Aeroflot and Utair have amended their carry-on baggage rules. These changes are prompted by the new version of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), which came into effect on November 5.
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) now propose that airlines determine not only the standard carry-on baggage allowance, but also separately define the dimensions and/or weight of backpacks, duty-free bags, and baby bassinets carried in addition to the standard allowance. Utair Airlines did just that, publishing changes to its rules on November 20, reports Aviablogger.com.
So, in addition to the standard carry-on baggage allowance, which at Utair is 10 kilograms, a passenger can carry a backpack no larger than 40x25x20 centimeters and weighing no more than 5 kilograms (or a handbag or briefcase, the dimensions and weight of which are not limited).
Regarding duty-free bags, Utair intends to allow carriage of no more than one such bag weighing no more than 3 kilograms. There is no size limit. Passengers who have purchased something heavier may consider placing such a bag in their main carry-on bag or in a backpack or briefcase.
Baby bassinets are limited to dimensions of 65 x 40 x 20 centimeters. You may also bring outerwear, a suit in a garment bag, baby food, and any medically necessary items.
Meanwhile, Aeroflot went even further. The airline simply included backpacks among the alternatives to briefcases and handbags, without any size or weight restrictions. Aeroflot followed suit with duty-free shopping bags—they're also unlimited.
Furthermore, Aeroflot's list of items allowed free of charge includes printed publications for in-flight reading, umbrellas, mobile phones, laptops, and cameras and video cameras, all confiscated from the Federal Airline Regulations. Other major carriers have not yet responded to the Federal Airline Regulations changes, with the exception of Pobeda, which announced its intention to ignore the Federal Airline Regulations under a trumped-up pretext.
Source: travel.ru