Wim air maximum baggage weight. Rules for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage in the airline vim-avia

Air travel involves checking in luggage, one part of which is sent to a special compartment, and the passenger of the airliner takes the other part on board. At the same time, each airline has its own rules and regulations for the carriage of such cargo. VIM-Avia hand luggage is no exception.

How much hand luggage can I take on board (permitted weight and size)

Before buying a ticket, it is advisable to clarify the restrictions (limits) on the weight and dimensions (size) of hand luggage on VIM-Avia aircraft. According to the carrier's rules, this type of cargo belongs to the free baggage allowance. However, the allowable weight depends on the applicable fare.

How many kilograms (kg) of hand luggage can be taken on VIM-Avia airliners? There are a number of requirements (taking into account the tariff plan):

• "Promo", "Economy" and "Economy Plus" - up to 5 kg(one place).
• "Economy Comfort" and "Business" - up to 10 kg(one place).

The size limit for hand luggage is common to all fares and is 115cm, namely 55*40*20cm.

Hand luggage VIM-Avia - rules of carriage

The next point to be dealt with is the features of baggage allowance and hand luggage on aircraft. Here are the following requirements:

• Places for placing hand luggage and luggage on board VIM-Avia are under the passenger seat, who sits in front. Alternative option placement - on a shelf above your seat.
• When registering the cargo at the registration desk, the items must be affixed with a special tag “Into the cabin”. In addition, a note is made on the paper receipt about the weight of things carried on board the aircraft.
• Some cargo is allowed to be transported above the established norm, namely an umbrella, a cane, a bouquet of flowers, a folder, a briefcase or a woman's handbag. This category also includes a tablet, camcorder, camera and other things. More detailed information can be obtained on the official website or on the carrier's hotline. It is also allowed to transport a car seat for a child, a wheelchair (when flying a disabled person), stretchers and crutches.
• The mentioned things are not weighed before loading and are not measured for the fact of compliance with the allowable dimensions.

Rules for the carriage of liquids

Above, we examined how much carry-on baggage can be carried (by weight and size), learned the features of registering and transporting these things on board the aircraft. An equally important issue is the transportation of liquids. Over the years, the carrier's rules have become much tougher.

So, all transported liquids must be packed in a special plastic bag. The exception is medicines that a passenger may need on board an airliner. There are restrictions on the permissible capacity - no more than 100 ml. At the same time, the volume of the package in which the container with liquid is sealed should not be more than one liter. These standards apply to everything - lotions, water, toothpaste, gels, cosmetics and other liquid formulations.

If the product is purchased at the airport, it can be transported on the VIM-Avia aircraft as hand luggage only if it is in a sealed bag. Also, the passenger must have a check that confirms the fact of purchase of the goods, with the date of the purchase. In this case, the number indicated in the document must correspond to the day of departure. The package is sealed directly at the place of purchase.

Carriage of baggage on board the aircraft

As noted, VIM-Avia customers should know rules for transporting hand luggage and luggage. Regarding the second "category" of things, the following nuances should be highlighted:

• Baggage, characterized by increased fragility and value, can be transported in the cabin.
• Carriage of luggage on board must be agreed in advance with the representatives of the airline. At the time of buying travel document you need to reserve a place for luggage and pay for it.

• Weight of things carried in the cabin cannot be more than 80 kg, and the dimensions must be such that the luggage fits in the passenger seat.
• On the packaging of the cargo there must be special fasteners that allow you to fix it on the chair.
• The passenger must personally lift luggage into the cabin.
• Payment for such transportation is carried out at a 100 percent rate.

Knowing the rules and regulations for transporting hand luggage on a VIM-Avia aircraft allows you to avoid flight delays, problems with the carrier and unnecessary costs.

1. Transportation of certain categories of passengers: passengers with disabilities, pregnant women, infants (0-2 years old)

• Passengers with disabilities

When transporting a sick or disabled Passenger, the Carrier must be provided with a medical certificate signed by a doctor prior to the start of the flight, containing permission for his transportation by air, as well as special requirements for the conditions of transportation of such a Passenger.

Transportation of a disabled or sick person is carried out on the condition that the Carrier does not bear any responsibility to the Passenger for its consequences for him, which is certified by the Passenger's warranty obligation.

After checking in a sick Passenger/handicapped person for a flight, the Carrier must notify ground personnel at transit, transfer and destination points of the presence of a sick Passenger and/or handicapped person on board the aircraft.

Transportation of a Passenger on a stretcher is allowed only in the economy class cabin and only with an accompanying person. Three seats are reserved for such a passenger. Special Discounts(children, youth, students, for the elderly, etc.) apply only to one seat, the remaining two must be paid in the amount of 100% of the applied economy class passenger fare; transportation of the accompanying person is paid separately. In cases where the patient cannot be moved from a stretcher to a chair, the possibility of his transportation is determined by a preliminary agreement between the Carrier and the person accompanying the patient.

Attention! The carrier has the right to refuse to transport a patient on a stretcher if the aircraft does not have the conditions necessary for the transportation of such patients.

For sick and disabled people, medications, a folding chair (wheelchair) carried in the cabin, crutches are transported free of charge and are not included in the free baggage allowance. A passenger transported with an electric wheelchair is allowed to be transported with an accompanying person, while the electric wheelchair is transported on the aircraft as normal checked baggage. The Carrier should be informed at the point of destination or point of transfer or stopover that there is a Passenger with a wheelchair on board. This information contains the name of the Passenger, the location of the wheelchair and separately located electric batteries.

In order to ensure flight safety, fulfill technical or operational requirements. The carrier may limit the number or refuse to transport sick passengers (disabled) on any of its flights, even if there is a qualified escort.

• Pregnant women and newborns

Transportation of pregnant women is subject to the condition that it is carried out for a period of not more than 30 weeks, and if there is no risk of premature birth. Information confirmed by a medical report and a certificate from the attending physician on the condition of the pregnant woman must be provided to the Carrier. The certificate from the attending physician must indicate that the flight is not contraindicated.
Carriage of a pregnant woman is carried out on the condition that the Carrier does not bear any responsibility to the Passenger, which is confirmed by her guarantee certificate, which is filled out at the check-in counter before the flight.

• Children under 2 years old

A passenger has the right to carry a child under 2 years old without a seat free of charge for domestic transportation and for 10% of the cost of the applicable fare of an adult passenger for international transportation, unless otherwise stipulated by the rules for applying a special fare. Other children under the age of 2 years traveling with the Passenger, as well as children aged from 2 to 12 years old, are transported on tickets with a 50% discount from the fare for an adult Passenger (unless otherwise stipulated by the special fare rules) and a separate seats in the cabin, while free baggage allowance is allowed according to established standards.

The date of birth of the child must be indicated on the ticket. The passenger accompanying the child is obliged to present to the Carrier, when buying a ticket and at check-in, a document confirming the age of the child. The age of the child is determined on the day the carriage begins. The carrier has the right to check the age of the child.

If the route is changed after the start of carriage, the ticket is reissued at a fare with a discount for a child corresponding to the status (age) of the child on the date of commencement of carriage, even if the status (age) of the child has changed by the time the carriage was reissued.

2. Baggage rules

• Free baggage allowance

Each Passenger, with the exception of children under 2 years of age, has the right to carry baggage free of charge in accordance with established standards.

The free baggage allowance on Boeing 757-200 aircraft is 20 kg, including 5 kg of hand luggage.

When booking a seat or at the time of purchasing a ticket for a flight, the booking agent informs the Passenger of the free baggage allowance and marks it on the Passenger's ticket.

And also, regardless of the actual dimensions, the passenger's special items listed below are considered as separate pieces of baggage, having a sum of three dimensions of 135 cm: sleeping bag;

• backpack, knapsack or hiking bag;
• one pair of skis with related equipment;
• golf bag;
• bike;
• one pair of water skis;
• fishing equipment;
• sports equipment (bow, crossbow, sports arrows) and related equipment, weighing no more than 5 kg;
• musical instrument, the length of which does not exceed 100 cm;
• baby carriage.

Passengers traveling on business or discount tickets, as well as a child transported on a children's ticket, have the right to carry baggage free of charge at the established rate indicated on the ticket.

The free baggage allowance does not apply to:
on the Passenger's things, regardless of their name and purpose, the packed dimensions of which exceed 160 cm (the total size of three dimensions of each piece of baggage);

• on the Passenger's belongings, regardless of their name and purpose, weighing more than 30 kg per item;
• on a TV, tape recorder, music center, PC weighing more than 10 kg in one piece;
• on flowers, plant seedlings, food greens, dried plants, branches of trees and shrubs with a total weight of more than 5 kg;
• for courier correspondence and parcels;
• on animals, with the exception of a guide dog accompanying a blind/deaf passenger.

Transportation of the said items, plants, animals and correspondence is paid for as excess baggage according to their actual weight, regardless of the number of other items of the Passenger carried as baggage.

When transporting passengers who have a common purpose of travel (confirmed by documents) and traveling together on the same aircraft along the same route to the same destination (delegation, family, tourists, sports and other teams), at the request of passengers or with their consent, group free baggage allowance, which is the combined free baggage allowance of passengers of this group. When applying the group baggage allowance, all operations related to the acceptance of baggage and its issuance are processed through the head of the group (head of the family).

• Baggage allowance in the aircraft cabin:

The weight of hand luggage must not exceed 5 kg, and the maximum dimensions of three dimensions must not exceed 55 × 40 × 20 cm, the number of pieces - no more than one.

The check-in of baggage carried in the cabin of the aircraft is carried out by issuing a tag “Into the cabin” to the passenger and marking the weight of hand luggage in the baggage receipt. The passenger is obliged to take care of the safety of things carried in the cabin of the aircraft.

hand luggage accepted for carriage against the free baggage allowance.

Baggage that requires special precautions (cinema and photo equipment, television and radio equipment, electronic and optical devices, musical instruments, glassware, crystal, ceramics, porcelain, etc.) can be transported in the aircraft cabin.

Carriage of baggage in the aircraft cabin is issued upon prior agreement with the Carrier. When purchasing an air ticket, the passenger must book and pay for a separate seat for this baggage.

The weight of baggage carried in the cabin must not exceed 75 kg, and dimensions- allow its placement on a separate passenger seat.

On the packaging of baggage carried in the cabin of the aircraft, a device must be provided for its attachment to passenger seat.

Lifting of baggage on board the aircraft and descent from the board is carried out personally by the Passenger.

Carriage of baggage in the aircraft cabin is issued by a passenger ticket, the cost of which is 100% of the applied passenger fare.

• Excess baggage

The passenger, family or group must inform the Carrier in advance (when booking a seat or at the time of purchasing a ticket) about the weight and number of pieces of excess baggage and pay for its carriage.

The passenger is obliged to pay for the carriage of baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance, at the established rate in force on the day of payment, for the entire carriage to the destination. The weight of a piece of excess baggage must not exceed 30–32 kg. Baggage exceeding the specified weight is registered as cargo in accordance with the rules for the carriage of goods.

For transatlantic flights (America, Canada), the Passenger pays for the carriage of baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance at the rate established for the carriage of excess/oversized baggage. One piece of baggage in the sum of three dimensions must not exceed 203 cm.

If the baggage contains more than 2 pieces and any of them exceeds 158 cm in the sum of three dimensions, but not more than 203 cm, the carriage of such baggage is paid at double the rate charged for the carriage of one piece of excess/oversized baggage.

If, at the point of departure, the Passenger presented for carriage less baggage than was previously booked and paid for, the difference in payment between the declared and actual baggage weight is refundable.

If the Passenger increases the weight of the baggage carried along the way, he is obliged to pay the cost of transportation of the baggage, the weight of which exceeds the free transportation allowance or exceeds the weight of the previously paid baggage. If the Passenger reduces the weight of the baggage carried on the way, the Carrier does not make any recalculations of the previously made payment for the baggage.

3. Transportation of animals

Dogs, cats, birds and other small indoor (tamed) animals are accepted for carriage only if accompanied by adult passengers, with prior notification to the carrier. Transportation of animals, the mass of which exceeds 5 kg together with the cage, is carried out only in a cargo luggage compartment Sun.

When booking transportation, the passenger or shipper must inform the Carrier or its authorized agent for the sale of transportation information about the animals and / or birds traveling with him, in turn, the passenger must be informed about the conditions of transportation listed below.

For the transportation of animals and birds, the passenger is obliged to provide a container (cage) of sufficient size with air access. The bottom of the container (cage) must be waterproof and covered with absorbent material, along the perimeter of the bottom there must be a board to prevent spillage of the absorbent material. The mass of accompanied animals and birds, including the mass of containers (cages) and food, is not included in the free baggage allowance and is paid at the baggage rate. The weight of the animal with the weight of the container transported in the cargo hold of the aircraft must not exceed 32 kg, and the dimensions of the container must not exceed 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions. No more than one adult animal, or no more than 2 puppies or kittens under 6 months old, can be transported in one cage. Dogs and cats cannot be in the same cage. All animals are required to have appropriate documents.

Animals whose weight together with the weight of the container is more than 5 kg and less than 8 kg are transported as hand luggage in the cargo hold of the aircraft. The passenger is affixed to the cage with a "hand luggage" tag.

Animals whose weight, together with the weight of the container, is more than 8 kg and less than or equal to 32 kg are transported in the appropriate containers (cages) as checked baggage.
When checking in, the passenger must present a boarding pass issued by a competent state institution (a veterinarian in the zone international arrivals a/p Domodedovo). Check-in agents and airline representatives must ensure that all necessary requirements are met by the passenger. The passenger must agree with the conditions and temperature conditions of the transported live animals and leave a receipt of the established form.

During the flight, the temperature in the cargo compartment is in the range of plus 18–30 degrees C, depending on the air temperature in the aircraft cabin.

It is allowed, at the request of the passenger, to transport animals and birds or a group of animals and birds, the weight of which does not exceed 5 kg in total, together with the cage, in the aircraft cabin, subject to payment for one container (cage) with the animal/s 1500 rubles as excess baggage for the transportation of animals at any EASTLINE ticket office at Domodedovo Airport and at the excess baggage counters at other airports of departure. In the case of transportation of animals in the aircraft cabin, it is necessary to notify the carrier of VIM-AVIA Airlines LLC at least 24 hours before the flight departure. At check-in, the passenger is assigned seats in the last row of the economy class of the second cabin. Transportation of animals in the business class cabin is prohibited.

The airline reserves the right to limit the number of animals carried on one flight. No more than 3 animals can be transported in the aircraft cabin, the weight of each of them together with the cage must not exceed 5 kg.

The information provided on the website is correct at the time of its publication, August 2011.
For detailed and up-to-date information, see the official website of the airline.

Or scheduled flights. Among them is the Vim-Avia company. It appeared not so long ago, but has already earned a good reputation among passengers. Vim-Avia flights are both charters and regular. Flight geography - Russia and some other countries.

According to passenger reviews, Vim-Avia provides good service on board, but often delays the departure of its flights. This applies to most of her charters. The company is working on this problem, so its passenger turnover is growing every year.

She is based in in Moscow. It is part of a holding company of the same name. with the airline "Russian Sky".

The company's headquarters is also located in Moscow.. It flies more than in 30 directions.

She sells hers at different rates - “Promo”, “Economy”, “Economy Plus”, “Economy Comfort” and “Business”. The baggage rules of Vim-Avia also depend on them. With Promo you can carry 10 kg of luggage and 5 kg of hand luggage, with Economy you can carry 23 kg of luggage and 5 kg of hand luggage.

When choosing the “Economy Plus” tariff, you can take 2 suitcases of 23 kg each and hand luggage weighing up to 5. For luggage, the same rules apply to “Economy Comfort” and “Business”, and the weight of hand luggage increases by 5 kg.

The plane of the company "Wim-Avia".

Tickets can be purchased at the company's offices, on its website or through search engines. Payment is possible in almost any way that will be convenient for passengers.

She provides and services for ordering charter flights for different numbers of people.

If we talk about what kind of airline Vim-Avia is, then this is a major Russian carrier that is actively developing.

The IATA airline code for Vim-Avia is NN, and for ICAO it is MOV.

In all her history, she has not had not a single major plane crash. Only in 2017 an incident occurred in the city of Riga. Then the Boeing 737-524 skidded off the runway. None of the crew or passengers were hurt.

Airline history

She appeared in 2002. Its name is derived from the initials of the first leader - Viktor Ivanovich Merkulov - VIM. He died in 2006 year. Whose airline is Vim-Avia on this moment? It is headed by Alexander Yakovlevich Kochnev.

In 2007 the company acquired 100% of the shares of Alania Airlines. One year later the company has implemented a system electronic tickets for your passengers. In the same year, fruitful cooperation with the UN begins.

Flight attendants of Wim-Avia.

In 2011 it was included in the register of IOSA operators. recognized it as complying with all international flight safety standards. At the same time, such classes of service appeared as “Improved Economy” and “Business”.

In 2010-2011 she specialized only in domestic flights. Then she switched to serving international flights.

In 2016 and 2017 the company had problems with flight delays. Its average time was 16 hours, and the maximum was 40. This gave her the task of updating her fleet.

Aircraft Fleet “Vim-Avia”

The company's air fleet consists of 21 aircraft. Of these, 6 Airbuses: 4 - A319-100 and 2 - A330-200 and 15 Boeings: 2 - 737-500, 4 - 757-200 and 9 - 777-200ER.

Vim-Avia ordered additionally 11 Boeing 777-200ERs.

Average age of aircraft 16.7 years old.

Affiliated companies

Vim-Avia has only one such company - "AeroBratsk". This is an airline based in the city of Bratsk. She also coordinates the activities of the local airport.

The company was formed in 1967, but then became a subsidiary of Vim-Avia.

It covers such directions as Irkutsk, Krasnodar, etc.

Its fleet includes Yak-40, Mi-8T and Mi-8 aircraft. There are 8 aircraft in total.

All airlines have their own baggage rules. If you are going on a flight, you need to familiarize yourself with these rules in advance so that there are no problems during check-in. Let's consider what rules are set for the airline "VIM-Avia".

The plane and the new form of flight attendants "Wim-Avia"

In general, the rules of this company are similar to many others, however, there are still some nuances. You need to know them before departure in order for the check-in to be successful.

Let's start with the fact that there are such types of luggage:

• registered, which flies in the luggage compartment;
• luggage that you can take with you to the cabin.

If you fly in economy class, VIM-Avia baggage must have certain parameters so that you do not have to overpay. So, luggage weighing up to 20 kg, measuring 203 cm and luggage weighing 5 kg, 115 cm long can be carried free of charge. As for business class passengers, they have their own privileges regarding the things they carry. Thus, it is allowed to carry a suitcase with things weighing up to 30 kg free of charge, and hand luggage - 10 kg.

It should be noted that this airline is different in that it is quite loyal to skiers, unlike other companies. Everyone knows that a skier needs to take rather large equipment with him on the road, for which you need to pay extra. But VIM-Avia gives athletes the opportunity to transport their equipment for free. Thus, to their main baggage adds 20 free kilos. Such a passenger must carry skis with sticks or a snowboard in a special case. This also applies to equipment. In general, general weight should not exceed 14-15 kg. If a couple of skiers are flying, they can fit their equipment in one bag and save on luggage. In this case, the weight will double, but you will not have to pay extra for it.

Transportation of animals

Many people know that not all companies allow pets to be taken on board. Unfortunately, then passengers have to leave them alone at home or with friends. What to do if the transportation of an animal is necessary? It is enough to use the services of this company. It allows you to transport pets, whose weight should not exceed 8 kg. If it exceeds, then you need to pay extra for it. If your pet weighs more than 30 kg, then it will have to be left at home. The animal must have documents, a certificate from a veterinarian, and also be in a cage. During the flight, the pet will be in the luggage compartment.

The cost of excess baggage "VIM-Avia"

Baggage that weighs more than 20-30 kg is considered excess baggage. Baggage heavier than 32 kg is considered heavy. A load is one whose weight is 50 kg or more. It is issued according to the rules for the carriage of goods, but not baggage. Note that clear luggage rates missing. The only thing is that some airports charge 150-200 rubles for each kilogram if the baggage exceeds the norm.

It is important to know that free rates do not apply to animals. Exception: if the passenger is blind and accompanied by a guide dog. If your items weigh more than the free allowance, you should warn about this at the time of booking your flights. Then you need to pay at the current rates.

Carry-on and Baggage Rules: Things You Can Take on a Flight

luggage and hand luggage "VIM-Avia" have their own rules regarding the transportation of certain things. First you need to know that the size of hand luggage should be no more than 115 cm in length. All luggage is placed under the seat. This arrangement is necessary in order for the cabin to be spacious. Flight attendants must move freely around the cabin. Check-in of baggage is carried out by issuing a special tag to the passenger, on which its parameters are marked. You can’t lose it, otherwise there may be trouble.

Hand luggage may only contain the following items:

• personal items that a person cannot do without. This category includes personal hygiene items, dietary or baby food, crutches, stretchers, etc.;
• valuables: electronic devices (smartphone, tablet), camera, cosmetic bag;
• business papers;
• books, magazines, newspapers;
• glasses;
• umbrella.

They are not weighed, they are not drawn up and they are not labeled with tags. The prohibited list includes:

• narcotic drugs;
• poisons, toxins;
• weapons, ammunition;
• wild animals and birds;
• bees and other insects;
• sharp objects.

If these things are found during the check, then the airline employees have the right to withdraw them and not return them.

Services and rules of the airline "VIM-Avia"

It is noteworthy that this company offers passengers such a function as “seat selection”. Two days before departure, everyone who has purchased a plane ticket has the right to choose and book a seat in the cabin. There is a special check-in counter for such passengers. Basically, this service is used by people who are hard to endure the flight or mothers with young children. The first category selects places where the waves are not so noticeable and where it does not shake much, and the second category - places that are aside, as well as those where it is more comfortable. For seats in the first compartment you need to pay 900 rubles, in the second - 200 rubles. When booking, you need to pay an additional 40 rubles.

Of course, "VIM-Avia" offers the service " return and exchange of tickets» for those who decide to change the time of the flight, as well as for those who need to return tickets.

Transportation of women in position is only permissible if they have at least 8 weeks left before delivery. They must have a medical certificate with them that they can go on a flight. Children under 5 years old can only be transported accompanied by an adult passenger. Children from 5 to 12 years old can fly without an adult, but in this case, the carrier is responsible for them. It is very important that the age of the child is indicated on the ticket, otherwise there may be problems. It is also necessary to have a birth certificate so that the carrier can verify the honesty of the passenger. As for people with handicapped, then they must carry documents that confirm their disability. Such people can take a stroller and crutches with them to the salon. Guide dogs of any size are also allowed. You don't need to pay extra for it.

As we can see, the VIM-Avia company has its own characteristics regarding the flight. Knowing them, you can quickly and successfully check in, as well as safely reach your destination. You can get acquainted with this information on the official website of the company or by contacting its managers. The baggage rules of VIM-Avia are absolutely not complicated. It is not necessary to take all the things from home on the flight. It is necessary to take only the most necessary, without which you can not do on the road and in a new place. If you need to transport a large cargo, let us know in advance so that the clearance process goes smoothly. It must be remembered that you have to pay for excess baggage and cargo. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with the prices in advance, so that later there are no problems and surprises. In general, it is better to plan your trip well in advance.

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