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British Airways

BA
oneworld
183+ Destinations
254+ Aircraft

British Airways is the flag carrier of the United Kingdom and one of the world's largest airlines. Based at London Heathrow, BA connects the UK to over 180 destinations worldwide and is known for its premium service and extensive transatlantic network.

Airline Info
Founded1974
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Fleet Size254+ aircraft
Destinations183+
Alliance
oneworld
Hub Airports
  • London Heathrow
    LHR
  • London Gatwick
    LGW
  • London City
    LCY
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Baggage Policy
Updated 2026-01-04

Carry-On

56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in)

Personal Item

40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in)

Checked Baggage

Size: 90 × 75 × 43 cm (35.5 × 29.5 × 16 in)

Weight: 23 kg Economy, 32 kg Business/First

TypeDomesticInternational
carry onIncludedIncluded
first checked£36-£120 online / £40-£140 airportOften included; Economy Basic from £36-£120 online
second checked£36-£120 online / £40-£140 airportVaries by route and fare
overweight£65/€75/$100 USD (23-32kg)£65/€75/$100 USD (23-32kg)
oversized£65 excess fee£65 excess fee

1 cabin bag plus 1 personal item for all fare classes.

World Traveller Plus and above include at least 1 free checked bag. Economy Basic has no free checked bag.

Fare Classes & Policies

Euro Traveller Basic

Carry-on
Changes: Not allowed
Refundable: No

No changes or refunds permitted.

Euro Traveller

Carry-on
1 bag
Changes: From £35
Refundable: No

Changes permitted with fee, non-refundable.

World Traveller

Carry-on
1 bag
Changes: Varies
Refundable: No

23kg checked bag included, changes with fee.

World Traveller Plus

Carry-on
2 bags
Changes: Allowed
Refundable: No

Premium Economy with 2 bags at 23kg each.

Club World

Carry-on
2 bags
Changes: Allowed
Refundable: Yes

Business Class with 2 bags at 32kg, lounge access.

First

Carry-on
3 bags
Changes: Allowed
Refundable: Yes

3 bags at 32kg each, maximum flexibility.

Free Change Window

24 hours from booking

Frequently Asked Questions

Real answers based on British Airways's official policies (Updated: 2026-01-04)

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