What is British Airways Baggage Allowance?
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Find out how much baggage is allowed on British Airways in Economy, Business & First Class — including carry-on size, checked baggage weight, and personal item rules. We regularly verify our data against official airline sources.
No weight limit
Carry-on Weight
56×45×25 cm
22.0 × 17.7 × 9.8 in
Carry-on Size
23 kg (50.7 lbs)
Checked Weight
1
Pieces Allowed
How much baggage is allowed on British Airways?
British Airways allows No weight limit of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 56×45×25 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 23 kg per piece.[2]
· 22.0 × 17.7 × 9.8 in · 50.7 lbs
British Airways Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: No weight limit
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 56×45×25 cm (22.0 × 17.7 × 9.8 in)
- Personal Item: Yes (1 Handtasche or Laptoptasche, max. 40×30×15 cm)
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 23 kg (50.7 lbs)
- Dimensions: 90 x 75 x 43 cm (35.4 × 29.5 × 16.9 in)
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British Airways Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56×45×25 cm 22.0 × 17.7 × 9.8 in |
No weight limit | Yes (1 Handtasche or Laptoptasche, max. 40×30×15 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| — | 90 x 75 x 43 cm 35.4 × 29.5 × 16.9 in |
23 kg 50.7 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 x 45 x 25 cm 22.0 × 17.7 × 9.8 in |
No weight limit | Yes (1 Handtasche or Laptoptasche, max. 40×30×15 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 90 x 75 x 43 cm 35.4 × 29.5 × 16.9 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 x 45 x 25 cm 22.0 × 17.7 × 9.8 in |
No weight limit | Yes (1 Handtasche or Laptoptasche, max. 40×30×15 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 90 x 75 x 43 cm 35.4 × 29.5 × 16.9 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
British Airways Special Policies [4]
🍼 Baby / Infant
- Infants: You can't combine your baggage allowances, so please make sure you double check allowances for each member of your family, plus the size and weight limits for hand baggage.
- Essential Extras: Each infant and child can take up to two of the following essential extras checked into the hold, even on our hand baggage only (Basic) fare: Fully collapsible pushchair (stroller), Car or booster seat, Travel cot.
♿ Mobility Aids
- Wheelchair Assistance: Wheelchairs are available on board, but you must be able to lift yourself from your seat onto the wheelchair or travel with a companion who can help.
- Check-in Tag: When checking in your wheelchair, attach a tag with your contact details.
- Device Storage: If you have reduced mobility and want to take your device with you, we need to ensure we store it properly.
⚽ Sports Equipment
- Sports Equipment: Maximum linear size is 126 in / 320 cm, maximum weight is 70 lbs / 32 kgs, subject to airplane size and cargo space.
- Excess Baggage: Excess baggage charges apply if your sports equipment exceeds the stated limits.
- Carriage: Sports equipment includes skis, snowboards, violins, and guitars, carried as baggage on British Airways.
🎻 Musical Instruments
- Musical Instruments: Cabin storage allowed for larger wind instruments or cellos in cases up to 140 x 46 x 46cm (55 x 18 x 18in).
- Additional Seat: Seat bags must not exceed 165 lbs / 75 kg and must meet seat size restrictions based on airplane type.
🐕 Pets
- Pet Policy: Pets travel in the aircraft hold; no cabin pets on any route.
- Special Assistance: Contact Special Assistance to request carry-on or American Airlines Cargo transport.
- Carry-on Limits: Carry-on pets limited to cats and dogs meeting size requirements.
🧴 Liquids Policy
- Liquids/Dangerous goods: It needs to be fully absorbed in ...
- PEDs with Lithium Batteries: Personal Electronic Devices (PED) that contain lithium batteries such as laptops, tablets, smart phones, cameras, music players, smart baggage tags (e.g....
- Receipt Sealing: The item and the receipt must remain sealed inside the security bag provided at the time of purchase.
- Screening: Present your liquids separately from other carry-on baggage for screening at the airport.
🔋 Batteries / Powerbanks
- Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.
💰 Overweight Fees
- Baggage Allowance: 1 bag in Basic or Main, 2 bags in Premium Economy or Business, and 3 bags in First, each up to 70 lbs / 32 kgs at no extra cost.
- Additional Bags: Any additional bags beyond this allowance will be charged the overweight fee for bags weighing between 51 lbs / 23 kgs and 70 lbs / 32 kgs.
- Excess Fees: If your bag exceeds the size or weight limits of your free allowance, you may also be charged additional fees.
📦 Extra Piece Fees
- Baggage Allowance: 1 bag in Basic or Main, 2 bags in Premium Economy or Business, 3 bags in First, each up to 70 lbs / 32 kgs at no extra cost.
- Extra Bags: Any additional bags beyond this allowance will be charged the overweight fee for bags weighing 51 lbs / 23 kgs to 70 lbs / 32 kgs.
- Size/Weight Limits: If your bag exceeds the size or weight limits of your free allowance, additional charges may apply.
Notes
British Airways: Hand luggage = 1 Cabin Bag (56x45x25cm) + 1 handbag/backpack (40x30x15cm), no kg limit (must be able to be lifted into the overhead bin by yourself). Checked baggage: Economy 1 piece à 23kg, Business 2 pieces à 32kg, First 3 pieces à 32kg (each max. 90x75x43cm). Economy Basic fare without checked baggage.
British Airways — Quick Links
Official Domain
britishairways.com
Sources
All information is researched from the official airline websites linked below — we do not guarantee accuracy and are not responsible for external content.
- Baggage information: https://www.britishairways.com/travel/baggage — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Support & contact: https://www.britishairways.com/content/en/us/information/help-and-contacts/contact-us — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Online check-in: https://www.britishairways.com/travel/olcilandingpageauthreq/public/en_nl — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Lost baggage: https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/baggage-essentials/lost-and-damaged-baggage/making-baggage-claims — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Refund: https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/delayed-or-cancelled-flights — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Delayed baggage: https://www.britishairways.com/jba/aa/en_US/travel-info/baggage/delayed-or-damaged-baggage.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Accessibility: https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/disability-assistance/assistance-available — Last verified on 2026-08-16