British Airways baggage policy

One cabin bag up to 23 kg (max 56×45×25 cm) plus one personal item, even in Economy — a more generous cabin allowance than most carriers.

Checked baggage depends on fare: Economy Basic includes none, while Economy Classic and Flex each include one 23 kg bag.

Confirm the operating carrier, fare family, route, number of pieces and online purchase deadline. Executive Club Silver members get one extra piece and Gold members two, on any fare. Pre-book extra bags online (up to 24 hours before departure) for a lower rate than paying at the airport.

Not necessarily. Allowance can vary by fare family, route, cabin, loyalty status and special passenger category. Use the baggage line on the issued ticket as your starting point.

We summarize British Airways's own published baggage policy. Airlines change fees, allowances and document rules without notice, so always confirm the latest details on the official page linked below before you travel.

Use the "Official airline link" button on this page — it goes directly to British Airways's own baggage policy page, which is the definitive source.