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British Airways·oneworld
How British Airways seat selection works by fare, extra legroom options, upgrade routes, and the family seating rules that let children sit with a parent free.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Free seat selection opens 24 hours before departure for all passengers. Advance selection is charged unless you hold Executive Club Bronze or above, or are travelling in First.
Exit row and bulkhead seats are sold at a premium in World Traveller.
Avios upgrades are available on BA-operated flights when Reward inventory exists. BA also runs a paid upgrade bidding system on many routes.
BA seats children under 12 with an accompanying adult free of charge, and allows free advance seat selection for families with children under 12 from a set window before departure.
British Airways operates: Euro Traveller / World Traveller (Economy), World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy), Club Europe / Club World (Business), First.
Free seat selection opens 24 hours before departure for all passengers. Advance selection is charged unless you hold Executive Club Bronze or above, or are travelling in First.
BA seats children under 12 with an accompanying adult free of charge, and allows free advance seat selection for families with children under 12 from a set window before departure.
Avios upgrades are available on BA-operated flights when Reward inventory exists. BA also runs a paid upgrade bidding system on many routes.
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.