What is the baggage allowance for British Airways?

In British Airways each passenger is allowed to bring one compact item (laptop, purse) and one piece of hand baggage on board. The dimensions of hand baggage shall not exceed 56 cm by 45 cm by 25 cm, and the tiny item cannot exceed 40 cm by 30 cm by 15 cm. Each of the two objects can weigh up to 23 kg. Your hand luggage will be checked into the hold if it weighs more than the allowed amount. You can add this to the amount you are allowed to check luggage. If it is more than this, though, you will have to pay the extra baggage costs at the airport.

British Airways Baggage Checked

The route, cost, and kind of ticket you have booked will determine how much-checked luggage each client is permitted to have. Every piece of baggage, including any protruding handles, wheels, or other components, cannot measure more than 90 cm by 75 cm by 43 cm. Depending on your itinerary and ticket, the weight restriction for each piece of baggage is either 23 kg or 32 kg.

Kind of Ticket and British Baggage Allowed

• Global Traveler, European Traveler, Domestic Eco-Tourist
• 1 bag weighing 23 kilograms
• World Traveler Y Class (full-fare Economy)
• Two bags, each weighing 23 kilograms
• Global Traveler Plus (High-End)
• Two bags, each weighing 23 kilograms
• Club Europe (Academic)
• Two sacks, each weighing thirty-two kilos
• Club First Worldwide Business Bed
• Three 32-kilogram sacks apiece

British Airways Baggage Allowance

Up to ten pieces of luggage, including the allotted checked baggage allowance that corresponds with their flights, may be checked in by each passenger on each trip. You can add up to nine more pieces of checked luggage, for instance, if you are given one free piece every flight.

If you buy online, the cost per piece of luggage ranges from £36 to £120, and if you book at the airport, it is from £40 to £140. Unless the luggage weighs over than 32 kg, overweight baggage will be charged £65 each. Anything heavier will need to be sent as freight on its own. See the pricing comparison table below for a comprehensive breakdown of additional luggage fees.

British Airways Athletic Equipment and Musical Instruments

You can check additional bags that you purchase or use you’re allowed checked baggage allotment to carry instruments and athletic equipment. British Airways may occasionally be able to transport larger things up to 45 kg and 190 cm x 75 cm x 65 cm. But pieces weighing more than 23 kg can cost more.

Your allotted baggage

We accept up to 23 kilos of checked luggage per suitcase. It depends on your booking, cabin class, and Executive Club Tier status and how much-checked baggage you are permitted. Cabin and handbags are included with every British Airways, BA City flyer, and BA Euro flyer ticket.

Type of cabin and permitted checked bags

• In Finance Simple (only a handbag and a cabin) 0 bag can carry
• In Economy (when a bag is checked) one 23kg bag can carry
• In Upscale economy, you can carry two 23-kilogram sacks
• In Business Class, you are allowed two 32kg sacks
• In First Class 32 kilogram bags can carry in British Airways

Allowance for Hand Baggage on British Airways

These allowances are also valid for our hand luggage only (Basic) prices, which are offered on a few short- and long-haul British Airways flights. Your luggage, including handles, pockets, and wheels, must fit through the baggage gauge during check-in. There is no way to divide the total weight among several bags; the weight restriction is applicable to each bag individually. Your baggage has to be heavy enough for you to hoist into the overhead locker by yourself. You can count on your handbag or laptop to fit in the cabin. Make sure there are no valuables or necessary medications packed in your extra cabin bag, as you could be requested to check it in on busy flights. If you have more bags than your free allotment, your excess luggage will be checked into the hold. Duty-free bags and airport purchases are counted as hand baggage only.

Variations in Baggage Allowance

British Airways has a variety of ticket classes for both short- and long-haul flights. Varying ticket types allow for varying amounts of luggage. Certain routes have additional regulations, so it’s important to know before you go to avoid paying extra when you get to the airport.

Hold luggage – what is it?

The suitcases you check in when you get to the airport are your hold luggage. To prevent you from accessing them while in flight, these heavier baggage are stored in the aircraft’s hold.

Checked luggage – what is it?

Hold luggage is another term for checked baggage, also known as checked baggage. Although the names are interchangeable, they have the same meaning.

The luggage policy of British Airways economy class often varies based on the kind of fare that was booked: Finance Fundamental No luggage checked. Economy Up to 51 pounds (23 kg) per checked bag. Premium economy up to two 51-pound checked baggage per person.