British Airways Baggage Allowance
British Airways allows one cabin bag plus one full-size laptop bag or handbag on every fare, in every cabin. Both pieces may weigh up to 23 kg each — by far the most generous cabin allowance among major transatlantic carriers. BA sells Basic, Plus and Plus Flex fares. Basic includes no checked bag on short-haul and, on some long-haul routes, only hand baggage. Club World and First carry the largest allowances.
- Cabin bag
- 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in)
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
- Weight limit
- 23 kgUp to 23 kg per piece — but you must lift it into the locker unaided.
| Cabin / fare | Bags included | Max weight | Max linear size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic (hand baggage only) | None — paid | 23 kg | 208 cm |
| World Traveller (long-haul economy) | 1 | 23 kg | 208 cm |
| World Traveller Plus | 2 | 23 kg | 208 cm |
| Club World | 2 | 32 kg | 208 cm |
| First | 3 | 32 kg | 208 cm |
How fees work
Extra bags cost less when added online before departure. Executive Club Bronze, Silver and Gold members receive additional allowances.
Overweight bags
Overweight charges apply from 23 kg to 32 kg. Bags above 32 kg are not accepted.
Oversize bags
BA allows a generous 208 cm total linear dimensions before oversize charges apply.
Compiled August 20, 2026 — not yet confirmed against the official pageSource: British Airways