, weapons, musical instruments, etc.), as well as to the transportation of oversized luggage.

On the territory of the Republic of Belarus, payment for excess baggage is carried out in Belarusian rubles.

In case of exceeding free rate for several categories, the total amount payable will be the sum of the corresponding rates for excess baggage allowance.

The above rates apply to both direct (point-to-point) and transit transportation, if BELAVIA is the operating carrier along the entire route (for example, MSQ-B2-DME - 50 EUR, DME-B2-MSQ-B2-IEV - 50 EUR), as well as for difficult routes with the participation of two or more carriers, if BELAVIA is the dominant carrier on the route (for example, MSQ-B2-AMS-KL-ABZ - 50 EUR).

In the event that, in addition to BELAVIA Airlines, other air carriers participate in the transportation, including joint operation flights, the rates for payment for the transportation of excess baggage are determined according to the rules of the dominant carrier.

Transportation of special categories of baggage

Transportation of sports equipment

1 (one) set of packed sports equipment weighing no more than 23 kg per piece and measuring no more than 210 cm in the sum of three dimensions is carried free of charge in addition to the established free baggage allowance in the corresponding class of service.

For each subsequent set of sports equipment or for each subsequent piece of sports equipment, a fee of 50 EUR is charged for 1 (one) set / 1 piece of sports equipment.

If the weight of 1 (one) set of sports equipment is more than 23 kg, an additional fee of 50 EUR will be charged for 1 (one) set of sports equipment.

Transportation of sports equipment requires prior approval from the airline.

The types of sports equipment that are carried under these regulations are listed below

• Bicycle weighing 23 kg- Bicycle without motor, children's bicycle
• 23kg golf equipment- 1 golf case, clubs, balls, golf shoes
• Ski equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 1 pair of skis, 1 pair of ski poles, 1 pair of ski boots
• Tandem bike weighing up to 23 kg- Tandem bike
• Water skis weighing up to 23 kg- 1 pair of water or slalom water skis
• Archery equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 1 set of arrows and bow in a protective container
• Snowboard equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 1 snowboard, 1 pair of boots
• Fishing equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 2 fishing rods, a bag or box, 1 pair of fishing boots, a net
• Hockey equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 1 hockey bag, sticks, 1 pair of skates, 1 set of body pads, 1 helmet
• Diving equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 1 diving mask, 1 breathing tube, fins, wetsuit, regulator, empty oxygen tank, flashlight
• Equipment for tennis, squash and badminton weighing up to 23 kg- 2 rackets and a set of balls in a package for tennis, squash and badminton
• Rubber boat weighing up to 23 kg - 1 rubber boat, 1 pair of oars
• Surfboard up to 23 kg- 1 surfboard up to 2m long
• Fencing equipment weighing up to 23 kg- 1 bag with helmet, uniform and fencing weapon
• Roller skates/sport skates up to 23 kg- 1 pair of skates, 1 set of protective equipment (knee pads, elbow pads, etc.), 1 helmet
• Skateboard weighing up to 23 kg- 1 board, 1 set of protective equipment (knee pads, elbow pads, etc.), 1 helmet
• Equipment for parachuting weighing up to 23 kg- 1 set of parachuting equipment
• Equipment for pole vaulting up to 23 kg- 1 set of pole vault equipment

Transportation of animals

Animals (weight including container) are not included in the free baggage allowance.

When transported in the cabin of an aircraft, the maximum dimensions of the container should not exceed 55x40x20cm, the maximum weight of the animal together with the container should not exceed 8 kg.

Container requirements

The cage or container should be large enough and sturdy with a strong, waterproof bottom and sufficient ventilation holes on three sides. There should be enough space inside the cage or container to allow the animal to naturally turn, stand, sit or lie down. The door of the cage or container should close tightly, but not be locked.

Attention! To transport an animal in the aircraft cabin, carriers with both soft and hard walls are allowed, provided that such transportation complies with the standards established for hand luggage. Soft-sided carriers are not suitable for carrying animals as checked baggage.

One passenger has the right to transport no more than one animal in the passenger cabin of the aircraft.

Transporting several live animals in one container is prohibited.

Animals are not transported in the business class cabin.

The fee for transporting animals in the passenger cabin is 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP*.

Animals weighing more than 8 kg are transported in the luggage compartment.

The fee for transporting an animal in the luggage compartment is:

• weighing up to 8 kg - 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP*
• weighing from 8 kg to 32 kg - 100 EUR / 120 USD / 100 GBP*
• weighing from 32 kg to 70 kg - 150 EUR / 180 USD / 150 GBP*.

Animals weighing more than 70 kg are accepted for transportation only as cargo.

When transporting animals (birds), the passenger must provide necessary documents provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, international treaties and the legislation of the country, to the territory, from the territory or through the territory of which transportation is carried out.

Transportation of animals requires prior approval from the airline.

The maximum number of animals allowed to be transported in the luggage compartment on one aircraft is limited.

Transportation of musical instruments

Small musical instruments, in size and weight not exceeding the free carry-on baggage allowance established by the airline for the corresponding class of service, are permitted to be transported in the aircraft cabin upon payment of a fee of 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP* one way, if such a musical instrument is not included in hand luggage and is carried as additional piece of hand luggage.

If the passenger's carry-on baggage, including a musical instrument, does not exceed the allowed free carry-on baggage allowance in accordance with the class of service, no fee will be charged for the carriage of the musical instrument.

* The rate in USD applies only to the sale of transportation in Israel, the rate in GBP only applies to the sale of transportation in the UK. For all other territories the rate in EUR applies.

When transporting musical instruments in the passenger cabin of an aircraft on an additional seat, the rules for transporting baggage in the passenger seat apply. The weight of the instrument should not exceed 84 kg, dimensions should not exceed 135x50x30 cm. For each individual seat, a fee is charged corresponding to the tariff applied to pay for air transportation of the passenger transporting the musical instrument.

Transportation of musical instruments in the luggage compartment of an aircraft is carried out in accordance with the rules for the transportation of excess baggage established for the corresponding class of service.

Transportation of weapons (sports/hunting/combat + ammunition)

One set of weapons includes one container with a gun (or several guns belonging to one passenger) and one container with ammunition. The weight of one set of weapons should not exceed 23 kg.

The weight of ammunition together with the container should not exceed 5 kg per passenger.

Weapons are not included in the free baggage allowance.

The fee for transporting one set of weapons is 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP*.

* The rate in USD applies only to the sale of transportation in Israel, the rate in GBP only applies to the sale of transportation in the UK. For all other territories the rate in EUR applies.

Transportation of weapons requires prior approval from the airline.

The passenger must have a permit from the relevant authorized state bodies confirming the right to own and use, as well as a permit from the relevant authorized state bodies confirming the right to export, import or transit weapons.

Carriage of baggage with the provision of additional seats in the passenger cabin of the aircraft

Baggage that requires special precautions (film, photo, television, video, radio equipment, electronic and optical instruments, office equipment, musical instruments, fragile items) can be transported in the passenger cabin of the aircraft and placed in a separate baggage compartment. passenger seat(s).

The weight of luggage transported in the passenger cabin must not exceed 84 kg, and the dimensions of luggage must not exceed 135x50x30 cm.

The packaging of baggage transported in the passenger cabin of an aircraft must have provisions for securing it in the passenger seat.

Registration of baggage transportation with the provision of additional seats in the passenger cabin of the aircraft is carried out only at airline ticket offices, agency offices or airline representative offices with prior agreement with the airline. The passenger must inform the airline or its agent about the carriage of baggage in the passenger cabin of the aircraft with its placement on additional passenger seats when making a reservation for transportation or purchasing a ticket and pay for a separate passenger seat(s) for this baggage.

For the transportation of baggage in the passenger cabin of the aircraft, a separate ticket is issued, the cost of which is 100% of the tariff at which the transportation of the accompanying passenger is issued, without charging taxes and fees, for one additional passenger seat. When transporting luggage on several passenger seats, the cost of transportation is calculated based on the number of passenger seats required to accommodate the luggage.

An air ticket issued and paid for an additional seat in the passenger cabin of an aircraft for the carriage of special baggage is not subject to the rules of free baggage and hand luggage transportation and meals are not provided.

Delivery of baggage carried in the passenger cabin of the aircraft to the aircraft, its lifting, placement in the aircraft cabin, removal from the aircraft and delivery from the aircraft to the terminal is carried out by the passenger independently.

It is the passenger's responsibility to prepare the documents necessary for the carriage of baggage. The passenger is obliged to comply with the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, international treaties of the Republic of Belarus and the legislation of the country to, from or through the territory of which baggage is transported, relating to the carriage of baggage, compliance with flight safety requirements, aviation security, as well as requirements related to customs, sanitary-quarantine, veterinary, phytosanitary and other types of control.

Receiving luggage at the airport. A baggage tag is attached to each piece of baggage, and the baggage tag’s tear-off coupon remains with the owner of the baggage. The baggage tag tear-off coupon must be retained for baggage claim at the destination airport.

Responsibility of the airline during international transportation for loss of baggage accepted for carriage without a declared value is limited to an amount equivalent to 20 US dollars per 1 kg of baggage weight.

Belavia Airlines is not responsible for fragile items, perishable foods, banknotes, jewelry, precious metals, securities and other valuables, business and personal documents, medical certificates, medicines, keys, video cameras, cameras, portable personal computers, mobile phones and other items included in checked baggage electronic equipment, regardless of whether the carrier knows about the presence of these items in the luggage or not.

FOR SAFETY PURPOSES

By airline not accepted or accepted in limited quantities the following items and substances for transportation in checked baggage:

• firearms and cold steel of all types (including gas and traumatic) without the appropriate permission from the competent authorities;
• compressed and liquefied gases;
• corrosive and oxidizing substances and liquids;
• flammable solids and liquids;
• magnetized substances;
• radioactive materials;
• mercury or other substances and objects with similar characteristics that raise doubts about the safety of their transportation, which can be used for arson, explosion or threaten the safety of passengers and crew members of the aircraft.

Please note that the rules for transporting dangerous items and substances may vary from airline to airline. Be careful if your route consists of flights operated by several carriers - read these rules in advance on the official website of these companies or in their help desk.

If you are still not sure whether specific items and substances are suitable for transportation, please check the IATA list or special section.

ATTENTION!

Belavia Airlines not accepted as hand luggage for transportation in the passenger cabin of an aircraft:

• items that actually imitate weapons (toys, plastic and metal models);
• all sharp, cutting and piercing objects (knives, daggers, scissors, knitting needles, shaving blades, manicure sets);
• cutlery (knives, forks, spoons, corkscrews);
• working tools (knives, hammers, screwdrivers, chisels, darts, files, including nail files);
• sports equipment (bats, golf clubs, cricket clubs, billiard cues, ski equipment, etc.);
• syringes, including disposable ones (passengers who need injections during the flight - diabetics, allergy sufferers, etc., must provide confirmation from the attending physician);
• firearms and ammunition;
• explosives, ammunition, illuminating agents and missiles;
• compressed and liquefied gases, corrosive and oxidizing materials and substances;
• toxic, poisonous and irritating substances;
• magnetized and radioactive materials;
• highly flammable solid and liquid substances;
• briefcases and suitcases equipped with security devices;
• mercury and other substances and objects that raise suspicions about the safety of their transportation and that can be used for arson, explosion or threaten the safety of the lives of passengers and crew members of the aircraft.

ATTENTION! CARRIAGE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETS AND SIMILAR VAPORIZERS IN CHECKED BAGGAGE IS PROHIBITED!

FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND SIMILAR VAPORISTS SHOULD BE TRANSPORTED IN HAND BAGGAGE ONLY!

Transporting devices with lithium and lithium-ion batteries

Lithium batteries are used in phones, laptops, e-cigarettes and other electrical devices. DO YOU KNOW THEY ARE DANGEROUS? If the lithium battery is damaged or short circuited, a fire may start.

Do not place lithium batteries in checked baggage. Lithium and lithium ion batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage only.

During flight, batteries in devices such as laptops, cameras, movie cameras, mobile phones, etc. must be placed in the "Off" mode. Measures should also be taken to ensure that such devices, when placed in checked baggage, do not have batteries that spontaneously activate.

Vehicles powered by lithium or lithium ion batteries are classified as "dangerous goods" and require special attention and requirements for transport by air.

Samples of personal vehicles using lithium and lithium-ion batteries

Recently, small-sized personal vehicles such as hoverboards, mini-Segways, airwheels, electric unicycles (solowheel), varieties of scooters (balance wheel), etc. have become increasingly popular. Transportation of the specified personal vehicles powered by lithium or lithium ion batteries is allowed on BELAVIA flights in checked baggage or in hand luggage only by prior agreement with the airline and subject to strict compliance with the following conditions :

• The passenger must have a passport of the electric mobile device or its technical description;
• the battery driving the electric mobility device must be factory-produced with a capacity of no more than 160 W/h;
• the body of the electric mobile device without battery must be placed in a protective case and checked in for carriage as checked baggage;
• the total number of batteries carried by one passenger in hand luggage should not exceed 2 (two).

Belavia Airlines reserves the right, in case of violation of these requirements, to refuse transportation or remove from transportation an already accepted small-sized personal vehicle and in this case does not bear responsibility for its safety.

Transportation of vehicles used for medical reasons or in connection with a disability (wheelchairs and other types of personal vehicles for persons with limited mobility) on the airline's aircraft is carried out only in luggage compartments .

Samples different types wheelchairs

• Manual wheelchairs
• Electric wheelchairs
• Sports wheelchairs

Transportation of all types of personal vehicles used for medical reasons or due to disability is subject to the following conditions:

• it is necessary to first agree with the airline on the terms of such transportation and prepare the vehicle in accordance with the instructions of the carrier;
• If such personal mobility device is powered by one (1) lithium or lithium-ion battery, then the battery power on such device must not exceed 300 Wh;
• if the device contains 2 batteries, then the power of each of them should not exceed 160 Wh;
• Additionally, it is allowed to transport 2 spare batteries with a power of no more than 160 Wh or one spare battery with a power of up to 300 Wh. Spare batteries are only allowed in hand luggage;
• the battery must be completely disconnected from the electrical device;
• the disconnected battery must be completely discharged, placed in a plastic bag and placed in hand luggage for transportation in the passenger cabin of the aircraft;
• If the battery cannot be disconnected from the vehicle, it should be placed in the “Off” mode and the terminals should be wrapped with insulating tape.

REMEMBER! NO BATTERY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION IF IT DOES NOT HAVE A MANUFACTURER'S MARKING ON IT!

All spare battery terminals must be short-circuit protected. To do this, the batteries must be in the original factory packaging or their terminals are wrapped with insulating tape or each battery is placed in a separate plastic bag.

The carriage of lithium batteries on an aircraft depends on the configuration of the lithium battery or its watt-hour rating (for rechargeables) or lithium content (for non-rechargeables).

Use the following table to determine if your battery can be accepted for transport:

To convert amp hours to watt hours, multiply the amp hours by the voltage.

Types of lithium batteries

Small lithium batteries and batteries, which include batteries for mobile phones, watches, MP3 players and most original laptop batteries. The maximum power of such batteries is 100 watt-hours.

Medium lithium batteries and batteries, which include larger batteries and batteries. For example, extended life batteries for laptops, as well as batteries used for professional audio and video equipment. Such lithium batteries have a capacity of 100 to 160 watt-hours.

Large lithium batteries and cells are primarily batteries that are used in industry. The large rechargeable battery has a capacity of over 160 watt-hours. Large batteries can be found in electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as in mobility aids and scooters.

Note: Other available battery types, such as Ni-Cad and alkaline, may be carried in both checked and carry-on baggage, provided they are properly protected from possible short circuits.