The amount of British Airways baggage allowance varies according to your chosen class of travel and ticket type.
In general, travelers traveling in economy class are permitted to bring one piece of cabin baggage and one personal item, such as a purse or laptop bag, subject to certain size and weight limits.
Based on your location and fare type, checked luggage allowances can change. To guarantee a hassle-free travel experience, it is advised to check the British Airways website or your booking details for accurate information on baggage allowances.
British Airways Baggage Allowance
Each bag allowed 23 kg of checked baggage as a norm. Your reservation, cabin class, and Executive Club Tier status will determine how much-checked baggage you are permitted to bring.
A cabin bag and handbag included with every ticket on British Airways, BA City Flyer, and BA Euroflyer.
| Cabin | Checked Bag |
|---|---|
| Economy Basic (cabin and handbag only) | 0 |
| Economy (with checked bag) | 1 X 23kg bag |
| Premium economy | 2 X 23 kg bags |
| Business | 2 X 32kg bags |
| First | 3 X 32kg bags |
What is the baggage allowance for British Airways?
It offers different baggage allowances based on your ticket class, destination, and frequent flyer status. For precise information, be sure you check your specific reservation or the British Airways website.
British Airways Baggage Allowance Types
When flying with British Airways including hand baggage only tickets. 23 kg is the standard weight for each luggage you may check with us.
The following are the three types of Baggage allowed by British Airways
- Hand Bag
- Cabin Bag
- Standard Checked Bag
Hand Bag
- Up to 16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm)
- 53 lb (23 kg) maximum
- Permitted to bring a small bag into cabin for necessities like prescription medication, cell phones, other electronic gadgets, and passports.
- This bag allowed in the cabin
Cabin Bag
- 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 in) and larger; comes with wheels and handles
- 53 lb (23 kg) maximum
- No jewellery, electronics, or medications are necessary.
- It could have to go in the hold.
Standard Checked Bag
- Up to 35 x 30 x 17 inches, or 90 x 75 x 43 cm.
- In Economy and Premium Economy, no more than 23 kg (51 lb).
- In First and Business, no more than 32kg (70lb).
- Mark the outside and inside of each of your checked baggage with your name, phone number, and/or email address.
Note: You can pay extra baggage fees if you require more than the allotted baggage on British Airways, BA Cityflyer, or BA Euroflyer. Manage My Reservation
What is the weight limit for cabin baggage on British Airways?
Depending on your ticket class and route, the weight limit for cabin luggage normally ranges from 15 to 51 pounds (7 to 23 kg). Before you travel, be careful to confirm your precise allotment.
Ref: https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/checked-baggage-allowances | britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials