Find out everything you need to know about British Airways' baggage allowance. What you can bring with you, what to put in your backpack, and what to do if something goes wrong.
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Hand baggage allowance
British Airways offers generous free hand baggage allowances with children (except infants under two years old) and adults are allowed two bags each. See below for more specific details.
Weight restrictions
All passengers traveling with BA are allowed to take two pieces of hand luggage on board. The maximum weight per bag is 23 kg (51 lb) and you must be able to lift bags into the overhead compartments without assistance.
The handbag/laptop bag, marked with a yellow label, fits under the seat in front of you (except in First or Club World) and your extra cabin baggage fits in the overhead bin.
Size restrictions
All BA flights allow the carriage of two pieces of hand luggage. The first, a handbag/laptop bag marked with a yellow label after registration, can measure up to 40 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm (16 inches x 12 inches x 6 inches) and the second can be stored in the upper compartment up to 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm. (22 inches x 18 inches x 10 inches).
Variants
For flights to and from Brazil, the size varies slightly, with your first bag allowance increasing to 45cm x 36cm x 20cm (18in x 14in x 8in).
Hand luggage only (Basic) tickets are available on all British Airways direct short-haul flights.
Checking excess hand baggage
If any baggage exceeds the size or weight limit, or if you have more than two pieces of baggage, it will need to be checked and will count towards your checked baggage allowance. Therefore, any additional baggage you check in will have to be paid for as additional baggage. If you are traveling with a hand baggage ticket only, you will be charged the airport rate.
Please note that you must be able to fit your luggage into the baggage gauge at check-in, including handles, pockets and wheels, and all duty free and airport purchases must also fit in the luggage compartment. baggage allowed.
Checked baggage
Number of bags authorized
The amount of checked baggage each BA customer is allowed to take on board their flight depends on their booking and includes the route, fare and ticket. The best way to check the number of bags allowed is to log in to Manage My Booking where your personal allowance will be assigned. However, most trips allow two bags.
Size restrictions (per bag)
A piece of checked baggage on a BA flight can measure up to 90cm x 75cm x 43cm (35.5in x 29.5in x 16in). This should include any protruding items, such as the handle, pockets and wheels.
Weight restrictions (per bag)
Each individual baggage has a weight allowance of 23 kg (32 kg for Brazil). Any bags over 32 kg (70 lbs) will be shipped separately as freight.
Checked baggage fees (again, may vary depending on time and point of purchase)
Each passenger is allowed up to ten bags weighing 23 or 32 kg (51 to 70 lb) per flight. This includes checked baggage allowance. When checking in online, BA charges between £36 and £120 per bag above the allowance. At the airport this fee is between £40 and £140.
Any variation in fees/restrictions depending on destination or season
Flights to/from Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and connecting travel between India and USA/Bermuda/Canada are subject to special travel restrictions. luggage. First class travelers are entitled to three bags of 32 kg each.
Excess baggage
Excess baggage charges for BA apply to bags weighing between 23 and 32 kg (51 and 70 lb). Each bag costs £65/$100/€75. Bags over 32 kg must be shipped separately as freight.
Oversized or unusual baggage
Larger items such as musical instruments and sports equipment measuring up to 190 cm x 75 cm x 65 cm (75 inches x 29.5 inches x 25.5 inches) may be carried for an additional baggage fee oversized. Since 2016, BA has waived these fees. All items larger than 190 cm x 75 cm x 65 cm (75 inches x 29.5 inches x 25.5 inches) require separate shipping.
