Checked baggage - key things to know before you fly

Whether it concerns checked baggage or carry-on luggage, understanding the rules and restrictions imposed by airlines is vital to avoid unpleasant surprises. This guide provides clear information about baggage registration, weight limits, prohibited items, excess baggage fees, and transportation methods for fragile or valuable items. Detailed information will help you prepare properly for your flight, ensuring that everything goes smoothly.

Baggage Registration

The cost of your travel ticket includes a baggage allowance that falls within the limits of free transport (without payment at registration). The weight limit for checked baggage depends on the destination of your flight and the airline operating it. For additional details about the conditions for free baggage transport, please contact the agency or the airline from which you purchased your ticket. Additionally, checked baggage must be labeled with your name and permanent address both inside and outside each suitcase. Important documents, valuables, and medications must be transported in your carry-on luggage.

List of Prohibited Items

Passengers are prohibited from transporting the following items in checked baggage:

- Explosive and incendiary substances and devices—substances and devices that can or appear to be capable of causing serious harm or jeopardizing the safety of the aircraft, including:

- Ammunition

- Detonating caps

- Detonators and fuses

- Copies or imitations of explosive devices

- Mines, grenades, and other military explosive devices

- Fireworks and other pyrotechnic articles

- Smoke bombs and smoke cartridges

- Dynamite, gunpowder, and plastic explosives.

Attention!

Transporting prohibited items and substances mentioned above, as well as those that pose a danger to the health and life of passengers, is illegal and punishable by law with imprisonment or fines.

Excess Baggage (for a fee)

The fee for excess baggage varies depending on the airline. You can find out the specific fee by contacting your airline before your flight. This way, you will avoid unexpected expenses.

Additional information about applicable rates and the transport of baggage exceeding the maximum allowable weight can be obtained from representatives of the airline with which you will be flying.

Oversized, Fragile, and Valuable Baggage

This type of carry-on baggage, such as large musical instruments, works of art, and electronic equipment, cannot be loaded in the cargo hold due to its fragility. Therefore, such baggage will be transported in the cabin of the aircraft. Payment for this type of baggage will be required if its dimensions and weight exceed the specified limits.

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