Azerbaijan Airlines — AZAL:

Azerbaijan Airlines Covid-19 and additional information:

Please read the most commonly used baggage rules of European airlines for more information.

Changes in terms and conditions of Azerbaijan Airlines passenger transportation due to coronavirus:
at present some countries have restricted non-essential trips: the current restrictions, other information and advisories on entering foreign countries for US citizens;

please note that entering many countries requires filling in the contact form (sometimes it is also necessary to get a QR code), providing the results of the preliminary passed  negative antigen (done not later than 48 hours before departure) or PCR test (no more than 72) for coronavirus and/or self-isolation (quarantine) with the duration from 5 (under condition of passing the repeated tests) and up to 14 days upon arrival in the destination country; you may also encounter complete restriction on entry for foreign nationals or the need to provide proof of vaccination/revaccination;

wearing a medical protective mask covering both your nose and mouth is mandatory for all passengers at all stages of the flight: when boarding / disembarking and during the flight. Usually, surgical or masks with increased protective properties without valve are allowed, one mask for about 3-4 hours of flight.

Azal Airlines hand luggage:

1x piece of hand luggage with the sum of three dimensions 110 cm (55x35x20 cm)
+ additionally, Azerbaijan Airlines allows to take on its flights a small personal item (handbag, briefcase, portable computer) For children under 2 years traveling on the lap of an accompanying person: it's allowed to carry in addition to hand luggage collapsible strollers (transported in the cargo area of the aircraft), baby food, travel cots; in this case no hand luggage is allowed, but the baby is entitled to 1 place of checked baggage weighing up to 10 kg and not exceeding 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions.

Passengers with disabilities (including those traveling in wheelchairs), other persons, who needs assistance from the airline staff, are advised to contact the customer support well in advance. But it also declared on the website that wheelchairs of all types are transported free of charge and in addition to baggage allowance.more info  

Azerbaijan Airlines Checked Baggage:

the sum of three dimensions of any checked baggage item must not be larger than 158 cm * Economy: only on flights Baku – New-York – Baku 2x 23 kgmore info  

Azerbaijan Airlines excess baggage charges:

Fees in €, sale offices and accredited agencies / airport

Standard piece of baggage 23 kg, heavy (overweight) 23-32 kg, oversized 158-203 cm.
Individual piece of baggage weighing more than 32 kg will be transported only as cargo. * Excess baggage charges on flights Baku – New-York – Baku all prices *2 (for example: one standard piece €80 / 100)more info  

Azerbaijan Airlines carriage of pets:

Pets (cat, dog, fancy birds) carried in the aircraft cabin. The size of the container must not exceed 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions: 55х40х20 cm, the weight of the container (with pet/pets) must not exceed 8 kg. Transportation in the cabin will cost you €50 and €100 on Baku-New York-Baku flights, charged per container and flight segment.

Pets (birds) carried in the baggage compartment on Azerbaijan Airlines flights, the weight of the container (with pet/pets) must not exceed 75 kg ! Size of the cage (sum of three dimensions) 158 cm - 203 cm + €50
Size of the cage (sum of three dimensions) more than 203 cm + €100
Carriage of pets on flights Baku – New-York – Baku: all prices *2more info  

Azal Airlines carriage of special baggage: sports equipment, firearms and ammunition:

One set of golf and/or skiing equipment is carried free of charge in addition to the free baggage allowance.

All other sports equipment and outfit is included in the free baggage allowance, excess baggage fee will be applied, if weight / size is exceeded.

Weapons and ammunition are special items that are not covered by the free baggage allowance. The carriage of such baggage requires prior consent of the airline and charged at a fixed rate, regardless of other baggage carried by the passenger. more info  

Azerbaijan Airlines carriage of musical instruments:

Musical instruments with the sum of three dimensions not exceeding 115 cm are included in the baggage allowance (instead of carry-on luggage).
In other cases, the transportation must be agreed with the airline, and paid according to fixed rates, regardless of of other baggage carried by the passenger.more info  

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