Aeroflot Airlines takes into account luggage according to special rules, while being one of the most famous Russian carriers. This company has certain requirements for hand luggage and luggage that are on board aircraft during flights.
Luggage Identification
Passengers take certain items on board the aircraft. All this is subject to sorting for the purpose of checking, careful transportation that does not interfere with other passengers, and subsequently handing over to the owner. All baggage can be divided into two parts, which is indicated by the terms:
- Hand luggage. These are things that a passenger can bring into the cabin and leave there until the end of the flight.
- Luggage. A bag, suitcase or other container that is handed over to employees upon check-in at the airport.
Aeroflot's hand luggage requirements
Aeroflot is one of the most loyal companies that have low requirements for hand luggage. Each passenger can carry up to 10 kg of hand luggage into the aircraft cabin, and people who have bought a business class ticket have the righttake with you up to 15 kg of hand luggage. The restriction is the maximum dimensions inherent in the items of hand luggage. The three sides of items together cannot exceed 115 cm.
In addition to the main carry-on baggage included in the above parameters, each passenger can additionally take the following items with them:
- A lady's bag with small dimensions and no protruding parts. Men can take a special briefcase, which should also be of moderate size and fit on the back. Large travel briefcases are out of place.
- Folder for papers. You can not put it in other containers, but leave it in your hands.
- Umbrella. Any variety of this item is available in length and width. The exception is the beach umbrella.
- Cane or crutches.
- Flowers. You can even take a large bouquet, but there should not be a strong smell.
- Outerwear is brought in in moderation with virtually no size restrictions.
- Digital devices. You can freely carry a camera, laptop, as well as a phone, even a professional video camera.
- Printed matter as passengers can read on the road.
- Baby food if bringing a small child.
- Capacity for placing a small child, such as a cradle.
- Clothes in a bag. Usually a dress or a business suit is placed there.
- Any purchases from Duty Free.
Features of baggage transportation
Aeroflot is chosen by many passengers. Luggage is inseparablepart of the flight, so a few years ago, its leaders decided to simplify the rules for carrying luggage. This action is not recognized as successful, since a large number of passengers have a lot of questions, dissatisfaction, and incomprehensible details have come to light that require resolution in each specific case. Previously, a simple weight system was used. If the luggage exceeded the required parameters, you had to pay extra for its transportation. At the moment, the calculation is based on the number of seats. Now, together with the weight, the workers calculate this indicator as well.
What is free baggage allowance on an airplane? Aeroflot introduced several nominal values:
- Economy class at the standard fare is available one seat, it is allowed to carry luggage with a total weight of up to 23 kg.
- Economy class, the ticket for which was purchased at the rates "Premium Economy", "Premium Comfort", provides two pieces of luggage. Aeroflot also regulates the weight of luggage on each of them, so it should not exceed 23 kg.
- Business class allows you to slightly increase the weight to 32 kg, but leaves the right to 2 seats.
Exceptions to the rule
When flying between the USA (excluding Miami), the Middle and Far East, Asia (excluding the Russian Federation and some other countries), Africa, India in economy class seats, passengers can take 2 pieces of baggage at a standard 23 kg each. Aeroflot allows you to keep your luggage in excellent conditions and offersmany programs where people can take extra space for things absolutely free.
It should be remembered that in addition to weight, there are also restrictions on dimensions, so before collecting all the luggage, you should check whether it meets the allowable standards. A suitcase, bag or other container is measured by three parameters, which usually include length, height and width. Then the received information is summarized. The resulting value should not exceed 158 cm, otherwise you need to make an additional payment. From this aspect, you can see how much Aeroflot controls baggage.
Baggage rules for passengers with children
Children aged 2-12 have the same baggage allowance as adults. When a flight is carried out with an infant, that is, with a person under 2 years old, a person has the right to take a separate piece of baggage. At the same time, things put in it should not exceed 10 kg in total, and the total dimensions of the three sides should not exceed 115 cm, that is, the weight of luggage on an Aeroflot aircraft is clearly normalized.
Paid baggage transportation on Aeroflot flights
Exceeding at least one parameter for free baggage transportation obliges a person to pay for the possibility of flying with all the necessary things. If the weight or dimensions of the luggage or a separate bag have become higher than the allotted norm, it is necessary to return the things to the escorts or pay for their transportation, so the decision should be made quickly, whichgoverned by the rules of Aeroflot. Hand luggage is the most problematic part of the flight.
Excess baggage by number of pieces
To better understand this aspect, we can imagine an example situation. A person flies with two suitcases weighing 10 kg and 13 kg. If he is in economy class and does not use special programs, an excess in the number of seats is recorded. It does not matter that Aeroflot considers the total weight of luggage to be acceptable, since two bags or suitcases nominally occupy exactly two places.
To get out of this situation, you need to purchase an additional seat. Depending on the country from which the flight is made, a person will be forced to pay 50 euros or 50 dollars. When a ticket is purchased at the "Premium Economy" or "Comfort" fares, as well as when flying in business class, the third seat will cost 150 euros or dollars. These tariffs were developed by Aeroflot specialists. Luggage is stored in excellent conditions.
Overweight
This aspect is very easy to explain. When a person travels with a suitcase or bag in Economy Class, the total weight of which, including the contents, is more than 23 kg, an excess weight charge will apply.
Even if the passenger is en titled to two seats, and he has only one bag, you will have to pay extra. For business class, this limit rises to 32 kg, however, if it is exceeded, you will also have to pay separately for the opportunity to transport things withflight on airplanes from the company "Aeroflot". Baggage rules only allow you to carry it according to the established standards.
Earlier, when fixing an overweight, a person had to pay extra for each extra kilogram. At the moment, these rules have changed. The excess is paid in the amount of $ 50, and its size is not important. When flying in business class, a person must pay an extra $100.
In order not to get into unpleasant and unexpected situations, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the rules of baggage transportation before the flight and take all necessary actions in advance, prepare to comply with the requirements.
