Pegas Fly (operating under LLC Aircompany Ikar) baggage allowances depend on your ticket type, route, and whether you booked a scheduled flight or a charter package. Scheduled Light fares exclude checked bags, while Standard and Optimum fares include one bag weighing 10 kg or 20 kg. Hand luggage is limited to one piece weighing between 5 kg and 10 kg. Allowances frequently align with partner carrier Nordwind Airlines.
Baggage Allowance Snapshot
Standard tickets include one cabin bag up to 10 kg, while checked baggage depends entirely on your fare code or charter package terms. Light fares do not include checked luggage, but family baggage pooling is permitted on eligible bookings up to 30 kg per bag.
What can change: Allowances vary significantly between scheduled commercial flights and PEGAS Touristik charter holiday packages. Codeshare flights operated on Nordwind Airlines aircraft follow shared ground handling rules.
Baggage Size Visual
Use the airline's stated order of dimensions. Measurements must include all external wheels, side handles, and structural pockets.
Standard Cabin Bag
Published limit: 40 × 30 × 20 cm, up to 10 kg
Standard economy cabin calibrator limit. Select partner routes allow up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm.
Visual guide - not to scale. Use the published numerical limit as the controlling rule.
Official Source Verification
Baggage rules can vary by fare, cabin, route, operating carrier, traveler status, and purchase channel. BaggageBase separates published rules from practical guidance.
Operator Identity: Pegas Fly, Ikar Airlines, and Nordwind
Understanding your baggage entitlement starts with knowing who operates your flight. The airline commercially known as Pegas Fly legally operates under the air operator certificate of LLC "Aircompany Ikar" (IATA code: EO, ICAO code: KAR).
In recent years, the company returned to using its historic name, Ikar, across branding materials and official schedules. However, booking engines, travel agencies, and charter tour vouchers still frequently use the name "Pegas Fly."
Ikar works in close commercial partnership with Nordwind Airlines. The two carriers share operational fleets, terminal check-in desks, route networks, and customer service operations. Both airlines also serve as the primary flight operators for the major tour company PEGAS Touristik.
If your ticket has an EO flight number, your flight is operated by Ikar (Pegas Fly), though you may check in at a shared Nordwind desk or fly on an aircraft operating jointly across both networks.
Pegas Fly Carry-On Baggage Allowance
Every passenger with an assigned seat is entitled to bring hand luggage into the cabin. The cabin baggage policy combines airline-specific fare rules with mandatory passenger protections under Russian aviation law.
Standard Cabin Bag Rules and Weight Limits
Under Russian Federal Aviation Rules (FAP-82), all airlines must provide a non-chargeable carry-on baseline of at least 5 kg per passenger. Pegas Fly / Ikar builds on this rule across its scheduled and charter tickets:
- Weight Limits: Most standard economy tickets allow one cabin bag weighing up to 10 kg. On certain deeply discounted promotional fares or charter flights, this allowance may be limited to 5 kg.
- Dimensions: Carry-on bags must fit into the airline's airport calibrator frame. The standard compact sizing limit is 40 × 30 × 20 cm. On select shared routes with Nordwind, limits may extend up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm.
- Calibrator Verification: Airport check-in agents and boarding gate staff strictly enforce sizing frames. Your bag must slide into the metal sizer without assistance, including all handles, wheels, and exterior compartments.
If you are packing hand luggage, review our guide to carry-on weight limits to learn how different airlines measure and enforce cabin baggage.
Free Personal Items Under FAP-82 Regulations
Russian civil aviation rules permit passengers to carry specific personal items into the aircraft cabin free of charge. These items do not count against your primary carry-on weight allowance, provided they are safely stowed:
- One handbag, briefcase, or small backpack (must fit under the seat in front of you).
- Outer garments, coats, and rain jackets.
- A suit or formal outfit packed inside a dedicated garment bag.
- Infant food and formula required for feeding a child during the flight.
- Canes, crutches, walking frames, or folding rollators needed by travelers with reduced mobility.
- A single duty-free shopping bag that is sealed and purchased at the departure airport.
Items outside this statutory list must be packed inside your primary carry-on or checked into the cargo hold.
Pegas Fly Checked Baggage by Fare & Ticket Type
Checked baggage allowances operate on the Piece Concept (PC). If your fare includes checked luggage, your baggage is governed by both a weight ceiling and a maximum dimension limit.
Maximum Linear Dimensions
Any checked bag accepted on Pegas Fly must have total linear dimensions of no more than 203 cm (80 inches). To calculate your bag's dimensions:
$$\text{Length} + \text{Width} + \text{Height} \le 203\text{ cm}$$
If a bag exceeds 203 cm, it is classified as oversized freight. Oversized bags require advance notification to the airline and payment of special cargo handling charges.
Scheduled Flight Baggage Allowances
For flights booked directly through scheduled airline sales channels, baggage allowances correspond to standard fare tiers:
| Fare Category | Checked Pieces | Maximum Weight per Bag | Maximum Size (L + W + H) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promo / Light | 0 pieces | None (Hand luggage only) | Not applicable |
| Standard / Basic | 1 piece | 10 kg or 20 kg (route dependent) | 203 cm |
| Optimum / Plus | 1 or 2 pieces | 20 kg to 23 kg per piece | 203 cm |
| Comfort / Premium | 2 pieces | Up to 30 kg total allowance | 203 cm |
Always verify your ticket receipt. The allowance is marked under the baggage column as 0PC, 1PC 10K, or 1PC 20K.
Charter Packages (PEGAS Touristik Flights)
Luggage rules for charter flights booked through PEGAS Touristik or partner holiday agencies depend on the tour operator's contract:
- Short-to-Medium Haul Flights: Many charter flights enforce a checked baggage limit of 10 kg per passenger to maximize aircraft range and fuel efficiency.
- Long-Haul International Flights: Long-distance charter routes generally allow 20 kg per passenger, unless booked on a special discounted tour package.
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Tour Voucher Authority: The baggage allowance printed on your PEGAS Touristik tour voucher overrides general airline rules. If your voucher states
10 kg, you cannot check a 20 kg bag without paying overweight charges at the airport.
For travelers comparing holiday operators on similar routes, our guide to the Azur Air baggage policy covers similar charter baggage rules across the region.
Baggage Pooling Rules for Families and Groups
Russian civil aviation rules give passengers traveling together on Pegas Fly / Ikar the legal right to pool (combine) their baggage allowances.
How Baggage Pooling Works
If two or more passengers travel together to the same destination on the same flight and under the same booking reference (PNR), they can combine their individual checked weight allowances:
- Example 1: Two passengers traveling on Standard tickets with a 10 kg allowance each can check one shared suitcase weighing up to 20 kg.
- Example 2: A family of three with 10 kg allowances each can combine allowances into two bags (for example, one 15 kg bag and one 15 kg bag).
The 30 kg Single-Bag Health and Safety Cap
Even when combining allowances, strict limits apply to protect airport ground handlers from injury:
- No single checked bag may exceed 30 kg (or 32 kg on specific international sectors).
- Even if three travelers each have a 20 kg allowance (giving 60 kg total), you cannot check a single 40 kg suitcase. The load must be split into multiple bags so that no single piece exceeds the 30 kg ceiling.
- Baggage pooling applies only to included weight entitlements. It cannot be used to exceed the total number of allowed pieces without paying excess baggage fees.
Excess, Overweight, and Oversized Baggage Fees
If your luggage exceeds your fare's piece, weight, or size limits, excess baggage charges apply.
Types of Excess Baggage Fees
- Extra Piece: Charged when you travel on a Light/Promo fare without an included bag, or when checking a second bag on a 1-piece allowance.
- Overweight Surcharge: Charged when an individual bag exceeds the weight limit of your fare (such as a 14 kg bag on a 10 kg ticket, or a 24 kg bag on a 20 kg ticket), up to the 30 kg limit.
- Oversized Surcharge: Charged on any bag whose total linear dimensions exceed 203 cm, regardless of weight.
Payment Channels and Costs
- Online in Advance: Adding extra luggage or upgrading your weight limit through the airline's website or mobile portal is significantly cheaper than paying at the airport.
- Airport Check-In Counter: Purchasing additional baggage at the check-in desk carries higher standard airport handling fees.
- Gate Surcharges: Hand luggage that fails to fit inside the calibrator at the boarding gate will be transferred to the cargo hold and charged at the highest penalty rate.
Exact fees depend on whether the flight is domestic (charged in Russian Rubles) or international (charged in local currencies, USD, or EUR). Official verification required per route.
Traveling with Infants and Children
Pegas Fly offers family-friendly baggage provisions for travelers with infants (children under 2 years old) and young children.
Lap Infants (Under 2 Years Without a Seat)
- Carry-On Essentials: Baby food, infant formula, and feeding equipment needed during the flight can be brought into the cabin free of charge under FAP-82 rules.
- Checked Allowance: Depending on your ticket fare, lap infants often receive an allowance of 1 piece of checked luggage up to 10 kg with maximum dimensions of 115 cm or 203 cm. Check your e-ticket to confirm infant baggage inclusion.
Strollers and Child Seats
- Free Transportation: Pegas Fly carries one collapsible baby stroller, pram, or car seat free of charge for each infant or young child.
- Gate-Checking Service: You can use your stroller through security and all the way to the aircraft boarding gate. Ramp agents will tag the stroller and place it in the aircraft hold just before boarding.
- Collection: Strollers are returned at the aircraft door upon arrival at most airports, or delivered to the oversized baggage reclaim area in the baggage hall.
- Stowage in the Cabin: Compact travel strollers that fold down to standard cabin dimensions (such as 40 × 30 × 20 cm) can be brought into the cabin instead of your regular carry-on bag, provided they fit in the overhead bin.
Sports Equipment and Musical Instruments
Transporting sports equipment and musical instruments on Pegas Fly involves specific booking requirements and seasonal rules.
Ski and Snowboard Gear
During the winter ski season, Pegas Fly and partner Nordwind Airlines regularly run promotional baggage policies:
- Winter Waivers: On select domestic and mountain routes, passengers can check one set of ski or snowboard gear free of charge. A standard set includes one pair of skis or snowboard, poles, boots, and a helmet packed in a protective bag, up to a specified weight (usually 15 kg or 20 kg).
- Outside Promotional Windows: Outside of official winter waivers, sports equipment counts toward your standard checked allowance. If your fare does not include baggage, standard sports gear fees apply.
Bicycles and Large Sports Gear
- Bicycles: Must be packed in a rigid travel case or durable cardboard box. Handlebars must be turned sideways, pedals removed, and tire pressure partially reduced for safety.
- Advance Notice: Because cargo hold space on narrow-body aircraft is limited, sporting gear exceeding 203 cm or 20 kg must be requested and approved by the airline at least 48 to 72 hours before departure.
Musical Instruments
- In the Cabin: Small instruments like violins and flutes can be taken into the cabin as your free carry-on bag, provided they fit into the overhead bins.
- Extra Seat (CBBG): Larger, fragile instruments (such as cellos) require purchasing an extra passenger seat. The instrument must be securely strapped into a window seat and must not exceed passenger seat weight ratings (typically up to 75 kg or 80 kg).
- In the Cargo Hold: Large instruments checked as hold luggage must be packed inside rigid, hard-shell flight cases. Oversized baggage rules and liability waivers apply.
Codeshares and Flights Operated by Nordwind Airlines
Because Pegas Fly (LLC Aircompany Ikar) operates closely with Nordwind Airlines, you may encounter shared service arrangements:
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Flight Identification: Flights carrying an
EOflight code are operated under the Ikar / Pegas Fly certificate. Flights carrying anN4code are operated by Nordwind Airlines. - Shared Ground Services: In major airports such as Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO), Saint Petersburg Pulkovo (LED), Sochi (AER), and Kazan (KZN), Ikar and Nordwind share passenger check-in desks and baggage drops.
- Operating Carrier Rules: Under international aviation standards, the baggage limits of the operating carrier apply. If your ticket was issued by Ikar but the flight is operated on Nordwind aircraft metal, ensure your cabin luggage complies with the specific calibrator rules for that flight.
For details on partner operations, read our complete guide to the Nordwind Airlines baggage policy.
Pegas Fly Pre-Departure Baggage Checklist
Follow this checklist before traveling to avoid unexpected check-in fees or gate-baggage penalties.
- Verify your ticket code. Look at your e-ticket receipt for checked bag indicators: 0PC (no checked bag), 1PC 10K (up to 10 kg), or 1PC 20K (up to 20 kg).
- Weigh your hand luggage at home. Ensure your cabin bag does not exceed your ticketed weight limit of 5 kg or 10 kg.
- Measure bag handles and wheels. Confirm your cabin bag fits inside the 40 × 30 × 20 cm calibrator frame so it is not gate-checked.
- Separate your statutory personal items. Keep your handbag, coat, medication, and baby food easily accessible so they do not take up space inside your main carry-on.
- Cap pooled suitcases at 30 kg. If combining baggage allowances with family members, make sure no single suitcase weighs more than 30 kg.
- Pre-book extra bags online. Adding extra baggage on the airline website at least 24 hours prior to departure is much cheaper than paying airport desk rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pegas Fly the same airline as Ikar?
Yes. The legal operating airline behind Pegas Fly is LLC "Aircompany Ikar" (IATA code: EO). While the carrier formerly used Pegas Fly as its public commercial name, flights now operate under the Ikar brand. Many travel agents and charter booking platforms continue to display the name Pegas Fly.
Can family members pool their baggage allowances on Pegas Fly?
Yes. Under Russian civil aviation rules, passengers traveling together to the same destination on the same booking reference can combine their checked baggage allowances. However, airport safety rules strictly mandate that no single pooled bag may weigh more than 30 kg.
What happens if my carry-on bag exceeds the sizing frame?
If your hand luggage does not slide completely into the airport calibrator frame at check-in or boarding, it will not be allowed in the passenger cabin. Airport ground staff will tag the bag for cargo hold transport and charge a gate-baggage handling fee.
How much luggage is included on PEGAS Touristik charter flights?
Checked baggage limits on PEGAS Touristik charter flights depend on the contract terms of your holiday voucher. Many short-haul packages provide a 10 kg checked baggage allowance per passenger, while long-haul charters often include 20 kg. Check the flight voucher issued by your tour operator to confirm your limit.
Can I bring a baby stroller on board Pegas Fly for free?
Yes. Pegas Fly transports one collapsible baby stroller, pram, or car seat free of charge for each infant or young child traveling on the flight. In most cases, strollers are handed over at the boarding gate and returned at the aircraft door upon arrival.
Does Pegas Fly allow free ski equipment?
On select winter leisure flights, Pegas Fly and partner Nordwind Airlines provide seasonal promotional waivers allowing passengers to check one set of ski or snowboard gear free of charge. Outside these promotional periods or on basic Light fares, standard sports equipment or excess baggage fees apply.
Where should I go if my checked baggage is lost or damaged?
If your suitcase does not arrive or comes off the carousel damaged, you must visit the airport Lost & Found (Baggage Claim) desk in the arrival hall before passing through customs. Fill out a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) and keep your baggage claim tags and boarding passes to submit a formal compensation claim.
Baggage rules, dimension limits, and fees vary based on your specific route, ticket fare class, operating carrier, and charter agency contract. Always check your official booking receipt or contact LLC Aircompany Ikar directly to confirm the exact baggage allowance for your journey.
