Carry-On Allowance

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 22in x 18in x 10in (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 18in x 14in x 8in (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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Checked Baggage Allowance

For travel on all flights EXCEPT to/from Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and connecting journeys between India and USA/Bermuda/Canada:

• World Traveler, Euro Traveler, UK Domestic: 1 bag free
• World Traveler Plus and Club Europe: 2 bags free
• First Club World: 3 bags free

Excess Baggage

Departing from the US to destinations in the UK, Europe and Russia:

• Each excess bag: $50 when booked at the airport / $40 when booked online

Departing from the US to all other international destinations:

• First bag over allowance: $60 when booked at the airport / $48 when booked online
• Further extra bags: $140 per bag when booked at the airport / $112 per bag when booked online

Departing from any country except the US to destinations in the UK, Europe and Russia:

• Each excess bag: £35 when booked at the airport / £28 when booked online

Departing from any country except the US to all other international destinations:

• First bag over allowance: £40 when booked at the airport / £32 when booked online
• Further extra bags: £90 per bag when booked at the airport / £72 per bag when booked online

Overweight Baggage Fees

• Bags between 51-70lbs (23-32kgs) departing from the US: $60
• Bags between 51-70lbs (23-32kgs) departing from all other locations: £40 or local equivalent at check-in

Any single bag weighing over 70 lbs/32 kg will not be accepted and must be shipped separately as freight or cargo.

Contact British Airways World Cargo for more information

What passengers are exempt from overweight baggage fees?

Club Europe, Club World, and First Class passengers are exempt from overweight fees so long as their luggage is less than 70 lbs (32 kgs).
British Airways Gold and Silver Executive Club members, American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum Plus members and Iberia Plus Platinum members are also exempt.

Oversize Baggage Fees

Any single bag measuring over 75in x 29.5in x 25.5in (190cm x 75cm x 65cm), including the handle, pockets and wheels will not be accepted and must be shipped separately as freight or cargo.

Contact British Airways World Cargo for more information

Sports Equipment

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.