What you can take in a plane - useful tips

Going on vacation, learn in advance about the rules of carrying baggage, because they change every year. In addition, each company sets its own rules.

Allowed luggage and hand luggage size

The norms of baggage depend on the class of flight. If you fly a business class, you can take more things than in the economy.

Ministry of Transport establishes minimum standards, and carriers themselves decide how much to exceed them. To date, you can take a hand luggage weight of 5 kg. Aeroflot and S7 are allowed to take up to 10 kg on board.

For luggage that is surrendered before the flight is 20 kg for the economy and 30 kg for the business class. For a suitcase over 30 kg will have to pay extra.

Lowcosters have strict requirements for baggage allowance. At the airport with the help of frames you can check the size of the bag

Before the flight, go to the website of your airline and learn in detail about what you can take on the plane, and what better to pass in the luggage.

What can I take in hand luggage

If hand luggage complies with all norms, take care of its contents. Here is a list of things that are allowed to carry:

• water and liquid food products : juices, carbonated drinks. This includes liquid medicines and cosmetics. Pack everything in one bag on the buckle. The maximum number of bottles - 10 pieces of 100 ml. How much water can be transported - 1 liter;
• medicines - everything should be in the package. Gels and ointments refer to liquids. If you fly to a country where the import of certain drugs is prohibited, learn about it in advance. If the number of drugs exceeds the norm, it is better to take a doctor's prescription and find out what your disease is called in English;
• food - snacks, sandwiches, cookies, nuts, apples - everything that relates to a light snack;
• technology - smart phones, laptops and tablets, video cameras and cameras. For professional photographers, you need to specify the maximum power and number of batteries. The allowed power is 100-160 W / h. The only exception is the Samsung GalaxyNote 7 smartphone, it can not be taken on board or put in luggage. Airlines are afraid that it will explode.

What can I take in the luggage of an airplane

For all airlines there is a single requirement - one baggage space should not exceed 30 kg. One baggage space is allocated per person.

Then we look at the tariff plan. He signs in detail when buying a ticket. For example, with a tariff economy, you can carry baggage weighing 20 kg. Any excess baggage will have to be paid, so study your tariff and find out how many kilograms you can charge for free.

The size of the suitcase should be specified on the airline's website. Standard sizes - 1.58 meters as a sum of length, width and height.

Heavy cargo is leased into the luggage compartment: sports equipment, musical instruments and household appliances.

Is it possible to take water and how much

If you fly a standard airline, then on board you will be provided with water and juices for free. If you fly a loukoster, you will either have to buy on board, or take water with you, taking into account the restrictions on the transport of liquids.

Any goods purchased in Duty-free, you will be allowed to take on board, including alcohol. They can not always be opened. For example, Turkishairlines is not allowed to drink alcoholic beverages on board.

Top things people worry about

• a baby carriage - it all depends on the policy of the company. Often carriages are transported free of charge and, if small and foldable, are allowed to be taken as hand luggage. If the stroller is large and weighty, most likely, they will ask you to put it in your luggage;
• hairspray - if its volume is not more than 100 ml, then it can be taken in hand luggage, packed in a plastic bag with the rest of the liquids. If the volume exceeds 100 ml, then take the lacquer in the luggage;
• gyroskuter - as this device with a battery, it is transported in disassembled form. The gyroscope itself is put in the luggage, and the battery is discharged and taken to the plane. It is better before the flight to go to the airline's website and specify the details.
• The razor - since its blades are sharp, they are dangerous, so it's better to put the shaver in your luggage. This also applies to machines with two-sided blades;
• laptop - you need to take on board the aircraft, and do not put in luggage. So you will not worry about its safety;
• a beach umbrella - you can either put it in your luggage or take it on board. Check with the company's website or call the call center.

What can you take from food

Since most companies provide meals on board, the food list is minimal. As mentioned above, these are chips, nuts, fruits, sandwiches and chocolate. If you need to take food for your child, then you will be allowed, but there is a restriction on liquids - jelly and yogurt.

What you can not take in an airplane

Any dangerous substances, explosives and sharp objects. To dangerous include poisonous, radioactive and toxic substances, as well as liquefied gases. From sharp objects everything that can harm a person is forbidden, even household appliances: corkscrew, razor, manicure scissors, folding knives and knitting needles.