The following information is to assist you in planning your baggage requirements when you travel with Moldavian Airlines

CHECKED BAGGAGE

General
Checked baggage is baggage

• Of which Moldavian Airlines takes custody, and
• For which Moldavian Airlines issues a baggage check (included in the ticket) and one baggage identification tag per piece of baggage.

Acceptance Rules
Moldavian Airlines may refuse to carry checked baggage and gate delivery items which are:

• Likely to endanger the aircraft, persons or property.
• Likely to be damaged by air carriage.
• Unsuitably packed.
• Forbidden by any applicable laws, regulations or orders of any State to be carried from, into or over.
• Unsuitable for air carriage due to its weight, size or nature.

Contents
Checked baggage may not contain the following items:

• Fragile items.
• Valuable items.
• Perishable items.
• Dangerous goods.

• Travel documents, medical certificates
• Business documents
• Portable PCs and other electronic equipment
• Musical instruments, pictures, etc.
• Money, jewelry, negotiable papers
• Medicines

Restrictions on Acceptance
Due to quantity limitations or due 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:

Reason	Items
Due to weight	Pieces of baggage exceeding 32kg
	Excess baggage exceeding a certain weight
Due to volume	Oversized baggage exceeding 203cm (sum of 3 dim.)
	Bulky baggage
	Bicycles
	Wind surfers, delta gliders, etc.
	Ski equipment
	Wheelchairs
Due to nature and/or quantity	Live animals
	Fragile baggage
	Arms and ammunition
	Valuable baggage
	Dangerous goods

The following are Free Allowances for adults and children over 2 years:

Standard Free Baggage Allowance

Class/ Category	Weight concept		Piece concept
	Total max. weight	Max. dimensions per piece (Sum of 3 dimensions)	Max. no. of pieces	Max. dimensions per piece (Sum of 3 dimensions)
Business Class	30kg 66lbs	203 cm / 79 inches	2	1st piece 158 cm/ 62 inches 1st and 2nd piece together 273cm/ 106 inches
Economy Class	20kg 44Ibs	203 cm / 79 inches	2	1st piece 158 cm/ 62 inches 1st and 2nd piece together 273cm/ 106 inches
Infants	10kg 22lbs	115 cm / 46 inches	1 small piece plus one foldable buggy	115 cm / 46 inches

Other

Certain fares allow for more baggage (e.g. emigrants, passengers with connection for long-haul – transatlantic flights, etc.). e.g. Seamen are allowed max. 30 kg. In such cases, the allowance must be shown in the appropriate box on the ticket at the time of ticket issuance.
In case of exceedance of normal allowances, of the hold baggage, gate delivery items, or other non normal items, during the check in procedure, this information will be mandatory communicated to Load Control department.

Different regulations apply for flights to and from Canada and the USA (children under 2 years age are entitled to 1 piece of baggage not more than 32 kg (70 lbs.) and Any baggage in excess of the above entitlements is subject to excess baggage fees.

In case your personal baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance, Moldavian Airlines will accept it only as: excess baggage

UNCHECKED BAGGAGE

In addition to the free checked baggage allowance you may carry personal items as carry-on baggage, so-called un-checked baggage.

Less carry-on baggage means more comfort and convenience
Comfort benefits

• Stress-free at boarding and deboarding
• Relaxed stowage and space available for all passengers
• Comfortable movement into and out of the seats
• Greater legroom
• Trouble-free access to carry-on baggage during the flight
• Smoother transfer between flights
• No back strain

• Efficient and quick stowage during the boarding process significantly increases the number of on-time departures.

Definition, Scope
Unchecked baggage is baggage carried in the cabin, under the passenger's personal custody.
Unchecked baggage includes the types of baggage outlined in the table below:

Type of baggage	Explanation
Free carry-on items	Items carried free of charge in the passenger cabin and subject to the passenger's own supervision and responsibility
Carry-on baggage	Articles in excess of the free carry-on items, also carried free of charge in the passenger cabin and subject to the passenger's own supervision and responsibility. Such items may only comprise those articles which are suitable for carriage in the passenger cabin, such as: Portfolios Overnight bags Portable PCs Briefcases Similar hand baggage

General Rules

Acceptance
Moldavian Airlines may refuse to carry unchecked baggage which is:

• Likely to endanger the aircraft, persons or property.
• Likely to be damaged by air carriage.
• Unsuitably packed.
• Forbidden by any applicable laws, regulations or orders of any state to be carried from, into or over.
• Unsuitable for air carriage due to its weight, size or nature.
• Not fitting under the seal or which cannot be stowed in the overhead compartment.
• Because of its weight, size or nature, certain items are only accepted with the prior consent of the carrier at the time of booking.
• Items refused by the security check staff must be carried in hold.

• In the overhead compartment or
• Under the seat in front of the passenger.

Free allowances for Unchecked Baggage
Passengers may carry, free of charge, the following items:

Item	Applicable to
1 overcoat, wrap or blanket. 1 umbrella or walking stick. 1 ladies handbag. A reasonable amount of reading material. 1 small camera or binoculars.	All passengers except infants
1 infant's carrying basket or fully collapsible stroller/pushchair (in hold) or car seat (in hold, if applicable). Infant's food for consumption on board.	Infants
1 collapsible wheelchair (in hold). 1 pair of crutches and/or braces or any other prosthetic device. Other medical equipment on which the passenger is fully dependent (e.g. kidney dialysis solution in such quantity as to cover the journey).	Passengers with reduced mobility who depend on such wheelchair / crutches / braces / prosthetic device / medical equipment.
Service animal (seeing-eye or hearing dog).	Blind / deaf passengers depending on such animal.

If checked in, these items become part of the checked baggage and do not qualify for free transportation if they cause excess weight of the checked baggage.
EXCEPTIONS:

• Infant's carrying basket or fully collapsible stroller/pushchair.
• Wheelchair.
• Medical equipment is carried in hold, free of charge.

Unchecked Baggage Allowance

	No. of pcs C class	No. of pcs Y class	Max. weight	Max. size
SB20	2	1	5kg	Total 90cm (40x40x10)
F100	2	1	5kg	Total 126 cm (56x45x25 cm)

As of 7 November 2007, new carry-on baggage dimensions are imposed in the European Union as follows:

The maximum allowed dimensions are as follows:
European Union: 57 x 45 x 25 cm (for EU, effective 07 May 2007)
Great Britain: 57 x 45 x 25 cm, only 1 bag per passenger + one oversized musical instrument if in its case.
India and Nepal: Only 1 bag per passenger
Canada and United States: no cabin baggage size restrictions.

Delivery at Aircraft Baggage (DAA)

Definition
'Delivery at aircraft' baggage is carry-on baggage, loaded in hold at the time of boarding and returned to the passenger when disembarking, i.e. at the aircraft stairs or at the loading bridge.

• It is not considered as checked baggage, although carried in hold.
• If used for carry-on baggage, the weight is part of the carry-on baggage allowance.

Applicability

• Applicable for fully collapsible baby strollers, pushchairs and wheelchairs, which are not needed during the flight and are difficult to store in cabin.
• Applicable for regular carry-on baggage on small aircraft with limited stowage space in the cabin.

	SAAB 2000 Fokker100
Fully collapsible baby strollers, pushchairs and wheelchairs	Yes
Regular carry-on baggage	Yes

Weight Limitation for DAA

The Delivery at Aircraft baggage must be limited to maximum 1piece with maximum weight of 8 kg.

Excess baggage

If you want all baggage to travel with you, the excess baggage charges will apply. The amount is dependent on whether your allowance is based on the piece or the weight allowance. Please contact your local Moldavian Airlines office for details and current rates.

Payment of excess baggage can be made by credit card, cash or Miscellaneous Charges Order (MCO).

If you are planning to travel with excess baggage we suggest you check in at least 20 minutes earlier than the recommended check-in time.

General Information

IDENTIFICATION

Each piece of checked baggage must be labelled with your own name and address. We suggest, you place an additional identification label inside your baggage. To avoid confusion, please remove any labels left from previous journey.

DAMAGE OR DELAY

Once you arrive at your destination, we recommend you check carefully the name on the baggage tag. Many suitcases look the same - please make sure you collect your own. Should your baggage be damaged or has not arrived, please contact the Lost&Found department immediately. Liability may be reduced if baggage was presented for check-in unsuitably packed or after the recommended check-in time. In case you need to make a claim, this will be required in writing and within seven days after arrival. To help us process your claim quickly, please quote the reference number given to you on the report of the Lost&Found department. Please also inform your Insurance Company.