The Federation Council approved a law to abolish the mandatory baggage allowance included in the price of a non-refundable ticket. The innovations will take effect in the fall.
What rules have been in force so far
Art. 106. The Air Code of the Russian Federation provides that a passenger of an aircraft has the right to carry his baggage free of charge within the established norm. At the same time, “the norms of free baggage allowance, including things carried by the passenger, are established depending on the type of aircraft and may not be less than ten kilograms per passenger ”. The specific rules were set by the airlines.
What changes are approved by the Federation Council
The approved bill provides that “an agreement for the carriage of passengers by air, providing for the condition of non-refund of the carriage charge ... may not include the free baggage allowance. " Specific rules are established by the carrier, who "Must inform aircraft passenger on the conditions of baggage and carry-on baggage ". Therefore, total free baggage cancellation will only apply to non-refundable fares.
In addition, instead of "things carried by the passenger", the concept of "hand luggage" was introduced into the code. The right to "free carry-on baggage within the limits set by the carrier" is separately stipulated.
The law will come into force after 60 days after being signed by the president and published.
What does the Ministry of Transport offer
The Ministry of Transport has developed its own draft amendments to the Federal Aviation Rules aimed at regulating the issues of passenger transportation under an agreement that does not provide for a free baggage allowance. In particular, they provide for:
- Minimum hand baggage weightthat airlines set for passengers, must be at least 5 kg. Carriers can change this figure upwards.
- Additionally, without presenting for weighing, the passenger will be able to carry only a handbag or briefcase, baby food, a suit in a garment bag, a carrycot when transporting a child, crutches, a folding wheelchair.
At the same time, the Ministry of Transport explained that passengers are also not prohibited from taking in hand luggage a folder for papers, an umbrella, a cane, a bouquet of flowers, outerwear, printed publications for reading in flight, a cell phone, a camera and a video camera provided for by the current regulations. All of these items can be included in the minimum carry-on baggage allowance of 5 kg.
These rules are currently at the stage of public discussion, as a result of which they may be amended.
What are the rules for Russian airlines
Airlines have so far interpreted the 10kg free baggage provision in different ways.
Aeroflot
The rules (“Budget” tariff) provide for free transportation of one piece of baggage up to 23 kg in the baggage hold (two pieces on a number of long-distance destinations), as well as free transportation in the cabin of hand luggage weighing up to 10 kg. Paid baggage transportation (exceeding the number of seats with the allowance for one piece) costs 2.5-7.5 thousand rubles. (€ 50-200, $ 50-200 on foreign routes). There are also separate surcharges for excess weight and size by the sum of three dimensions - 2.5-7.5 thousand rubles. (€ 100-200, $ 100-200).
"Victory"
A free 10 kg baggage allowance is allowed in the hold. Only the following items can be transported free of charge in the cabin: one handbag or one briefcase (not exceeding 75 cm in the sum of three dimensions), a folder for papers, an umbrella, a cane, a bouquet of flowers, outerwear, printed materials for reading in flight, baby food for a child during the flight, a cell phone, a camera, a video camera, a laptop, a suit in a garment bag, a cradle when transporting a child, crutches, a stretcher or a wheelchair). Paid baggage allowance up to 10 kg in the cabin - 999-2 thousand rubles. (up to € 35 on foreign routes). Paid transportation in the luggage compartment up to 20 kg - 1.5–3 thousand rubles. (€ 45), up to 32 kg - 2.3 thousand rubles.
An S7 passenger who buys a Basic Economy ticket can carry a box or bag weighing up to 10 kg and measuring no more than 55x40x20 cm, as well as alpine skis or snowboards weighing up to 23 kg, free of charge in hand luggage. Baggage is paid separately according to the tariff scale, divided into 31 geographic zones. The surcharge can be up to 27.9 thousand rubles. depending on the direction, weight and number of excess baggage pieces. The most expensive baggage is from Japan to Europe.
How baggage abroad is regulated
In most other countries (including the US and EU), baggage regulation is at the discretion of the airlines.
Lufthansa
On all intercontinental flights, Economy Class passengers can carry one piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg and one hand baggage weighing up to 8 kg (55x40x23 cm) free of charge. The airline operates new European fares “Light”, “Classic” and “Flex” on short and medium-haul flights. The cheapest “Light” fare only allows you to travel with hand luggage and does not give you the right to rebook or return your ticket. One piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg is charged separately. On domestic flights, it costs from € 15 (when purchased on the company's website) to € 55 (at the boarding gate), on international flights - € 25–55.
Delta Airlines
You can take one hand luggage for free (handbag, briefcase, camera in a case, diaper bag, laptop) and one personal item (jacket, umbrella, food or drink purchased after check-in, duty-free purchases, stroller, portable baby chair, wheelchair or crutches). Carry-on baggage dimensions in length-thickness-width must not exceed 114 cm in total. Tariffs for baggage differ depending on the destination. On domestic American flights, one bag up to 23 kg costs $ 25, the second - $ 35. On most international flights, the first baggage weighing up to 23 kg is free, for the second surcharge can be up to $ 100.
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Hello friends. Great news today. After November 5, 2017, new rules for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage on flights of Russian airlines come into force. If earlier each carrier had its own requirements, now the rules will be the same for all Russian airlines (except for the low-cost airline Pobeda).
Attention! Once again: the law is only for Russian airlines. All other airlines have their own rules in accordance with the laws of their state.
The rules to which airlines and we, passengers of aircraft are subject, are called "General rules for the air carriage of passengers, baggage, cargo and requirements for servicing passengers, consignors, consignees." They were adopted on June 28, 2007 by order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation. Since then, the rules have been amended. But the norms were very different and vague. For some carriers, they were generally too rigid.
On October 5, 2017, a new law No. 409 was issued on amending the document. The changes affect everyone who uses air transport, i.e. and you and me.
It is clear that there are many interesting details in the law, which we will not talk about. Today we will tell you about the most important thing, about what everyone who wants to take advantage of a flight with the help of a Russian airline will face.
Let's agree on terms
- Baggage - suitcases, bags or boxes that we weigh at check-in and check in as baggage.
- Carry-on luggage - things put in a bag, briefcase, backpack or a package that we take with us into the aircraft cabin and on which a “carry-on” tag was hung.
- Things that we take on the plane and that didn't have a tag. (Laptops, cameras, gadgets, clothes, flowers, baby food, crutches, walking sticks, etc.)
There are many interesting details in the law, which we will not talk about. And we will tell you only about the most important thing, about what an ordinary tourist who wants to take a flight with the help of a Russian airline will face.
The law comes into force on November 5, 2017. This means that everyone who buys air tickets after November 5 is subject to these amendments.
Those who have already bought tickets in advance (before November 5) are not covered by the law. So it is written in the same rules.
The most important thing about the new flight rules
General requirements that are important to us as travelers relate to baggage allowance and the carriage of things in the aircraft cabin. Let's try to lucidly explain these rules so that you don't have any questions, and understand what pluses and minuses we have.
Baggage requirements
Before: the maximum weight of one piece of baggage was not to exceed 32 kg.
Now: a new requirement has been introduced - the weight norm of 1 piece of baggage is 30 kg for all air carriers. Less is possible, more is impossible.
1 piece of luggage is one suitcase. If you rent a large backpack, then this is 1 backpack, if you are a bag, then this is 1 bag.
But! This does not mean that now you can take 30 kg of luggage with any ticket. There is an important point here, it depends on the fare you bought. Simply put, an economy class ticket has fewer options than those who took, for example, a business class ticket.
All baggage can be broken down by weight:
- Up to 10 kg, from 10 kg to 30 kg, over 30 kg
- Luggage up to 10 kg - free
Previously, the weight norm for free baggage was different for different companies, now the same for everyone.
This means that no company can write in its rules: "It is allowed to carry baggage weighing no more than 3 kg (or 6 kg or 7 kg)." 10 kg norm for everyone! You yourself are not obliged to gain exactly 10 kg, you can take less, at your discretion, but the company cannot set you a lower limit on the weight of luggage.
Baggage weighing from 10 to 30 kg
There are some nuances here. As before, you need to go to the carrier's website and read its rules - what weight should your baggage be in accordance with the fare of your ticket. This means that "the upper limit can be 23 kg, 25, 27 to 30 kg. If in the rules of the company for your tariff the upper limit is 23 kg (i.e. you can carry no more than 23 kg for free), and when weighing the scales showed more than your suitcase at check-in, then you either need to take out something and leave it, or pay extra for the excess.
Excess baggage
Baggage that is not included in your fare ticket is considered excess baggage.
Example: you bought a ticket Moscow-Vladivostok tariff "Economy flexible". The ticket price includes baggage up to 23 kg. If your baggage weighs more than 23 kg, but does not exceed 30 kg, then this weight is considered overweight and you will have to pay extra for it.
How much it will cost, check the airline's website.
Luggage weighing 30 kg
Usually, this amount can be carried free of charge by a passenger who has bought a business class ticket. At this rate, the passenger has more options.
Baggage over 30 kg -Heavy luggage
Anything over 30 kg and not suitable for standard dimensions is considered a heavy load. The surcharge for each kilogram is subject to a special “heavy load” tariff. Each company has its own tariffs. Read the rules on the company's website (section "Baggage transportation"). This information is required.
Perhaps this is the main thing.
Bagless ticket
I will add that many companies still have a bagless tariff. This is when you do not take your luggage at all and fly only with hand luggage. Tickets for it are cheap, but there are inconvenient nuances. The main one is that such a ticket is non-refundable.
Joint baggage
There was also an opportunity to combine the belongings of two or more travelers into one luggage (put all things in one suitcase - 1 luggage space). The weight of such baggage should also not exceed the same 30 kg.
What are the pros and cons have appeared in connection with the introduction of the amendments?
Pros: There were standards for everyone. The main one is that you can take free baggage weighing up to 10 kg. Here the rate has increased and we feel better.
Minuses: limiting the weight of luggage to the maximum: instead of 32 kg, you can now take luggage weighing no more than 30 kg
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Carry-on baggage - new standards
Before: different air carriers had their own requirements. For example, for some: you can take no more than 3 kg in hand luggage, for others - no more than 4, for others - no more than 5 kg, and for some up to 10 kg.
Now: The allowance for hand luggage for all passengers is at least 5 kg per passenger. For us, this means: we can take less than 5 kg, but carry-on baggage is prohibited above this weight. At the same time, the carrier can change this figure upwards at its own discretion. Those. you still need to read the rules, because some companies can deliver as a limit of 6, 7 kg per person or even 10 kg, which, of course, will please us.
Also, remember the dimensions! Those. your carry-on baggage must fit not only in terms of weight, but also in size (length, width, height). Dimensions norms, as before, need to be found on the carrier's website. There are no changes here.
Before: we could check out our carry-on luggage and, plus, carry laptops, cameras and cameras with us on the plane for free.
Now: all this is included in the carry-on baggage.
In other words, you cannot carry separately:
- telephones;
- laptops;
- cameras;
- documents in folders;
We'll have to put them in bags. Their weight is also taken into account when calculating the weight of carry-on baggage.
Is the laptop in your bag or suitcase? You don't need to pay anything extra. Do you want to carry it separately? You owe it.
If earlier carry-on baggage was weighed only at check-in, now it can be weighed before boarding itself (apparently in cases where the bag is suspicious). This is important for those who took few things with them, checked them out as hand luggage, and bought “no baggage” tickets.
Attention! Your hand luggage can also be weighed at the port of arrival!
Minuses This innovation: now at home you will have to carefully weigh your hand luggage and make sure that there is no overweight.
Pros: The aircraft cabin will be less busy. All your carry-on luggage will go into the luggage compartment in the aircraft cabin and you don't have to worry if there is enough shelf space for your belongings or not.
Updated 02.19. 2018: Due to increased passenger complaints about the lack of space to accommodate hand luggage in the aircraft cabin, Aeroflot has tightened control over the carriage of hand luggage. You can read about it here.
What things can be taken into the aircraft cabin and not checked in as carry-on luggage
Both before and now you can take with you the things you need during the flight or immediately after landing. They are not checked in as carry-on baggage and do not require additional payment.
Here is a list of them. The list will be supplemented, but definitely not able to cut:
- handbag, knapsack, briefcase;
- bouquet of flowers;
- your clothes (jacket, coat); If we fly from a country where +27 degrees in our winter, where -27. Or, on the contrary, such an additional package with things is very relevant.
- special children's food; But no more than it takes to fly.
- specially packaged suit;
- cane or crutch;
- baby stroller or carrycot, which, when folded down, fits under the seat in front of the chair;
- a walker that, when folded, fits under the seat in front of the chair;
- a medical chair for those who find it difficult to move.
Familiar positions? They have been allowed for free transportation before. Now the list has been expanded:
- sealed package from dutyfree;
- medicines, everything necessary for medical reasons for the passenger.
And again, what is now forbidden to carry separately:
- telephone, laptop;
- an umbrella, even a small one;
- paper in a folder;
- newspapers, books, magazines;
- camera, camera.
What are the pros and cons of all this?
Pros: the minimum carry-on baggage weight limit has increased - 5 kg.
Minuses: The maximum carry-on baggage requirements have been reduced from 10 kg to 5 kg. Laptops, cameras, documents will have to be counted as hand luggage.
I think we will get used to the new norms and think of something. Other countries already have experience, you can use their life hacks.
Video - How the Scots put things in a special vest
There are people who figure out how to carry more things on the plane and not pay for it. One of the options is a vest for an air passenger. Interesting idea.
Common questions
What happens if I refuse payment?
Refusing to pay for something you can't carry for free now? For example, a laptop. It's simple - you may not be allowed on board. You will, of course, be told about this. And give you a second chance to pay. But, we do not advise you to risk it - you will simply have your ticket canceled if you insist.
We paid more than you are lucky. What to do?
Only if the overpayment for the number of seats - you will be refunded. If you paid for 2 seats, and used only one, you will be refunded.
Carry-on baggage weighs more than allowed. Is there a surcharge?
No! This is the issue of passenger safety. If it does not fit in terms of weight and dimensions, they will not be allowed to carry it with you.
If the carrier does not follow the new rules
These innovations are relevant for everyone. If you see that they are being violated, you can contact Rospotrebnadzor. To do this, you need to keep all the tickets and receipts that you receive. Don't pay extra without a check! You can get compensation, and the carrier will be fined.
The rules have changed, perhaps something has become less convenient for us. But, if you think about it, you can find the right "luggage combination"!
This is perhaps all of the main thing. If you still have questions regarding the nuances (oversized cargo, luggage consolidation, refund, etc.), we highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with rules (examine changes in the order "General rules for air transportation of passengers, baggage, cargo and requirements for servicing passengers, consignors, consignees") and deal with your specific case. There are a lot of errors and misleading information on the websites and even in the video of the CT. Use the original!
Our "Victory"
Pobeda Airlines is a subsidiary of Aeroflot and positions itself as low-cost.
On the territory of Russia, today, this is the only low-cost company, so its requirements are slightly different towards minimalism.
Proceed from the fact that the essence of low-cost is to minimize the price for a ticket, i.e. make it cheap, then the rules of Victory will become clearer to you.
Low-cost airlines (from the English "low-cost" (low-cost) - low costs) - a type of airlines that operate on an unconventional transportation model, involving the provision of very cheap air tickets.
What you can take with you on the plane
The aircraft has a certain carrying capacity, so the luggage weight limits are limited. Carry-on baggage allowances are also set in order to freely place things on the overhead bins or under the seat. Otherwise, things can interfere with the evacuation of passengers.
Carry-on baggage is checked in simultaneously with the passenger's check-in for the flight. Check-in at any airport usually starts 2-3 hours and ends 1 hour - 40 minutes before departure. You can find out for sure when check-in for your flight begins and ends at the representative office of the airline from which you purchased the ticket. To plan your trip more accurately, check out how to get to the departure airport at.
Hand luggage - these are things that you can take with you on the plane. The airline determines the weight limit for carry-on baggage. The carry-on baggage allowance can vary from 5 to 10 kg. Hand luggage may not be included in the ticket fare - it may be paid.
Regardless of whether hand luggage is included in the fare or not, you can take the following items with you on the flights of Russian airlines in the aircraft cabin:
- handbag or briefcase;
- bouquet of flowers;
- outerwear;
- baby food for the child during the flight;
- suit in a garment bag;
- baby bassinet / folding baby carriage when transporting a child (the use of the carriage is possible up to the aircraft gangway, later the carriage is transferred for transportation in the luggage compartment);
- crutches, a folding wheelchair with 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 (when transporting a passenger with reduced mobility).
Pobeda Airlines allows the carriage of items from this list if their dimensions and carry-on luggage do not in total exceed 36x30x27 centimeters. If the carry-on baggage exceeds the specified dimensions, it can be checked in at an additional cost.
The bag that you take with you to the aircraft cabin (carry-on luggage) should not contain knives, scissors (even manicure scissors), medicines (except for life-saving drugs), inhalers, aerosols, cosmetics (creams, gels).
Baggage allowance
Luggage - these are the things that you hand in at check-in. They will fly in the hold. The weight and number of pieces of baggage are different for airlines. Some airlines have fares for which baggage is not included in the ticket price and is paid separately as an additional service. These data are indicated in the fare rules of the ticket. Also, when buying a ticket on Tutu.ru, you can set a filter and select either only tickets with permitted luggage, or without luggage.
If the baggage allowance established by the airline is exceeded, for example, baggage weighs 30 kg with a limit of 23 kg, then such baggage is considered excess and will need to be paid for. There are tariffs that limit luggage not only by weight, but also by space - that is, one person can carry one bag or suitcase for free. If your baggage fits within the weight limit, but is packed in two bags, you will have to pay for one more piece of baggage.
Payment rules are set by the airline, most often baggage or hand luggage can be paid online on the airline's website or by calling its contact center, as well as at the airport.
Baby on a plane
An infant on an airplane is also a passenger, so some airlines allow you to carry 10 kg of luggage with him for free. All cradles or car seats of any size when transporting a child under 2 years old, as well as strollers when transporting a child under 11 years old (inclusive), are carried free of charge in excess of the standard baggage allowance or in addition to carry-on baggage. The folding cane stroller is checked in luggage.
Carriage of sports equipment
If you are flying with sports equipment (skis, snowboards, surfboards, bicycles), you must inform the airline about this. Check the terms of transportation of sports equipment on the website of your airline. Call or email representatives of the airline you are going to fly. When you issue an air ticket on our website, we may request for you the service of transporting sports equipment (ski equipment, golf equipment, surfing, diving, paragliding, bicycle).
This service must be ordered more than 72 hours before flight departure:
- by calling us at 8-495-587-43-05 (be prepared to give the booking number, order or the phone number specified when placing an order);
- by sending a letter to the mail [email protected] or a website indicating the booking number, order or phone number specified when placing an order.
It is also necessary to indicate the passenger for whom the service is required, dimensions length * width * height and total weight of the equipment.
It will take the airlines 24 hours to respond. We will definitely inform you about the confirmation or refusal of this service.
The most common baggage and carry-on baggage rules in Russian airlines
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Victory |
Ural Airlines |
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The total size of items from the list and carry-on baggage should be no more than 36x30x27 cm. |
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Hand luggage |
Free 1 piece with dimensions up to 36x30x27 cm (including items from the list). |
"Basic economy" - free 1 piece up to 10 kg with dimensions up to 55x40x20. "Economy Flexible" - free of charge 1 piece up to 10 kg with dimensions up to 55x40x20. "Business basic" - free 1 piece up to 15 kg with dimensions up to 55x40x20. "Business flexible" - free of charge 1 piece up to 15 kg with dimensions up to 55x40x20. |
"Minimum" - free of charge 1 piece weighing no more than 5 kg with dimensions up to 40x30x20 cm "Optimum" - free of charge 1 piece weighing no more than 5 kg with dimensions up to 40x30x20 cm. "Premium" - free of charge 1 piece weighing 5 kg with dimensions up to 40x30x20 cm and 1 piece weighing no more than 10 kg with dimensions up to 55x40x22 cm. "Business" - free of charge 1 piece weighing 5 kg with dimensions up to 40x30x20 cm and 1 piece weighing no more than 10 kg with dimensions up to 55x40x22 cm. |
"Promo" - free of charge 1 piece weighing up to 5 kg with dimensions no more than 55x40x20. "Economy" - free of charge 1 piece weighing up to 5 kg with dimensions no more than 55x40x20. "Premium economy" - free of charge 1 piece weighing up to 5 kg with dimensions no more than 55x40x20. "Business" - free of charge 2 pieces with a total weight of up to 15 kg with dimensions of no more than 55x40x20. "Business Light" - free of charge 2 pieces with a total weight of up to 15 kg with dimensions no more than 55x40x20. |
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"Economy Basic" - for a fee. "Economy Flexible", "Business Basic" - free of charge 1 piece up to 23 kg not exceeding 203 cm in three dimensions. "Business Flexible" - free 2 pieces up to 32 kg each. |
"Minimum" - paid. "Optimum" - 1 piece up to 20 kg no more than 203 cm in three dimensions. "Premium" - 1 piece up to 20 kg no more than 203 cm in three dimensions. "Business" - 2 pieces up to 30 kg, no more than 203 cm in three dimensions. |
"Promo" - free 1 piece of baggage up to 10 kg. "Economy", "Premium Economy" - free 1 piece up to 23 kg. "Business light" - free 1 piece up to 32 kg. "Business" - free 2 pieces of 32 kg. |
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Seat selection on the plane |
Paid in the tariff "Economy Basic" |
Paid in tariffs "Minimum" and "Optimum", free of charge in other tariffs |
Paid in the "Promo" and "Economy" tariffs, free in other tariffs |
Aeroflot baggage and carry-on baggage rules
1. Some destinations may have special application rules and may vary in service availability.
2. Allowed only at the check-in counter with surcharge depending on the destination, exceptions may apply on certain destinations.
3. For Economy Promo, changes are allowed only before the flight departure time indicated in the issued ticket, subject to the availability of seats at the paid fare with collection of fees.
For Economy Budget, changes are allowed before the departure time indicated on the issued ticket, subject to the availability of seats at the paid fare with collection. Changes after the flight departure time indicated on the issued ticket is not permitted.
For Economy Optimum and Comfort Optimum, changes are allowed before the flight departure time specified in the issued ticket, subject to the availability of seats at the paid fare with charging.
Changes after the flight departure time specified in the issued ticket is not allowed, except for transportation:
- from points of the Near and Middle East to points of the Russian Federation / Europe / BZ, subject to the availability of seats at a paid rate with a charge of 85 USD;
- from points of the United States, subject to notification of the cancellation of carriage before the departure time indicated in the issued ticket, subject to the availability of seats at the paid fare with a charge of 40 USD.
For Business Optimum, changes are allowed before and after the flight departure time specified in the issued ticket, subject to the availability of seats at the paid fare with charging:
4. For Economy Promo and Economy Budget - refund of the carriage charge is not allowed, except for carriage from points of the Republic of Korea, upon notification of cancellation of carriage before the end of the set check-in time for the flight indicated in the ticket, with a charge of 40 USD.
For Economy Optimum and Comfort Optimum, a refund of the carriage charge is allowed upon notification of the cancellation of carriage before the end of the set check-in time for passengers on the flight specified in the ticket, with a charge. The refund of the carriage charge upon notification of cancellation of carriage after the end of the set check-in time for the flight indicated in the ticket is not allowed, except for transportation from points in the Near and Middle East to points in the Russian Federation / Europe / BZ, with a deduction of 85 USD.
For Business Optimum, the refund of the carriage charge is allowed upon notification of the cancellation of carriage before and after the end of the set check-in time for the flight specified in the ticket, with the charge being deducted:
- 2300 rubles. for transportation in the Russian Federation;
- 35 EUR / 40 USD for international transportation, except for transportation from points in Japan;
- 4500 JPY for shipments from points in Japan.
BR countries: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldavia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Georgia.
5. For Economy Promo and Economy Budget the service is not provided, except for the members of the airline loyalty programs - members of the SkyTeam alliance of the Elite and Elite Plus levels (Silver, Gold, Platinum).
For Economy Optimum and Economy Premium passengers, in addition to the members of the airline loyalty programs - members of the SkyTeam alliance of the Elite and Elite Plus levels (Silver, Gold, Platinum), the service is provided only after the ticket is issued by choosing seats through the online service (check booking).
6. For Economy Optimum, Comfort Optimum and Business Optimum, it is allowed for a transfer duration of up to 72 hours, for a duration of more than 72 hours, it is not allowed. For Economy Premium, Comfort Premium and Business Premium, it is allowed regardless of the duration of the transfer.
7. Allowed only within the same tariff group by paying the difference between the paid tariff and the tariff of another class of service.
8. At the check-in counter is provided for one segment at the point of departure. An advance upgrade is provided in advance for both one-way and both sides of the flight. The service is provided for miles of the Aeroflot Bonus program.
9. Check-in and baggage check-in for Comfort class passengers is carried out at a designated check-in counter (in the Economy class zone) or at the counter (in the SkyPriority zone).
In Russia, new rules for passenger air transportation will come into force in the fall. The changes mainly concern the conditions for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage. , what should the passengers now prepare for, getting ready to fly in Russia and the world by domestic airlines.
Bagless fares
Low-cost carriers, primarily Pobeda, will have so-called bagless fares for those who travel light. They are expected to be 10-20% cheaper compared to the current base rates of low-cost airlines.
At the same time, it is possible to buy tickets that include luggage. When registering, no additional payment will be required for it (except in cases of overweight).
If you were in a hurry to purchase a bagless ticket, and then decided to take a suitcase with you, then you can pay extra for it later. At the current rates of "Pobeda", one place in the luggage compartment costs 1.5-2 thousand rubles, if you pay extra through the website or call center (where the call, by the way, is paid). If you realized yourself already at the airport, then give at least three thousand. And it is possible that the amount of additional payments may increase in the near future.
For those who paid extra for baggage in advance, and then decided to fly without it, there is also a solution. According to a high-ranking official of the Ministry of Transport, Svetlana Petrova, you can easily get your money back.
“Show the receipt, say that you paid, but there will be no luggage. Accordingly, your money will be returned to you. Of course, you only pay for the service you use. Moreover, it is additional, ”Petrova said.
Experts also recommend that you be careful when buying tickets online in order to choose the right ones: with or without luggage. Click on the name of the fare to open a window with explanations and look for the icon that symbolizes the baggage.
Hand luggage
Carry-on baggage rules change for all passengers. They are expected to come into force in November. At the moment, they are being finalized by the Ministry of Transport, but they have already caused a lot of misinterpretation and terrified the public.
As planned by the department, the updated rules will oblige all low-cost airlines, including Pobeda, to be allowed on board with bags, backpacks and suitcases, regardless of the tariff. The Ministry of Transport wants the weight norm to be at least 5 kg per passenger, and each company will decide for itself whether to increase it or not.
At the same time, Pobeda stated that it would focus not on weight, but on the dimensions of hand luggage.
“We will take the total volume of luggage racks, divide it by 189 (this is the number of seats in each plane) and we will be able to tell the passenger: you have so much space, you can carry any number of items, bags, backpacks within this norm - whatever you want. Even if it all weighs more than 5 kg, the main thing is that all carry-on luggage fits into the size, ”explained the general director of the company Andrey Kalmykov.
The news of a change in carry-on baggage standards has generated a lot of rumors. So, information appeared that now you have to pay to take a laptop, gadgets, an umbrella and even outerwear to the salon. But this is not true - all of the listed items can be brought on board for free. The difference is that while these items are allowed in addition to carry-on luggage, and after the rules are updated, they will need to be included directly in the carry-on baggage and presented for weighing. Meet the minimum 5 kg - and the low-cost airline will not require additional payment. And most traditional airlines have double the carry-on baggage allowance, so there's no need to worry.
So, here's what will remain on the list of over-allowed hand luggage:
- handbag or briefcase;
- suit in a garment bag;
- baby food for the child during the flight;
- baby cradle when transporting a child;
- crutches, folding wheelchair.
But what will be carried into hand luggage and will be subject to weighing:
- portable PC;
- cellular telephone;
- camera;
- camcorder;
- umbrella;
- in-flight reading materials;
- folder for papers;
- bouquet of flowers;
- cane;
- outerwear.
Note that these lists are still under development, and something from the second can be returned to the first at the request of passengers. For example, a mobile phone in your pocket, or outerwear, given that a fur coat alone can weigh 2.5 kilos.
As for whether low-cost airlines will count duty-free goods in carry-on luggage, transport officials hint that low-cost companies will find fault with purchases in the clean zone in every possible way in order to make you pay for the excess. Therefore, it is better to familiarize yourself with their terms on the website in advance. Now, for example, "Pobeda" charges 2 thousand rubles for transporting duty-free purchases at Russian and 35 euros at foreign airports.
For passengers who buy return tickets (which can be returned with a refund), the new rules will change absolutely nothing.
