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This airline connects the Baltic region with 70 destinations in Europe, the CIS and the Middle East. Before departure, it is advisable to go to the carrier’s official website and check in the “Reservation Management” section how much hand luggage Air Baltic allows passengers to carry into the aircraft cabin.

Dimensions for hand luggage on AirBaltic

On flights of this famous Baltic airline, every passenger (except infants) has the right to take on board the aircraft:

  • 1 hand luggage (55x40x23 cm) + 1 personal item (no more than 30x40x10 cm) with Basic or Premium ticket;
  • 2 hand luggage (55x40x23 cm each) + 1 personal item (no more than 30x40x10 cm) with Business ticket or card PINS VIP.

The total total weight of hand luggage and personal items on AitBaltic must not exceed 8 kg for travelers with Basic and Premium tickets.

What can you take on a plane?

In addition to the permitted piece of hand luggage on Air Baltic, each passenger can carry one of the following personal items in the cabin:

  • Lady's bag
  • computer bag
  • Duty-free package
  • camera bag

On Air Baltic, hand luggage must be placed under the seat in front of you or on the shelf above the passenger's seat.

Passengers with disabilities can carry additional devices in the aircraft cabin, provided that safety rules are not violated.

Excess (oversized) hand luggage

Air Baltic may refuse to carry excess (oversized) hand luggage during check-in. If there is space, it can be accepted for carriage in your luggage compartment for an additional fee (60 EUR).

If you are unsure about the weight or dimensions of your carry-on baggage, check with an employee at the baggage drop counter before going through security. If the employee decides that your bags or backpacks exceed the permitted limits, you will be asked to register and return them for a price of 50 EUR.

At the request of the airport representative, the passenger is obliged to place his belongings in the baggage measuring container located at the airport. The bag should fit easily and completely into the measuring container without pressing. Otherwise, the dimensions of hand luggage exceed the AirBaltic limits for items transported in the aircraft cabin and such items will have to be checked in for placement in the aircraft's luggage compartment for an additional fee.

Before sharing flights, one of which is operated by another airline, Air Baltic asks that you familiarize yourself with the weight and size restrictions of both airlines and follow the more stringent ones.

Can I take a guitar to the salon?

No, the dimensions of the guitar exceed the maximum dimensions allowed for hand luggage at AirBaltic (55x40x23 cm), so it cannot be transported in hand luggage in the cabin.

If you want to transport your guitar in the cabin, you need a special ticket, which can be purchased at AirBaltic ticket offices along with an adult air ticket. A guitar with an air ticket purchased online will not be accepted on board.

Carrying liquids in hand luggage

The following restrictions apply to the amount of liquid:

  1. Liquids can only be transported in containers no larger than 100 ml.
  2. These containers must be delivered to the airport in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag, which itself must not exceed a capacity of 1 liter (approximately 20x20 cm). The contents of the package must fit comfortably and the package must be sealed.
  3. Each passenger can take only one such bag of liquids and submit it for inspection.

Liquids that cannot be placed in resealable bags must be packed in a return bag.

Liquids from Duty Free

You can take on board liquids purchased from Duty Free stores at any airport, subject to the following conditions:

  • at the time of purchase, the seller must seal the liquid and purchase receipt in a special transparent bag with a red stripe
  • the package must remain sealed until you arrive at your destination

For security checks at transit airports, your purchase will be removed from your carry-on luggage and scanned separately (as is the case with laptop computers).

How much baggage can you take with you when flying with AirBaltic? We will try to acquaint you in as much detail as possible with the conditions of baggage transportation that the Latvian national carrier offers its passengers.

AirBaltic baggage allowances and costs

The maximum permissible weight of a piece of baggage on AirBaltic flights is 20 kg, and its maximum size is 100x50x80 cm.

AirBaltic has several tariffs. Baggage allowances are different for all tariffs:

Business – you are allowed to carry no more than 2 pieces of checked baggage free of charge with a total weight of up to 40 kg.

Premium – one piece of checked baggage with a total weight of up to 20 kg free of charge.

Basic – fees for checked baggage depend on the selected destination and flight duration.

Baggage fees on AirBaltic (one way, per item):

  • from 19.99 EUR when purchasing the service simultaneously with air tickets on airBaltic.com
  • from 34.99 EUR when paying for the service in the “Manage Reservation” section on airBaltic.com or during online check-in
  • from 35 EUR when purchasing services through other sales channels (for example, travel agencies or ticket offices)
  • 50 EUR when paying at the check-in counter at the airport
  • 60 EUR at the gate if hand luggage exceeds the permitted dimensions and must be checked in as baggage

If your trip includes a stopover in Riga for more than 24 hours, baggage fees will be charged separately for each flight to your destination.

PINS with VIP status

  • with a Business ticket – 4 pieces of luggage (up to 80 kg);
  • with a Premium ticket – 3 pieces of luggage (up to 60 kg);

Privilege program participants PINS with Executive status can carry free of charge in luggage:

  • with a Business ticket – 3 pieces of luggage (up to 60 kg);
  • with a Premium ticket – 2 pieces of luggage (up to 40 kg);
  • with a Basic ticket – baggage transportation is not included in the price.

Traveling with a baby

If your booking includes an infant(s), one fully collapsible stroller or lightweight stroller, portable crib or child car seat can be carried free of charge.

Infants can carry one piece of checked baggage up to 10 kg free of charge. You can combine one adult and one infant baggage.

What is prohibited from being checked in as luggage on a plane?

AirBaltic Airlines prohibits the check-in of fragile items, such as glass, as well as:

  • food, perishables,
  • items of special value, such as money, keys, medicines, documents, shares and other securities, company documents, passports and other identification documents, samples, jewelry, valuable metals,
  • electronic (electrical) devices for personal use, such as a camera, computer, cell phone,
  • musical instruments.

Please note: baggage weights of passengers traveling together cannot be combined unless passengers are included in the same reservation.

Heavy baggage fee

If the weight of any piece of checked baggage exceeds 20 kg, the passenger will be charged a heavy baggage fee of EUR 50. Moreover, you need to pay for each unit, regardless of the excess weight. The maximum weight of one piece of checked baggage is 32 kg.

Bulky baggage fee

If a piece of baggage exceeds 100x50x80 cm, the passenger is charged a bulky baggage fee of 60 EUR each way. This amount is valid provided that the weight of the luggage does not exceed 20 kg.

For bulky luggage weighing more than 20 kg, you will need to pay 110 EUR one way. This is the sum of the fee for bulky luggage (60 EUR) and the fee for heavy luggage (50 EUR). The maximum weight of one piece of checked baggage is 32 kg.

Attention! If you plan to transport bulky luggage, please contact the AirBaltic call center in advance. Inform them of its dimensions and weight, and get confirmation that your items will be accepted on board.

Flights not operated by Air Baltic

The above prices for additional baggage only apply if all flights on your itinerary are operated by AirBaltic.

If your ticket includes flights operated by other airlines, AirBaltic baggage rates may not apply. The allowed number of pieces of baggage and the weight limit are determined by AirBaltic (if the first segment of the flight is operated by AirBaltic) or another airline (if the first segment of the flight is not operated by AirBaltic).

Wheelchair

A wheelchair, if necessary for the passenger's mobility, is carried at no additional cost.

Sport equipment

Business ticket holders are allowed to carry one set of sports equipment free of charge.

PINS VIP members can carry one set of sports equipment free of charge, however, this does not apply to Basic ticket holders.

Basic and Premium ticket holders will need to pay:

  • 34.99 EUR per set each way when purchasing the service simultaneously with air tickets on airBaltic.com
  • 40 EUR per set each way when purchased by other means (for example, agencies or ticket offices)
  • 39.99 EUR per set each way when paying using the online payment form
  • 60 EUR per set each way when paying at the airport

note: The stated prices and conditions only apply if all flights on your itinerary are operated by AirBaltic.

The maximum permissible weight of each set of sports equipment is 20 kg. Each set must be packed in one piece of luggage, otherwise the fee for sports equipment will be applied to each piece of equipment separately.

If the weight of sports equipment exceeds 20 kg, the passenger must pay 50 EUR (“heavy baggage fee”) for each set of sports equipment. This fee is charged per set, not per kilogram. You can only pay at airports.

Each AirBaltic flight accepts a limited number of sets of sports equipment. Therefore, passengers planning to carry sports equipment with them must inform them in advance.

The following sports equipment is accepted for transportation:

  • Bicycle (subject to removing the pedals, turning the steering wheel and letting the air out of the tires).
  • Scuba Diving Kit (One set of diving equipment includes one empty breathing tank, one regulator, one BC, one pressure gauge, one snorkel mask, one pair of fins, one diving knife, one speargun and one life preserver vest).
  • Golf set (consists of one golf bag with one set of golf clubs - no more than 14, plus 12 golf balls and one pair of shoes).
  • Ski equipment (a ski equipment set consists of one pair of skis in one bag, one pair of ski boots, a helmet and one pair of ski poles in a second bag. These items can be packed in 2 ski bags, for example: a ski bag , ski boot bag).
  • Snowboard Gear (Consists of one snowboard in one bag, one pair of snowboard boots and a helmet in a second bag. These items can be packed into 2 snowboard bags).
  • Hockey equipment (the set consists of a hockey helmet, skates and one hockey suit, including protective pads and gloves - in one bag, a hockey stick - in the second bag).
  • Fishing equipment (a set of fishing equipment consists of one fishing rod, one fishing bag and one box of bait).
  • Equipment for surfing/kite and windsurfing (one set of such equipment includes: one kiteboard and one kite, or one surfboard, or one set of windsurfing equipment).

Other special luggage

Bulky items, musical instruments, child car seats and other items that do not fall into the category are included in Air Baltic's general baggage allowance.

If you wish to carry any special baggage not listed here (eg other sports equipment, other musical instruments), please contact AirBaltic for more detailed information.

Since there is limited space for carrying non-standard baggage on each aircraft, it is better to coordinate its carriage with the airline in advance.

AirBaltic airline was founded in 1995. IATA code is VT. ICAO code - BTI. At the beginning of 2014, the company's fleet consisted of 29 aircraft such as Boeing 737 - 200, Boeing 737 - 300,

Boeing 737 – 500, Bombardier Dach 8.

Such aircraft are an ideal solution for long-distance and complex flights.

Has a representative office in Russia and Ukraine. The airline has codeshare agreements with 18 airlines around the world and flies to 80 destinations in Europe, the CIS and Latvia.

Hand luggage allowance for adult passengers:

  1. in business class – 2 pieces of hand luggage
  2. in economy class - 1 piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 8 kg, measuring 55*40*20 cm.

For children under 2 years old, if they are flying in the arms of their parents, hand luggage is not allowed. If hand luggage exceeds the limits of the purchased ticket, then it can be carried in the cabin for 60 euros; or check it into the luggage compartment for 40 euros.

A passenger is allowed to take into the cabin only an allowance of hand luggage + a bag from Duty Free. No more extra items!

Checked baggage allowance for adult passengers:

  1. Business class – 3 seats (total 60 kg) free of charge
  2. Economy Smart class – 1 place 20 kg free
  3. Economy Elite class – 1 place 20kg free
  4. Basic class – luggage is paid.

The cost of transporting one piece of paid baggage can cost from EUR 25 to EUR 60 and depends on the place and time of payment.
When purchasing luggage along with a ticket – EUR 25.
When purchasing luggage at a travel agency, ticket office, or at check-in – EUR 35.
When purchasing luggage at the airport – EUR 40.
When purchasing luggage at the ramp - EUR 60.

The free baggage allowance can always be found on the purchased ticket if the ticket costs 0RS - this means that you can only carry hand luggage for free.

Children from 2 to 11 years old receive a discount on the ticket - 25% of the cost of an adult ticket.
Children under 2 years of age have the right to carry free 1 piece of luggage weighing no more than 10 kg + a folding stroller or cradle or a compact car seat.

When flying as a group (sports team, musical group, marine crew, etc.), 21 members of the group fly for free; If the group size is more than 10 people, one piece of baggage in excess of the norm is carried free of charge.

Combining free baggage allowances when flying as a group (family) is prohibited unless the tickets are included in one reservation.

If the gap between two flights in Riga is more than 24 hours, then baggage transportation is paid for each leg separately. For baggage and tickets paid before January 15, 2014, until March 10, 2014; Until April 1, 2014, special standards for free baggage and hand luggage were introduced. Excess baggage is only paid upon check-in at the airport. For excess baggage space from 21 to 32 kg, you must pay EUR 40. For exceeding the number of pieces according to the norm, you must pay EUR 40. Each excess is paid separately.

One passenger has the right to carry up to 5 pieces of luggage. The restrictions are as follows:
1 place - 20 kg, 2 places - 40 kg, 3 places - 60 kg, 4 places - 80 kg. 5 places - 100 kg.

Carriage of sports equipment.
Bicycles, fishing equipment, hockey equipment, golf kit, diving equipment, skis, snowboards, windsurfing, kite, and surfing equipment in business class are carried free of charge only if the sports equipment is packed in one piece of baggage weighing no more than 20 kg.

In Economy Smart Class, Economy Elite Class, Basic Class, any sports equipment of any weight is carried for a fee. The cost of transporting sports equipment depends on the place of payment.

Riga International Airport is the main hub and location of the head office of AirBaltic

EUR 34.99 per seat, when purchased together with a ticket; EUR 40 when purchasing at a travel agency, ticket office, or online registration; EUR 60 at the airport. The luggage piece of sports equipment must weigh no more than 20 kg.

If the flight is made on a Bombardier Q 400, then windsurfing equipment is not carried.
Carriage of musical instruments. Musical instruments are packed in carry-on baggage if they fit into the carry-on baggage regulations; or included in the baggage allowance,

if they exceed the carry-on baggage allowance or are carried in an additional seat in the aircraft cabin, or are paid at the rates for excess baggage.

Transportation of animals.
The airline allows you to transport not only cats, birds, dogs, but also other pets. If an animal in a transportation container measuring 55x40x20 weighs less than 8 kg, it is allowed to be transported in the cabin.

The cost of transporting an animal is EUR 60. If the animal in the container weighs more than 8 kg, then you must pay EUR 100 for its transportation and the animal will be transported in the luggage compartment.

Note. On flights to the UAE, Ireland, and the UK, special rules apply for the carriage of cats and dogs in the cabin.

Transporting unaccompanied children.
Children aged 5 to 12 years can fly on AirBaltic flights without parents/guardians only if accompanied by members of the aircraft crew.

The cost of the escort service per child is EUR 60 one way. If two children under 12 years of age are flying together, the escort service can be ordered and paid for only for one.

Registration.
Check-in online, at self-check-in kiosks is free, for check-in at the airport you need to pay EUR 10. The boarding pass must be printed only in pdf format.

Additional services.

  1. By paying an additional EUR 14.99, Economy and Basic Class passengers can check in at the Business Class counter (priority check-in).
  2. It is possible to check in at the airport of departure for connecting flights.
  3. It is possible to register at the airport in the evening before the day of departure (check-in time is from 19-00 to 22 hours), and the next day go straight to security and boarding.

Warning! In Tel Aviv, check-in ends 2.5 hours before departure.

Depending on the fare of the purchased ticket, it is possible to return the ticket and make changes. The passenger has the right to reserve a priority seat for EUR 2.99 or purchase an additional seat.

Food and water in business class are free; For flights in all other classes of service, you must order on the website and pay.

Let the pleasure of the flight be stronger than fatigue.

Each passenger has the right to check in up to 5 pieces of luggage. Please note that luggage weights of passengers traveling together cannot be combined unless passengers are included in the same reservation.

What dimensions are allowed for hand luggage at Airbaltic?

On AirBaltic flights, each passenger (except passengers under 2 years of age) has the right to take on board:

  • 1 hand luggage (55 x 40 x 20 cm) + 1 personal item (30 x 40 x 10 cm) with a Basic or Premium ticket;
  • 2 hand luggage (55 x 40 x 20 cm each) + 1 personal item (30 x 40 x 10 cm) with a Business ticket or PINS VIP card.

The total weight of hand luggage and personal items must not exceed 8 kg for travelers with a Basic and Premium ticket.

Personal items include: hand bags, laptops, tax-free bags, camera bags, umbrellas.

How much does it cost to carry excess hand luggage?

At Airbaltic, excess hand luggage can be checked in at the baggage drop-off counter. In this case, the price will be 40 euros. Carrying excess/oversized hand luggage may be refused at the gate or, if space is available, it may be allowed in the cabin for 60 EUR.

What sizes of luggage can I carry for free?

Airbaltic baggage rules establish the maximum permissible weight of 1 item, which is 20 kg, and its maximum size is 100 x 50 x 80 cm. The total weight depends on the ticket class:

  • BUSINESS – you are allowed to carry no more than 2 pieces of checked baggage free of charge with a total weight of up to 40 kg.
  • PREMIUM – 1 piece of checked baggage with a total weight of up to 20 kg free of charge.
  • BASIC – not provided, carriage is paid.

PINS members with VIP status can carry free of charge:

  • with a Business ticket – 4 pieces of luggage (up to 80 kg);
  • with a Premium ticket – 3 pieces of luggage (up to 60 kg);

PINS members with Executive status can carry free of charge:

  • with a Business ticket – 3 pieces of luggage (up to 60 kg);
  • with a Premium ticket – 2 pieces of luggage (up to 40 kg);
  • with a Basic ticket – baggage transportation is not included in the price.

Infants can carry 1 piece of checked baggage up to 10 kg free of charge. One fully collapsible stroller, carrycot or car seat is carried free of charge, in addition to free checked baggage weighing no more than 10 kg.

How much does it cost to carry luggage?

At Airbaltic, the cost of baggage transportation in the Basic fare is set at the following level:

  • 29.99 EUR per bag each way when purchasing the service simultaneously with air tickets on AirBaltic.com;
  • 34.99 EUR per bag each way when paying for the service in the “Manage Reservation” section or during online check-in;
  • 35 EUR per bag each way when purchasing the service through other sales channels (for example, at travel agencies or ticket offices);
  • 40 EUR per bag each way when paying at the check-in counter at the airport;
  • 60 EUR per bag each way at the gate if hand luggage exceeds the permitted dimensions and must be checked in as baggage.

When checking baggage at the airport, if the weight of any piece of checked baggage exceeds 20 kg, the passenger will be charged a fee of 50 EUR. This fee is charged per item, regardless of excess weight.

The maximum weight of one piece of checked baggage is 32 kg.

In the event that checked baggage exceeds both quantity and weight limits, both fees will be charged at the same time.

Carry-on baggage requirements vary depending on the type of ticket.

Hand luggage

So, if you are flying on Business Smart and Business Elite fares or are a member of the PINS VIP program and have VIP status, then you are allowed to carry 2 pieces of hand luggage on board. For passengers flying economy class, only 1 piece of hand luggage is allowed.

However, the requirements for registration of such a piece of luggage are universal. The maximum weight should not exceed 8 kg, and the parameters should be 55x40x20. It is also worth noting that the passenger must place the appropriate luggage on the shelf above his seat or in a niche under the seat in front, and do this himself. However, infants are not allowed carry-on luggage. As for passengers with special physical needs, they can carry necessary equipment, such as a wheelchair or crutches, in the cabin free of charge, subject to safety regulations.

A camera, laptop and other additional items can be taken on board only as part of hand luggage; they are prohibited from being carried separately. If, upon boarding, it is discovered that hand luggage exceeds the required dimensions and/or weight, the passenger may be denied the right to fly. If the flight is not too busy and there is an extra seat in the cabin, it can be accepted with an additional payment of 60 euros. Therefore, it is better to make sure in advance that all required standards are met. If you are not sure about this, you can go to the delivery counter before going through security and check your luggage - if you find an excess at this stage, you will need to pay 40 euros.

Checked baggage

Just as with carry-on baggage, the requirements for checked baggage vary depending on the passenger class. For Business Smart and Business Elite tariff plans, you are allowed to carry a maximum of 3 pieces with a total weight of no more than 60 kg. In the case of Economy Class and its Economy Smart and Economy Elite fares, 1 piece weighing up to 20 kg is allowed. The Basic tariff does not include free transportation of checked baggage, so you need to pay extra for it. The surcharge ranges from 25 euros when booking air tickets and baggage at the same time to 40 euros when paying at the check-in counter.

Members of the PINS VIP program receive special bonuses. If they have VIP status, then in business class of both types they can carry 5 pieces of baggage free of charge, and in economy class of both types - 3 pieces. For Executive status holders, this allowance represents 4 and 2 pieces of baggage, respectively.

It is also necessary to remember that, according to the safety rules established by the airline, the weight of one bag cannot exceed 20 kg. Thus, if you want, for example, to carry a load weighing 23 kg, then you need to count on 2 pieces of luggage. The maximum number of bags that 1 passenger can carry is 5 units, that is, under no circumstances can you transport more than 100 kg of luggage in one flight.

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