The rules of international transportation imply certain restrictions on the carriage of baggage and hand luggage. To ensure a smooth flight, you need to know exactly what items you absolutely cannot take on board the aircraft.

You cannot take the following with you in your hand luggage on the plane:

• sharp objects;
• piercing objects;
• hazardous substances;
• liquids;
• any weapons and explosives.

The transportation of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 purchased before September 2, 2016 is not allowed due to the explosion of several devices in the hands of users. Other brands of phones can be carried in hand luggage and in the luggage compartment without any problems.

Items that cannot be carried in a bag on board an aircraft include a manicure set made of metal objects, a lighter, knitting needles, a corkscrew, and a thermometer with mercury.

Items

In general, the rules for transporting items depend on the internal rules of the carrier company.

Traditionally, people take on board those items that are of the highest priority or even necessary:

• keys;
• money;
• credit and debit cards;
• passports;
• valuable jewellery;
• easily broken items;
• documentation required for the flight.

Liquids

Any person has the right to take no more than 1 liter of liquid per person on the plane in hand luggage. However, each container cannot exceed 100 ml. The concept of “Liquid” in this case may include: shampoos, creams, aerosols, shaving foam and even cosmetics (mascara, liquid lipstick, foundation).

If the container contains 200 ml. There is only half of the shampoo left, it will not be possible to carry it on board: it is not the actual amount of liquid that is taken into account, but the volume of the bottle.

The 1 liter limit does not apply to:

• food for babies;
• specialized food for patients with a supporting certificate certified by the seal of a medical institution;
• vital medications if documentation is available.

Why can't you take liquids with you?

You cannot carry liquids with a volume of more than 100 ml on an airplane because this meets safety regulations. The rule has been in effect since 2007 and is due to the fact that passengers managed to take flammable items such as alcohol, acetone and other toxic chemicals with them in their hand luggage, which pose an increased risk of fire. In cases where the container with a liquid substance exceeds 100 ml, it can, if desired, be used to create an explosive substance that poses a danger to passengers and crew members of the aircraft. In turn, 0.1 liter is quite enough to transport medications.

Medicines

The transportation of medicines must be approached responsibly, because in some countries, such as Thailand, the legislation provides for serious sanctions for the transport of drugs without manufacturer’s packaging. You need to study the local laws of the country of arrival and follow the requirements. If you have a medical prescription, it is advisable to take it with you: in case of controversial issues, it will be easier to prove your case with an official document than just with words.

If the drugs are not in tablets, but, for example, in gels, ampoules or in the form of a medical ointment, then they can be taken as a general rule of 100 ml.

To transport a larger volume of medicines, you need evidence: an epicrisis, a certificate from the attending physician, a prescription indicating the amount of the drug required and the timing of its administration. The more documentation is submitted, the higher the chances of transporting medicine in excess of the established norm.

Products

You cannot transport products whose export from the country is prohibited. For example, cheese and meat semi-finished products and finished products cannot be exported from Greece. You cannot take water with you, but you can often spot people who managed to take a 0.5 liter bottle with its contents. You can take an empty water bottle with you: the flight attendant will be happy to fill it at the passenger’s request.

You can take on the plane without any problems:

• vegetables;
• fruits;
• chocolates;
• bars;
• chips;
• sandwiches;
• other solid products.

Honey

Many people who purchase exclusive products, incl. honey from rare exhibitions, they are wondering if it is possible to take it on board an aircraft. According to general rules, honey is classified as a liquid, and the transportation of such substances is limited to 100 ml.

Honey can only be supplied in micro containers of 0.1 ml and a maximum of 10 pieces. In addition, according to the rules for transporting liquids, such jars must be packed in sealed transparent packaging. If the permissible quantity is exceeded, the excess will be confiscated during inspection. The rules apply to most countries of the world, but before flying it is better to check the latest information on the carrier’s website.

If honey is not produced in the EU, then its import into countries such as Germany is prohibited.

Batteries

Rechargeable devices are allowed to carry batteries provided that they are located in the device, for example, in an automatic razor. The devices must be in good working order, otherwise they may be confiscated.

Allowed for flight:

• alkaline batteries;
• rechargeable batteries;
• lithium batteries up to 160 W power.

The following are not allowed for transportation on an aircraft:

• substances that may cause corrosion;
• toxic chemicals;
• highly toxic agents;
• gases in any condition;
• liquids and substances in a solid state that are prone to instantaneous combustion
• weapon;
• ammunition;
• explosive elements;
• materials exceeding the permissible level of radiation;
• paralytic drugs;
• lithium batteries;
• equipment with such batteries, including electric scooters and scooters, Segways;
• any items that pose a potential threat to human life and health.

You cannot take alcohol of more than 70% aging in your luggage, incl. ethyl alcohol, mercury thermometer, 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, graffiti cans, any type of fuel - gasoline, diesel fuel, gas, Zippo lighters, electric gas burners, self-defense cans, matches, fireworks.

In order to avoid problems with the transportation of various items from other countries, it is necessary to familiarize yourself in detail with the rules of customs inspection. The laws of foreign countries may differ greatly from Russian ones.

To Turkey

The list of goods prohibited for import according to local laws in Turkey includes:

• any narcotic and psychotropic substances;
• weapon;
• piercing and cutting objects;
• substances with radiation;
• any items that may visually resemble antiques - for example, a brooch or necklace from the early 20th century;
• food containing meat;
• food containing milk.

In addition, there are certain import limits for the following goods:

• perfume– no more than 5 pcs. about 150 ml.;
• tobacco– no more than 10 packs of cigarettes, less than 199 grams of tobacco products, 50 grams of chewing tobacco;
• alcohol– 1 bottle of 1 liter for a person who has reached the age of majority, or 2 bottles of 0.7 liters each;
• medicines– only if documents are available;
• Jewelry– for an amount not exceeding 15 thousand dollars;
• Russian gifts– for an amount not exceeding 439 dollars (150 for those under 18 years of age);
• tea- 1 kg;
• coffee- 1 kg;
• chocolate- 1 kg;
• dried fruits– less than 2.99 kg;
• vegetables and fruits– no more than 1 kg.
• electronics– each item in 1 copy, film cameras – 5 pieces, which it is advisable to declare;
• animals- 10 pieces. with a certificate and vaccinated against rabies, issued at the Turkish Consulate 15 calendar days before departure. A special document will be issued - “Certificate of Origin”.

When importing food products into Turkey, their value will be taken into account as a Russian “gift”.

To Germany

In Germany there is a ban on the import of:

• drugs;
• medicines for medical purposes without a license;
• piercing objects;
• pornography depicting minors;
• products that are not licensed or counterfeit brands;
• meat, fish, honey and eggs that are produced in other countries.

There are restrictions on transportation:

• animals;
• fur;
• plants;
• skin;
• elephant bones;
• radios;
• stun guns.

In general, the requirements are similar to Turkey.

From China

You cannot export from China:

• weapon;
• explosive objects;
• radio signal receivers;
• Precious metals and valuable jewelry must be declared;
• any pornography;
• drugs;
• meat - lamb, beef;
• rare representatives of flora and fauna;
• documents containing state secret of China.

You can carry limited quantities:

• alcohol – up to 3 liters without duty;
• tobacco;
• nephritis;
• spices;
• local sweets.

There are no restrictions on silk and clothing, as well as local gadgets. However, when crossing the Russian border, customs officers may have questions.

To Greece

In addition to obvious dangerous items and substances, you cannot import porn, plants, rare animals and plants. Under no circumstances should you import meat or dairy products; even a small chocolate bar can result in a serious fine.

Restrictions apply to:

• alcohol – 1 l;
• tobacco – 200 cigarettes;
• coffee – 0.5 kg;
• personal goods – up to 175 euros;
• sports equipment;
• perfume - 1 piece 50 ml, or 250 ml of men's perfume.

To Italy

The import of drugs and psychotropic drugs, weapons, explosive objects, pornographic materials, plants, animals, as well as meat and dairy products, eggs and poultry from Asia and the Balkan Peninsula is prohibited. Otherwise, the rules are standard.

You can transport guns for hunting after obtaining permission from the consulate.

The rules for transporting goods vary from company to company. Even when located in the same country, there are nuances that each carrier sets individually based on the international and domestic standards of the country. Therefore, before flying, it is strongly recommended that you read the rules on the airline’s website.

Aeroflot

Hand luggage allowances are set at 10 kg per passenger and 15 kg for a business class passenger. The dimensions of the place should not exceed 55x40x25 cm.

You can take with you for free:

• bouquet;
• clothes;
• medicines;
• goods from Duty Free;
• adaptations for people with disabilities;
• any bags and backpacks no more than 80 cm when adding length, latitude and height;
• only 1 piece Tennis rackets, guitar, small instrument, badminton set in a package.

Hand luggage is not allowed for children under 2 years of age.

S7

The requirements for the passenger depend on the ticket class and are similar to Aeroflot rules. According to the general principle, hand luggage does not exceed 10 kg, and luggage space does not exceed 23 kg per person. S7 “Priority” members are provided with benefits in the form of free additional baggage allowance.

The size of hand luggage must be no more than 1.15 m when adding length, latitude and height.

Different countries have their own requirements for baggage transportation, but rules such as the transportation of liquids in 100 ml containers, the ban on the transportation of narcotic, explosive and sharp objects apply throughout the world. To avoid getting into an awkward situation, you need to read the carrier's requirements. This will allow you to receive up-to-date information on the transportation of goods to anywhere in the world.

What can and cannot be taken with you on board an airplane? Is it possible to bring baby food, will you be allowed to carry a laptop, and will you be allowed on board with duty free purchases? Even experienced air travelers sometimes get confused about the rules for carrying hand luggage. Today, together with a service for selecting cheap air tickets, we will try to answer these and other questions.

First, let's define the terminology.

Carry-on luggage is the luggage that a passenger takes with him into the aircraft cabin without checking it into the luggage compartment.

Baggage is suitcases, bags, trunks and other things that are checked into the luggage compartment on the plane upon check-in and handed out after landing.

Dimensions and weight of hand luggage. The two main requirements that airlines have for carry-on luggage are size and weight. The average dimensions of hand luggage are 55 by 40 by 20 centimeters in length, width and height, or 115 centimeters in the sum of three dimensions. This calculation includes pockets, wheels and luggage handles. A bag with these dimensions will fit on the luggage rack above your head or under the seat in front of you. Low-cost airlines sometimes limit the size of hand luggage more severely. The standard weight of hand luggage is 5-10 kilograms. Regular airlines have more, low-cost airlines have less. Airlines have the right to slightly change the size of hand luggage depending on the aircraft for which such tickets are sold.

If your bag looks compact and light, then most likely no one will be interested in its size and weight at the airport. But if you have a bulky bag behind you, then at check-in, in front of the departure area and before the boarding gate, airline employees can:

1) weigh your hand luggage. If an excess is detected, then the excess items will have to be checked in as luggage (often with an additional charge) or you will have to pay for non-standard carry-on luggage. There may be a higher surcharge at the gate than at check-in;

2) put your hand luggage in a special frame to check the dimensions. If it comes in, take it to the salon. If it doesn't fit, check it in as your luggage, possibly with an extra charge.

Most travelers know that they should not take sharp or piercing objects into their hand luggage. In fact, there are much more differences related to the rules for boarding an airplane. Each airline has the right to establish its own rules for the carriage of hand luggage; for the convenience of passengers, a general list of things is established that are allowed or prohibited to take on board. Before packing for your trip, we advise you to familiarize yourself with this list. Therefore, it is better to go to the airline’s website and familiarize yourself with the transportation rules. Knowing these nuances will help save you time and nerves when going through security at the airport.

What can be carried in hand luggage:

Documents, airline tickets or boarding passes;
- Money;
- Bank cards;
- Medicines (in their original packaging, along with the package insert and doctor’s prescription);
- Small-sized gadgets: phone, tablet, laptop, camera;
- Jewelry;
- Baby food and baby care products (if your baby is traveling with you on vacation).

Of course, there are many things that are allowed in hand luggage, but some are subject to special rules.

Liquids. In total, you are allowed to carry 1 liter of liquids in containers of a maximum of 100 milliliters each. The volume of the container matters: a two-liter bottle with two sips of juice left in it will not be allowed through. All liquids must be placed in a clear zip-lock bag (such as a Ziploc bag for freezing fruit or a makeup bag) and presented for security screening if asked.

Liquids include:

Roll-on deodorants;
- shaving foam, shampoo, shower gel;
- toothpaste;
- perfumes and eau de toilette;
- toner, makeup remover, cream, mascara;
- medications: eye, nasal and ear drops, solutions and tinctures for oral administration, products for external use, gels;
- some food products: soft cheese, yogurt, pate, jam, honey and so on.

Travelers with children under two years of age. Food for the child (mashed potatoes, milk, juices, formula) can be in packages of any size in the quantity required for the duration of the flight.
- Those who need to take medications regularly. In this case, you can take medications with you in packages larger than 100 milliliters, but do not forget to bring a certificate from your doctor.

Food. With regular airlines you don’t have to worry about food: you will at least be offered a snack, and on long flights you will be served hot food. For low-cost airlines, only the flight itself is included in the ticket price; everything else is for an additional fee. Therefore, if you are flying a low-cost airline and do not want to spend money on expensive in-flight meals, take food with you. For example, apples, nuts, dried fruits, soft cookies, buns, muesli bars, sandwiches. All this is convenient to have a snack on the road, and no one will have any questions at the airport.

Important!

Place your laptop and other equipment, as well as gadgets and a bag of liquids on top, so that you can quickly get it out during security. Your neighbors and airport employees will be grateful to you.

Place everything valuable in your hand luggage: documents, money, jewelry, equipment. And don't forget to watch your backpack at the airport, of course.

Don't forget to bring a phone charger, warm clothes, medications you take regularly, and a light snack in case your flight is delayed.

Make sure you don't accidentally put anything on the list of prohibited items. Safety standards vary from country to country and even from airport to airport. Be sure to check them out on the airport and airline website. It would also be a good idea to study the customs regulations of the country where you are flying.

If you are flying with a low-cost airline, do not fill your backpack to the limit. By leaving an empty space inside, you can compact it a little and fit it into a frame with which you can check the dimensions.

Weigh your assembled backpack or suitcase at home and make sure it meets airline standards. If the excess is discovered already at the airport, you can put on some of the clothes packed in your hand luggage, put heavy small items in your pockets, or pick up a camera or an e-book, if the carrier allows it.

What can you take on a plane in addition to hand luggage? In addition to the established carry-on baggage allowance, you can usually take additional items of baggage with you on the plane:

A ladies' handbag or a men's briefcase;
- Folder for papers;
- Gadgets and equipment for work/tourism: phone, tablet, laptop, camera and video camera;
- Umbrella;
- Cane;
- Outerwear, suit in a case;
- Printed publications (for reading during the flight);
- For a small child: baby food, cradle;
- Crutches;
- Packaged from Duty Free.

Weapons and everything that looks like them (if you have a fashionable accessory in the form of a grenade or pistol, they may be taken away);

Piercing and cutting objects (this includes everything, even something that you would not even think of using as a weapon to cause pain to another person, for example, knitting needles);

Gas cartridges;

Toxic substances.

A full list of prohibited items is often indicated directly on the ticket. If this list is not there, go to the airline's website and check out the full list there.

Please note: the list of items and items in excess of hand luggage is established by the air carrier. You can rely on the most general list provided, but before your flight you will still have to check the list on the airline’s website. Do not forget about the specifics of low-cost airlines: low-cost airlines often have restrictions on the carriage of hand luggage.

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Today, air travel is becoming increasingly popular. And due to the fact that many airlines have begun to release cheap tickets on the market, which provide only hand luggage, it would not hurt to familiarize yourself with the concept of “hand luggage”, what it includes, what restrictions there are in terms of weight and dimensions.

Hand luggage – This is the luggage that the passenger takes with him into the aircraft cabin without checking it into the luggage compartment.

Baggage– these are suitcases, bags, trunks and other things that, upon check-in for a flight, are checked into the luggage compartment on the plane and handed out after landing.

How much hand luggage can you take with you?

Airlines place restrictions on baggage size and contents in hand luggage.

Standard size hand luggage must be 56cm×45cm×25cm . That is, you cannot combine three tickets (if a family is flying), which allow luggage of the specified dimensions, and carry a huge trunk half a man’s height and weighing 50 kg into the cabin of the plane! The passenger is required to pack his luggage in a small suitcase that will fit into the dimensions indicated above.

Airlines have the right to slightly change the size of hand luggage depending on the aircraft for which such tickets are sold. Because hand luggage is placed in compartments above the seats, and airplane models are different and not every suitcase will fit there.

How can I check that my carry-on luggage fits the specified dimensions?

You can measure the dimensions of what you are going to take with you on the plane at home in advance, but this is usually done at the airport before checking in for the flight. In order to check in advance whether your hand luggage corresponds to the stated dimensions and restrictions, air carriers install special cages at airports. If your bag or suitcase fits there and the top lid closes freely, then the luggage corresponds to the permitted dimensions. Please note that the restrictions do not depend on the airport, but on the requirements of the airline, so choose the cage of the one with which you are going to fly.

What can you take in hand luggage on a plane?

Before collecting luggage intended for hand luggage, keep in mind that at the airport during customs inspection the contents of the suitcase will be checked and if prohibited items are found, they will be confiscated.

You can take into the aircraft cabin:

• Documents, airline tickets or boarding passes;
• Money;
• Bank cards;
• Medicines (in original packaging, along with package insert and doctor’s prescription);
• Small gadgets: phone, tablet, laptop, camera;
• Jewelry (within reason, you're going on vacation!);
• Baby food and baby care products (if your baby is flying with you on vacation);
• Products from “Duty Free”;

Additionally you can take bag for a small child . The bag may contain one set of clothes (in case the baby needs to be urgently changed on the plane), baby food (during security you may be asked to open the package and even try it), hygiene items for the baby, and an oversized toy. The maximum weight of such a bag should not exceed 5 kg. Along with the baby bag, you can take a walker, a special cradle, a child seat or a folding stroller into the cabin.

Advice! Place a sticker on your suitcase with your personal data: full name in Latin, country and address of residence, phone number.

Also, in addition to hand luggage, you can enter the aircraft cabin take items for people with disabilities : cane, crutches or wheelchair, medications along with doctor's prescription and other auxiliary items.

Some airlines allow you to take along with hand luggage :

• Men's or women's bag up to 40×30×10 cm in size;
• Folder with documents;
• Gadgets: phone, tablet, camera, small laptop, video camera. Some airlines allow you to take a camera tripod with you into the cabin if it folds down to 60 cm in length.
• Outerwear and suit in a clothing case.
• Press or book to read during the flight;
• Umbrella;
• Packaged from Duty Free.

The items listed above are included in the standard list of items allowed in hand luggage. However, airlines may change or supplement this list. Air carriers post an updated list on their website.

Hand luggage is inspected BEFORE boarding the flight, in the presence ofowner,baggagesame(those suitcases thatare handed over to the luggage compartment of the aircraft) are inspectedwithout the presence of the owner of the luggage.

What can't you take in hand luggage?

Let us repeat once again: the list provided here is an average. Airlines have the right to change the list:

1. Knives, scissors, corkscrew and other metal cutting objects.
2. Aerosols.
3. Liquids exceeding a volume of 100 ml and more than 1 liter in total.
4. Animal products: butter, cheese, ham and more. However, such products can be taken in the form of sandwiches.
5. Weapons and objects resembling weapons. They won’t even allow children to take pistols on board, let alone shurikens.
6. Flammable chemicals and other toxic substances: alcohol, gasoline, lighter gas, . Although, for example, nail polish remover can be transported on an airplane, only in the trunk compartment.
7. Objects emitting a strong magnetic field.

Advice! If your airline ticket allows you to take hand luggage and baggage with you, then it is better to put valuables, important documents and money in your hand luggage.

Why can't you take liquids in hand luggage?

You cannot take liquids into the cabin for terrorist safety reasons - many explosives are in the form of a colorless, transparent liquid. There is no metal in them and security detectors do not respond to them.

According to generally accepted standards, you are allowed to take plastic containers with a volume of up to 100 ml into the aircraft cabin. Moreover, such containers must also be carefully packed in a transparent plastic bag.

In some airlines, the limit is only 100 ml per person, while others allow you to take liquids up to 100 ml and in total they should not exceed 1 liter per person.

Liquids allowed for transportation in hand luggage in the above volume include:

• Perfume.
• Shampoo, shower gel, liquid soap, toothpaste.
• Various creams.
• Yogurt, water, juices and other drinks.
• Air carrier employees included jam, honey, and liquid soufflé in the “liquid” category. If a dish contains a liquid component, then such a dish is classified as liquid.

Advice! Try to shop in Duty Free stores not at the departure airport, but at the arrival airport. Also buy perfumes, alcoholic drinks and others on the way back.

Where can I put my hand luggage and extra items?

In the aircraft cabin, hand luggage can be placed either in a special compartment above the seats or under the seat in front. In the latter case, the exception is places located near emergency exits. It is prohibited to occupy the passage with your belongings.

Advice! Try to pack your luggage so that you have some free spacein a suitcaseor so that the weight of the luggagedid not reach the specified critical mass. Because on vacation you are probablybuy different souvenirsand then they can be folded intofree space in your bag or suitcase.Otherwise, you will have to overpay for additional spaceluggage or excess.

How do you say hand luggage in English?

Often you need to explain yourself about luggage at an airport whose staff does not speak Russian or understand English-language signs. In this case, focus on carry on luggage or hand luggage.

Carriage of luggage of passenger aircraft customers is regulated by special regulations. Control over the transportation of baggage and hand luggage is carried out by flight safety authorities. Every passenger should know what is prohibited from being carried on an airplane. An airline in any country has a list of items that are prohibited for transportation on board an aircraft.

An airline client who has purchased a ticket of any class has the right to carry hand luggage. Every passenger should know what is prohibited from carrying s7 on an airplane. You should study the list of dangerous goods that are strictly prohibited for transportation. Carry-on luggage includes safe items that are allowed to be transported in the cabin during the flight. The list of prohibited objects is constantly changing and depends on the selected airline.

Preparing baggage for transportation on an airplane

Baggage transportation standards are determined by the countries where the plane ticket was purchased. All passengers must adhere to accepted standards regulating what is prohibited from being carried on an airplane. They apply regardless of the following conditions:

• class of service;
• Purpose of Travel;
• arrival point.

Items prohibited for transportation on airlines are divided into 2 main groups. The first includes items that cannot be taken into the salon. It is important to learn in advance which medications are prohibited from being carried on an airplane in hand luggage. This applies to other objects as well.

Permitted cargo can be checked into the baggage compartment of the aircraft. Particular attention should be paid to pre-registration of luggage. There are no general rules of carriage for all airlines.

The second group is things prohibited for transportation by plane. These objects should not be taken on a flight as legal problems are sure to arise. If you don't learn before flying what items are prohibited from being carried on an airplane, you may have to surrender your ticket and not fly.

Luggage weight control

Before departure, the future passenger of the aircraft must study the general rules for transporting baggage. Airlines have established a number of standards that determine the conditions for transporting baggage with hand luggage. It is better to familiarize yourself with them by visiting the official website of the transport airline. Careful study of the information on the portal is necessary for the correct distribution of transported items. Knowing in advance what is prohibited from being carried on an Aeroflot plane, you should refuse to transport illegal items on board.

Items carried free of charge in a certain quantity must comply with the list established by airline standards. The permitted weight of baggage depends on the class of air ticket purchased. Transportation of excess items must be paid by the passenger in accordance with the established procedure, depending on the ticket fare.

If baggage dimensions are determined by the ticket class, then control over the contents of bags does not depend on the passenger’s status. The suitcase or bag must have a volume of no more than 115 cm. The maximum dimensions that can be taken into the cabin as hand luggage are 55 x 40 x 20 cm. Larger luggage must be checked in as checked luggage. A passenger who refuses to check a suitcase as baggage will not go through the boarding procedure.

The airline checks the volume of luggage when a passenger passes through a frame through which all bags and suitcases in the total volume must freely pass. In order not to pay for exceeding the permissible weight of luggage, you need to find out in advance what is prohibited from being carried in airplane luggage, leaving all unnecessary things at home.

Conditions for allowing dangerous goods on board an aircraft

Cargoes included in the list of prohibited transportation on board an aircraft are dangerous objects that can cause damage to the vehicle. By definition, “dangerous goods” means a substance that can have an adverse effect on human health. The classification of such items or products depends on various criteria set out in the relevant regulations.

You should know that it is prohibited to carry certain types of dangerous goods on board an aircraft, which are divided into 3 categories:

1. Prohibited for transportation on airplanes.
2. Transported on cargo aircraft.
3. Permitted for transportation on passenger aircraft if properly packed and packaged.

The admission of cargo on board the aircraft is subject to increased requirements, so security services monitor passengers' luggage with special care. Airline customers are strictly prohibited from taking on a flight:

• Food;
• objects with sharp corners;
• products that can be destroyed during flight;
• objects that can cause injury to passengers.

Recognition of cargo as dangerous requires the execution of a special declaration, which significantly increases the cost of transportation by plane.

Prohibition on the transport of dangerous goods

The responsibility assigned for providing complete information about cargo transported by airlines is regulated by Article 121 of the Air Code of the Russian Federation. It states what is prohibited from being carried on an airplane. The complete list groups dangerous objects into classes based on certain characteristics. It contains:

1. Explosives are dangerous due to the possibility of explosion, scattering or fire (TNT, nitroglycerin, ammunition, grenades, gunpowder, pyrotechnics).
2. Gases are dangerous due to toxicity and easy flammability (chlorine, gas lighters, gas cylinders, varnishes, deodorants).
3. - adhesives based on organic solvents, colognes, perfumes, fir oil, sealants, printer inks, primers, nitro enamels, etc.
4. Flammable solids (magnesium, matches, sparklers), spontaneously combustible substances (fishmeal, napalm, coal, cotton, activated carbon), substances that react with water to release flammable gases (sodium, calcium carbide, aluminum powder).
5. Oxidizing agents (bleaches, hydrogen peroxide, potassium or ammonium nitrate).
6. Organic peroxides (hardeners of a certain type, components of white dye).
7. Poisonous or toxic compounds that cause poisoning of the body, infectious diseases, death of humans or animals.
8. Materials with increased radioactivity (isotopes used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, flaw detector heads, etc.).
9. Substances that cause corrosion (acids, alkalis, fruit essences, mercury, batteries, battery electrolytes).
10. Other hazardous substances in solid and liquid states that are flammable, fire hazardous, corrosive (garlic sauce, asbestos, lawn mowers, lithium batteries, dry ice).

The transportation of dangerous goods on airplanes, which are prohibited for transportation under any circumstances, is controlled by security authorities.

Prohibition on the transport of explosives

Airborne transportation of explosives is prohibited by the general rules of the Air Code of the Russian Federation. The list of these dangerous goods includes substances that are susceptible to fire and explosion due to dangerous reactions. They release heat in large quantities and gases of the following types:

• corrosive;
• flammable;
• toxic.

• introglycerin;
• ammonal;
• granitol;
• TNT.

• rockets;
• grenades;
• aviation bombs;
• mines;
• torpedoes;
• detonators.

The third category includes objects whose transportation poses a risk of explosion. The Air Code of the Russian Federation states what is prohibited from being carried on an airplane. List of hazardous substances in this group:

• powder;
• fireworks;
• fire cord;
• pyrotechnic composition.

Ban on the transport of weapons

The legislation introduces criminal liability for transporting weapons and allows, in this case, to remove a passenger from a flight. The transportation of weapons must be issued with a special permit, which must be concluded by the passenger and the carrier before the flight.

To transport imitation weapons in the form of children's toys or souvenirs, the passenger must also have permission from the transport airline. Explosive substances, which include firearms, are separately prohibited.

Ban on gas transportation

Passenger airlines prohibit the transport of substances in a gaseous state that are flammable. Their list includes esters, varnishes, paints, alcohol-based mixtures, cartridges, and magnetized products.

The transportation of flammable gases in a compressed state, for example, gas lighters, liquefied gas cylinders, hydrogen, propane, butane, is prohibited. The Code stipulates that it is prohibited to carry various types of non-flammable, non-toxic gases on an airplane: air, carbon, nitrogen or oxygen, as well as toxic gases: mustard gas and chlorine. The rules do not allow the transportation of toxic substances and household chemicals.

Ban on transport of medical equipment

Attempts by passengers to transport equipment used for medical purposes are suppressed. You need to know that it is prohibited to carry objects with a certain level of radiation in airplane luggage and on board the aircraft as a whole, even in minimal quantities. Reagents used for medicinal purposes may be among the toxic illegal objects.

Conditions for transporting medicines

It is better to immediately transfer medications that the passenger plans to take with him on the flight to the luggage compartment. The transportation of medicines is under special control. Therefore, it is important to study in advance what is prohibited from carrying medications on an airplane in hand luggage.

If a transported drug is included in the list of illegal drugs, it will be confiscated by security officials. You are only allowed to take a standard first aid kit with you on board the plane.

Rules for transporting liquids

A separate group of liquids prohibited for carriage by airlines includes certain types of cosmetics. A container with liquid that is not prohibited from being carried in hand luggage on an airplane must have a volume of no more than 1 liter. It is better to package drinks in separate containers with a volume of no more than 100 ml.

Restrictions do not apply to medications in liquid form if there is a document confirming the need for their use. This also applies to baby food.

The main requirement regarding the transportation of alcoholic beverages to some foreign countries is associated with a complete ban on the transportation of this cargo. Such states include the UAE, Maldives, Saudi Arabia. Passengers must strictly comply with these requirements, since baggage in these countries is subject to thorough inspection by control authorities.

Carriage of alcohol-containing substances on an airplane

Before transporting alcohol-containing products on an airplane, it is important to study all the information about the rules for allowing such cargo on board. The rules for transporting alcoholic beverages in Russia and Europe are different. For example, knowing that it is prohibited to transport to Israel by plane, the client will take no more than 1 liter of strong alcoholic drink and no more than 2 liters of wine into the cabin.

If you take drinks with you without taking into account the restrictions, this may result in the imposition of penalties. Under no circumstances should minor passengers carry alcoholic beverages on board.

Particular attention must be paid to the quality of packaging for alcohol-containing drinks. The packaging must be original. It is placed in a sealed plastic bag with a zipper. Compliance with these rules is strictly checked before takeoff.

Rules for transporting alcohol on EU airlines

European airlines carry substances containing alcohol in accordance with the following requirements:

• transportation of beer drinks is permitted in a total volume of no more than 16 liters;
• It is permissible to transport drinks with an alcohol content of no more than 22 degrees in an amount of no more than 2 liters;
• High strength alcohol is allowed for transportation in quantities of no more than 1 container;
• Wine and wine-containing drinks can be transported in a volume of up to 4 liters.

Requirements for transporting alcohol in Russia

Those traveling by plane in Russia must comply with the following requirements when transporting alcoholic beverages:

• It is allowed to take on board the aircraft no more than 5 liters of alcoholic beverage;
• legal norms regulate that it is prohibited to carry only 3 liters of drinks containing alcohol free of charge on an airplane in hand luggage, and for the transportation of the rest you need to pay additional customs tax;
• Transport of alcoholic beverages is allowed only in packaged form;
• It is possible to transport alcohol in an acceptable quantity in hand luggage.

The requirements for the transportation of alcoholic beverages are justified, since the safety of passengers in flight depends on their compliance.

Carrying pets on board

Many airlines restrict passengers from transporting pets. Some carriers transport only dogs and cats, allowing small pets into the aircraft cabin. According to the rules, pets should be transported in a special travel container or basket.

To create normal conditions for transporting an animal, it is necessary to prepare a container that will not interfere with the pet’s physical activity. The coating material from the inside must absorb odors and moisture. The safety of transporting the animal is ensured by the presence of a reliable lock in the cage. The above rules apply when transporting pets in the aircraft cabin and in the baggage compartment.

What is allowed to be carried on board an aircraft?

Aircraft passengers have the right to carry checked hand luggage in the cabin. This includes personal bags, umbrellas, smartphones, photo and video equipment, and laptops. Disabled people with crutches or wheelchairs may not need to register their mobility aids before the flight.

The fact that medications will be needed during the flight must be documented. In this case, you can take them with you. It is better to exclude strong medications. It is important that they do not end up on the list of prohibited substances. If there is no urgent need for them, it is better for the passenger to refuse to carry these medications in hand luggage. Otherwise, the registration procedure will be complicated.

To avoid damaging an item of high value during the flight, it is better to take it into the cabin. This may also apply to musical instruments that are expensive. They must weigh no more than 32 kg, otherwise they will need to be checked in as checked baggage.

Regardless of the country, air carrier or class, the following items can be carried in hand luggage:

• souvenirs;
• keys;
• money;
• documents;
• jewelry;
• printed products;
• children's toys without sharp corners.

If prohibited objects are detected on the territory of the country, the passenger will be removed from the flight and sent to law enforcement agencies. For beginners who have not studied what is prohibited from being transported on an airplane, transporting dangerous objects will not only result in a spoiled mood, but also a waste of time and money.

The permissible weight varies from 23 to 32 kg free of charge per passenger, and for a child under 2 years old a maximum of 10 kg is set.

Weight is set depending on the fare of your trip(economy class, business class, etc.). As a rule, when traveling in business class you are allowed to carry more weight than in economy class.

Remember that you cannot transport it in the luggage compartment of an airplane, whose weight exceeds the permissible maximum; will have to do in excess of the established norm, therefore, to avoid such situations at the airport, measure the weight of your suitcase yourself at home on regular scales or transfer everything into bags and suitcases.

However, in some European countries, loaders refuse to load more than 32 kg on board, and in this case the additional payment will not help in any way and you will have to put everything into an additional bag.

Your baggage is not added up in any way, and if one of your bags weighs within the normal limits and the other weighs more, then you only pay for the excess weight of the second bag.

It is worth noting that in some Western countries (Canada, USA) or the so-called members of the SkyTeam alliance, which includes the famous airline Aeroflot, a baggage purchase system is used.

A piece of luggage is 1-2 free pieces(depending on the tariff) one piece of luggage up to 23 kg (economy class), and in business class it is free 2 pieces weighing up to 32 kg for each piece of luggage, that is, luggage in this case is counted individually.

For example, you can take 2 free pieces with a capacity of up to 23 kg. One of your bags weighs 18 kg, and the other 25 kg, then your first bag is one free piece of luggage, and the second is already the second separate piece, for the excess of which you need to pay extra.

If you have airline bonus cards, then they will provide an additional 1 place.

There are also situations when a passenger needs to transport: musical instruments, household appliances, large items, then in this case you must first agree with your airline, where you will have to pay additionally for such transportation.

However, be prepared that they may refuse, since not all airliner loading hatches are capable of transporting such heavy objects.

However, as an exception, passengers can transport disabled people and, sports equipment, which counts as one free piece of baggage.

Special permission

You may carry certain items that require special permission and compliance with the necessary conditions. They pose a particular danger, and therefore they are kept in special compartments of the aircraft with restricted access.

These include: firearms, guns for hunting, checkers, sabers, crossbows, gas cartridges, large scissors, etc.

As for weapons, you can carry them on an aircraft on domestic and international flights, but only if you have the right to carry and store weapons, and in the case of international flights, then an international permit.

Before going through customs inspection, you are required to notify an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or a customs officer that you are transporting weapons, where they will be registered and deposited in special compartments of the aircraft or handed over to the crew for storage.

Remember that each airline and the airport itself sets its own restrictions.

Any weapon must be in a case and unloaded. For example, gas pistol cartridges are generally prohibited from being transported by airliner at Vnukovo airport.

All of the above items are handed over to the owner unchanged at the airport at the place of arrival.

What happens to seized items?

If dangerous or prohibited items are found in your possession, then naturally they are subject to confiscation. Each airport has a list of things prohibited from being carried on an airplane, as well as instructions, procedures and deadlines for their destruction and sale.

However, according to the general rule all prohibited items are disposed of.

As a rule, organizations that deal with the disposal of seized objects are not made public, and you will not know where they ended up.

Once removed, they are packed in black bags or packages and then burned or damaged so much that they are no longer usable.

If any items are confiscated from you, then the inspection staff will draw up a special seizure act. You have every right to demand it.

If you believe that things have been illegally taken from you, which are not prohibited by the airline and airport rules, you can go to court.

If you are transporting weapons or ammunition without the appropriate permit or even toxic or explosive substances, then problems cannot be avoided, and the internal affairs bodies will initiate criminal proceedings against you.

Weapons and other restricted items will be handed over to the police.

To avoid losing valuables, you can alternatively send them by mail or through international delivery services; leave it in a storage room for a fee; transfer to relatives or friends for storage, etc.

Therefore, before you go on a trip or business trip, carefully learn the rules for transporting cargo in the luggage compartment and hand luggage, since any seemingly insignificant thing can complicate your further flight.