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Luggage information


“Azerbaijan Airlines” is introducing a new simplified policy for the calculation of checked baggage allowance based on the piece concept. From now on the calculation shall be made on the basis of the number of pieces of baggage. (Except on “Baku- Istanbul (Sabiha Gokcen airport)- Baku” and “Gyandja – St.Petersburg- Gyandja” routes).

 
The sum of three dimensions of baggage (H х W х L) must not exceed 158centimetres.
The tables below shows the checked baggage allowance on flights of “Azerbaijan Airlines” depending on direction, class of services and the type of aircraft, as well as the fares for excess baggage:
 
 
1.    To the cities of Europe and back (London, Milan, Paris, Prague, Rome):
 

Class of Service
Type of Aircraft
Free baggage allowance
Charge for the excess baggage
 
Business
 
Boing -  757 / 767;
Airbus – 319 / 320;
2 pieces of baggage
not exceeding
32 kg each
For each subsequent piece –
25 EUR
 ( 25 AZN; 20 GBP;
35 USD; 125 AED;
1050 RUB; 4600 KZT; 384000 IRR; 200 CNY;
660 CZK)
Economy
Boing -  757 / 767;
Airbus – 319 / 320;
1 piece of baggage not exceeding
23 kg

 
 
2.    On all other international directions and back (cities of CIS, Iran, PRC, UAE, Turkey, Israel):
 

Class of Service
Type of Aircraft
Free baggage Allowance
Charge for the excess baggage
Business
Boing -  757 / 767;
Airbus – 319 / 320;
2 pieces of baggage not exceeding
32 kg each
For each subsequent extra piece - 50 EUR
or equivalent in local currency.
50 AZN; 40 GBP; 65 USD;
250 AED; 2100 RUB; 9200 KZT; 768000 IRR; 400 CNY; 1320 CZK)
Economy
Boing -  757 / 767;
Airbus – 319 / 320
ATR – 72/42
1 piece of baggage not exceeding
23 kg

 
 
 
 
During transfer transportation of baggage, if one of Europe's cities (Aberdeen, London, Milan, Paris, Prague, Rome)  is included on route, the excess baggage fee of each additional piece is 25 EUR (25 AZN; 20 GBP; 35 USD;125 AED; 1050 RUB; 4600 KZT; 384000 IRR; 200 CNY; 660 CZK).
For transfer transportation of baggage on all other international directions and back excess baggage fee is 50 EUR (50 AZN; 40 GBP; 65 USD; 250 AED; 2100 RUB; 9200 KZT; 768000 IRR; 400 CNY; 1320 CZK).
During transfer flights, if one of the flight segments is operated on ATR 42 / 72 free baggage allowances for the whole flight route is 1 piece of baggage weighting 23 kg. Exception is granted only for the flights Paris, Milan, London to Teheran and return given a part of baggage can be further forwarded on the following flights.
On trough Baku to Istanbul route (Sabiha Gokcen airport) in the case of transfer passengers, baggage can be checked in only up to intermediate point (Baku, Heydar Aliyev International Airport).
Transfer transportation of baggage with the participation of several air carriers is performed based on IATA Resolution No. 302.
On code-share flights operated by partner airlines, the baggage allowance is calculated based on the allowance of actual operating carrier.
Free baggage allowance for individual routes may be changed by virtue of orders and instructions of Airline’s Management.

            The participants of “AZAL-Miles” program have the opportunity to receive a bonus in the form of free carriage of one piece of baggage not exceeding  23 kg (32 kg in case of business class) in accordance with the rules and conditions of “AZAL-Miles” program

If the size of one piece of baggage exceeds 158 cm in the sum of three dimensions (but no more than 203 cm) additional charge of 50 EUR or its equivalent in local currency (50 AZN; 40 GBP; 65 USD; 250 AED; 2100 RUB; 9200 KZT; 768000 IRR; 400 CNY; 1320 CZK)  shall apply.
If the size of one piece of non-standard baggage exceeds 203 cm in the sum of three dimensions the additional charge of 100 EUR or its equivalent in local currency (100 AZN; 80 GBP; 130 USD; 500 AED; 4200 RUB; 18400 KZT; 1536000 IRR; 800 CNY; 2640 CZK) shall apply.
In the case if one piece baggage exceeds 23 kg (but not more than 32 kg) passenger must divide baggage into two pieces. In this case one baggage piece is carried free of charge, and for the second piece apply excess baggage fee depending on the route. To/ from London, Milan, Paris, Prague, Rome 25 EUR or (25 AZN; 20 GBP; 35 USD;125 AED; 1050 RUB; 4600 KZT; 384000 IRR; 200 CNY; 660 CZK), to/ from all other destinations 50 EUR (50 AZN; 40 GBP; 65 USD; 250 AED; 2100 RUB; 9200 KZT; 768000 IRR; 400 CNY; 1320 CZK)
In the case if one piece baggage exceeds 23 kg (but not more than 32 kg) but passenger refuses to divide baggage into two pieces, depending on the route excess baggage fee must apply
To/ from London, Milan, Paris, Prague, Rome - 25 EUR(25 AZN; 20 GBP; 35 USD; 125 AED; 1050 RUB; 4600 KZT; 384000 IRR; 200 CNY; 660 CZK), to/ from all other destinations - 50 EUR; (50 AZN; 40 GBP; 65 USD; 250 AED; 2100 RUB; 9200 KZT; 768000 IRR; 400 CNY; 1320 CZK) charge must be collected from passengers. 
Additional charges for excess weight of baggage apply to free allowance baggage (1-2 pieces), as well as extra pieces of baggage.
 
Baggage the total weight of which exceeds 32 kg is checked and accepted for carriage only as cargo.
 
Free baggage allowance of one piece of baggage total weight of which does not exceed 10 kg, and the sum of three dimensions makes no more than 115 cm is granted for children under the age of two travelling on the parents’ laps.  
For children aged 2 - 12 the baggage allowance is equal to that of an adult passenger.
Baby strollers and wheelchairs of all types are carried strictly in the baggage hold and accepted for the carriage free of charge in addition to the established baggage allowance.
 
TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS IN AIRCRAFT:
 
During the transportation of animals container (cage) with animal is not included into free baggage allowance and is paid as excess baggage.
 
Tariffs for the carriage of animals by “Azerbaijan Airlines”:
 
            AVIH (animal in hold) – is not included to free baggage allowance and is charged at special rates taking into account the charge depending on weight and size of baggage (according to the class of service):
 
Weight of animal and cage: under 32 kg – 50 EUR. (50 AZN; 40 GBP; 65 USD; 250 AED; 2100 RUB; 9200 KZT; 768000 IRR; 400 CNY;1320 CZK);
 
Weight of animal and cage: 32 kg - 75 kg –100 EUR; (100 AZN;
80 GBP; 130 USD; 500 AED; 4200 RUB; 18400 KZT; 1536000 IRR; 800 CNY; 2640 CZK)
 
Size of the cage (sum of three dimensions) more than 158 cm (less than 203 cm) – additionally 50 EUR ;(50 AZN; 40 GBP; 65 USD; 250 AED; 2100 RUB; 9200 KZT; 768000 IRR; 400 CNY; 1320 CZK);
 
Size of the cage (sum of three dimensions) more than 203 cm – additionally 100 Euro (100 AZN; 80 GBP;130 USD; 500 AED; 4200 RUB; 18400 KZT;
1536000 IRR; 800 CNY; 2640 CZK)
 
     For АТR aircrafts the size of a cage must not exceed 55х20х40.
 
      PETC (animal in cabin) – is not included in the free hand baggage allowance and will be charged at the rate of 50 EUR (50 AZN; 40 GBP; 65 USD; 250 AED; 2100 RUB; 9200 KZT; 768000 IRR; 400 CNY;1320 CZK). Only two pets in cage (cat, dog, fancy birds) of the same yield total weight of which must not exceed 8 kg are accepted for the carriage in cabin. Size of container (cage) in sum of three dimension must not exceed 115 cm (55х20х40). The animal which weight together with its cage exceeds 8 kg the animal carriage is allowed for transportation in baggage compartment.
Animals weighting more than 75 kg are checked and accepted for the carriage only as cargo.
The transportation of live animals must be preliminary requested and approved in PNR through SSR.
 
 
 
 
 
Transportation of sport equipment in aircraft:
 
            One set of skiing outfit, golfing kit and bicycle irrespective of its weight and size are carried free of charge in addition to the stipulated allowance. For all subsequent outfits and for the excess of their size and weight the corresponding charge shall apply.
All other sporting equipment and outfit are included in the free baggage allowance and if it exceeds the limitations (as well as of size and weight) the charge specified for excess baggage shall apply.
Transportation of sporting equipment (excluding tennis-rackets) in passenger compartment of aircraft is strictly forbidden, it is subject to carriage in baggage hold being properly packaged.
Transportation of sporting equipment must be requested and confirmed in advance in PNR through SSR:
 
 
Transportation of musical instruments in aircraft:
 
 
During the transportation in the cabin of bulky, fragile musical instruments, e.g. violoncello and others of the same size, an additional seat in the cabin must be paid for. Weight of the instrument must not exceed 75 kg, the size must not be more than 150х50х33 cm (for АТR aircraft -120х50х33 cm). Cost of carriage is equal to an adult passenger tariff according to seats availability in the Automated Reservation System without collection of airport charges.
 
Contrabasses placed in rigid cases are carriage only in baggage compartment of aircraft.
 
 
Baggage allowance in the cabin (hand baggage) on flights of “Azerbaijan Airlines”:
 
Additionally to the free baggage allowance passengers are entitled to the free carriage of hand baggage in aircraft cabin.
 
Hand baggage allowance in the cabin:
 
- for the passengers of business class – 2 pieces weighting 5 kg each;
- for the passengers of economy class– 1 piece weighting 5 kg.
 
In sum of three dimensions the size of the first piece of hand baggage must not exceed 115 cm (55х20х40).
 
Additionally the following items may be carried in a cabin: hand-bags, brief case, portable computer, photographic camera or video camera, which is not included to the hand baggage allowance.
 
 
 
 
Baku - Istanbul (Sabiha Gokcen airport) - Baku "
and "Ganja-St.Petersburg-Ganja" routes.
 
On "Baku - Istanbul (Sabiha Gokcen airport) - Baku" and "Ganja-St.Petersburg-Ganja" routes Weight Concept is applied until special instructions given.
 
For economy class free baggage allowance is 20 kg, for the business class free baggage allowance is 40 kg.
 
On Baku - Istanbul (Sabiha Gokcen airport) - Baku route excess baggage fee is - 3 Euro per kg.

Restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels on board
 
Restriction extends on:
-       water and other drinks, soups, syrup;
-       creams, lotions and oil;
-       perfume;
-       sprays;
-       gels including hair and shower gels;
-       aerosols;
-       content of pressurized containers, including shaving foam and other foams and deodorants;
-       pastes including toothpastes;
-       mixtures of liquid and solid substances;
-       mascara;
-       any other similar substances.
 
Passengers are allowed to carry onboard small amounts of the abovementioned substances given they are kept in containers with volume of no more than 100 ml. These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 liter. Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag as hand luggage. The bags can be brought from home; however they must have special zip-lock.
 
Only the following items with volumes exceeding the abovementioned one are allowed in hand luggage:
* Infant’s food necessary during flight;
* Medication required during the flight.
Passengers should be ready that while inspecting they can be asked to prove that they will need these items during the flight.
Passengers are allowed:
* to carry the mentioned substances in the baggage;
* to purchase drinks and perfumes either at the Duty Free trade shops in the airports or on board of the aircraft. Thus, if drinks have been sold in specially sealed packing, do not break its integrity before inspection, otherwise packing contents can be confiscated during examination at check point. 

In order to boost the level of passenger services on flights of CJSC Azerbaijan Airlines, in addition to the prescribed free baggage allowance the passengers are allowed to carry the following items necessary during boarding, disembarking or in flight in their hand luggage: 
- coat, raincoat or travelling rug;
- suit in holdall;
- Umbrella or walking stick;
- female/male bag, brief case or paper-folder;
- bunch of flowers;
- camera;
- binocular;
- video camera;
- portable computer;
- cellular phone;
- moderate amount of reading materials during the flight;
- baby food and baby travel cot for the passenger travelling with an infant/children under 2 years of age;
- Collapsible baby stroller for the passenger travelling with an infant/children under 2 years of age (is carried in the cargo hold);
- pair of crutches and stretcher for the passenger with reduced mobility;
- collapsible wheelchair for the passengers with reduced mobility (are carried in the cargo hold)