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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.

The nearest Ukraine International Airlines office: Ukraine International Airlines or use click Contact Us.

Free baggage allowance

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

Business class

40 kg. (80 lb.)
Economy class

20 kg. (44 lb.)
Infants under 2 years not entitled to a seat

One piece of baggage, not exceeding the weight of 10 kg.( 22 lb.) plus 1 checked or carry on fully collapsible stroller/pushchair or infants carrying basket or infants car seat, which may be carried in the passenger cabin.
Incapacitated passengers

Incapacitated passengers may carry free of charge one wheelchair (irrespective of its type, weight and size) and/or other assisting devices they are dependent upon.

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:

Canada, USA/US Territories:

Business class

 Two checked pieces of baggage of which the sum of the greatest outside linear dimensions of each bag does not exceed 158 cm. (62 inches), and provided that the weight of each bag does not exceed 32 kg. (70 lb.).
Economy class

For tickets issued before 1.02.2010:

Two pieces of checked baggage - the sum of the greatest outside linear dimensions of each bag does not exceed 158 cm. (62 inches), and provided that the weight of each bag does not exceed 23 kg. (50 lb.).

For tickets issued starting from 1.02.2010:

One peace of baggage provided that its weight does not exceed 23 kg. (50 lb.) and the outside liner dimensions do not exceed 158 cm. (62 inches).

Infants under 2 years not entitled to a seat

One piece of baggage, not exceeding the weight of 10 kg. (22 lb.) and the maximum combined dimensions (length+ width+ height) of 115 cm. (45 inches), plus 1 checked or carry on fully collapsible stroller/pushchair or infants carrying basket or infants car seat, which may be carried in the passenger cabin.

Incapacitated passengers

Incapacitated passengers may carry free of charge one wheelchair (irrespective of its type, weight and size) and/or other assisting devices they are dependent upon.

Piece concept charges for baggage checked trough to transatlantic flights to/from Canada, USA/US Territories:

Piece concept (for flights to/from Canada/USA,US Territories)

Free baggage allowance and excess baggage charge
Tickets issued before 1.02.2010
Business class Economy class
Max. weight and outside linear dimensions Fee for a single ticket Max. weight and outside linear dimensions Fee for a single ticket
2 pieces/32kg/158cm - 2 pieces /23kg/158cm Each bag in excess of 23kg to 32kg – 100EUR
Each bag in excess of 2 pieces – 200EUR Each bag in excess of 2 pieces – 200EUR
       
Tickets issued from 1.02.2010
Business class Economy class
Max. weight and outside linear dimensions sum Fee for a single ticket Max. weight and outside linear dimensions sum Fee for a single ticket
2 pieces /32kg/158cm  - 1 pieces/23kg/158cm Each bag in excess of 23kg to 32kg–100EUR
- 1 bag in excess of 1 piece – 50EUR
Each bag in excess of 2 pieces– 200EUR The 3rd bag and each the next one – 200EUR
Each bag in excess of outside linear dimensions sum 158cm – 450USD Each bag in excess of outside linear dimensions sum 158cm – 450USD

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.

Customs

Import of meat, dairy products, etc.:

From 01.03.2009 according to Regulations Ή206/2009 EU has prohibited the import of meat and dairy products into the European Community unless they are submitted for veterinary control at a border inspection post – this is to contain the threat of foot and mouth disease and other infectious livestock diseases.