Every year, air travel experiences changes regarding the size and weight of baggage allowance. To know what bags and suitcases you can take with you, you need to familiarize yourself in advance with all the requirements for luggage of the largest Russian airlines. One such airline is Aeroflot. Let's try to find out what baggage allowances Aeroflot has adopted in 2020.
Features of passenger baggage control
Every person preparing to fly for the first time should become familiar with the passenger baggage control system so that they know what to be prepared for. The following features of the baggage transportation system are distinguished:
- All things a person takes with him on a trip are divided into hand luggage and luggage itself. Carry-on luggage includes small bags and briefcases that a citizen can take into the cabin. A special tag is attached to it, indicating that we have a certain type of luggage in front of us. This marking will be, first of all, important for airline and airport employees, and not for the passenger himself. Items that cannot be taken on board an airplane are called baggage. They are given in advance upon check-in on board the plane.
- All things that a citizen wants to transport with him on an airplane are subject to a mandatory preliminary inspection procedure. All this is done for safety reasons. Things carried by a person can be checked not only at the check-in counter, but also before passport control. At some airports, another personal security screening area may be located right in front of the boarding gate. The number of security screening areas depends on the airport.
- Possibility to carry allowed baggage free of charge. If a suitcase brought by a citizen weighs more than what is allowed by the airline, then you will have to pay extra for it. In other cases, the passenger can count on his belongings being transported free of charge. The cost of baggage transportation is automatically included in the price of the plane ticket.
What is “paid baggage”?
Another point that causes some confusion among travelers is what it means to pay for baggage “on purchase” of an airline ticket. Indeed, the first thing that comes to mind is what paid baggage means in an airline ticket - an additional fee for a bag and a laptop. Although you can expect everything from our carriers, in this case everything is not so bad and they won’t take extra money for a bag and electronics.
The footnote “paid baggage” simply means that if the size or weight of hand luggage slightly exceeds those established in the rules of transportation within a given company, then you will have to pay extra for them. On some Russian flights, for example, those carried out, the surcharge is called the word “fine”.
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When traveling on these planes, you should not be surprised or frightened when you hear the demand to “pay a fine”; we are not talking about any violations in behavior or documents, but about exceeding the carry-on baggage allowance.
On average, you can carry a bag or suitcase weighing up to 10 kg inside the cabin, usually this is the strictest weight limit, while the laptop must be carried not in a bag, but separately “on the shoulder”, then the gadget will not be considered luggage. For anything that exceeds these weight limits, you will have to pay extra.
Hand luggage
In 2020, the following requirements were established for the carriage of hand luggage on board an aircraft:
- Dimensions can be no more than 55x40x25 cm. This means that if your bag does not meet these dimensions (exceeds them), then it will be transferred to the status of luggage. Previously, the last figure was 20 cm, but in 2020 (due to numerous requests from passengers) it was increased by 5 centimeters. This significantly distinguishes Aeroflot's requirements compared to other major airlines (S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines, UTair). Their requirements remained the same - 55x40x20 cm.
- The weight of hand luggage cannot exceed 10-15 kilograms. The final weight depends on the class chosen by the person. If a passenger flies in business class, then the upper limit for the weight of hand luggage will be 15 kilograms. When choosing other classes (“Comfort” or “Economy”), the passenger will be able to carry only 10 kilograms with him.
Important! Airport and airline representatives take carry-on baggage requirements seriously, so every item a passenger wants to carry as carry-on baggage will be checked. To check whether a passenger's bag meets the airline's requirements, airport officials use a special frame. If the baggage fits within this frame, it can be carried into the cabin.
What can you take on a plane?
There is a whole list of things that can be carried into the aircraft cabin. These include:
- Bouquet of flowers.
- Package from a duty-free store. Its dimensions should not exceed 115 cm (length, width and height are summed up).
- A small briefcase, handbag or backpack, the total size of which does not exceed 80 cm and weight - 5 kilograms.
- Outerwear. Its citizen can freely carry it into the aircraft cabin in order to feel comfortable during the flight.
- The suit is in a special case. Many diplomats often travel on business and carry suits with them. To prevent them from getting jammed, special covers are used. The ability to carry a suit into the aircraft cabin in a special case allows a person not to worry about the safety and cleanliness of his clothes.
- Food for children.
- Solid foods (cookies, chocolate, fruit, etc.).
- A folding stroller, the dimensions of which do not exceed 42x50x20 cm, and the weight is 7 kilograms.
- Medicines necessary for a person in flight.
- Musical instruments whose dimensions do not exceed 135 cm in the sum of three dimensions. The violin, saxophone, etc. satisfy these requirements. You can also transport a guitar whose dimensions exceed 135 cm, but the carriage of such hand luggage must be agreed upon with airline representatives in advance (36 hours before departure). If a traveler decides to transport a musical instrument, then he must remember that it will become the only place in his hand luggage. The remaining things will have to be taken in luggage.
Important! Previously, you could carry a camera, laptop or umbrella separately from your carry-on baggage, but now these items must be placed in your carry-on baggage. If a passenger takes an umbrella-cane with him, he will have to check in her luggage, since it will not fit in a backpack. Aeroflot changed the requirements for bringing these items onto an aircraft only in 2020.
Liquids on board
Requirements apply not only to things, but also to transported liquids. They must meet the following requirements:
- Their capacity should not exceed 100 ml.
- They must be packed in transparent, resealable bags so that airport officials can inspect the contents of the bag in case of suspicion.
Important! The rules for transporting liquids include not only drinks (juices, water), but also sun cream, shower gel, shampoo, and mascara.
Transporting animals on board the aircraft
Aeroflot provides its passengers with the opportunity to transport animals, but imposes certain requirements for their import:
- Preliminary approval with the airline. If a passenger needs to transport a pet, he must notify airline representatives in advance. A passenger's request to transport an animal is reviewed within 1-2 days, after which the airline makes its decision.
- Additional payment for transporting a pet. The final cost depends on the direction and duration of the flight. For international flights it is approximately 75 euros, and for flights within Russia – about 4 thousand rubles.
Important! Not all animals can be transported on board. Rodents, reptiles, fish and arthropods are strictly not allowed on board. Pugs and Pekingese cannot be transported either, because they are brachycephalic dog breeds.
How to buy a ticket without luggage
Purchasing this ticket is a simple procedure and with advances in technology, it is now possible to purchase tickets online.
It is recommended to be careful and prudent, because if a discounted air ticket is purchased at the last minute, it will cost more than a full trip that includes a certain service.
Read more about how to save on buying air tickets here.
Buying tickets online, you always save money
Free baggage allowance: size and weight
Aeroflot has rules and regulations for carrying not only hand luggage, but also luggage that is checked into the luggage compartment of the aircraft. The amount and weight of baggage at Aeroflot depend on the selected flight class.
| Service class | Number of luggage pieces, weight |
| Business | 2 pieces, each not exceeding 32 kilograms |
| Comfort | 2 pieces, each not exceeding 23 kilograms |
| Economy | 1st place, no more than 23 kilograms |
As a general rule, the size of such baggage in the sum of three dimensions should not exceed 158 cm.
Important! The key role when flying on Aeroflot flights is played by the number of luggage pieces.
How much does luggage cost on a plane?
To date, Aeroflot does not participate in the program that applies the Light fare and the carriage of paid baggage. Other airlines offer a fixed amount for paid baggage, regulated by the weight system and the system by which the baggage space is paid.
How much does paid luggage cost from leading air carriers?
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Baggage not exceeding 10 kg in weight is allowed to be carried free of charge in the cabin as hand luggage. For international air carriers this weight may be less. It is advisable to clarify this issue in advance so that paid baggage on the plane does not cause additional costs.
It is always more profitable to pay for additional services through the airline’s website or through a call center. The cost of transporting luggage will be significantly less. If baggage is paid for at the airport ticket office, the cost is also reduced, but only slightly. The highest cost of baggage carried on an airplane is charged when payment is made directly at the gate. There is always an overpayment here. Therefore, the best option for passengers is to pay online.
Loading luggage on the plane
Cost of additional space and excess baggage
If the dimensions, weight or number of pieces of luggage exceed the established baggage allowance at Aeroflot, then the passenger will have to pay extra for their transportation on board the aircraft. Aeroflot sets the following tariffs for the carriage of additional, excess baggage.
| Standards | Excess category (by weight or number of seats) | Tariffs for flights within Russia (in rubles) | Tariffs for international flights |
| 1 free piece of luggage | 2nd place | 2500 | From 3 to 7 thousand rubles |
| 1 or 2 free checked bags | 3rd (subsequent places) | 7500 | From 8 to 14 thousand rubles |
| 23 kilograms | From 23 kilograms to 32 kilograms | 2500 | From 7 to 8 thousand rubles |
| 23 kilograms | From 32 kilograms to 50 kilograms | 5000 | From 8 to 14 thousand rubles |
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Conditions for transporting oversized baggage
There is not only standard, oversized baggage, which is checked in by the passenger upon check-in, but also so-called non-standard baggage. Oversized luggage includes luggage whose weight ranges from 32 kilograms to 50 kilograms, and whose size exceeds 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions.
Most often, airline representatives encounter the following types of oversized baggage:
- Equipment for skiing or cycling, playing golf or hockey. 1 person can carry 1 set of equipment for each of the listed sports types free of charge.
- Fishing equipment. Fishermen can bring 2 fishing rods and 1 set of fishing tackle free of charge.
- Weapons and ammunition for them. You can transport 1 weapon for free. To transport it, you need to coordinate the transportation with the airport in advance (36 hours before departure) and obtain permission.
- Baggage carried in the passenger seat. It includes items that require special transportation conditions. All luggage must be carefully packed. This will avoid the possibility of damage during transportation. The dimensions of such luggage at Aeroflot cannot exceed the dimensions of 135x50x30 cm, and its weight should not exceed 80 kilograms. To carry such baggage, you need to coordinate this with the airport service in advance, and also pay extra at the rate for one more passenger seat.
- Baby stroller.
- Wheelchair.
- Pet. Can be placed both in the aircraft cabin and in the luggage compartment. Transportation is possible only with prior agreement with Aeroflot representatives.
