"Hand Luggage Dimensions Allegedly Illegally Shrunk by 'Victory'"
Low-Cost Carrier Pobeda's Carry-On Luggage Size Reduction Found Illegal
The Moscow Interregional Prosecutor's Office has determined that Pobeda, a Russian airline, illegally reduced the size of carry-on luggage allowed on its flights. The decision was made due to the excessive stringency of the airline's dimensions for hand-carried bags.
Pobeda had decreased the size of carry-on luggage to 4 cm, a move that left several passengers unable to bring essential items on board without charge. However, the carrier permits passengers to bring a bag or briefcase that does not exceed the calibrator's dimensions. A notable point is that the law forbids any restrictions on the size of such items.
The Shcherbinsky District Court of Moscow agreed with the transport prosecutor's stance, ruling that Pobeda's actions were unlawful. Consequently, the airline will revise its rules to adhere to the legal framework, potentially offering relief to tourists during the summer season. This adjustment could save tourists from unnecessary spending on flights, particularly travelers who frequently use low-cost airlines.
It is worth noting that Pobeda enforces its rules meticulously. There have been instances where the airline has asked passengers to check their backpacks, even if they were produced by the company itself and designed specifically for travel purposes.
The court's ruling came in response to a statement of claim submitted by the Moscow prosecutor, addressing violation of passenger rights, particularly the rights of passengers with children. The court's decision aligns with the findings and recommendations of the prosecutor's office to address such practices.
[1] Law prohibits any restrictions on the size of carry-on items (source: Moscow Interregional Prosecutor's Office Report, May 2025)[2] Moscow prosecutor's office accuses Pobeda of violation of passenger rights concerning seating policies for children (source: Moscow Interregional Prosecutor's Office Report, April 2025)
- The general-news reports about the Moscow Interregional Prosecutor's Office ruling that Pobeda, a low-lifestyle travel company, had unlawfully restricted the size of carry-on luggage, which has implications for tourists during the summer season.
- In addition to the controversy over the carry-on luggage size reduction, the Moscow prosecutor's office has also raised concerns about potential violations of passenger rights concerning seating policies for children (source: Moscow Interregional Prosecutor's Office Report, April 2025), further highlighting the necessity for Pobeda to adhere to the law in its criminal-and-justice dealings with passengers.
