Monday, 16 March 2015

British Airways

British Airways

Airline company
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom and its largest airline based on fleet size, international flights and international destinations. When measured by passengers carried it is second-largest in Britain, behind easyJet. Wikipedia
Customer service: +1 800-247-9297
Baggage tracking: +1 800-828-8144
Bag information: In economy, to/from London, prices vary by itinerary. To other destinations, 1st bag free, 2nd bag varies by itinerary.

Checked baggage allowances

You'd be surprised what you can fit in a suitcase when you fly with us. Our with-baggage fares include at least one bag per person of up to 23kg. All you have to do is make sure the zip shuts.

How to work out your allowance

If you already have a booking with us, the easiest way to check is to log into Manage My Booking where your personal allowance has been worked out for you.

Check your allowances in Manage My Booking

Alternatively, for allowances on British Airways flights, refer to the tables below according to your intended class of travel.

Hand baggage only

If you are travelling on a UK Domestic or European shorthaul flight, to and from London, you can travel light and make a quick getaway with our hand baggage only fares. These don't include a checked baggage allowance but everything else is covered by the great-value price, including free online check-in, allocated seats, the same generous hand baggage allowance, and refreshments on board. Infants and children on a hand baggage only fare may still check a fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and a car seat.

If your plans change, you can arrange to check in bags for an additional fee.

Check our baggage prices on hand baggage only fares

Other airlines

If your journey is partly or entirely with another airline your allowance may differ. See Allowances on other airlines below for details.

Bag sizes and bulky items

A checked bag can be up to 90cm x 75cm x 43cm (35.5in x 29.5in x 16in) – including any bits that stick out, like the handle, pockets and wheels.

We have special arrangements for sporting equipment like skis and surfboards and large musical instruments. In many cases these can be carried as part of your free baggage allowance.

Carrying sporting goods and musical instruments

Oversized bags

Larger items of up to 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75in x 29.5in x 25.5in) can be carried for an additional over-sized bag charge. (Currently, we waive this charge so you do not pay it.)

Any items larger than 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75in x 29.5in x 25.5in) require separate shipping as cargo.

How to ship bulky items as cargo

Allowances on British Airways

Including OpenSkies and CityFlyer

We can't make packing fun but with our inclusive baggage allowances at least you'll have one less thing to worry about.
Our free baggage allowance uses a piece system, with a maximum weight for each piece of luggage. Sorry, it's not possible to split the maximum weight across more than one piece of baggage, unless your baggage allowance is more than one piece of baggage.

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hideEconomy allowances (UK Domestic, Euro Traveller, World Traveller, Eco)

Economy allowances (UK Domestic, Euro Traveller, World Traveller, Eco)
Journey	Adults (12 years and over)	Children (2-11 years)	Infants (under 2 years)
Flying to and from Brazil	2 bags max 32kg (70lb) each	Same as adult allowance plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat	1 standard-sized bag plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat
Flying to and from Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone	2 bags max 23kg (51lb) each
Connecting between India and USA/Bermuda/Canada	2 bags max 23kg (51lb) each
Connecting journeys that originate in Saudi Arabia going to USA/Bermuda/Canada	2 bags max 23kg (51lb) each
Flying on a World Traveller fully flexible ticket (Y class)	2 bags max 23kg (51lb) each
All other journeys (except hand baggage only fares)	1 bag max 23kg (51lb)
Some members of frequent flyer programmes receive a greater allowance. See the frequent flyer section below for details

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Premium economy allowances (World Traveller Plus, Prem Plus)
Journey	Adults (12 years and over)	Children (2-11 years)	Infants (under 2 years)
Flying to and from Brazil	2 bags max 32kg (70lb) each	Same as adult allowance plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat	1 standard-sized bag plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat
All other journeys	2 bags max 23 kg (51lb) each
Some members of frequent flyers programmes receive a greater allowance. See the frequent flyer section below for details

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Business and First allowances
Travel class	Adults (12 years and over)	Children (2-11 years)	Infants (under 2 years)
Club Europe	2 bags max 32kg (70lb) each	Same as adult allowance plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat	1 standard-sized bag plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 cars seat
Club World Club World London City Biz Bed First	3 bags max 32kg (70lb) each
Some members of frequent flyer programmes receive a greater allowance. See the frequent flyer section below for details

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Executive Club Gold and Silver members and oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members receive additional checked-baggage benefits when flying on British Airways flights.

Executive Club Gold and oneworld Emerald members

An additional free checked bag in any class of travel for the cardholder and any customer travelling on the same booking (excludes hand-baggage only fares and group rate bookings).
A weight allowance of 32kg (71lb) per checked bag in any class of travel for the cardholder only.

Executive Club Silver and oneworld Sapphire members

A checked baggage allowance of two pieces in any World Traveller, Euro Traveller and Domestic cabin for the cardholder and any customer travelling on the same booking (excludes hand-baggage only fares and group rate bookings).
A weight allowance of 32kg (71lb) per checked bag in any class of travel for the cardholder only.

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If your journey includes flights in more than one class, the more generous allowance will apply to your whole journey (unless the flights are on separate bookings then each class's allowance will apply to the individual flight). For example:

You fly from Manchester to London in UK Domestic and connect from London to Rome in Club Europe. The Club Europe allowance applies to your entire journey.
You fly from London to Dubai in World Traveller and return in World Traveller Plus. The World Traveller Plus allowance applies to your entire journey.

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It's possible to take more bags than your free allowance for an additional fee. You’ll get the best rate if you pay online in advance.

More about taking extra bags

Bags between 23 and 32kg (51–70lb) may incur additional charges depending on your allowance. Any bag over 32kg (70lb) will require separate shipping as cargo.

More about overweight bags and charges

hideWheelchairs and mobility aids

You can take as many mobility aids, such as a wheelchair, as you need for personal use, which we'll carry free of charge on top of your free baggage allowance.

Guidance on carrying wheelchairs

Allowances on other airlines

Baggage allowances and policies can vary by airline — even if you buy your flights through ba.com. If your journey includes a flight with an airline other than British Airways, your checked baggage allowance may be different:

If your entire journey is with another airline, their checked baggage allowance will apply.
If your journey includes connecting flights with more than one airline, the checked baggage policy of the airline that operates the longer leg will apply. For example, if you fly with American Airlines from New York to London and connect onto British Airways to Amsterdam, the leg with American Airlines is longer and their baggage policy applies to the whole journey.