British Airways Baggage

Airlines Name Free cabin baggage limits Free checked baggage limits
British Airways Maximum dimensions 22″ x 18″ x 10″ (56cm x 45cm x 25cm) Economy Class 1 bag 23 kg /Full-fare Economy Classes 2 Bag 23 kg/Premium Economy: 2 bags free weighing 23k /Business Class- 2 bag free weighting 32kg,  Maximum dimensions 90cm x 75cm x 43cm

To know more about British Airways baggage allowance and fees: http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/checked-baggage-allowances

British Airways passengers are allowed one (1) piece of hand baggage plus a laptop or handbag.

  • Your main piece of hand luggage must not exceed the dimensions 22″ x 18″ x 10″ (56cm x 45cm x 25cm), including the handle, pockets and wheels. It must be able to fit into the bag gauge, available at the check-in area.
  • Your laptop or handbag must not exceed the dimensions 18″ x 14″ x 8″ (45cm x 36cm x 20cm), including the handle and pockets and must be able to fit under the seat in front of you.

REMINDER: Bulkhead seats do not have underseat storage during take-off and landing.
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For travel on all flights with British Airways EXCEPT to/from Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and connecting journeys between India and USA/Bermuda/Canada:

  • World Traveler, Euro Traveler, UK Domestic (Economy): 1 bag free weighing 23kg (51 lb)
  • World Traveler, Euro Traveler, UK Domestic (full-fare Economy): 2 bags free weighing 23kg (51 lb)
  • World Traveler Plus (Premium Economy): 2 bags free weighing 23kg (51 lb)
  • Club Europe (Business): 2 bags free weighing 32kg(70 lb)
  • First Club World (Business): 3 bags free weighing 32 kg (70 lb)
  • You may take bags up to the dimensions 90cm x 75cm x 43cm (35.5″ x 29.5″ x 16″), including the handle, pockets and wheels. Any bags carried in addition to your free checked baggage allowance will incur an extra bag charge.

Some checked items, such as surfboards and bicycles will be charged a fixed handling fee because of size, fragility, or other handling requirements while others may be checked in lieu of one of your checked bags. If you plan to travel with sporting equipment, contact British Airways directly to confirm packing regulations and fees or visit BA’s Special Baggage Information Page.