Baggage allowance

Checked Baggage

The maximum checked single baggage weight for baggage on UIA flights is 32 kg. UIA will not accept single baggage exceeding this limit. This revised policy is in conjunction with most one world carriers and with some countries airport safety authority mandates.

When the baggage is checked for the journey that involves UIA and another carrier, the baggage allowance policy of the first international operated carrier usually will apply. But UIA will accept checked baggage according to the baggage allowance shown at the ticket. For information the passenger shall contact his travel agent or first international operating carrier.

Free baggage allowance

The maximum total weight of checked baggage (Weight concept), except to/from Canada/USA,US Territories is as follows:

Certain fares allow for more baggage (e.g. seamen, emigrants etc.). In such cases, the allowance must be shown in the appropriate box on the ticket at the time of ticket issuance.

The maximum checked baggage allowance (Piece concept) is applied to/from Canada, USA/US Territories:

The articles listed below, regardless of their actual dimensions may be considered as a piece of baggage at 158 cm. (62 inches):

• one sleeping bag or bedroll;
• one rucksack/knapsack/back pack;
• one pair of snow skis with one pair of ski poles and one pair of ski boots or one snowboard and boots;
• one golf bag containing golf clubs and one pair of golf shoes;
• one duffel-type bag;
• one suitably packed bicycle (single seat touring or racing bicycle, non motorized) provided that the handlebars are fixed sideways and the pedals are removed;
• one pair of standard water skis or one slalom water ski;
• one set of scuba diving equipment consisting of one empty scuba tank, one scuba regulator, one tank harness, one tank pressure gauge, one mask, one knife, one spear gun and one safety vest;
• suitably packed fishing equipment consisting of not more than 2 rods, one reel, one landing net, one pair of fishing boots and one fishing tackle box;
• sporting firearms consisting of not more then one rifle case containing not more than 2 rifles, 5 kg. (10 lb.) of ammunition, 1 shooting mat, noise suppressor and small rifle tools, or
• two shotguns and 2 shotgun cases, or
• one pistol case containing not more than 5 pistols, 5 kg. (10lb.) of ammunition, noise suppressors, 1 pistol telescope and small tools;
• one portable musical instrument not exceeding 100 cm. (39 inches) in length.

ATTENTION! Stating from the 01.02.2010 UIA applies the new piece concept charges for baggage checked trough to transatlantic flights to/from Canada, USA/US Territories:

NOTE:
1. The fee for a second piece applies only to tickets purchased per 01.02.2010.
2. Where a number of fees apply for a piece of baggage, all of the relevant rates must be added together.

Carry-on baggage

Business Class passengers, Panorama Club members (Premium / Classic) regardless the class of travel:

• One piece of carry-on baggage: 55 x 40 x 20 cm / 22 x 16 x 8 in
• Weight: not exceeding 10 kg

Economy Class passengers:

• One piece of carry-on baggage: 55 x 40 x 20 cm / 22 x 16 x 8 in.
• Weight: not exceeding 7 kg

Articles in excess of the free carry-on may include:

• 1 ladies hand bag;
• a reasonable amount of reading material;
• 1 umbrella or walking stick;
• 1 overcoat;
• 1 small camera or binoculars;
• 1 portable PC;
• infant’s food;
• 1 pair of crutches;
• 1 infants carrying basket;
• 1 infants collapsible stroller/pushchair or car seat (is carried in hold as checked baggage, if applicable can be delivered at the aircraft),
• 1 collapsible wheelchair (is carried in hold as checked baggage, if applicable can be delivered at the aircraft)

If checked-in, these items (except infants carrying basket, infants collapsible stroller/pushchair or car seat and collapsible wheelchair) become part of the checked baggage and do not qualify for free transportation if they cause excess weight of the checked baggage.