Ukraine International Airlines Checked Baggage Fees 2011 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits

The maximum weight of one checked baggage piece on UIA flights is 32 kg. UIA will not accept single baggage exceeding this limit. Any single piece of baggage exceeding the weight 32kg must be carried in cargo.

This revised policy is in conjunction with most world carriers and with some countries airport safety authority mandates. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

Free checked baggage allowance:

All UIA flights, except to/from Canada/USA, US Territories
Business class: 40 kg. (80 lb.)
Economy class: 20 kg. (44 lb.)

Transatlantic flights to/from Canada, USA/US Territories
Business class:
Two pieces of checked baggage: the sum of 3 outside linear dimensions (length width height) 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:
One piece of checked baggage: the sum of 3 outside linear dimensions (length width height) does not exceed 158 cm (62 inches) and the weight does not exceed 23 kg (50 lb.)

All UIA flights
For infants under 2 years not entitled to a seat: one piece of baggage per 1 infant not exceeding the weight of 10kg (22lb.) plus 1 checked in or carry-on fully collapsible stroller/pushchair or infants carrying basket

Incapacitated passengers additionally may carry free of charge one wheelchair per 1 person (irrespective of wheelchair type, weight and size) and/or other assisting devices they are dependent upon. The booking request for wheelchair passenger must reach the UIA reservation department not later than 24 hours before scheduled flight departure. To ensure flight safety and to prevent damages to aircraft, wheelchairs shall only be accepted as checked baggage, provided the conditions for wheelchair are complied with.

Where a number of fees apply for a piece of baggage, all of the relevant rates must be added together. Certain fares allow for more baggage (e.g. seamen, emigrants etc.) according UIA regulations.

Due to quantity limitation or to their weight, volume or nature, the following items may be carried as checked baggage only with the prior consent of the carrier(s) at the time of booking:
Sporting equipment.
Musical instruments.
Fragile and valuable items.
Domestic animals.
Etc.

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