ukraine international baggage allowance fees

Ukraine International Baggage

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Information about free Ukraine International baggage limits:

Free Cabin baggage limits Free Checked baggage limits
Ukraine International Airlines up to 7kg, dimensions
up to 55cm x 40cm x 20cm
(22in x 16in x 8in)		 Economy passengers are always allowed up to 23kg/50lbs of checked baggage free of charge. The limit is increased to 40kg for Business Class passengers.

On flights to/from Canada and the USA, you are allowed 1 piece of baggage, weighing up to a maximum of 23kg/50lbs. Business passengers are allowed 2 bags of up to 32kg/70lbs each.

 

To know more about Ukraine International Airlines baggage allowance and fees: http://www.flyuia.com/eng/information-and-services/before-you-fly/baggage/7277.html

Updated March 31, 2016

About Ukraine International Airlines:

Ukraine International Airlines is the flag carrier and the largest airline of Ukraine, with its head office in Kiev with its main hub at Boryspil International Airport. It operates domestic and international passenger flights and cargo services to Europe, the Middle East, the US and Asia.

More detailed information about Ukraine International baggage allowance and fees below:

  • Business Class
    • The combined dimensions of carry-on luggage may not exceed 115 cm (e.g., 55 x 40 x 20 cm) or 45.5 in (e.g., 21.5 x 16 x 8 in).
    • The maximum allowable weight of carry-on luggage is 10 kg (22 lb).
  • Economy Class
    • The combined dimensions of carry-on luggage may not exceed 115 cm (e.g., 55 x 40 x 20 cm) or 45.5 in (e.g., 21.5 x 16 x 8 in).
    • The maximum allowable weight of carry-on luggage is 7 kg (15 lb).
  • 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.
  • Carry-on luggage must be of such a size and shape that it can be stowed beneath the seat or in the overhead luggage bin. Based on the type of aircraft or the space available in the cabin for storing luggage, there are sometimes additional restrictions. Occasionally passengers are asked to turn over large carry-on items when boarding the aircraft; these are returned immediately when disembarking from the aircraft.

Free checked baggage allowance for UIA flights

Cabin class, fare, passenger category

General allowance

Panorama Classic cardholders*

Panorama Premium cardholders *
Hand Baggage Only** 0PC 0PC 1 piece:
not exceeding the maximum weight 23kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height) 158сm 
Economy Class (except flights from/to USA, Beijing)

1 piece:
not exceeding the maximum weight 23kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height) 158сm 

1 piece:
not exceeding the maximum weight 23kg
/ the total
outside dimensions
(length + width + height)158сm 

2 pieces:
each not exceeding
the maximum weight23kg
/ the total
outside dimensions
(length + width + height) 158сm
Economy Class on flights to/from USA 2 pieces:
each not exceeding
the maximum weight23kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height) 158сm 		 2 pieces:
each not exceeding
the maximum weight23kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height)158сm 		 3 pieces:
each not exceeding
the maximum weight23kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height) 158сm
Economy Class on flights to/from Beijing

 

 2 pieces:
each not exceeding
the maximum weight23kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height) 158сm 		 2 pieces:
each not exceeding
the maximum weight23kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height)158сm 		 3 pieces:
each not exceeding
the maximum weight23kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height) 158сm 
Premium Economy Class

2 pieces:
each not exceeding
the maximum weight23kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height) 158сm 

2 pieces:
each not exceeding the maximum weight 23kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height)158сm 

3 pieces:
each not exceeding
the maximum weight23kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height) 158сm
Business Class

2 pieces:
each not exceeding
the maximum weight32kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height) 158сm

2 pieces:
each not exceeding
the maximum weight32kg
/ the total
outside dimensions
(length + width + height)158сm

3 pieces:
each not exceeding
the maximum weight32kg
/ the total outside dimensions
(length + width + height) 158сm
Infants (children under 2 years of age ) 1 piece: the maximum weight 10kg / the total outside dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 158сm plus one checked-in or carry-on fully-collapsible baby stroller/pushchair or one infants carrying basket, orone car-type child seat which may be carried in passenger cabin, irrespective of service class.

Click here for information about free carriage allowance for car-type child seat, personal baby bassinet and baby stroller.
Seamen 2 pieces: each not exceeding the maximum weight 23kg
/ the total outside dimensions (length + width + height) 158сm
Passengers with reduced mobility + One wheelchair per person (any wheelchair type, weight and size) and/or other assisting devices they are dependent upon, irrespective of service class.
Sporting equipment Each set of sporting equipment is considered one piece of baggage which together with other pieces of passenger’s baggage should not exceed the established free checked baggage allowance in a given cabin class. The maximum weight of one set of sporting equipment is 23kg. UIA’s excess baggage charges wiill apply to excess baggage above the free baggage allowance (number of pieces and/or the weight in excess of 23kg up to 32kg). Please, see Excess baggage charges below. Bulky sporting equipment is carried as cargo only.
Please note: UIA passengers (except infants under 2 years) can carry ONE SET of ski equipment (up to 23kg) FREE OF CHARGE in addition to free checked baggage allowance in case of tickets purchasing up to 3 September 2015 inclusive.Please, see “Sporting Equipment” for more information on carriage.
Arms and ammunition 1 container with weapon and 1 container with ammunition (up to 5 kg) are considered as one piece of baggage. In case of excess of baggage allowances in total with other baggage they have to be paid according to service class. Conditions of carriage can be found here.
Musical instruments Standard checked baggage allowance is applied (please, see above).
Animals Carrying of animals is always subject to payment. Exception: Specially trained service animals accompanying passengers with reduced mobility are carried free of charge.

* Panorama Club members can carry 2kg in addition to each piece of checked baggage, but not exceeding 32kg.

** Hand Baggage Only Fare is available on direct UIA flights between Kiev ↔ Vilnius and between Kiev, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, Odesa ↔ Tel Aviv.

Each set of Sporting Equipment is considered part of your baggage allowance which together with other pieces of passenger’s baggage should not exceed the established free checked baggage allowance in a given cabin class. Excess baggage charges established by UIA will apply to excess baggage (number of pieces and/or weight over 23kg up to 32kg).

Please, note: Additional services may be limited on partner airlines flights. For more information, please, contact your airline ticket agency or our Contact Centre: contact@flyuia.com, +380 44 581 5050.

Save 50% on extra baggage

Planning to carry sporting equipment or other pieces of checked baggage in excess of your free baggage allowance? Pay an extra baggage charge in advance (no later than 24 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure) and save 50%.

Ski equipment

Each set of ski equipment is considered one piece of checked baggage. The weight of one set of ski equipment shall not exceed 23kg.

Please note: UIA passengers (except infants under 2 years) can carry ONE SET of ski equipment (up to 23kg) FREE OF CHARGE in addition to free checked baggage allowance in case of tickets purchasing up to 3 September 2015 inclusive.

Each set of ski equipment may include only the following items (in any combination):

    • one snowboard, one pair of ski poles, one pair of ski boots.

or

  • one pair of skis, one pair of ski poles, one pair of ski boots.

Transportation requirements

The skiing equipment must be packed into a ski bag in order to prevent damage to other baggage. The ski bag shall not contain any other items in excess of the above mentioned.
If ski boots cannot fit into a ski bag, they can be packed separately into a cover/bag for ski boots, and they will still be considered as part of this set.

The second and each additional ski set in excess of free checked baggage allowance established in a respective class of service shall be charged in accordance with UIA regulations.

The other sporting equipment shall be charged if its weight together with checked baggage exceeds the allowance established in a respective class of service.

Golfing equipment

One golfing equipment set may include:

  • one golf bag containing golf clubs and
  • one pair of golf shoes.

Transportation conditions

There are no restrictions on golfing equipment on board any UIA aircraft.

Diving equipment

One diving equipment set may consists of:

  • one wetsuit,
  • one vest,
  • one pair of socks,
  • one face mask,
  • one pair of shoes,
  • one pair of flippers,
  • one knife,
  • one scuba regulator,
  • one empty scuba tank,
  • one tank harness,
  • one tank pressure gauge,
  • one diving lamp,
  • one spear-gun.

Transportation conditions

Diving equipment must be packed appropriately to safeguard against damage.
Air cylinders (scuba tanks) must be empty and the valve should be open or removed.
Scuba diving equipment may be transported both in hand baggage and in checked baggage provided the heat producing component or the battery is packed separately to prevent activation during the flight.
The battery that has been removed must be protected against short circuiting.

Fishing equipment

One fishing equipment set may consist of maximum:

  • two fishing rods,
  • one fishing reel,
  • one landing net,
  • one pair of fishing boots,
  • one fishing tackle box.

Transportation conditions

Fishing equipment must be packed appropriately in a recognised bag to prevent damage to other loads.

Surfing equipment

Surfing equipment set may consist of:

    • Windsurfing:
      – one board,
      – one mast,
      – one sail,
      – one boom.
  • Kitesurfing:

 

      – kite,
      – board or trapeze,
    – harness.
  • A surfboard.

 

Transportation regulations

Surfing equipment must be packed appropriately in a bag or a case to prevent damage to other loads. UIA will accept surfing equipment as long as the surfboard meets the dimensions and weight restrictions:

  • size up to: 300cm (118 inches);
  • weight per set up to: 32kg (70 lb).

Each surfing set that exceeds the maximum size and weight restrictions shall be carried as cargo.

Bicycles

UIA will accept single bicycles only as checked baggage. Tandems are considered as bulky sporting equipment and shall only be transported as cargo.

Transportation conditions

Preparing your bicycle for travel:

  • handlebars must be fixed sideways;
  • tyres deflated to avoid any damage caused by possible pressure changes during the flight;
  • bicycle pedals preferably removed;
  • sharp projective parts shall be protected with plastic or cardboard to prevent damage to other loads;
  • all bicycles are recommended to be packed in a bicycle bag.

Sporting/Hunting firearms and ammunition

Sporting/hunting guns set may include one rifle case containing, maximum:

  • either 2 rifles, 5kg (10lb) of ammunition, 1 shooting mat, noise suppressor and small rifle tools
  • or two shotguns and 2 shotgun cases;
  • or one pistol case with maximum 5 pistols, 5kg (10 lb.) of ammunition, noise suppressors, 1 pistol telescope and small tools.

UIA will accept on board its flights – as checked baggage only in the aircraft hold – small arms (combat, sporting or hunting), as well as ammunition of class 1,4S (UN0012 or UN0014) that are not considered to be dangerous goods.

Explosive and incendiary projectiles (bullets and shells) are totally prohibited for carriage by air.
Ammunition with gross weight over 5kg (including the case) per passenger and firearms ammunition with calibre over 19,1mm shall only be accepted for carriage as cargo.

Transportation conditions

Prohibited for carriage as hand baggage.
All firearms are transported unloaded and dismantled (if possible), packed in appropriate carriage cases, boxes or special metal containers, equipped with secure locks, inside an aircraft holds, which are inaccessible to passengers and crew throughout the flight. Ammunition shall be carried separately from the firearms.
Firearms must be unloaded and with safety device engaged.
Maximum allowance for ammunition per passenger is 5kg (including package weight).

Bulky sporting equipment

The following sporting equipment is considered as bulky;

  • bicycles-tandems;
  • surfboards longer than 300 cm;
  • vaulting poles;
  • spears;
  • kayaks and canoes;
  • oars;
  • hang gliders;
  • other bulky sporting equipment, and any sporting equipment heavier than 32 kg (70 lbs).

The above list is not complete and it gives an idea of what exactly sporting equipment can be considered as bulky.

Transportation conditions

UIA will only carry bulky sporting equipment as cargo.

Other sporting equipment

Other sporting equipment includes:

    • Archery set:
      – bow;
      – arrows;
      – bag (or container).
    • Bowling set:
      – bowls;
      – one pair of shoes;
      – bag.
    • Hockey equipment:
      – hockey sticks (multiple sticks not in a bag/box must be taped/attached together);
      – skates;
      – pucks;
      – gloves;
      – pads;
      – bag/box.
    • Camping equipment:
      – one sleeping bag or bedroll;
      – one rucksack/knapsack/back pack or
      – tent sack etc.
  • Skateboard etc.

Transportation conditions

There is no limit to the number of items in one set of other sporting equipment types as long as it doesn’t exceed your free baggage allowance.

Any type of other sporting equipment must be packed appropriately to prevent damage of other baggage.

For information on free baggage allowance, always see your ticket.

The Piece Concept of free baggage allowance and excess baggage charges applies to UIA tickets issued from 01.06.2012 onwards.
For details, please see Piece Concept of free Baggage Allowance.