British Airways Baggage Policy

A few words about British Airways Baggage Policy

  • British Airways has a generous baggage policy, allowing you to bring several pieces of hand luggage and lots of checked baggage. You can also bring wheelchairs, strollers, car seats, bassinets, skis, and musical instruments.
  • Points to Remember Regarding British Airways Baggage Policy
  • Do not put fragile or valuable stuff like money, jewelry, gadgets, or precious metals in your checked bags.
  • When you check your bags, you will get a tracking code from British Airways to find them if they get lost.
  • Your checked bags will go on the same plane you are flying in.
  • If you have sports or music equipment, it must follow British Airways' size rules and go as checked baggage.
  • Although medical equipment does not have a weight limit or extra fees, there is a limit to how many items you can bring. You must have a prescription from your doctor as proof.
  • If your bags weigh more than the free baggage allowance, you will have to pay extra for that.

British Airways Baggage Allowance

  • British Airways gives you a lot of baggage space. You can take two handbags and lots of checked bags. You can also bring wheelchairs, strollers, musical instruments, golf clubs, and more.

British Airways Checked Baggage Rules

  • The size of your checked bag depends on your ticket type and class.
  • It should be no bigger than 90 x 75 x 43 cm, including handles and wheels.
  • For domestic flights, it should weigh no more than 23 kg, and for international flights, the limit is 32 kg.
  • Let's check how much you can bring on British Airways, depending on your ticket:
  • Economy Class for domestic flights: You get one bag, and it should weigh up to 23kg.
  • Full-Fare Economy for international flights: You can have two bags, each weighing up to 23kg.
  • Premium Economy: You are allowed two bags, and both should be up to 23kg.
  • Business Class: You can take two bags, and they can each weigh up to 32kg.
  • First Class: You have the most room with three bags, and each can weigh up to 32kg.

British Airways Hand Baggage Policy

  • British Airways allows you to bring one handbag and one personal item.
  • Your main bag should be no larger than 56 x 45 x 25 cm. Your small item should be 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
  • Together, they should weigh no more than 10 kg.
  • Note:
  • This British Airways hand baggage policy includes all types of tickets and classes.
  • The rules will be the same for every traveler, no matter what kind of traveler you are or what ticket you have.

British Airways Baggage Fees

  • Cabin Baggage: Your carry-on bag should be 56 x 45 x 25 cm and weigh up to 10 kg. Although there is no extra fee, you might have to pay charges at the airport if it is too big or heavy.
  • Checked Baggage: Your checked bag should be 90 x 75 x 43 cm and can weigh between 23 kg to 32 kg, depending on your route and ticket type. Fees range from 50 to 100 USD, depending on the same factors (Route and Ticket Type).
  • Excess Baggage: You will pay an extra 100 USD per bag if your checked bag is 32 kg with a size of 90 x 75 x 43 cm.
  • Note: There is no extra baggage for cabin bags.

British Airways Additional Baggage Policy

  • When you fly with British Airways, you get some baggage for free based on your ticket and class. If you want to bring more, you can pay for extra weight or bags. It becomes even cheaper if you buy this online.
  • If your hand luggage is too heavy, it will be treated as checked baggage, and you will have to pay following the checked baggage rules.
  • If your checked baggage goes over the free allowance, you will need to pay an extra 100 USD for each heavy bag.
  • Each bag has its weight limit and cannot be split into multiple bags.
  • British Airways does not accept any checked bag that is heavier than 32 kg.

British Airways Lost Baggage Policy

  • British Airways works hard to get your luggage to your destination without any problems. If your bag gets lost or damaged, do not worry. They have a separate policy to fix it. According to British Airways, they will return your lost bag to you within hours.
  • Follow the steps to track lost baggage with British Airways 
  • Report a missing bag:
  • Talk to British Airways baggage staff If you are present at the airport.
  • If you have already left the airport, you can report it online or call their lost baggage contact number.
  • Remember to report it within eight days of the bag going missing.
  • Receiving a text: 
  • If your bag is lost, British Airways will send you an email or text with a tracking number to find your bag.
  • Trace your missing baggage:
  • Use the tracking number to:
  • Check the status of your missing bag.
  • Give more details to help identify your bag.
  • Update your contact info and where you want the bag to be delivered.
  • Report a damaged bag:
  • If your bag is damaged or has missing contents, report it:
  • At the airport's 'damaged baggage claim' counter if you are still at the airport.
  • Online if you have left the airport.
  • You can also call their lost baggage contact number.
  • Make sure to report damaged or lost baggage within seven days of getting your checked bags.

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