Your baggage (before 18.11.2019)

Baggage means items, things and other personal belongings of a passenger that are necessary or intended for wearing (clothing), use, comfort or convenience related to the travel of the passenger.

This meaning includes both checked baggage and unchecked baggage.

In order to ensure the safety of flights, all the things of the passenger (baggage) that are planned to be transported by aircraft should be presented for weighing and recording at check-in.

Checked baggage means passenger baggage, accepted by a Carrier under its custody for which such Carrier has issued a baggage tag.

Each piece of checked baggage should be in a good condition, ensuring its preservation during transportation and handling under normal conditions and excluding the possibility of access to the contents. The baggage that does not comply with the present requirements is not allowed for transportation.

Baggage that has external damages that do not affect its safety during transportation and handling under normal conditions can be accepted for transportation as checked baggage subject to the consent of the Carrier. The presence and type of damage shall be confirmed by the passenger's signature.

The check-in baggage is transported in a cargo compartment of the aircraft.

In case the weight of one piece of baggage in a packed form exceeds 32 kg, it is accepted for carriage only as cargo.

Free check-in baggage allowance for 1 person:

Passenger category	Maximum number of pieces and dimensions for 1 piece (packed)	Maximum weight of 1 piece (packed)
Business class	2 pieces each not exceeding 158 cm in three dimensions in size	32 kg each
Economy class	1 piece not exceeding 158 cm in three dimensions in size	23 kg
Children from 2 to 12 years	the same free baggage allowance as for adult passengers in accordance with the paid travel class	the same free baggage allowance as for adult passengers in accordance with the paid travel class
Infants up to 2 years with 10% ticket of an adult passenger fare in the corresponding travel class	1 piece not exceeding 115 cm in three dimensions in size	10 kg + 1 pushchair or 1 portable cradle or 1 child safety seat
Participants of “Belavia Leader” Frequent Flyer program: Silver level	+ 1 piece to free checked baggage allowance	not exceeding 23 kg
Participants of “Belavia Leader” Frequent Flyer program: Gold level	+ 1 piece to free checked baggage allowance	not exceeding 32 kg

The checked baggage of passengers, one piece of which in a packed form does not exceed in size 158 cm in three dimensions and in weight 32 kg, is accepted for transportation by BELAVIA flights.

In case of granting the privilege “Upgrade on board” to “Belavia Leader” FFP members of the Gold level, the free checked baggage allowance specified in the ticket is maintained according to the initial booking.

In addition to the established free baggage allowance, each passenger is also allowed to carry free of charge the following items:

• baby travel cradle / safety seat for newborns / pushchair / umbrella stroller / baby universal folding stroller-transformer (when travelling with a baby from 0 to 2 years)
• wheelchair or other means of transportation for passengers with limited mobility.

Baby travel cradle, safety seat for newborns, pushchair, umbrella stroller, baby universal folding stroller-transformer, wheelchair are transported only in the aircraft baggage compartment as checked baggage. If necessary, at the request of the passenger these items can remain at one’s disposal until boarding.

At the request of passengers travelling together with the same travel purpose to the same airport (point) of destination or airport (point) of stopover by the same flight (family members, people travelling together or being on a business trip), BELAVIA will provide a joint (by number of pieces) free baggage allowance. Baggage is registered for each passenger individually.

On code sharing flights with other carriers the baggage allowance rules of the Carrier performing a flight may apply. In the event when transportation is carried out on flights of two and more carriers, including code sharing flights with other carriers, the free baggage allowance is determined by the rules of the most significant Carrier (MSC) on route.

Free baggage allowance does not apply to:

• oversized baggage (one piece in three dimensions exceeds the established size of: 158 cm for passenger baggage or 115 cm for baggage of infants from 0 to 2 years or 210 cm for sports equipment);
• weapons with ammunition and other baggage that needs special transportation
• TV sets, tape recorders and audio, video, home appliances weighing more than 10 kg;
• pets and birds, with the exception of guide dogs accompanying blind / deaf passengers (guide dogs are transported in the passenger cabin of the aircraft in excess of the established free baggage allowance, free of additional charge);
• flowers, plant seedlings, food greens weighing more than 5 kg;
• courier mail and parcels weighing more than 5 kg.

The transportation of the above-mentioned items is paid according to their actual number of pieces regardless of the amount of passenger's baggage.

Unchecked baggage (cabin baggage) is any passenger baggage except checked baggage, carried in the passenger cabin of the aircraft during the flight under the care of passenger oneself.

Cabin baggage transported by the passenger in the passenger cabin on board of the aircraft is not included in free checked baggage allowance.

It is recommended to transport the following items as cabin baggage in the passenger cabin on board the aircraft:

• money, jewelry, precious metal;
• securities and other values;
• official and personal documents (passports, ID cards and others),
• medical certificates and medicines in limited quantities;
• video cameras, laptops, mobile telephones, cameras;
• keys and other valuable items.

To check the compliance of passenger baggage size with permitted cabin baggage allowance there are special calibrators at the airports.

Free cabin baggage allowance for 1 person:

Passenger category	Number of pieces	Maximum dimensions for 1 piece (packed)	Maximum weight of 1 piece (packed)
Business class	1	Must not exceed the size of 55x40x20 cm	12 kg
Economy class	1	Must not exceed the size of 55x40x20 cm	8 kg

In addition to the established allowance each passenger is also allowed to carry free of charge one of the following items, which he/ she needs during the flight, if he/ she has it on him/ her, but does not put into the baggage compartment:

• 1 handbag or 1 briefcase or 1 backpack or 1 case (bag) with a laptop, or with a camera, or with a video camera or other electronic device (the weight of each of the above items should not exceed 5 kg, the dimensions should not exceed 40x30x10 cm);
• 1 paper folder;
• 1 outerwear;
• 1 suit in a suit bag;
• 1 umbrella or cane;
• 1 bouquet of flowers;
• publications for reading during the flight;
• 1 parcel with purchase from Duty Free shop.

Passengers with children under 2 years old can carry free of charge baby food or children's clothes necessary for caring for a small child during the flight.

Passengers with limited mobility can take crutches or a cane free of charge.

The weight of additional baggage piece (item) should not exceed 8 kg

Excess baggage (payable) is a part of baggage that exceeds the established free baggage allowance or which is required to be obligatory paid regardless the established free baggage allowance.

The excess baggage, oversized baggage, as well as the baggage that is not included in the free baggage allowance in accordance with Airline rules (including the privileges for elite participants of “Belavia Leader” program), is carried only if there is free capacity on the aircraft.

In case when the number of pieces or the weight or the dimensions of baggage exceeds free baggage allowance the excess baggage is to be paid as follows:

Excess baggage rates:

Excess baggage category	Rates for each excess, one way
Excess of the number of free baggage pieces	50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP*
Weight excess of one piece of free baggage in the Economy class	50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP*
Dimensions excess in 3 dimensions of one piece of free baggage	50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP*

* Rate in USD is applicable only for Israel, rate in GBP – only for Great Britain. For all other territories the rate in EUR is applicable. In case of exceeding of free baggage allowance in several categories, the total amount for payment will be calculated as the sum of the rates for the corresponding excess baggage categories.

On the territory of the Republic of Belarus, payment for excess baggage is carried out in belarusian rubles.

The above rates apply to both point-to-point and transit routes, if BELAVIA is the Operating Carrier over the whole route (for example, MSQ-B2-DME - 50 EUR *, DME-B2-MSQ-B2- IEV - 50 EUR *), as well as for complex routes involving two or more Carriers, if BELAVIA is the MSC (Most Significant Carrier) on route (for example, MSQ-B2-AMS-KL-ABZ - 50 EUR *).

* The rate in USD applies only to the sale of traffic in Israel, the rate in GBP - to the sale of traffic in the UK. For all other territories, the rate is applied in EUR.

In the event when not only Belavia performs a flight but also other carriers, including code sharing flights, the rates for excess baggage are determined in compliance with the MSC rules.

Special categories baggage transportation

Sports Equipment

1 (one) set of sports equipment packed in protective packing as 1 bag/ 1 piece not exceeding the weight of 23 kg and the size of 210 cm in three dimensions is transported free of charge in addition to the established free baggage allowance in the corresponding travel class.

Each additional set / piece / bag of sport equipment will be transported for a fee of 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP * for 1 (one) set / piece / bag.

If the weight of 1 (one) set of sports equipment is more than 23 kg, an additional charge in the amount of 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP * is collected for 1 (one) set of sports equipment.

* The rate in USD applies only to the sale of traffic in Israel, the rate in GBP - to the sale of traffic in the UK. For all other territories, the rate is applied in EUR.

Sports equipment transportation requires prior approval of the Airline.

• BICYCLE UP TO 23KG - Bicycle without motor
• GOLF EQUIPMENT UP TO 50LB 23KG - 1 golf case, putter, balls, golf shoes
• SKI EQUIPMENT UP TO 50LB 23KG - 1 pair of skis, 1 pair of ski poles, 1 pair of ski boots
• TANDEM BICYCLE UP TO 23 KG - Tandem Bicycle
• WATER SKI EQUIPMENT UP TO 23KG - 1 pair of water or slalom water skiing
• ARCHERY EQPMT UP TO 23KG - 1 set of arrows and bow in a protective container
• SNOWBOARD EQPMT UP TO 23KG - 1 snowboard, 1 pair of shoes
• FISHING EQUIPMENT UP TO 50LB 23KG - 2 fishing rods, a bag or a box, 1 pair of boots for fishing, a net
• HOCKEY EQUIP UPTO50LB 23KG - 1 hockey bag, putter, 1 pair of skates, 1 set of protective linings for the body, 1 helmet
• SCUBA EQUIPMENT UP TO 50LB 23KG - 1 mask for diving, 1 breathing tube, fins, wetsuit, regulator, empty oxygen canister, flashlight
• TENNIS SQUASH BADMINTON EQPMT - 2 rackets and a set of balls in the package for tennis, squash and badminton
• RUBBER DINGHY BOAT UP TO 23 KG - 1 rubber boat, 1 pair of oars
• SURFBOARD UP TO 50LB 23KG - 1 Surfboard up to 2 m long
• FENCING EQUIPMENT UP TO 23 KG - 1 bag with helmet, uniform and weapon for fencing
• INLINE SKATES/SPORT SKATES UP TO 23 KG - 1 pair of roller/sport skates, 1 set of protective equipment, knee pads, elbow pads, etc., 1 helmet
• SKATEBOARD UP TO 23 KG - 1 board, 1 set of protective equipment, knee pads, elbow pads, etc., 1 helmet
• PARACHUTE EQUIPMENT UP TO 23 KG - 1 set of parachuting equipment
• POLE VAULT EQUIPMENT UP TO 23 KG - 1 set of pole vaulting equipment

Transportation of animals

Animals (the weight with container) are not included in the free baggage allowance.

During transportation in the passenger cabin of the aircraft the maximum size of container shall not exceeding 55х40х20 cm, the maximum weight of the animal together with container shall not exceed 8 кg.

Container Requirements

The cage or container should be spacious and durable enough with a waterproof bottom and air vents on three sides. There must be enough space inside the cage or container for animals to naturally turn, stand, sit, or lie down. The cage or container should be tightly closed but not locked.

Attention! Both soft and hard - sided carries are allowed for transportation of an animal in the cabin of the aircraft but only if the container complies with the standards established for cabin baggage. Soft- sided carries are not allowed for animals transportation as checked baggage.

The charge to be paid for the transportation of animal in the passenger cabin of the aircraft is 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP*.

In the cabin of the aircraft, one passenger can transport not more than one animal.

Transportation of several animals in container is prohibited.

Transportation of animals in the business class cabin is prohibited.

Animals with weight exceeding 8 kg are transported in cargo compartment of the aircraft.

The charge to be paid for transportation of animals in cargo compartment is:

• up to 8 kg – 50 EUR / 60 USD/ 50 GBP*
• from 8 kg up to 32 kg – 100 EUR / 120 USD/ 100 GBP*
• from 32 kg up to 70 kg – 150 EUR / 180 USD / 150 GBP*.

* Rate in USD is applicable only for Israel, rate in GBP – only for Great Britain. For all other territories the rate in EUR is applicable.

Animals with weight exceeding 70 kg are accepted for carriage only as cargo.

The passenger should have all documents that are necessary for transportation of animals (birds), required by the Belarusian law or by the international agreements or by the rules and regulations of the country to the territory or through the territory or from the territory of which the transportation is to be performed.

The transportation of animals requires prior approval of the Airline.

The maximum number of animals accepted for transportation in cargo compartment on one and the same aircraft is limited.

Transportation of musical instruments

Small musical instruments, in dimensions and weight, not exceeding the free cabin baggage allowance in the corresponding travel class established by the Airline, are allowed to be transported in the passenger cabin of the aircraft when paying a charge of 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP * one way if such a musical instrument is not included into the cabin baggage and is transported as an additional piece.

In the event when passenger cabin baggage, including a musical instrument, does not exceed the free cabin baggage allowance in accordance with travel class, no charge is collected for such a musical instrument.

* Rate in USD is applicable only for Israel, rate in GBP – only for Great Britain. For all other territories the rate in EUR is applicable.

When transporting musical instruments in the passenger cabin of the aircraft occupying an additional seat, the baggage on additional seat rules are applied. The weight of the instrument should not exceed 84 kg, the dimensions should not exceed 135x50x30 cm. For each separate seat, a charge is collected corresponding to the tariff applied for the payment for a ticket of the passenger that carries a musical instrument.

The transportation of musical instruments in the baggage compartment of the aircraft is carried out in accordance with the rules for the excess baggage transportation, established for the corresponding travel class.

Weapons (sport / hunting / combat weapons + ammunition).

One set of weapons includes one container with a gun (or several rifles belonging to one passenger) and one container with ammunition. The weight of one set of weapons shall not exceed 23 kg.

The weight of ammunition together with the container shall not exceed 5 kg per passenger.

The weapons are not included into free baggage allowance.

The charge for the transportation of one set of weapons is 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP*.

* Rate in USD is applicable only for Israel, rate in GBP – only for Great Britain. For all other territories the rate in EUR is applicable.

The transportation of weapons requires prior approval of the Airline.

The passenger should have the permission of the relevant authorized state bodies, confirming the right of possession and use, as well as the permission of the relevant authorized state bodies, confirming the right to export, import or transit arms.

Transportation of baggage with the provision of additional pieces in the passenger cabin of the aircraft.

Baggage that requires special precautions (film, photo, television, video, radio equipment, electronic and optical devices, office equipment, musical instruments, fragile things) can be transported in the passenger cabin of the aircraft on a separate additional passenger seat(s).

The weight of the baggage transported in the passenger cabin of the aircraft shall not exceed 84 kg in weight and in dimensions not more than 135х50х30 cm.

Packing of baggage transported in the passenger cabin of the aircraft should have means for its attachment in the passenger seat.

An additional piece for baggage can be booked only at Airline ticket offices or at offices of agencies or representative offices of the Airline upon prior agreement with the Carrier. The passenger must inform the Airline or its agent about the transportation of baggage in the passenger cabin of the aircraft on additional passenger seat(s) when booking a ticket or purchasing a ticket and pay a separate passenger seat (s) for this baggage.

For transportation of baggage in the passenger cabin of the aircraft, a separate ticket is issued with 100% of the fare paid by the passenger accompanying such item for its own ticket, free of charge, for one additional passenger seat. When carrying baggage in several passenger seats, the cost of transportation is calculated on the basis of the number of passenger seats required for baggage.

The ticket issued and paid for an additional seat in the passenger cabin of the aircraft for the transportation of special baggage is not subject to free baggage and cabin baggage allowance as well as for provision of meals.

The delivery of baggage carried in the passenger cabin of the aircraft to the aircraft, its lifting, accommodation in the cabin of aircraft, removal from the aircraft and delivery from the aircraft to the terminal is made by the passenger oneself.

The passenger responsibility for documents required for the baggage transportation.

The passenger is obliged to comply with the Belarusian law, international treaties of the Republic of Belarus and the legislation of the country, to the territory, from or through the territory of which the baggage is to be carried, that are required for baggage transportation, the fulfillment of requirements for flight safety, aviation security, as well as with the requirements related to customs, quarantine and sanitary, veterinary, phytosanitary and other types of control.

Receiving of baggage at the airport. For each piece of baggage a baggage tag is attached with baggage receipt given to the holder of the baggage. A baggage tag receipt must be kept for baggage collection at the airport of destination.

The responsibility of the airline for the loss of baggage accepted for transportation without declared value is limited to an amount equivalent to USD 20 per 1 kg of baggage weight.

Belavia – Belarusian Airlines is not responsible for the fragile items included in the checked baggage, perishable goods, banknotes, jewelry, precious metals, securities and other valuables, business and personal documents, medical certificates, medicines, keys, video cameras, photo cameras, portable personal computers, mobile phones and other electronic equipment, regardless of whether the air carrier knows about the presence of these things in the checked baggage or not.

FOR SAFETY REASONS

The Airline does not accept or accept in a limited number the following things and items for transportation in the checked baggage:

• firearms and cold steel of all kinds (including gas and traumatic) without permission of the competent authorities;
• explosives, ammunition, missiles, and illuminate substances;
• compressed and liquefied gases;
• corrosive and oxidizing substances and liquids;
• flammable solids and liquids;
• poisonous, toxic or irritating substances;
• magnetized material;
• radioactive materials;
• briefcases and suitcases, equipped with security devices;
• mercury or other substances and items with similar characteristics, causing doubts about the safety of their transportation, which can be used for arson, explosion or threaten the safety of passengers and crew members.

Pay your special attention that hazardous materials carriage rules and allowances may differ between airlines. Be attentive if you have several flights performed by different carriers in one itinerary. Read the rules on their official sites or contact their call centers.

If you are still not sure about some materials, please, look through IATA list or their special website section.

ATTENTION!

Belavia-Belarusian Airlines does not accept as carry-on luggage the following things:

• objects, simulating actual weapon (toys, plastic and metal models);
• all sharp, cutting and piercing objects (knives, daggers, scissors, knitting needles, razor blades, manicure sets);
• cutlery (knives, forks, spoons, axes);
• tools (knives, hammers, screwdrivers, chisels, darts, nail files, including nail polish);
• sport equipment (bats, golf clubs, cricket, pool cue, ski harnesses and other);
• syringes, including disposable (passengers who require injections during the flight, - diabetes, allergies, etc., must provide proof from the attending physician);
• firearms and ammunition;
• explosives, ammunition, missiles, and illuminates the substance;
• compressed and liquefied gases, corrosive and oxidizing materials and substances;
• poisonous, toxic or irritating substances;
• magnetised and radioactive materials;
• flammable solids and liquids;
• briefcases and suitcases, equipped with security devices;
• mercury and other substances and objects, causing suspicion in the safety of their transportation and which can be used for arson, explosion or threaten the security for live of passengers and crew members.

 

ATTENTION! THE TRANSPORTATIOM OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND ANY SIMILAR EVAPORATORS IN CHECKE-IN BAGGAGE IS FORBIDDEN!

FOR SAFETY REASONS ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND ANY SIMILAR EVAPORATORS SHALL BE TRANSPORTED IN CARRY-ON LAGGAGE ONLY!

 

The transportation of the devices powered by lithium and lithium-ion batteries

Lithium batteries are used in mobiles, laptops, electronic cigarettes and other electronic devices.

DO YOU KNOW THAT THEY ARE DANGEROUS?

If a lithium battery is damaged or short circuited it can start a fire.

DON’T PUT LITHIUM IN YOUR CHECKE BAGGAGE. Lithium and lithium-ion batteries shall be carried in carry-on luggage only.

Attention! For safety, electronic cigarettes are accepted for transportation ONLY in carry-on baggage. Transportation of electronic cigarettes in checked baggage is FORBIDDEN!

During the flight the batteries contained in devices such as laptop computers, cameras, mobile phones, etc. must be switched off/ Special measures shall be undertaken to ensure that such devices placed in checked baggage the batteries cannot be accidentally activated.

Vehicles powered by lithium or lithium-ion batteries are classified as dangerous goods and require special attention and adherence to special requirements for air transportation.

The samples of portable recreational or self-balancing vehicles powered by lithium or lithium-ion batteries

Recently, more and more popular are such personal vehicles as self-balanced electronic devices that include: hoverboards, mini-segways, airwheels, solowheels, balance wheels, etc. The transportation of such devices that are powered by lithium or lithium-ion batteries is allowed by Belavia flight only upon prior confirmation by the Airline and with strict adherence to the following conditions:

• the passenger shall have the passport of such personal vehicle or its technical description;
• the battery shall be factory produced with a capacity not exceeding 160Wh/h;
• the battery must be completely disconnected from the electrical device
• the disconnected battery must be completely discharged, placed in a plastic bag and put into carry-on luggage to be carried in passenger cabin of aircraft;
• the body of the device without a battery shall be placed in a protective cover and handed over for transportation as checked baggage or added to carry-on luggage to be carried in passenger cabin of aircraft (if the dimensions of the device not exceed the norms for carry-on luggage);
• the total number of batteries carried by one passenger in carry-on luggage should not exceed 2 (two).

In the event of violation of the above requirements Belavia-Belarusian Airlines reserves the right to refuse the transportation or to remove from the transportation of the portable recreational or self-balancing vehicle and does not bear responsibility for its safety in this case.

The transportation of personal vehicles used under medical reasons or physical disabilities (wheelchairs or other similar devices for PRM) by Belavia aircraft is performed in baggage compartment only.

Belavia-Belarusian Airlines accepts for carriage on its flights only such electronic devices powered by lithium or lithium-ion batteries that are used due a medical or physical disability.

The samples of different types of wheelchairs for persons with reduced mobility

• Wheelchairs with manual drive
• Wheelchairs with electrical drive
• Sports wheelchairs

The transportation of all kinds of personal vehicles used under medical reasons or physical disabilities is performed under adherence of the following conditions:

• it is necessary to agree with the Airline the conditions of such transportation and prepare the device in accordance with the Carrier’s instructions;
• if such individual vehicle is powered by 1 (one) lithium or lithium-ion battery the capacity shall not exceed 300 Wh/h;
• if such individual vehicle is powered by 2 (two) batteries the capacity of each shall not exceed 160 Wh/h;
• additionally it is allowed the carriage of 2 spare batteries with capacity of not exceeding 160 Wh/h each or one spare battery with capacity not exceeding 300 Wh/h;
• the battery must be completely disconnected from the electrical device
• the disconnected battery must be completely discharged, placed in a plastic bag and put into carry-on luggage to be carried in passenger cabin of aircraft;
• in case when the battery cannot be disconnected from the device it shall be switched off and the terminals are wound with an insulating tape.

REMEMBER! NO BATTERY MAY BE TAKEN FOR CARRIAGE IF THERE IS NO MARKING OF THE MANUFACTURER ON IT

The terminals of all spare batteries must be protected from short circuit by: enclosing them in their original retail packaging or taping over the terminals or separate plastic bags for each battery.

Whether a lithium battery can be carried by air or not depends on its configuration and either Watt-hour (Wh) rating (for rechargeable) or Lithium Content (LC) (for non-rechargeable).

Use the following table to determine if your battery is acceptable:

Watt-hour Rating (Wh) or Lithium Content	Carry-on Baggage	Checked Baggage	Operator Approved
≤100 Wh (2 grams) In Equipment	YES	YES	NO
≤100 Wh (2 grams) Spares	YES (no limit)	NO	NO
>100≤160 Wh In Equipment	YES	YES	YES
>100≤160 Wh Spares	YES(max 2)	NO	YES
>160 Wh	Must be presented and carried as Cargo in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.	Must be presented and carried as Cargo in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.	Must be presented and carried as Cargo in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

To convert Amp-hours (Ah) to Watt-hours (Wh) multiply Ah x Voltage

Examples of Lithium batteries

Note: Other commercially available types of batteries such as Ni-Cad (nickel-cadmium), and alkaline can be carried safely in either checked or carry-on baggage provided they are adequately protected against short circuit.