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British Airways·oneworld
British Airways carry-on size limits, checked bag fees, weight limits, overweight and oversize charges, and who gets bags free. Updated policy summary with booking help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
One handbag or laptop bag in addition to the cabin bag — a genuinely generous cabin allowance by US standards.
One cabin bag up to 23 kg (51 lbs) plus one personal item, on every fare including hand-baggage-only tickets. The 23 kg cabin weight allowance is far above US carrier norms. Maximum dimensions: 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 inches) for the cabin bag.
Included on standard long-haul economy fares. Charged on hand-baggage-only fares and on most short-haul European tickets.
Charged in economy; included in Premium Economy and above.
23 kg (51 lbs) in economy and Premium Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Club World and First.
Bags between 23 kg and 32 kg incur a heavy bag charge. Above 32 kg the bag is refused for handler safety reasons.
Over 90 x 75 x 43 cm attracts an oversize charge.
Extra bags for Executive Club Silver and Gold members, oneworld Sapphire and Emerald, and premium cabins.
Golf clubs, skis and bicycles are carried as checked baggage within weight limits; some items require advance notification.
56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 inches) for the cabin bag including wheels and handles. One cabin bag up to 23 kg (51 lbs) plus one personal item, on every fare including hand-baggage-only tickets. The 23 kg cabin weight allowance is far above US carrier norms.
Included on standard long-haul economy fares. Charged on hand-baggage-only fares and on most short-haul European tickets. A second bag: Charged in economy; included in Premium Economy and above.
23 kg (51 lbs) in economy and Premium Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Club World and First. Bags between 23 kg and 32 kg incur a heavy bag charge. Above 32 kg the bag is refused for handler safety reasons.
Extra bags for Executive Club Silver and Gold members, oneworld Sapphire and Emerald, and premium cabins.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.