S7 Airlines (in the recent past - Siberia Airlines) is one of the leading air carriers in our country. If you purchased an S7 flight ticket, you should familiarize yourself with the baggage allowance in advance so that there are no misunderstandings during check-in.
General information about the company
S7 Airlines is based at two airports: Tolmachevo (Novosibirsk) and Domodedovo (Moscow).
The carrier is developing, its route network is growing, more and more of its branches are opening at Russian airports. The company provides air transportation throughout Russia, as well as to European countries, the Middle East and Asian regions.
S7 aircraft belong to the most famous manufacturers in the aviation industry - Airbus and Boeing.
The air carrier has a fairly flexible fare system and is almost always ready to offer passengers special attractive ticket prices. Sales and promotions are always held. There is an incentive program for regular passengers "S7 Priority", which involves the accumulation of flight miles. There is also the possibilitypay for flights and additional services with flying miles.
Fares
Not so long ago, S7 Airlines switched to a new tariff system called SmartChoic. Non-refundable and “luggage-free” tickets appeared.
Now there are 4 tariffs:
- Economic "Basic" - non-refundable, baggage and seat selection - paid services.
- Economic Flexible - returnable, free baggage and seat selection.
- Business "Basic" - non-refundable, free baggage and seat selection, paid invitation to the lounge.
- Flexible Business - Refundable, Free Baggage & Seat Selection, Free Lounge Access.
Cabin baggage regulations
For all air passengers, depending on the class of service, the rules for the carriage of cabin baggage are established.
For air passengers flying in "economy" class
S7, baggage allowance is one piece weighing up to 10 kg. For air passengers traveling in business class - two pieces of baggage with a total weight of not more than 15 kg in total. For cabin luggage dimensions, the established norm is 55/40/20 cm.
It is worth noting that hand luggage and baggage are not summed up, that is, it can be taken to the existing baggage in addition.
Baggage Policy
Depending on the S7 ticket fare, the baggage allowance varies. Economic "Basic" is notprovides for free baggage, while "Flexible" involves one piece of baggage weighing no more than 23 kg. For air passengers flying in business class at the "basic" fare, you can carry one piece of baggage up to 32 kg, and for "flexible" - as many as two.
Luggage items with dimensions not exceeding 2.03 m in the sum of three dimensions are allowed for carriage.
For regular customers of the S7 airline, the baggage allowance is higher than for ordinary passengers. So, for example, holders of Silver and Gold status cards can carry one additional piece weighing no more than 23 kg free of charge. A Premium card en titles you to carry an extra piece of baggage up to 32 kg.
All baggage items are issued for each air passenger individually. The rules of the airline allow you to combine free baggage allowance for several passengers at the same time in a situation where they fly to the same point together. However, it is necessary to prove this fact with documents, that is, to provide air tickets and passports.
Payment for excess baggage
If the passenger's baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance in terms of weight and quantity, an additional payment must be made.
S7 Airlines has set the following excess baggage rates:
- Additional second piece of baggage not exceeding 23 kg and less than 2.03 m in three dimensions - 50 euros.
- Additional third and next piece of baggage not exceeding 23 kg and 2.03 in three dimensions - 150 euros.
- Exceeding the weight of baggage in the range of 23-32 kg withtotal dimensions no more than 2.03 m - 50 euros.
- Exceeding the mass of baggage from 32 kg, while the sum of the dimensions is less than 2.03 m - 100 euros.
- Exceeding the established baggage dimensions (more than 2.03 m) - 150 euros.
If the weight of the baggage is in the range of 32-50 kg, its transportation must be coordinated with the airline in a timely manner. Whether such heavy baggage will be accepted for transportation or not is directly related to the type of airliner declared for the flight and the dimensions of the luggage compartment. Before the planned trip, you need to send a corresponding request to the airline through the "Feedback" section on the website or call the call center.
Each carrier, including S7, has its own baggage allowance and excess baggage rates. Clarification of these rules should be done in a timely manner a few days before the planned trip, and even better - when buying a ticket, in order to avoid unpleasant situations when checking in at the airport of departure and unplanned expenses. Detailed information can be found on the company's website.
