Aeroflot is rightfully considered the No. 1 airline in Russia, not only due to its long history and wide fleet of aircraft, but also a huge number of flights, excellent service and rich experience of cooperation with other airlines.

Booking classes and rates

The airline offers its customers a choice of several fares with different levels of service included in the ticket. The main differences between booking classes, like many other airlines, are the number and baggage allowance provided by Aeroflot; 2014 introduced a certain number of changes and additions to the standard set of tariffs.

From June 21, 2014, in addition to the usual business and economy class, Aeroflot customers can choose a convenient booking class from the options listed in the following table.

New tariffs from Aeroflot

Class	Rate/ Bonus miles	Short description
Business	Business Premium	2 pieces of luggage (32 kg) Hand luggage up to 15 kg
	Business Optimum
	Comfort Premium	2 pieces of luggage (23 kg) Discounts for children under 2 years old - 90%, up to 12 years old - 50%
Economy	Economy Premium
	Economy Optimum	1 piece of luggage Discounts for children under 2 years old - 90%, up to 12 years old - 25%
	Economy Budget
Budget/ Discount	Economy Promo	1 piece of luggage No discounts for children from 2 to 12 years old
	Youth	Passengers under 24 years old 1 piece of luggage no discounts available no bonus miles.

Often, when choosing fares, passengers are most interested in the price and baggage allowance. If the price depends directly on the direction and date of departure, then the rules regarding baggage do not change and therefore can be considered in more detail.

Types of luggage

All baggage carried by an Aeroflot passenger on board an aircraft is divided into two types - checked baggage and hand luggage. Checked baggage is marked with a special tag indicating the final direction with all intermediate stops; the tag also marks the connection of the baggage with the ticket number, respectively, and its belonging to a specific passenger. Checked baggage is located in the luggage compartment during the flight.

Hand luggage is everything that a passenger takes with him into the cabin. Usually this is a limited in volume and weight or a suitcase and a number of additional items.

Depending on the type of baggage that a passenger on Aeroflot flights takes with him on the plane, baggage allowance may differ. In addition to the above two main types, luggage can be:

• additional - children's luggage, children's or;
• excess - exceeding the permitted number of pieces of luggage, weight or volume;
• special - sports equipment, musical instruments, weapons and animals.

baggage allowance

Before delving into the regulations, it is worth noting an important point - baggage can be of two categories: free (included in the ticket price) or paid (exceeding the restrictions imposed by the selected fare). Depending on the category, transportation norms may be dictated by various circumstances and differ from each other.

It is best to check with the operator in advance about the rules of additional payment and the possibility of taking excess baggage on the plane. If the flight and aircraft are overloaded, the airline reserves the right to refuse to accept additional weight on board.

The airline operates many flights jointly with other airlines. In the case where Aeroflot is not the main operator of a code-share flight, but only a partner of another airline, the baggage rules of the operating company apply on the flight.

If a flight consists of several flights and is carried out by several airlines, not only Aeroflot, baggage allowances comply with the rules applied by the dominant air carrier on the flight. For example, if a flight consists of three flights, one of which takes 2 hours in the air and is operated by Aeroflot, another is over the ground for an hour and is operated by Turkish Airlines, and the third is operated by Lufthansa and takes 8 hours, then the luggage is an item , subject to regulatory control by Lufthansa.

Free checked baggage

The airline operates a standard plan, where the baggage allowance is 1PC. Aeroflot provides two baggage pieces (2PC) in business class and economy class only to certain destinations, including Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, Yerevan and others.

One piece of checked baggage is limited in weight and volume. The maximum weight of one included baggage item for Business Class is 32 kg and for Economy Class it is 23 kg. The volume of a suitcase or bag is calculated by adding three dimensions: length, width and height. It is allowed to carry baggage that does not exceed 158 cm in total, regardless of the booking class and tariff plan.

Free hand luggage

Each Aeroflot airline passenger is allowed to take a small bag, suitcase or backpack weighing up to 10 kg into the aircraft cabin. Carrying baggage in the cabin has more stringent requirements and restrictions. For example, liquids in containers larger than 100 ml with a total volume of 1 liter cannot be carried in hand luggage; You will also have to get rid of piercing and cutting objects, such as manicure sets, office scissors and blades, and medical instruments.

The carry-on baggage limit is 115 cm for all booking classes. The maximum cabin baggage weight is 10 kg for economy class and 15 kg for business class. What, how and in what quantity can be carried in the aircraft cabin is directly influenced by Aeroflot baggage allowance. In order not to encounter unforeseen difficulties, it is best to familiarize yourself with the regulations in advance.

In addition to basic hand luggage, there are a number of things and personal items that are covered by the free baggage allowance. Aeroflot offers its passengers the opportunity to take with them on a flight a small handbag or men's bag, outerwear, a laptop computer, a photo and video camera, printed publications, an umbrella, Duty Free purchases and some other things.

Baggage allowance for children

Aeroflot distinguishes between two main categories of children: up to 2 years old and from 2 to 12 years old. Children under two years old receive a 90% discount on tickets due to the fact that they are not provided with a separate seat. Children from 2 to 12 years old occupy a full-fledged seat in the aircraft cabin; accordingly, the same baggage rules apply to them.

Many airlines provide checked baggage space for infants under 2 years of age. Aeroflot was no exception - baggage allowance for infants limits the provided baggage space to a volume of 115 cm and a weight of 10 kg. In addition to small checked luggage, the “ticket” for babies also includes hand luggage: a bag with things, a baby stroller weighing up to 12 kg, a portable cradle, the required amount of liquid formula or other baby food.

Each individual air carrier has its own clearly established requirements regarding the carriage of hand luggage and baggage on any of its aircraft. Aeroflot is no exception to the general rule. The airline regulates how much hand luggage can be taken into the cabin.

Hand luggage: weight and dimensions

The weight of hand luggage on Aeroflot aircraft has strict size restrictions.

The dimensions of any carry-on baggage must be as follows:

• height – up to 40 cm;
• width – up to 20 cm;
• length – up to 55 cm.

You can also bring handbags, suitcases and other luggage of other sizes. The most important thing is that when summing up the three main indicators, the result is no more than 115 centimeters.

The weight of luggage on an Aeroflot plane also has restrictions. In economy class you can take only one piece of hand luggage, the permitted weight of which does not exceed 10 kg. For business class travelers, the rules for carrying hand luggage inside the cabin are more relaxed - you are allowed to carry 1 piece weighing 15 kg.

The indicated standards apply to domestic as well as international flights of Aeroflot.

Weight allowance and other carry-on baggage requirements change when it comes to codeshare flights with other carriers that are subject to the other airline's baggage rules. Flights of this type are called codeshare.

Strict baggage rules regarding carry-on luggage have a lot to do with the fact that leaving items and bags in the aisles is unacceptable. If they get caught in an air pocket or during a difficult landing, they can injure passengers. For hand luggage there are special shelves above the seats, which have limited dimensions. And if the bag does not fit into the dimensions of the storage space, the passenger will most likely be forced to part with their carry-on luggage for the duration of the flight and be sent to the luggage compartment. The airline is interested in the safety of its own property and makes every effort to reduce the risk of breakage of shelves or their doors to a minimum.

Do not forget that hand luggage shelves have a certain weight limit that they can withstand.

In case of emergency, carry-on luggage is quite capable of creating additional problems. When in a critical situation, most people will try with all their might to save their property. This can not only lead to conflicts between passengers, but also significantly complicate the evacuation procedure.

Theoretically, passengers may want to place any, even the most unexpected, items in their hand luggage. These can be toothpastes, shampoos and other fluid liquids that, under the influence of changed pressure in flight, begin to flow. All this explains the strict restrictions on hand luggage that apply on board Aeroflot and other airlines.

What you are allowed to take on board

In the cabins of Aeroflot airliners, in addition to the main piece of hand luggage, transportation of the following list of things is allowed:

• a small handbag or briefcase;
• A4 folder;
• rain umbrella;
• outerwear (seasonal);
• audio, video, computer equipment;
• Cell Phones;
• books, periodicals;
• a sealed bag containing goods purchased at Duty Free;
• mobility aids (crutches, walkers, canes, wheelchairs).

Allowable dimensions, as well as weight, are not all the requirements for hand luggage. There is a certain list of things that are allowed to be transported in single copies or in small quantities. For example, an Aeroflot passenger has the right to take with him only one lighter, one thermometer or pressure gauge. When transporting perishable products, dry ice is allowed for transportation, but its quantity should under no circumstances exceed two kilograms.

Features of transporting liquids

Various liquids are allowed to be carried in the aircraft cabin. Another thing is that the answer to the question of how many of these substances you can take with you involves strict volume restrictions. Any liquids in hand luggage are carried in 100 ml containers. In this case, one passenger is allowed to carry no more than one liter in total. The container is packed in a transparent closed plastic bag.

If the transported property includes hydrogen peroxide, the passenger can take a bottle (up to 100 ml) of a 3% solution.

Volume restrictions do not apply to medications needed by the passenger during the trip, nutritional supplements, or baby food.

Important! Even if a bottle with a total volume of 1 liter contains less than 100 ml of liquid, it is prohibited to carry it in the aircraft cabin. The restrictions concern not so much the liquid itself as the container.

What can't be carried in hand luggage

Regardless of whether an Aeroflot aircraft makes an international or domestic flight, there are a number of things that have absolutely no place on board. In addition to what is listed in the diagram above, oversized vehicles (Segways, electric scooters, etc.) powered by batteries, as well as lithium-ion batteries with a capacity above 160 Wh, are not allowed into the cabin.

All of the listed items, despite their weight and parameters, can only be transported in the luggage compartment. Carriage of potentially dangerous baggage requires registration of the cargo as dangerous. Exceptions are made only for necessary mobility devices - wheelchairs.

Passengers should be especially careful when carrying lithium-ion batteries. In laptops, cell phones, cameras, players, etc. Battery power usually does not exceed 100 Wh. They are allowed to be transported freely. You can put an additional 2 spare batteries in your luggage bag.

Important! According to the baggage packing requirements on Aeroflot aircraft, each rechargeable battery carried must be packed separately.

For high-power batteries, Aeroflot allows transportation only after receiving the appropriate permission from an authorized representative of the airline.

Non-standard baggage and requirements for its transportation

Aeroflot passengers are interested not only in the weight of baggage allowed for transportation and its parameters, but also in what non-standard cargo is allowed to be transported. As a rule, non-standard items mean strollers (for children and wheelchairs), pets and other animals, as well as musical instruments.

The answer to the question of which musical instrument can be taken on a plane (both in the luggage compartment and in the cabin) is quite simple. He can be anything. The main condition is that the weight of the instrument cannot exceed 80 kilograms with a case, and its parameters must be a maximum of 135x50x30 cm.

If you need to transport large musical equipment in the cabin, the airline will insist that you purchase a separate ticket for it. But whatever instrument is subject to air transportation, it must undergo an approval procedure with airline employees. What is especially important is that this must be done no later than 36 hours before the scheduled departure of the flight.

Strollers, both children's and wheelchairs, are allowed to be transported in the cabin free of charge and without hindrance. According to the carrier’s rules, he has the right to transport things that are vital for the passenger free of charge. Guide dogs also fall under this category.

If we are not talking about a guide dog, but about any other animal, a fee is required for their transportation (according to the tariffs for additional baggage weight). Animals can travel directly in the cabin if their weight, together with their cage or carrier, is no more than 8 kilograms. Larger animals are transported in the luggage compartment.

In addition, a number of documents must be completed for each transported animal. Minor passengers are not allowed to transport pets.

Responsibility for the safety of hand luggage lies with the Aeroflot passenger, and the air carrier itself is responsible for luggage checked into the luggage compartment.

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Flights today have become part of the modern life of Russian citizens. In our country, people call airlines the most reliable carrier " Aeroflot" Considering that airline clients do not travel light, let us clarify the conditions for transporting baggage with this group. After all, knowledge of such nuances makes it easier to prepare for the trip.

To have a general idea of ​​this issue, let’s find out the current rules for carrying baggage on an airplane “ Aeroflot" Today, the airline conventionally divides customers' belongings into hand luggage and luggage. In this case, passengers take items from the first category on board and carry them in the cabin. Objects belonging to the second group must be transported in the luggage compartment of the aircraft. Moreover, such things undergo special control during registration and are marked with a separate sign - a tag.

Although all items that the airline client intends to transport undergo customs inspection and security checks. It is also permissible to take some personal belongings of the passenger into the cabin, in addition to the established baggage allowance. " Aeroflot» allows additional transportation of women's handbags and men's briefcases, outerwear, umbrellas, small household appliances - laptop, camera, tablet. Essential items for the disabled and infants are eligible for free transportation. For example, canes, crutches, wheelchairs and strollers.

Moreover, the company practices calculation of luggage transportation using the “Piece Concept” system. This term means the passenger’s right to occupy a conditional number of seats, where each unit of account is regulated by the dimensions and weight of the bag. Such standards are determined based on the class of air ticket purchased.

There is one more nuance. When an airline client intends to carry no more than ten kilograms of things, the company offers such passengers to occupy the required number of seats. The rule applies to all categories of service. We have reviewed in general terms the nuances and conditions that govern the carriage of baggage and hand luggage on an airplane." Aeroflot" Now let's clarify some details.

Flight protection measures

In the modern world, airlines pay great attention to the safety of airline passengers. Therefore, the carrier’s clients go through several stages of control and inspection of their luggage. Such measures minimize the likelihood of an emergency situation occurring in the cabin during the flight. At the same time, the maximum weight and dimensions of luggage are strictly regulated for each category of items.

The passenger checks in all cargo, and the airline employee labels the luggage with tags. Information on the label is entered in Latin characters. Moreover, this information confirms the initials of a particular client, the airliner’s flight and board number, the date of the flight and the passenger’s contact information. Such conditions help guarantee the search for luggage in force majeure situations when things are lost - after all, the airlines take responsibility for transporting the cargo safely.

The airline has compiled a list of objects prohibited for transportation in the cabin. This list includes piercing and cutting objects, explosives, weapons, and chemical compounds.

In addition, restrictions apply to the carriage of certain categories of items in the cabin. Here it is appropriate to pay attention to the rules for transporting liquids, medications, and medical equipment. After all, failure to comply with the airline’s requirements will result in the passenger being denied boarding. Take these nuances into account when packing your bags for the trip.

Transportation standards

Now let’s look at the question that worries airline passengers “ Aeroflot”, – how many kg of luggage can be carried per person and what are the current size standards. If we think about the size of bags, there are two options. Checked luggage is transported in the cabin if the total dimensions of the sides of the suitcase fit within 1,150 mm. When the total lengths of the sides of the bag are 1,150–1,580 mm, items are transported in the luggage compartment. Luggage with dimensions exceeding the specified standards is subject to transportation under special conditions.

Let's talk about the permissible weight of luggage on an airplane for one person. Aeroflot classifies several categories of luggage transportation. The standards determine the class of service of an aircraft passenger. A similar list is formed as follows:

1. Business Class. Customers who travel as comfortably as possible receive two free seats in the luggage compartment and cabin. Moreover, here passengers expect that the seats on board include bags of 15 kilograms, and the weight of items for the luggage section is increased to 32 kg.
2. Comfort or premium class. The passenger has the right to occupy a single seat on board with a maximum luggage weight of 10 kilograms. Moreover, there are 2 compartments for luggage. Here the weight of the suitcase fits into 23 kg.
3. Economy class. Budget customers receive one piece of carry-on luggage and one compartment in the luggage compartment. You can take a bag up to 10 kilograms on board, and a suitcase up to 23 kg can be checked in as luggage.
4. Discount. Such standards often require the absence of seats in the luggage compartment or cabin. In such situations, a single free seat on the airline's choice is acceptable.

However, there are some exceptions for low cost flight customers. On transatlantic and intercontinental flights, economy class passengers are provided with a second piece of baggage of the original value. However, this rule does not apply to travel to Miami and some Asian countries.

In addition, holders of a gold or silver card from the company's bonus program have the right to count on similar privileges for flights on any route. But platinum cardholders are entitled to two additional seats.

Special conditions are provided for the child rate. Although a child under two years old will not need to pay for a separate passenger seat for travel, parents have the right to take their things into the cabin. Here the standard is one place per 10 kilograms. Having clarified the nuances of how many kilograms can be carried on an airplane “ Aeroflot", let's move on to other issues of cargo transportation.

Non-standard luggage

Often people transport special luggage on an airplane, the size and weight of which does not quite fit within the specified limits. Airline employees include sports equipment, musical instruments, expensive household appliances, etc. in these categories. The passenger coordinates such transportation nuances with the carrier individually in advance. The minimum period for addressing such issues is three days before the departure of the aircraft.

In addition, the airline pays special attention to the transportation of weapons or ammunition. Airline regulations prohibit the transport of such cargo on some flights. Moreover, the passenger is obliged to notify the carrier of his intention to transport prohibited items 72 hours before takeoff. Of course, in such cases you will have to present the necessary documents and permits to airline employees.

Transportation of musical instruments is a special category of transportation. After all, owners of such expensive equipment prefer to keep the item with them. Here you will have to pay for additional space in the aircraft cabin.

The next group of unusual cargo is equipment for people with limited mobility and children. The company does not interfere with the free transportation of infants and wheelchairs. In addition, guide dogs also fall into this category. However, here the main requirement for the passenger is the need to use such equipment or an animal.

Exceeding the norm and payment

As experienced passengers say, if you have a large number of things, it is more profitable to pay for additional seats. After all, the surcharge for exceeding the weight of the cargo or its size will be higher. When traveling around the country, the carrier's client pays for extra space in the amount of 2,500 rubles. If there are too many things, you will have to fork out another 7,500 rubles. for each subsequent unit of the norm. For international routes these requirements are 50 and 150 euros.

Exceeding the standards will have to be paid according to the tariffs established by the airlines.

If we consider the overpayment for excess weight of luggage, here the standards for domestic flights are equal to 2,500 rubles per weight of 23–50 kg for budget flights or 32–50 for clients flying business class. However, when traveling abroad, the payment will increase to 100 euros. Exceeding the 50 kg limit will entail a payment of 5,000 rubles. within the country or 150 € if a flight to another country is planned.

There are also rules for paying for luggage that does not fit into the specified size. Here, suitcases measuring 1,580 - 2,030 mm are charged 5,000 rubles for flights within Russia and 100 euros for international flights. When the luggage exceeds the value of 2.03 m, the client pays an additional 7,500 rubles if the passenger is traveling within the country. A similar situation on a plane flying abroad involves the client losing 150 euros.

Considering that in most cases, people's excess baggage is slightly higher than the established limit, it is more profitable to pay for the extra space, especially on foreign flights. Typically, airlines publish such requirements on the official portal. By visiting the site using this link, you will be able to correctly plan the number of bags.

Consider the baggage transportation rules in advance so as not to encounter unplanned financial losses before boarding

To summarize, current airline regulations comply with international transportation standards. When preparing to travel, it is advisable for a person to clarify the nuances that interest him and take into account such requirements of the airline - after all, violation of the standard is fraught with unplanned financial losses.

Aeroflot Airlines offers passengers to transport luggage in the aircraft cabin and luggage compartment, regulating standards with the Piece Concept system.
Flight safety is a priority, so passengers undergo pre-flight customs inspection and security control
Standards for dimensions and weight of hand luggage
Each passenger receives a certain number of pieces of hand luggage in the cabin, their number determines the class of flight
Aeroflot does not impose restrictions on the transportation of wheelchairs or baby strollers if the client needs these items

Among other things, they also differ from the class and fare you choose. As for baggage allowances on Aeroflot Economy Class aircraft, they are quite standard and transparent. True, there are several nuances that are worth considering.

The size of luggage on an Aeroflot Economy Class plane and Aeroflot Economy Class baggage allowance are important components of any flight. After all, if you violate the rules, you will have to pay separately certain amounts, which you simply must have on hand in case such an unpleasant situation arises.

If you choose Premium tariff for Economy, then you are allowed 2 pieces of 23 kg each. All others mean only 1 place for both categories.

What can you take with you to the salon?

In addition to the 10 kg suitcase itself, the passenger has the right to take with him a woman's bag, a cane, an umbrella, a bouquet of flowers, a folder for papers, books or magazines. From multimedia items you can take laptop, video camera, camera or mobile phone.

Carry-on luggage is also checked and weighed, just like luggage.

You can take it from clothes outerwear, suit or dress in a suitcase.

When moving with a small child, then calmly take more baby food and bassinet.

Also, when purchasing Duty Free goods, they can be carried in the cabin of the aircraft, but with a sales receipt and in an unopened package.

Baggage allowance for passengers with children

When flying with a small child up to 2 years, regardless of the chosen class or fare, without additional space, baggage allowed weighing 10 kg and only for 1 place.

Per child over 2 years old and up to 12 spread the same rules as for other passengers.

Tariffs for overweight and oversize

If you take not one suitcase, but two, in Economy, then you will have to pay for the second of them - 50 euros or dollars(for America, Canada and Asia. The exceptions are Tashkent, Bishkek, Dushanbe, Khujand, cities of Africa and Ukraine).

Pre-weigh your suitcase to know if you fit within the baggage allowance.

If the permissible weight is exceeded, the following rules apply:

• from 23 to 32 kg - 50 euros for flights within the Russian Federation and 100 euros for other destinations;
• from 32 to 50 kg – 100 euros for domestic flights and 150 for international flights.

Please note that in Europe a suitcase weighing more than 32 kg may not be accepted at all, since trade unions prohibit taking luggage of such weight.

If the problem is dimensions, then such luggage is considered oversized. Wherein, for sizes greater than 158 cm but less than 203, then you will need to pay an additional 100 euros or dollars. When it exceeds 203 cm, then you will have an amount of 150 euros/dollars to pay.

in winter Aeroflot allows you to take additional luggage with your main suitcase. ski equipment set, but in a case. The rest of the time, it is considered excessive and paid separately.

There are cases when a passenger exceeds their luggage or carry-on luggage in all of the above parameters. In this case he pays for each category.

For example, a suitcase is more than 158 cm, but does not exceed 203 cm, and at the same time weighs up to 32 kg. You pay 100 euros and plus 50 euros if you travel within Russia, and another 100 abroad.